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Tax cuts appear likely as Utah lawmakers tout rosy economic estimates

Tax cuts appear likely as Utah lawmakers tout rosy economic estimates

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 1:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers are feeling bullish about passing another round of tax cuts thanks to better-than-expected revenue estimates for the next fiscal year.
Utah's rising rugby star eyeing LA for 2028 Olympic Games

Utah's rising rugby star eyeing LA for 2028 Olympic Games

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 1:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the Winter Games wrap up, many athletes are already preparing for the next Olympic spotlight in Los Angeles 2028. One such athlete is a rising rugby star from Utah.
Staying Red Cross ready: Fire safety and preparedness initiatives in Utah

Staying Red Cross ready: Fire safety and preparedness initiatives in Utah

Hayden Madson, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 12:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

The American Red Cross of Utah responded to 154 home fires in 2025 while helping 728 people with emergency assistance, the organization shared in a recent northern Utah report.
Murray High shifts to remote learning next week after fire forces evacuation

Murray High shifts to remote learning next week after fire forces evacuation

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 20 - 12:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Murray High School was evacuated Friday due to a fire in the school's wood shop. Students were sent home for the day, and classes next week will be held remotely.
Alysa Liu Olympic gold inspires Utah's next generation of figure skaters

Alysa Liu Olympic gold inspires Utah's next generation of figure skaters

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 11:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

For 6-year-old Maya Hansen, the ice is already magic. Her excitement isn't just about what she's been learning on the ice; it came from watching her favorite skater win Olympic gold.
Man convicted in 2015 killing now arrested, accused of knocking out co-worker's teeth

Man convicted in 2015 killing now arrested, accused of knocking out co-worker's teeth

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 11:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man recently paroled from the Utah State Prison for a manslaughter charge has been arrested again for allegedly punching a co-worker and knocking out his teeth.
Utah landlord-tenant bill deemed 'not ready for prime time'

Utah landlord-tenant bill deemed 'not ready for prime time'

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 10:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

A bill in the Utah Legislature that would give landlords more power to terminate rental agreements in certain situations failed to move forward this week.
Gov. Cox talks immigration, church and Trump ahead of governors meeting

Gov. Cox talks immigration, church and Trump ahead of governors meeting

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox sat for an interview Thursday at a live Politico event as governors from across the country convene for an annual gathering of the National Governors Association.
Keeping Utah's rural kids digitally connected during long school bus rides

Keeping Utah's rural kids digitally connected during long school bus rides

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

This year, the Moab-based Grand County High School boys basketball team played a road game against Duchesne High — an approximately 300 mile round-trip bus ride.
Keeping sleds together: The mechanic behind the Jamaican bobsled team

Keeping sleds together: The mechanic behind the Jamaican bobsled team

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 9:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dave Kiernan has long been a mechanic, but not of sleds. And in a sport where the difference is a hundredth or even thousandth of a second, a lot of what goes on keeps him busy.
Families left scrambling after Tooele day care announces sudden closure

Families left scrambling after Tooele day care announces sudden closure

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tooele parents are grappling with news of a Tooele day care center's unexpected closure announcement.
Alpine skier sees 2 Olympics in Cortina, 70 years apart

Alpine skier sees 2 Olympics in Cortina, 70 years apart

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 7:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Bruno Alberti was just 22 years old the last time the Winter Olympics were hosted in his hometown of Cortina, Italy. Seventy years later, he is again watching the world, from home.
Skiers describe trying to help avalanche victim near Brighton

Skiers describe trying to help avalanche victim near Brighton

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 7:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Siblings Maggie and Harrison Garner, and their friend, Darius Christensen, described trying to help the victim of a deadly avalanche Thursday near Brighton Ski Resort.
Telehealth program aims to provide quick care for pediatric stroke patients

Telehealth program aims to provide quick care for pediatric stroke patients

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 6:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lucy Merrell, who had a stroke at age 14, spoke about how quick care changed her outcomes. A new telehealth program aims to provide that quick care to more patients.
Salt Lake County GOP removes 7 leaders accused of making 'false allegations' against party

Salt Lake County GOP removes 7 leaders accused of making 'false allegations' against party

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 19 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake County GOP removed seven top leaders from their posts on the executive committee for making "false allegations of criminal election interference" against the party.
Experts urge families to wear helmets while sledding

Experts urge families to wear helmets while sledding

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 19 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Helmets have become standard on Utah's ski slopes, but health professionals say children should also be wearing them during other winter activities, including sledding.
Recent storms have helped, but more are needed for Utah water supply, state says

Recent storms have helped, but more are needed for Utah water supply, state says

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 19 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Recent storms have helped hoist Utah's snowpack out of record-low status, but Utah water managers say many more like it are needed to improve this year's water outlook.
Shiffrin already looking ahead to the next race after winning gold

Shiffrin already looking ahead to the next race after winning gold

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 19 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Just one day after blowing away the competition for a gold medal in the slalom, Team USA Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin is already focusing on the next race.
Mike Lee holds strong support among conservatives in Utah, new poll shows

Mike Lee holds strong support among conservatives in Utah, new poll shows

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 19 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. Mike Lee has maintained a strong standing among self-identified conservatives in Utah as he continues to boost his standing as one of President Donald Trump's allies in Congress.