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78-year-old man dies after being hit by pickup truck in Delta

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 2:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 78-year-old man died after being hit by a pickup truck in Delta Tuesday.

Trump rules out force, tariffs, says Greenland deal framework reached

Steve Holland and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 21 - 1:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump abruptly stepped back on Wednesday from threats to impose tariffs as leverage ⁠to seize Greenland, and said a deal was in sight to end the dispute.

Supreme Court appears reluctant to let Trump fire Fed's Lisa Cook

Andrew Chung, John Kruzel and David Lawder, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 21 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Conservative and liberal Supreme Court justices signaled skepticism on Wednesday toward President Donald Trump's bid to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook in a case with the central bank's independence at stake.

Back stateside, former BYU star Alexa Gray leads LOVB Salt Lake into 2nd season

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 1:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gray along with fellow BYU alums Roni Jones-Perry and Mary Lake, as well as the rest of LOVB Salt Lake, will kick off the second season at home Thursday against LOVB Houston at SLCC's Bruin Arena.

Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, members of Kiss and more get into Songwriters Hall of Fame

Maria Sherman, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 21 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Taylor Swift, Kiss' Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Alanis Morissette and Kenny Loggins make up the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees.

Family says miracle saved everyone after helicopter crash in Wasatch County

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kory Toone and Oaklee Toone survived a helicopter crash in Utah on Sunday. The family called no loss of life in the disaster a miracle.

Man, 31, killed after being hit by train in Ogden

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 11:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 31-year-old man died Wednesday after being hit by a train in Ogden.

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America is turning 250. These books and movies can help you celebrate

Valerie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 11:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here are some books, movies and more that can help you dive into America's founding history.

Fed to hold rates through March, and possibly through Powell's tenure, on strong growth

Indradip Ghosh, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 21 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Reserve will hold its key interest rate through this quarter and possibly ​until Chair Jerome Powell's tenure ends, according to a majority of economists polled by Reuters, a shift from last month.

Man granted parole just 2 weeks ago arrested in stabbing investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Murray man who had served prison time for assaulting people with a knife was arrested again Tuesday and accused of stabbing another man in the face.

Can Utah solve Trump's critical minerals dilemma?

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The top power brokers in the Utah Legislature announced on Tuesday one of their aims for the 2026 legislative session is to make Utah the No. 1 destination for critical mineral extraction.

Arkansas, November rivalry game against BYU highlight Utah football's 2026 schedule

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 9:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah capped off its 2025 season with a dominant win over Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl, giving the school its fourth 11-win season in program history.

No Texas Tech, consecutive true road games highlight BYU's 2026 football schedule

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars announced their 2026 schedule Wednesday in conjunction with the rest of the Big 12, a made-for-TV event broadcast on multiple networks.

Makeup stickers burn MRI patient's face, who is responsible?

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah patient says she suffered MRI burns on her face and sought help from KSL's Get Gephardt.

Hopeful yet wary, Venezuelans across Latin America mull going home

Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 21 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Some Venezuelans scattered throughout Latin America say they are weighing whether to plot a future back home after the U.S. ouster of long-time ​leader Nicolas Maduro.

Parole denied for woman convicted of killing girlfriend of man she had dated

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 8:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman convicted of killing the girlfriend of a man she used to date and then burning her body off I-80 in 2002 will remain in the Utah State Prison at least two more years.

Utah chain lands in Yelp's Top 100 best restaurants for 2026

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

One of the best places to find pizza and other food items, according to Yelp, can be found throughout the Wasatch Front.

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Empower the next generation: Encourage local youth to participate in the National Civics Bee

Salt Lake Chamber  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you know a middle school student who enjoys writing, problem-solving or helping others, this may be a great opportunity.

Family remembers father and grandfather killed in fast-moving trailer fire in Helper

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A fast-moving and devastating fire claimed the life of Rudy Draper, 73, a beloved father and grandfather, in the central Utah town of Helper, and family members are in mourning.

Couple used Payson grandmother's rent money for fast food, gaming, charges say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Payson couple was charged Tuesday with spending an elderly woman's money on fast food, gaming and gambling, leaving her without enough funds to pay her rent and utilities.

How this historic Salt Lake City office building became a 217-unit residential tower

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

What was once 217,000 square feet of office space completed 60 years ago is now home to 217 residential units.

George's career-high 43 points lifts Jazz past Timberwolves at home

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 11:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Jazz rallied to pull off a late-game win over the TImberwolves behind Keyonte George's 43 points and Jusuf Nurkic's triple-double.

21-year-old Idaho man who had a 'heart of gold' continues to bless others after unexpected death

Brittni Johnson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Noel Rios, who went by the name Titus Freeman, is remembered for the selfless life he lived, and was recently able to bless others through organ donation.