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Driver charged with 3 counts of murder in deaths of disabled men
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Feb. 13 - 12:46 p.m. | Save Story
A man who was supposed to be transporting three disabled men but allegedly left them in running van while he ate and watched TV was charged Friday with three counts of murder.

One Utah lawmaker's push for healthier foods in schools
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 13 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
A year ago, the Utah Legislature passed a law to prohibit certain ingredients in school lunches across the state. This year, one lawmaker is looking to add to that list.

University of Utah, Weber State, other organizations hosting Black History Month events
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 10:50 a.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah, Weber State University and other organizations are hosting Black History Month events through February.

Effort to repeal Salt Lake County tax hike fails to gather enough signatures
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
Citizen-led referendum to repeal Salt Lake County tax hike falls short of needed signature threshold for November ballot.

Mexican man indicted in $1M Utah Ponzi scheme
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 9:26 a.m. | Save Story
A federal indictment unsealed this month charges a Mexican man with defrauding investors in a $1 million Ponzi scheme in Utah.

Hyatt's Andaz brand is coming to Utah as it takes on mountain luxury
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 8:32 a.m. | Save Story
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is planning to expand one of its luxury brands into Utah as it plans to open that brand's first mountain-themed hotel.

Utahn convicted of injuring officer during escape attempt arrested again for similar crime
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
A man who was convicted 10 years ago of causing an officer to fall off a roof while trying to escape is facing new charges for a similar incident last year.

'Great Carp Hunt' returns to Utah Lake as fight against invasive fish persists
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Lake Authority calls on anglers for continued battle against carp in the lake.

New York City sues Utah-based Extra Space Storage, alleging 'bait-and-switch scheme'
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 6:47 a.m. | Save Story
New York City is suing Utah-based Extra Space Storage, accusing the company of operating a "bait-and-switch scheme" that traps customers through "predatory business practices."

Will state taxes gleaned from alcohol sales help pay for school meals for more Utah kids?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 13 - 6:13 a.m. | Save Story
One of the Legislature's ranking Democrats wants more Utah kids to enjoy a healthy school lunch with funds supplemented by the state's liquor tax revenue.

Millcreek elementary students get red carpet welcome from local dads
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted Feb. 12 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
All Pro Dads partnered with William Penn Elementary School to create a morning focused on encouragement and connection, making morning drop-off look a little different this week.

Utah forces Chinese company to sell motorsports park in Tooele County
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Feb. 12 - 9:27 p.m. | Save Story
A Chinese company has been forced to sell a Tooele County motorsports park, state leaders announced Thursday.

'Never seen anything like it': Thousands of Utahns want their names removed from Prop 4 repeal
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Feb. 12 - 9:06 p.m. | Save Story
More than 2,000 Utah voters have asked to have their names removed from a petition to overturn Proposition 4.

House advances Trump-backed voter ID bill as Mike Lee puts pressure on Senate
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 12 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
Republicans narrowly advanced their hotly debated voter ID legislation on Wednesday, marking the second time the proof-of-citizenship legislation has passed the lower chamber in the last year.

Silver lining for Alpine women — and a diamond lining
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Feb. 12 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
It was a rough day on the slopes for Team USA's women Alpine skiers on Thursday, though there were silver linings as well — and the day was capped with a diamond.

Utah's secret weapon on ice: SLC choreographer shaping Team USA's Olympic magic
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Feb. 12 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Figure skating and ice dancing are some of the most popular events to watch at the Olympics, and if Team USA seems confident this year, they can thank a Salt Lake City choreographer.

Elder Clark G. Gilbert called to church's Quorum of the 12 Apostles
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated Feb. 12 - 5:35 p.m. | Save Story
Elder Clark G. Gilbert was sustained Thursday as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Traditional Ladin flags fly in Cortina for the Games
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Feb. 12 - 5:35 p.m. | Save Story
You might see some blue, white and green flags are being flown all over Cortina during the Winter Olympics. They don't represent any country, but rather an Italian minority.

Proposed Utah bill takes aim at hidden rental fees
Courtney Johns and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted Feb. 12 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Americans spend millions of dollars on rental fees every year, according to National Consumer Law Center. They identified 27 distinct types of fees renters are paying in addition to their rent.
Business & Tech »
US consumer prices rise less than expected in January
- Goldman Sachs' Kathy Ruemmler to resign after emails show close ties to Jeffrey Epstein
- Hyatt's Andaz brand is coming to Utah as it takes on mountain luxury
- New York City sues Utah-based Extra Space Storage, alleging 'bait-and-switch scheme'
- Utah forces Chinese company to sell motorsports park in Tooele County
Politics »

One Utah lawmaker's push for healthier foods in schools
- Effort to repeal Salt Lake County tax hike fails to gather enough signatures
- Will state taxes gleaned from alcohol sales help pay for school meals for more Utah kids?
- Vanilla Ice's 'Ice, Ice Baby' climbs back up the charts — but not only for musical reasons
- Curtis will oppose Trump State Department nominee over antisemitic remarks
Religion »

Elder Clark G. Gilbert called to church's Quorum of the 12 Apostles
- President Oaks encourages students to build faith, humility and patience in BYU devotional
- Utah Supreme Court says construction on Heber Valley temple can resume
- Church of Jesus Christ announces financial, site and volunteer support for 2034 Winter Olympics
- Michelangelo's 'The Last Judgment' fresco undergoes 3-month cleaning at Sistine Chapel





