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2034 Olympic and Paralympic listening tour continues in Provo
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 4:06 p.m. | Save Story
Members of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Committee continued a statewide "listening tour" Monday. This latest stop was in Provo to hear directly from city leaders about what hosting the Games could mean for the community.
Flu cases spike in northern Utah; epidemiologists urge vaccination
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 3:02 p.m. | Save Story
Flu cases are on the rise across Utah, according to information compiled by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, and experts are urging people to take precautions.
Railway, resource expansion bound for Uintah County projected to inject $87M in local economy
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
Railroad and natural resource expansion look imminent for Utah, as the state last week awarded Integrated Rail and Resources with a post-performance tax credit reduction.
Wasatch Front air quality plummets from latest inversion. How long will it last?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
It didn't take long for air quality to plummet across the Wasatch Front and surrounding regions from the latest inversion setup.
Remember these? Historic Utah landmarks that are gone forever
Kathleen Clove, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 10:55 a.m. | Save Story
Here are seven places that were once a part of every day life in Utah but now offer little to no trace of their existence.
March RootsTech conference to feature Steve Young, Elder Ronald A. Rasband
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced keynote speakers for this year's RootsTech family history conference in Salt Lake City. Speakers include Elder Ronald A. Rasband, along with an astronaut, actress, explorer and others.
Sen. Mike Lee, Republicans weigh in on Federal Reserve investigation
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 13 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
A number of top Republicans on Capitol Hill are breaking with the Trump administration after the Justice Department announced a criminal inquiry into the Federal Reserve and its top official over the weekend.
Teacher claims Utah Education Association misled members about political use of dues
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 13 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
A member of the Utah State Board of Education filed a lawsuit against the association, alleging that the organization misled teachers about how their dues are used for political activities.
After incorporation, judge dismisses lawsuit focused on Ogden Valley development
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
Days after the incorporation of part of the Ogden Valley, a judge dismissed a lawsuit against Weber County officials focused on development of the area.
Provo OB-GYN ordered to stand trial for alleged sexual abuse of 4 patients
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
David Broadbent, a former Provo OB-GYN, was ordered to stand trial in four of the eight criminal cases filed against him during a hearing on Monday. Some of the charges were dismissed.
Driver accidentally shoots self in leg during road rage confrontation, police say
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 12 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
A driver was injured Monday from accidentally firing a gun during a road rage incident in Clinton, according to police.
Venezuelans now rank as the second-largest Latino subgroup in Utah after Mexicans
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 12 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
With many Venezuelans fleeing their country, those of Venezuelan descent now rank as the second-largest Latino subgroup in Utah after Mexicans.
Utah man accused of shooting at police vehicle charged with 5 counts of attempted murder
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 12 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah County man is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly shooting at an armored vehicle occupied by police, originally called to investigate a domestic violence incident.
66-year-old man killed in crash on I-15 on-ramp in St. George
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated Jan. 12 - 7:32 p.m. | Save Story
A 66-year-old man was killed in a crash in St. George on Monday morning, police say.
ATV collision at Sand Hollow State Park leaves several injured
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 12 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
Multiple people were injured after two side-by-sides collided at Sand Hollow State Park on Monday.
Utah County man dies in avalanche while snowmobiling in Wyoming
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 12 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
A snowmobiler from Utah was killed in Wyoming avalanche over the weekend, according to police.
6 students sue Davis School District, alleging retaliation for reporting alleged misconduct
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Jan. 12 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
A group of students on Monday filed a $10 million lawsuit against Davis School District, alleging it mishandled complaints of harassment and subjected students to retaliation.
Snowmobiler 'lucky' to be alive after getting swept up in Utah avalanche, experts say
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 12 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
A snowmobiler was lucky to avoid serious injury after being partially buried by a large avalanche in southeastern Utah, prompting officials to highlight the risks posed by the state's latest wave of snow.
Woman dies after being ejected in crash on I-70 in Sevier County
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 12 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on I-70 in Sevier County that left a 32-year-old woman dead last week, police announced Monday
Business & Tech »
Scott Adams, whose comic strip 'Dilbert' ridiculed white-collar office life, dies at 68
Education »
US Supreme Court conservatives lean toward allowing transgender sports bans
- Teacher claims Utah Education Association misled members about political use of dues
- 6 students sue Davis School District, alleging retaliation for reporting alleged misconduct
- Report: About ½ of Utah's third graders struggle with reading — so what can be done?
- Utah, the state that wants to unplug America's schools
Environment »
Wasatch Front air quality plummets from latest inversion. How long will it last?
- Utah's snowpack season has already been 'very strange.' Here's how this week helped
- Utah, Forest Service reach 20-year forest management agreement. Here's what that means
- 5 lessons learned about the Great Salt Lake in 2025 outlined in new report
- Avalanche danger high in northern Utah backcountry, forecasters warn
Police & Courts »
Gunman shot, killed man who was his stealing bike, Salt Lake police say
- US Supreme Court conservatives lean toward allowing transgender sports bans
- 'We weren't alone': Family shares miraculous story of survival in Michigan church attack
- Supreme Court declines to hear bankruptcy settlement case for Boy Scouts
- Teacher claims Utah Education Association misled members about political use of dues
Religion »
'We weren't alone': Family shares miraculous story of survival in Michigan church attack
- March RootsTech conference to feature Steve Young, Elder Ronald A. Rasband
- Idahoans invited to complete 250,000 acts of service to celebrate America's 250th anniversary
- Church of Jesus Christ announces location, details for Spanish Fork temple
- President Oaks dedicates first temple as church president in Burley, Idaho
Science »
UK investigates Musk's X over Grok deepfake concerns
- Google teams up with Walmart and other retailers to enable shopping within Gemini AI chatbot
- Fears of an AI bubble were nowhere to be found at the world's biggest tech show
- AI technology set to transform drug prescription renewals in Utah
- FCC approves SpaceX plan to deploy an additional 7,500 Starlink satellites
Utah Counties »
Gunman shot, killed man who was his stealing bike, Salt Lake police say
- 2034 Olympic and Paralympic listening tour continues in Provo
- Flu cases spike in northern Utah; epidemiologists urge vaccination
- Railway, resource expansion bound for Uintah County projected to inject $87M in local economy
- Wasatch Front air quality plummets from latest inversion. How long will it last?
