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Hundreds attend anti-ICE protest in Salt Lake City following death of Minneapolis woman

Hundreds attend anti-ICE protest in Salt Lake City following death of Minneapolis woman

Curtis Booker and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds gathered at Pioneer Park in Salt Lake City on Thursday to protest the Minneapolis ICE shooting.
Why Republicans say the future of Utah could hinge on 1 court decision

Why Republicans say the future of Utah could hinge on 1 court decision

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

State Republican lawmakers say they believe the Utah Supreme Court ruling on amending ballot initiatives affecting government structure threatens to sabotage its system of governance.
Judge decides whether to allow evidence of abuse, drugs and Kouri Richins' writings in her trial

Judge decides whether to allow evidence of abuse, drugs and Kouri Richins' writings in her trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge made decisions on Thursday in a closed hearing about whether jurors will hear about what is in Kouri Richins' orange notebook, the "Walk the Dog" letter, evidence Eric Richins used drugs in high school and other details.
'Lucky to be alive': Man shot at by officer sentenced to jail for hitting officer with his car

'Lucky to be alive': Man shot at by officer sentenced to jail for hitting officer with his car

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man currently on an immigration hold was sentenced to spend 250 days in jail for assaulting an officer after hitting the officer with his car before the officer fired multiple shots at him.
Utah, Forest Service reach 20-year forest management agreement. Here's what that means

Utah, Forest Service reach 20-year forest management agreement. Here's what that means

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah and the U.S. Forest Service have signed a new 20-year cooperative agreement, which state leaders believe will better give them a seat at the table in forest management decisions.
Here's who's running for the Utah Legislature in 2026

Here's who's running for the Utah Legislature in 2026

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 8 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of Utah's most prominent politicians is facing multiple challengers within his own party.
Utah man with violent criminal history accused of possessing drugs, explosive clay

Utah man with violent criminal history accused of possessing drugs, explosive clay

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 6:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Carbon County sheriff's deputies have arrested a man and accused him of possessing drugs and explosive materials.
Salt Lake City woman prepares to take 1,000 Olympic pins to Milan

Salt Lake City woman prepares to take 1,000 Olympic pins to Milan

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jane Grissom is one of the most dedicated Olympic pin traders in the United States, and maybe even the world. You should see her pin collection! And she's taking it to Italy, too.
'Looking really good': Zions Bank economist optimistic about Utah's future prospects

'Looking really good': Zions Bank economist optimistic about Utah's future prospects

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Zions Bank economist is optimistic about Utah's future prospects but will be closely monitoring mortgage rates, inflation and the labor market as the year unfolds.
What does Wyoming's Supreme Court abortion ruling foreshadow for Utah?

What does Wyoming's Supreme Court abortion ruling foreshadow for Utah?

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 4:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a 4-1 decision announced Tuesday, Wyoming's Supreme Court struck down the state's near-total abortion ban and abortion pill ban. What does that mean for Utah?
President Uchtdorf now acting president of Quorum of the 12 Apostles, church announces

President Uchtdorf now acting president of Quorum of the 12 Apostles, church announces

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 2:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Thursday that President Dieter F. Uchtdorf is now the acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Legislature appeals redistricting case to Utah Supreme Court

Legislature appeals redistricting case to Utah Supreme Court

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 2:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Legislature is asking the Utah Supreme Court to intervene in the ongoing legal fight over redistricting by appealing an August ruling that threw out the state's congressional map.
What can be done to get Utah kids — and their parents — reading?

What can be done to get Utah kids — and their parents — reading?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 12:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox remembers meeting with "a very prominent individual" who divined that parents will soon no longer have to read to their kids. Artificial intelligence will do it for them.
3 positives and 3 challenges expected in Salt Lake's home market in 2026

3 positives and 3 challenges expected in Salt Lake's home market in 2026

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Market experts see pros and cons about Salt Lake County's market heading into 2026 after a relatively steady year of sales in 2025.
2 killed in Salt Lake shooting identified; police call it a dispute between known individuals

2 killed in Salt Lake shooting identified; police call it a dispute between known individuals

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 8 - 11:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake police believe an "exchange" of gunfire between individuals in a church parking lot Wednesday that killed two was the result of a dispute between people known to each other.
1 dead in auto-pedestrian crash involving UHP trooper

1 dead in auto-pedestrian crash involving UHP trooper

Payton Davis and Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 8 - 10:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man died Wednesday night in an auto-pedestrian crash involving a Utah Highway Patrol trooper, according to a statement from the Utah Department of Public Safety.
Orem man feeling disrespected shot his friend's knees, police say

Orem man feeling disrespected shot his friend's knees, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Orem man was arrested Wednesday and accused of shooting a friend in both of his knees because he said he felt disrespected, according to police.
Innovative Utah brand crafts durable, transparent skateboards

Innovative Utah brand crafts durable, transparent skateboards

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah-based Ghost Longboards officially began selling the unique boards in 2020 and soon found phenomenal success when sales went from 10 a month to 600 in one day.
This Utah locale named among top places in the world to visit in 2026

This Utah locale named among top places in the world to visit in 2026

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

What do Bangkok, Winnie-the-Pooh's England and Deer Valley, Utah, have in common? Probably nothing, other than they're on The New York Times' list of 52 places to go in 2026.