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Hundreds attend anti-ICE protest in Salt Lake City following death of Minneapolis woman
Curtis Booker and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
Hundreds gathered at Pioneer Park in Salt Lake City on Thursday to protest the Minneapolis ICE shooting.
Why Republicans say the future of Utah could hinge on 1 court decision
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 8 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
State Republican lawmakers say they believe the Utah Supreme Court ruling on amending ballot initiatives affecting government structure threatens to sabotage its system of governance.
Judge decides whether to allow evidence of abuse, drugs and Kouri Richins' writings in her trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
A judge made decisions on Thursday in a closed hearing about whether jurors will hear about what is in Kouri Richins' orange notebook, the "Walk the Dog" letter, evidence Eric Richins used drugs in high school and other details.
'Lucky to be alive': Man shot at by officer sentenced to jail for hitting officer with his car
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 7:36 p.m. | Save Story
A man currently on an immigration hold was sentenced to spend 250 days in jail for assaulting an officer after hitting the officer with his car before the officer fired multiple shots at him.
Utah, Forest Service reach 20-year forest management agreement. Here's what that means
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah and the U.S. Forest Service have signed a new 20-year cooperative agreement, which state leaders believe will better give them a seat at the table in forest management decisions.
Here's who's running for the Utah Legislature in 2026
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Jan. 8 - 7:06 p.m. | Save Story
One of Utah's most prominent politicians is facing multiple challengers within his own party.
Utah man with violent criminal history accused of possessing drugs, explosive clay
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 6:38 p.m. | Save Story
Carbon County sheriff's deputies have arrested a man and accused him of possessing drugs and explosive materials.
Salt Lake City woman prepares to take 1,000 Olympic pins to Milan
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
Jane Grissom is one of the most dedicated Olympic pin traders in the United States, and maybe even the world. You should see her pin collection! And she's taking it to Italy, too.
'Looking really good': Zions Bank economist optimistic about Utah's future prospects
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Zions Bank economist is optimistic about Utah's future prospects but will be closely monitoring mortgage rates, inflation and the labor market as the year unfolds.
What does Wyoming's Supreme Court abortion ruling foreshadow for Utah?
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 8 - 4:13 p.m. | Save Story
In a 4-1 decision announced Tuesday, Wyoming's Supreme Court struck down the state's near-total abortion ban and abortion pill ban. What does that mean for Utah?
President Uchtdorf now acting president of Quorum of the 12 Apostles, church announces
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 2:35 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Thursday that President Dieter F. Uchtdorf is now the acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Legislature appeals redistricting case to Utah Supreme Court
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 2:17 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Legislature is asking the Utah Supreme Court to intervene in the ongoing legal fight over redistricting by appealing an August ruling that threw out the state's congressional map.
What can be done to get Utah kids — and their parents — reading?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 8 - 12:51 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox remembers meeting with "a very prominent individual" who divined that parents will soon no longer have to read to their kids. Artificial intelligence will do it for them.
3 positives and 3 challenges expected in Salt Lake's home market in 2026
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
Market experts see pros and cons about Salt Lake County's market heading into 2026 after a relatively steady year of sales in 2025.
2 killed in Salt Lake shooting identified; police call it a dispute between known individuals
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Jan. 8 - 11:42 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake police believe an "exchange" of gunfire between individuals in a church parking lot Wednesday that killed two was the result of a dispute between people known to each other.
1 dead in auto-pedestrian crash involving UHP trooper
Payton Davis and Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Jan. 8 - 10:50 a.m. | Save Story
A man died Wednesday night in an auto-pedestrian crash involving a Utah Highway Patrol trooper, according to a statement from the Utah Department of Public Safety.
Orem man feeling disrespected shot his friend's knees, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
An Orem man was arrested Wednesday and accused of shooting a friend in both of his knees because he said he felt disrespected, according to police.
Innovative Utah brand crafts durable, transparent skateboards
Kathleen Clove, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
Utah-based Ghost Longboards officially began selling the unique boards in 2020 and soon found phenomenal success when sales went from 10 a month to 600 in one day.
This Utah locale named among top places in the world to visit in 2026
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 8 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
What do Bangkok, Winnie-the-Pooh's England and Deer Valley, Utah, have in common? Probably nothing, other than they're on The New York Times' list of 52 places to go in 2026.
Education »
What can be done to get Utah kids — and their parents — reading?
- Utah leaders aim to limit phone use during entire school day
- Rare computer relic found at University of Utah confirmed to be major discovery
- Church of Jesus Christ invites young adults to be 'one in a million' in institute's centennial year
- 2025: A historic, disruptive — and sometimes tragic — year for education in Utah
Health »
House passes health subsidy renewal in win for Democrats
- What does Wyoming's Supreme Court abortion ruling foreshadow for Utah?
- Flu hits Utah hard with high hospitalization rates, though doctors believe it's not a 'super flu'
- Trump administration advises more protein, less sugar in new dietary guidelines
- Trump freezes over $10B in child care, family assistance funds to 5 states
Police & Courts »
Officer in fatal Minneapolis shooting had previously been dragged by car, Vance says
- Public's help sought by Herriman police in ongoing homicide investigation
- Why Republicans say the future of Utah could hinge on 1 court decision
- Judge decides whether to allow evidence of abuse, drugs and Kouri Richins' writings in her trial
- 'Lucky to be alive': Man shot at by officer sentenced to jail for hitting officer with his car
Religion »
President Uchtdorf now acting president of Quorum of the 12 Apostles, church announces
- Heartbreak for Utah County family after missionary son dies suddenly in New Mexico
- BODY CAM: Michigan police rescue Grand Blanc church members during shooting and burning
- Pope Leo, closing Catholic Holy Year, urges kindness to foreigners
- Church of Jesus Christ invites young adults to be 'one in a million' in institute's centennial year
Utah Counties »
Public's help sought by Herriman police in ongoing homicide investigation
- Hundreds attend anti-ICE protest in Salt Lake City following death of Minneapolis woman
- Why Republicans say the future of Utah could hinge on 1 court decision
- Judge decides whether to allow evidence of abuse, drugs and Kouri Richins' writings in her trial
- 'Lucky to be alive': Man shot at by officer sentenced to jail for hitting officer with his car
