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Utah House OKs bill taxing funds sent abroad; sponsor says it's aimed at drug traffickers

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 11 - 9:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah House approved a bill taxing funds sent abroad, with the sponsor saying it's aimed at drug traffickers. Other lawmakers expressed concerns about it hurting working families.

'I don't feel very safe.' Utah man accused of waterboarding teen daughter

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Heber City man has been arrested for investigation of aggravated child abuse for allegedly waterboarding his teen daughter as a form of punishment.

Retired Salt Lake fire chief charged with purchasing child sex abuse material at work

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 11 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

A recently retired Salt Lake fire battalion chief has been charged with purchasing and downloading child sex abuse material while on duty.

Utah Senate president claims his homebuyer program has led to cheaper rents

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Senate President Stuart Adams said on Tuesday he wants another $10 million for the state's first-time homebuyer assistance program, but researchers say the data tells a different story.

Lagoon sets opening date for the amusement park's 2026 season

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lagoon will open for its 2026 season starting on weekends beginning at the end of March.

Wyoming man arrested in Utah standoff charged with kidnapping 2 women

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Wyoming man was charged Tuesday with driving two women from Evanston, Wyoming, to Morgan County against their will. He was arrested after a police standoff.

Here's a timeline of the Kouri Richins case as jury selection gets underway

Shelby Lofton and Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 11 - 6:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jury selection was underway Tuesday in the upcoming trial of the Kamas mother accused of fatally poisoning her husband and then writing a children's book about coping with grief.

Utah governor calls for a focus on sports, not politics, at Winter Games

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox had plenty to say Tuesday about the state's plans for 2034 to a room of international reporters in Milan — and what the focus should be at the current Games.

State auditor says personal information of 2 million Utahns was put at risk

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

State Auditor Tina Cannon said on Tuesday that personal data of millions of Utahns, including children, was put at "significant risk" by the Department of Health and Human Services.

1 dead after being hit by vehicle in Tooele

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 9:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person has died after being struck by a vehicle in Tooele, police said Tuesday evening.

Utah advocates push for cardiac emergency plans in schools

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns gathered at the state Capitol on Tuesday for "Heart on the Hill," advocating for legislation that would require every public school in the state to adopt cardiac emergency response plans.

Winter weather advisories issued for Utah's largest snowfall in a month

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The National Weather Service issued a series of winter weather advisories for Utah's mountains, which could receive their largest snowfall in a month over the next few days.

Utah House OKs bill targeting unlicensed drivers, focusing debate on immigrants

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah House approved a bill allowing authorities to impound vehicles operated by unlicensed drivers, focusing much of the debate on its impact on immigrants.

Care facility manager used deaf resident's money for plane tickets, Amazon, prosecutors allege

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A manager at an assisted care center has been charged on the accusation that she spent more than $26,000 of a resident's money on herself.

Lindsey Vonn could return within a year but age and mindset crucial, doctors say

Giselda Vagnoni and Cristina Carlevaro, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lindsey Vonn could return to elite ski racing within a year after her displaced tibia fracture, orthopaedic specialists say, but age and mental resilience will play a key role in whether the former Olympic champion can return at the highest level.

'We have to do this': Rep. Burgess Owens introduces federal school safety legislation

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Burgess Owens on Tuesday introduced "Alyssa's Act" on the week of the eighth anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida.

Utah committee struck down this state park, but it's willing to study the idea

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bill calling for a new state park in central Utah that was defeated in a Senate committee is getting a second chance after a significant alteration.

Utah Olympic leaders study Milan's Games operations ahead of 2034 Winter Olympics

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Olympic planners are taking notes from Milan's transportation operations as the Utah Transit Authority prepares the most important piece of Utah's 2034 Olympic puzzle.

Utah County asks Legislature for $2M to help prosecute, defend Tyler Robinson

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah County is asking state lawmakers for $2 million to help cover costs associated with the ongoing trial of the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.