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Picturing 2025: Defining moments of heartbreak and hope
Chuck Wing, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 4 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
For Utahns, 2025 was a mixed bag of emotions and the Deseret News photojournalists were on the front lines covering the emotional stories that in many ways rocked our world.
Ukrainian family in Utah facing separation, with 2 family members fearing deportation
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 4 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Two members of a family that came from Ukraine to Utah in 2023 inexplicably face deportation while three other family members successfully petitioned to remain.
From Charlie Kirk to redistricting fights, a look at the biggest political stories of 2025
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 4 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
From the assassination of Charlie Kirk to fights over congressional maps, here are the biggest stories that shaped Utah politics in 2025.
Harmons grocery stores remain committed to local artists
Arianne Brown for KSL | Posted Jan. 4 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
In a world where many businesses are moving toward AI-created art, Harmons grocery stores have remained committed to showcasing local artists.
21-year-old church missionary from Salem dies of unknown cause in New Mexico
Ashley Imlay, KSL | Posted Jan. 4 - 12:25 p.m. | Save Story
A missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from Salem serving in New Mexico died Saturday of an unknown medical cause, church officials said.
2025: Ordinary Utahns doing extraordinary things in their sports
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 4 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
During the past year, ordinary Utahns did extraordinary things in various sports. Each is inspiring in his or her own way. They epitomize determination and perseverance.
West Jordan man faces federal charges in decadeslong identity theft scheme
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Jan. 4 - 11:28 a.m. | Save Story
A West Jordan man is charged with wire fraud for allegedly using someone else's identity for the last two decades to receive more than $1 million in Social Security and private insurance benefits.
Why national travel writers are telling people to come to Utah in 2026
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 4 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
As 2026 kicks off, people all around the world are starting to plan their travel for the year, and a number of travel publications are suggesting a trip to Utah.
Former Utah attorney general candidate admits to attempting to bribe a fellow candidate
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 4 - 9:04 a.m. | Save Story
Frank Mylar, candidate for Utah attorney general in 2024, admitted to attempted bribery on Friday in a plea deal that will dismiss the case if he follows certain conditions over the next year.
Choosing camo: Why are more young Americans enlisting in the military?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 4 - 7:09 a.m. | Save Story
Young Americans are donning their country's uniform in numbers not seen in over a decade.
Intoxicated man fired round through hotel floor into occupied room, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 3 - 8:28 p.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested on New Year's Eve after police say he fired a round into a West Jordan hotel room floor, possibly on accident, and into an occupied room below.
'More than a race': Women's Epic Race empowers women to climb mountains
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 3 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Women's Epic Race is a mountain-based endurance series built around community, empowerment and experience.
Which residents pay more at the pump due to gas taxes?
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 3 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah, according to the State Tax Commission, recorded its highest rate of state gas taxes at 38.5 cents per gallon in 2025, but the rate is expected to drop as the new year begins.
Different projects to close sections of roads, trails in Salt Lake City
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 3 - 4:23 p.m. | Save Story
A pair of projects are slated to create closures in Salt Lake City at the start of 2026.
'We're so happy': Venezuelans in Utah elated at President Maduro's removal
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Jan. 3 - 3:55 p.m. | Save Story
Venezuelans in Utah are expressing relief and elation at the removal by U.S. forces of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro but wonder what comes next.
New year, smarter home: 7 AI-powered Kickstarter projects that actually solve problems
Brooke Nally for KSL | Posted Jan. 3 - 3:37 p.m. | Save Story
The phrase "AI" is everywhere these days, but for most of us in Utah, the real value of tech isn't in a chatbot — it's in tools that help us manage a busy household, stay safe on the trails, or finally organize the garage.
Man surrenders after shooting at SWAT vehicle in Spanish Fork
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Jan. 3 - 2:50 p.m. | Save Story
A man in Spanish Fork was taken into custody after shooting at an armored police vehicle during a domestic violence call on Saturday, police said.
Salt Lake County councilman reverses course, decides not to run for reelection
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 3 - 2:15 p.m. | Save Story
A first-term member of the Salt Lake County Council has decided not to run for a second term after announcing he would on Thursday.
Advisories issued as atmospheric river to keep pushing rain, snow into Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Jan. 3 - 12:59 p.m. | Save Story
Another 2 feet of snow is possible in parts of Utah's mountains over the next few days, as an atmospheric river moves through the West.
Environment »
Strong earthquake shakes Mexico's independence monument, hits roads and hospitals
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- Tracy Aviary hosting bilingual Christmas Bird Count event in outreach effort to Latino community
- Utah reaches New Year's with one of its lowest snowpacks. Will the trend continue?
- Winter storm brings blizzard conditions and dangerous wind chills
Police & Courts »
Picturing 2025: Defining moments of heartbreak and hope
- Maduro's case will revive a legal debate over immunity for foreign leaders tested in Noriega trial
- West Jordan man faces federal charges in decadeslong identity theft scheme
- Idaho mother, daughter seek help after home destroyed by fire
- Former Utah attorney general candidate admits to attempting to bribe a fellow candidate
Politics »
Denmark PM urges Trump to stop threats to take over Greenland
- Picturing 2025: Defining moments of heartbreak and hope
- Venezuela's interim government says it remains united behind Maduro after his US capture
- Ukrainian family in Utah facing separation, with 2 family members fearing deportation
- From Charlie Kirk to redistricting fights, a look at the biggest political stories of 2025
Utah Counties »
Ukrainian family in Utah facing separation, with 2 family members fearing deportation
- 21-year-old church missionary from Salem dies of unknown cause in New Mexico
- West Jordan man faces federal charges in decadeslong identity theft scheme
- Why national travel writers are telling people to come to Utah in 2026
- Former Utah attorney general candidate admits to attempting to bribe a fellow candidate
