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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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Utah fourth graders meet Olympians, dream big ahead of 2034 Games
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Police & Courts »
3 men die from likely carbon monoxide poisoning in West Valley City; driver arrested, police say
- DA declines to charge West Valley detective who shot at man who rammed police vehicle
- Accused militant is taken into custody in the deadly 2012 Benghazi attack
- Actor Timothy Busfield indicted on 4 counts of sexual contact with a child
- Salt Lake woman sent to prison for stealing $1.4M from employer through gift cards
Politics »
Blake Moore: Congress should 'grow up' and approve the entire federal budget each year
- Hundreds of Utah students walk out, protest Trump's immigration policies
- How Mark Cuban, Trump appointee Chris Klomp are attacking common health care goals
- Republican Dave Robinson joins race for Utah's new blue-leaning congressional district
- Utah Sen. John Curtis slams Trump over 'blatantly racist' social post
Religion »
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
- Salt Lake City wants to close these streets for 2027 temple open house
- Utah could soon add another state holiday: Good Friday
