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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.

The wait is over: Hilary Duff announces 2026 world tour, including Utah stop
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 12 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
Hilary Duff announced a world tour in support of her latest album, "Luck... or Something," in a video on social media on Thursday, which will include a stop in Utah.

Herriman man promised Michael Jordan, but sent sports cards worth $5, charges say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Feb. 12 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Herriman is facing felony charges accusing him of taking thousands of dollars from sports cards buyers, but giving them cards far less valuable and no refunds.

Have You Seen This? Sandy astrophotographer captures the expansion of a supernova
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 12 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
A deep space photographer spent months photographing the Crab Nebula and found his composite image, when compared with the 1999 image from the Hubble Space Telescope, shows the supernova's expansion.

Magna man charged with threatening to shoot protesting high school students
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Feb. 12 - 3:18 p.m. | Save Story
A Magna man was charged Wednesday with threatening high school students who had walked out of class to protest Immigrations and Customs Enforcement operations.

Single mom of 3 who died in LaVerkin accident loved spending time with family
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Feb. 12 - 3:02 p.m. | Save Story
Family members and friends are mourning the loss of Angelina Thomas Francisco, 45, who died from injuries sustained in an off-highway vehicle crash over the weekend.

Author Arthur Brooks to deliver University of Utah commencement address
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Feb. 12 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah is turning to a familiar voice to send off its 2026 graduates, announcing this week that Arthur Brooks has been chosen as this year's commencement speaker.

Homeless man charged with digging hole under overpass arrested again for same crime
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Feb. 12 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
A transient who was arrested and charged last year with digging a giant hole under a freeway overpass has been arrested again and accused of committing the same crime.

Former AG Sean Reyes claims 'prosecutorial immunity' from Rubicon lawsuit
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Feb. 12 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
Former Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes says a $1 billion lawsuit against him and members of his staff should be dismissed because he has qualified and/or prosecutorial immunity.

Jury finds St. George man guilty of murdering his wife
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 12 - 11:20 a.m. | Save Story
A jury found Eric Sampson guilty of murder on Friday after a five-day trial and eight hours of jury deliberations. His wife was found dead in their home on Sept. 1, 2024.

BYU football player went to woman's residence intending to have sex, charges allege
Pat Reavy and Sean Walker, KSL | Updated Feb. 12 - 11:06 a.m. | Save Story
A BYU football player has been charged with raping a woman in St. George a year ago.

Former FBI agent says surveillance video points to 'amateur' in Nancy Guthrie kidnapping
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Feb. 12 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
A retired FBI agent said on Wednesday new surveillance images from the home of Nancy Guthrie suggest the person who abducted her may have been an inexperienced kidnapper.
Business & Tech »

Goldman Sachs' Kathy Ruemmler to resign after emails show close ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Education »

Millcreek elementary students get red carpet welcome from local dads
- Author Arthur Brooks to deliver University of Utah commencement address
- Utah advocates push for cardiac emergency plans in schools
- 'We have to do this': Rep. Burgess Owens introduces federal school safety legislation
- Continued student protesting on immigration issue sparks Utah school officials' concern
Environment »
Trump revokes basis of climate regulation, ends vehicle emission standards
- Firefighters urge caution after February brush fire in Saratoga Springs
- Trump administration to slash Obama-era greenhouse gas regulations this week
- Utah committee struck down this state park, but it's willing to study the idea
- Idaho Sled Dog Challenge ceases operations after years of snow disruptions
Police & Courts »

Goldman Sachs' Kathy Ruemmler to resign after emails show close ties to Jeffrey Epstein
- FBI increasing reward for information in Guthrie case to $100K, releases new photos
- Herriman man promised Michael Jordan, but sent sports cards worth $5, charges say
- Magna man charged with threatening to shoot protesting high school students
- Homeless man charged with digging hole under overpass arrested again for same crime
Politics »

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
- Utah forces Chinese company to sell motorsports park in Tooele County
- 'Never seen anything like it': Thousands of Utahns want their names removed from Prop 4 repeal
- House advances Trump-backed voter ID bill as Mike Lee puts pressure on Senate
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



