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Utah 2034 Chairman Fraser Bullock runs Olympic torch in Milan, inspires thousands of students
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
Surrounded by cheering students and locals, Utah 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Committee Chairman Fraser Bullock carried the Olympic torch through downtown Milan on Thursday.
3.5-magnitude earthquake hits Saratoga Springs
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Updated Feb. 5 - 8:18 p.m. | Save Story
A 3.5-magnitude earthquake was reported in Saratoga Springs Thursday afternoon.
Proposed state park, reservoir in Sanpete County rejected by Senate committee
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 7:38 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah Senate committee on Wednesday rejected a bill that would have led to the creation of a new state park and bring a long-awaited dam and reservoir to northern Sanpete County.
Utah County investigating potential signature fraud as Prop 4 repeal deadline looms
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
A criminal investigation is underway after a county clerk reported several hundred potentially fraudulent signatures turned in as part of the effort to repeal Utah's 2018 anti-gerrymandering law.
New report outlines University of Utah's economic, societal contributions
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A new study outlines how the University of Utah's economic contributions and societal impact through avenues like education, research and health care help shape Utah and beyond.
Salt Lake City father given consecutive prison terms for abuse of 2-month-old
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 6:38 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake City father was sentenced to prison in January after his 2-month-old son was brought to the hospital with a brain bleed.
This half-mile art piece highlights Salt Lake City's longest transportation challenge
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
A traditional Mexican folk art installation hangs along the intersection of 900 South and 600 West in Salt Lake City Thursday, stretched across the west-east divide of I-15 and the rail tracks.
Tech group sues to block Utah's law requiring age verification to download apps
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 5:07 p.m. | Save Story
A tech industry group is suing Utah, claiming its law requiring app stores to verify users' ages before downloading apps constitutes "censorship" and violates the First Amendment.
Officials trying to determine what caused flooding at Skyline Mine
Jodi Reynosa, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
In Carbon County, crews continue working to figure out what caused flooding at the Skyline Mine, an underground mine about an hour away from Price.
Officers identify 'person of interest' shot, killed by police during shooting investigation
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Feb. 5 - 3:50 p.m. | Save Story
Tooele police have identified the man shot and killed Wednesday while by officers who were investigating a shooting that occurred at a convenience store the night before.
Utah consumer sentiment still lower than a year ago; 3rd consecutive month of slight uptick
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
For the third consecutive month, Utah's consumer sentiment ticked upwards with a modest 0.9% increase in January.
UDOT begins next phase of safety upgrades for Spanish Fork Canyon
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 1:45 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Transportation announced Thursday it had completed safety upgrades along four miles of Spanish Fork Canyon, but more improvements are in the works.
32-year-old man killed after crashing head-on into semi in Nephi
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Updated Feb. 5 - 1:02 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Thursday morning in Nephi.
Some Santaquin residents raise concerns over approval of future data center
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
Dialogue intensifies over a future data center planned for construction in Santaquin. Some oppose the facility, citing a myriad of concerns, while others think it's a good idea.
7 ways to make sporting events more affordable for families
Grant Olsen for KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 11:40 a.m. | Save Story
Many of our local teams provide unique offerings to ensure that families aren't priced out of the live game experience. Here are seven of our favorites.
Judge rejects plea deal, orders prison time for Utah therapist who secretly recorded patients
Courtney Johns, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah judge rejected a plea deal and ordered consecutive prison sentences for a former therapist who secretly recorded patients and possessed child sexual exploitation material.
Social media influencer's appearance at West Haven school prompts dustup, apology
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
A social media influencer's appearance at a West Haven school's career day event prompted a dustup among some, a review of the presentation and an apology from the school district.
Will there be a rotation of future Olympic Games? Here's what the IOC president says
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 5 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
Establishing a system to rotate Winter Games among set hosts is available to the International Olympic Committee. Here's what else was discussed as the 2026 Winter Olympics begin.
Xcel Fitness trainers challenge 10 workout myths
Kathleen Clove, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
Xcel Fitness owner Nate Brown discusses 10 common exercise myths that keep people from getting fit.
Education »
New report outlines University of Utah's economic, societal contributions
- Social media influencer's appearance at West Haven school prompts dustup, apology
- State School Board selects 4 companies as panic alert providers for K-12 schools
- UVU students protest immigration crackdown, presence of border protection reps at job fair
- Architects of ambition: Can AI make the classroom more human?
Health »
Hims & Hers launches Wegovy knockoff pill; Novo Nordisk vows to sue
- San Juan County confirms 3 measles cases in out-of-town residents
- David Huntsman carries Olympic torch in Milan suburb, highlights mental health ahead of 2034
- 2-month-olds see the world in a more complex way than scientists thought, study suggests
- Utah lawmakers aim to make child care more accessible for all Utahns
Police & Courts »
Hims & Hers launches Wegovy knockoff pill; Novo Nordisk vows to sue
- Officers involved in Michigan Latter-day Saint church shooting will not face charges
- Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crash kills 2 while responding to shootout
- Epstein emails lead Brad Karp to resign as Paul Weiss law firm chairman
- Utah County investigating potential signature fraud as Prop 4 repeal deadline looms
Politics »
Epstein emails lead Brad Karp to resign as Paul Weiss law firm chairman
- Proposed state park, reservoir in Sanpete County rejected by Senate committee
- Utah County investigating potential signature fraud as Prop 4 repeal deadline looms
- Trump administration to end job protections for up to 50,000 federal workers
- Tech group sues to block Utah's law requiring age verification to download apps
Religion »
