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Robinson back in court as widow Erika Kirk calls for open court proceedings

Robinson back in court as widow Erika Kirk calls for open court proceedings

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 3 - 8:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

The man accused of shooting and killing Charlie Kirk is scheduled to be back in a Provo courtroom today as Kirk's widow calls on the judge to allow cameras to remain in the courtroom.
Future for 2 more Utah immigrants up in the air after detention by immigration agents

Future for 2 more Utah immigrants up in the air after detention by immigration agents

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 3 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The future for two more Utah immigrants is up in the air after detention by immigration agents in an encounter partially captured on video.
Utah 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Committee in Milan to learn from 2026 Games

Utah 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Committee in Milan to learn from 2026 Games

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 3 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

While nearly a third of Team USA's more than 200 athletes competing in the Winter Olympics have Utah ties, Utah's future Olympic hosts are also making a strong showing in Italy.
Church of Jesus Christ announces financial, site and volunteer support for 2034 Winter Olympics

Church of Jesus Christ announces financial, site and volunteer support for 2034 Winter Olympics

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 3 - 4:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced its support Tuesday for the 2034 Winter Games, including "a significant financial donation" and other contributions.
Babysitter sent to prison after admitting to killing 4-month-old in frustration

Babysitter sent to prison after admitting to killing 4-month-old in frustration

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 2 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Zachary Walton was sentenced to prison Monday for killing a 4-month-old baby he was babysitting. Prosecutors say he smashed the infant's head into an elevator corner.
Salt Lake man charged with kidnapping, beating woman

Salt Lake man charged with kidnapping, beating woman

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 2 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man who prosecutors say has a significant criminal history outside of Utah is now facing Utah felony charges accusing him of kidnapping and beating a woman.
Reps. Owens, Maloy take Utah's redistricting battle to federal court

Reps. Owens, Maloy take Utah's redistricting battle to federal court

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Updated Feb. 2 - 8:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Reps. Burgess Owens and Celeste Maloy of Utah joined 11 local leaders in filing a federal lawsuit on Monday alleging that the state's court-ordered congressional map violates the U.S. Constitution.
Utah's Olympic legacy shines in Italy as Spencer Eccles carries torch through Lake Como area

Utah's Olympic legacy shines in Italy as Spencer Eccles carries torch through Lake Como area

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 2 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Olympic torch made its way by Italy's Lake Como region as part of its journey toward Milan for the 2026 Winter Games.
Schultz wants to remove defense attorneys to remake 'broken' Sentencing Commission

Schultz wants to remove defense attorneys to remake 'broken' Sentencing Commission

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 2 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A proposal championed by Utah's House speaker would significantly revamp the state's Sentencing Commission, removing defense attorneys and replacing them with prosecutors and police.
World's largest steam engine to return Utah as part of America 250 tour

World's largest steam engine to return Utah as part of America 250 tour

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 2 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The world's largest steam engine is coming back to Utah this spring in the first leg of its first-ever coast-to-coast tour, Union Pacific announced.
Saratoga Springs officer found not legally justified in shooting man driving away

Saratoga Springs officer found not legally justified in shooting man driving away

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 2 - 5:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Saratoga Springs officer was not legally justified when he shot a man in the back as he was driving away in 2024, Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray has announced.
Lee urges House Republicans to block shutdown-ending bill unless border spending is added back

Lee urges House Republicans to block shutdown-ending bill unless border spending is added back

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 2 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. Mike Lee is urging his Republican colleagues in the House to reject the most recent spending deal to reopen the government unless it includes language funding the Department of Homeland Security.
Salt Lake City wants to close these streets for 2027 temple open house

Salt Lake City wants to close these streets for 2027 temple open house

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 2 - 4:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City is planning ahead as it prepares for the reopening of the historic Salt Lake Temple, which is projected to attract millions of visitors next year.
Judge denies second request to move Kouri Richins trial to Salt Lake County

Judge denies second request to move Kouri Richins trial to Salt Lake County

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 2 - 4:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

The jury trial for Kouri Richins is scheduled to begin with jury selection next week in Summit County. A judge on Monday denied a second request to move the trial to Salt Lake County.
Pilot suffers critical injuries in southern Utah helicopter crash

Pilot suffers critical injuries in southern Utah helicopter crash

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 2 - 2:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

A helicopter crash in southern Utah has left pilot hospitalized in critical condition.
Tyler Robinson denies seeking 'secret prosecution,' but doesn't want his arguments to be public

Tyler Robinson denies seeking 'secret prosecution,' but doesn't want his arguments to be public

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 2 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The defense team for Tyler Robinson has replied to the media's and the state's opposition to a proposal to keep cameras out of the courtroom during his capital murder trial.
Utah opens new state liquor store in Moab

Utah opens new state liquor store in Moab

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 2 - 1:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new state liquor store in Moab opened its doors to customers for the first time Monday.
Woman in 'extremely critical' condition after being hit by truck in Salt Lake crosswalk

Woman in 'extremely critical' condition after being hit by truck in Salt Lake crosswalk

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 2 - 12:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman is in "extremely critical" condition after being hit by a truck Monday while walking in a crosswalk at the 1500 East and 1300 South intersection, police said.
The pro-human pivot: Inside Utah's $100M bet on the future of work

The pro-human pivot: Inside Utah's $100M bet on the future of work

Brooke Nally for KSL  |  Posted Feb. 2 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the "Silicon Slopes," the conversation around artificial intelligence is shifting. It's no longer just about what the machines can do; it's about what they should do.