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Warnings, advisories issued in Utah's mountains; heaviest valley snow of this winter possible
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Feb. 16 - 9:10 a.m. | Save Story
An incoming storm could dump multiple feet of snow in Utah's mountains by midweek, and potentially some snow in the valleys.
Utah girl, mother die in apparent murder-suicide at Las Vegas hotel, police say
Sicily Stanton for KSL | Posted Feb. 16 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
A preteen Utah girl and her mother were found dead Sunday inside a hotel room in Las Vegas in what authorities are investigating as an apparent murder-suicide, police and community officials said Monday.
Forest Service to hire 2,000 seasonal workers for summer 2026
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 16 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Forest Service is hiring up to 2,000 seasonal workers for the summer in a reversal from the agency's last hiring period.
Utah owns US Magnesium site. Now it has a mess to clean up
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 16 - 7:06 a.m. | Save Story
Utah finalized its $30 million purchase of US Magnesium, which comes with vast Great Salt Lake water rights but also a superfund site to clean up.
Why Utah is a Winter Olympics powerhouse
Minty Buckwalter, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 15 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Washington Post recently published an analysis of where Winter Olympic sports are most accessible across the U.S.
2 Utah planes make separate emergency landings; no injuries reported
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted Feb. 15 - 9:19 p.m. | Save Story
Two small planes made emergency landings Sunday in Wendover and West Bountiful. No injuries were reported in either incident.
Bill aimed at immigrants in Utah illegally sparks backlash; sponsor senses 'massive support'
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 15 - 9:09 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah measure aimed at immigrants in the country illegally is sparking backlash from some while the sponsor says he senses "massive support" for the proposal.
In Italy, Jamaica's bobsled team builds toward a 2034 medal run
Mike Anderson and Pearl Ashton, KSL | Posted Feb. 15 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
With three sleds, women's monobob, two‑man and four‑man, Jamaica's bobsled athletes say they're determined to push toward the podium at the 2034 Winter Games in Utah.
For Snowbird's Guru Dave, the skiing is fantastic
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 15 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
It's been, to say the least, a lean snow year at the ski resorts, but maybe you shouldn't spend a lot of time worrying about it, because Dave Powers isn't.
Smartwatch blood pressure feature should not replace screenings, U. Health study says
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 15 - 6:15 p.m. | Save Story
The FDA last year approved the Apple Watch's hypertension notifications feature, but a study from University of Utah Health suggests people should still receive regular screenings.
Bill aims to tweak alternative incorporation route; lawsuit calls process unconstitutional
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 15 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
A new bill aims to tweak an alternative process to create cities while a lawsuit charges that the process gives developers too much power and is unconstitutional.
We searched the Epstein files for Utah connections. Here's what we found
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 15 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
The millions of pages the Justice Department recently made available in the online Epstein library reveals the wide social network that Jeffrey Epstein cast — including in Utah.
South Weber family travels across country for rare lifesaving surgery for newborn
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Feb. 15 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
Nash Child was diagnosed with a Stage 4 laryngeal cleft shortly after birth, leading to a search for surgeons, a cross country trip, and today, new life.
Utah police sergeant killed in Salt Lake rollover
Sicily Stanton for KSL | Updated Feb. 15 - 12:39 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah Department of Corrections sergeant died Sunday in a one-vehicle rollover in west Salt Lake City.
Do sharks hear the noise of aquarium patrons? BYU researchers wanted to find out
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Feb. 15 - 11:55 a.m. | Save Story
While many kids enjoy staring at the sharks swimming gracefully through the tanks at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper, do the sharks enjoy it as well?
Vineyard council overhauls city's 'punitive' parking
Jodi Reynosa, KSL | Posted Feb. 15 - 11:03 a.m. | Save Story
Vineyard City Council unanimously approved an overhaul of the city's overnight parking rules after residents pushed to end a controversial permit and booting program.
Provo 7th grader runs fastest 1,600 meters in U.S. middle school history
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Feb. 15 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
Angie Alder, a 12-year-old Provo girl, ran the fastest 1,600 meters in U.S. middle school history. The race took place at the Olympic Oval in Kearns, and Agelina ran a time of 4:47.
Chairlift speed dating — and proposals — a roaring success at Brian Head Resort
Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Posted Feb. 15 - 9:04 a.m. | Save Story
The first-ever chairlift speed dating event was a success at Brian Head Resort on Saturday, which saw more than 50 participants — and a newly engaged couple.
1 hospitalized in serious condition after Salt Lake apartment fire
Sicily Stanton for KSL | Posted Feb. 15 - 8:16 a.m. | Save Story
One person is in serious condition after an early morning apartment fire Sunday in Salt Lake City.
Business & Tech »
Tax season is here. Here's what you need to know for stress-free filing
- Some Provo tenants were left homeless after sudden relocation over damaged stairwell
- Costco sued over alleged salmonella risk in rotisserie chicken
- Amazon scraps partnership with surveillance company after Super Bowl ad backlash
- Utah House committee approves nicotine tax increase after impassioned hearing
Education »
Do sharks hear the noise of aquarium patrons? BYU researchers wanted to find out
- One student's kind act sparked annual Valentine's Day event for Spanish Fork
- 'A form of protest': Hundreds gather at Utah Capitol to oppose sensitive materials legislation
- One Utah lawmaker's push for healthier foods in schools
- Will state taxes gleaned from alcohol sales help pay for school meals for more Utah kids?
Environment »
Utah owns US Magnesium site. Now it has a mess to clean up
- Managing Great Salt Lake's biggest threat is feasible, but these are the costs
- Utah eyes emergency Lake Powell options after Colorado River states miss another deadline
- Utah could experience active storm pattern. What does it need for a normal snowpack?
- 'Great Carp Hunt' returns to Utah Lake as fight against invasive fish persists
Health »
Mom shares 22-week preemie's miraculous NICU journey through photos to inspire other parents
- Bill aimed at immigrants in Utah illegally sparks backlash; sponsor senses 'massive support'
- Smartwatch blood pressure feature should not replace screenings, U. Health study says
- Studies test whether gene-editing can fix high cholesterol. For now, take your medicine
- South Weber family travels across country for rare lifesaving surgery for newborn
Politics »
Obama clarifies alien comments after telling podcast 'they're real'
- GOP chairman says enough signatures gathered to put Prop 4 repeal on ballot
- Bill aimed at immigrants in Utah illegally sparks backlash; sponsor senses 'massive support'
- Bill aims to tweak alternative incorporation route; lawsuit calls process unconstitutional
- Rubio casts US, the 'child of Europe', as critical friend to allies
Religion »
Church of Jesus Christ's newest apostle reflects on role to testify of Christ
- 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
Science »
Obama clarifies alien comments after telling podcast 'they're real'
- Astronomers observe a star that quietly transformed into a black hole
- Smartwatch blood pressure feature should not replace screenings, U. Health study says
- Studies test whether gene-editing can fix high cholesterol. For now, take your medicine
- Do sharks hear the noise of aquarium patrons? BYU researchers wanted to find out
