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3 men die from likely carbon monoxide poisoning in West Valley City; driver arrested, police say

3 men die from likely carbon monoxide poisoning in West Valley City; driver arrested, police say

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 6 - 10:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police in West Valley City are investigating three deaths related to accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, officials announced Friday afternoon.
Utah fourth graders meet Olympians, dream big ahead of 2034 Games

Utah fourth graders meet Olympians, dream big ahead of 2034 Games

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Not everyone can say they've met an Olympic athlete. For students at the Guadalupe Center, Friday was a dream come true.
Hundreds of Utah students walk out, protest Trump's immigration policies

Hundreds of Utah students walk out, protest Trump's immigration policies

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 6 - 10:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds of students from numerous Salt Lake area schools walked out of classes Friday to march and protest President Trump's immigration policies.
DA declines to charge West Valley detective who shot at man who rammed police vehicle

DA declines to charge West Valley detective who shot at man who rammed police vehicle

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 9:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County District Attorney declined to file charges at this time against a West Valley City officer who shot at a man who allegedly rammed a police car in November 2025.
How Mark Cuban, Trump appointee Chris Klomp are attacking common health care goals

How Mark Cuban, Trump appointee Chris Klomp are attacking common health care goals

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The unlikely pair of businessman Mark Cuban and Trump appointee Chris Klomp developed a relationship and mutual respect over one idea: making health care affordable for Americans.
A first look at the cozy Cortina Olympic Village

A first look at the cozy Cortina Olympic Village

Mike Anderson and Mary Culbertson, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 8:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

As Team USA arrived in Italy for the start of the opening ceremony in the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, KSL took a first look at the Cortina Olympic Village.
Republican Dave Robinson joins race for Utah's new blue-leaning congressional district

Republican Dave Robinson joins race for Utah's new blue-leaning congressional district

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dave Robinson announced his plans to run as a Republican in Utah's newly redrawn 1st Congressional District on Thursday.
Why the water outlook for Lake Powell and Utah just got worse

Why the water outlook for Lake Powell and Utah just got worse

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Inflows into Lake Powell were already bleak, and January didn't provide any favors.
Utah Sen. John Curtis slams Trump over 'blatantly racist' social post

Utah Sen. John Curtis slams Trump over 'blatantly racist' social post

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 6 - 6:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. John Curtis blasted President Donald Trump over a since-deleted post the president shared depicting former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes.
Salt Lake woman sent to prison for stealing $1.4M from employer through gift cards

Salt Lake woman sent to prison for stealing $1.4M from employer through gift cards

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 6:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake woman was sentenced to 15 months in prison for embezzling almost $1.4 million by issuing gift cards to herself through her employer's finances.
Utah lawmakers shoot down bill targeting 'chemtrails'

Utah lawmakers shoot down bill targeting 'chemtrails'

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the second year in a row, a bill based on a conspiracy theory about "chemtrails" in Utah skies has failed to get to the finish line.
Utah, France and Italy sign agreement to cooperate on future Olympic Games

Utah, France and Italy sign agreement to cooperate on future Olympic Games

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

While much of the world's attention in Milan is focused on the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics, leaders from three Olympic regions were already looking ahead.
Probation ordered for Utah woman who stabbed car during road rage confrontation

Probation ordered for Utah woman who stabbed car during road rage confrontation

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bridget Hood pleaded guilty to assault and was ordered to serve two years of probation after chasing down a man she believed had cut her off, threatening him with a knife, charges say.
Mapleton homeowners push back against proposed road threatening farms, homes

Mapleton homeowners push back against proposed road threatening farms, homes

Jodi Reynosa, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 1:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several Mapleton homeowners are voicing frustration and fear after learning a proposed road expansion could cut directly through their private property, including a 20‑acre farm.
Sandy officer found justified in shooting, killing teen boy driving stolen van

Sandy officer found justified in shooting, killing teen boy driving stolen van

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 6 - 12:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Sandy police officer was found Friday to be legally justified when he shot and killed an autistic 16-year-old boy who veered toward the officer in a stolen van.
Door-knocking pranks leading to violence, criminal charges in Utah, KSL Investigation finds

Door-knocking pranks leading to violence, criminal charges in Utah, KSL Investigation finds

Daniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 12:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

What was once considered a harmless childhood prank seems to be getting more dangerous. The KSL Investigators explore why ding-dong ditching is escalating into violent encounters.
Utah Supreme Court says construction on Heber Valley temple can resume

Utah Supreme Court says construction on Heber Valley temple can resume

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Supreme Court says construction of a Latter-day Saint temple in Heber City can resume while some residents appeal a lawsuit that sought to halt construction.
Murder charges dismissed for husband accused of killing his wife after he is found not competent

Murder charges dismissed for husband accused of killing his wife after he is found not competent

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 10:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Charges have been dismissed against a man accused of killing his wife in September 2023 after the man was ordered into civil commitment with a neurodegenerative disease.
These 3 Great Salt Lake-related bills pass their first test. Here's how they'd help the lake

These 3 Great Salt Lake-related bills pass their first test. Here's how they'd help the lake

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 9:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

A trio of Great Salt Lake-related bills passed through a House of Representatives committee with glowing reviews. All three would help get more water to the lake, their sponsors say.