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Snowmobiler 'lucky' to be alive after getting swept up in Utah avalanche, experts say
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 12 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
A snowmobiler was lucky to avoid serious injury after being partially buried by a large avalanche in southeastern Utah, prompting officials to highlight the risks posed by the state's latest wave of snow.
Woman dies after being ejected in crash on I-70 in Sevier County
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 12 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on I-70 in Sevier County that left a 32-year-old woman dead last week, police announced Monday
Church of Jesus Christ announces location, details for Spanish Fork temple
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 12 - 3:13 p.m. | Save Story
The Spanish Fork Temple will be built across from Maple Mountain High School, according to an announcement on Monday from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Utah bill seeks to shift Salt Lake City street honor from LGBTQ politician to Charlie Kirk
Carter Williams and Adam Small, KSL | Posted Jan. 12 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
A proposed new bill filed in Utah seeks to rename a Salt Lake City street in honor of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk and is drawing ire from the city.
Homeless man charged with making a terrorist threat at Ogden synagogue
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 12 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
A homeless man is charged with making a terrorist threat at an Ogden synagogue after threatening to kill everyone inside the location, occupied at the time only by a cleaning worker.
Don't like ski boots that hurt? Neither does Bob Shay
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 12 - 11:55 a.m. | Save Story
At 68, Bob Shay's as addicted to skiing as he ever was, and better yet, it's part of his job description to pay regular visits to many of the world's most iconic ski mountains.
Prosecutors in Tyler Robinson capital murder case argue against disqualification
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 12 - 10:14 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah County Attorney's Office says it should not be removed from prosecuting Tyler Robinson just because a prosecutor's family member was at the rally where Charlie Kirk was killed.
Sandy man accused of stabbing grandmother multiple times
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Jan. 12 - 9:57 a.m. | Save Story
A Sandy man was arrested over the weekend and accused of stabbing his grandmother eight to 10 times.
1 killed in crash on I-15 on-ramp in St. George
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 12 - 8:44 a.m. | Save Story
One person was killed in a fatal crash in St. George on Monday morning, police say.
Democratic Party approval at historic lows. Do Utah Dems offer something different?
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 12 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's return to the White House coincided with a crisis in public perception toward Democrats. But Utah Democrats are excited.
The cost of living is eating Utah's 'Utahness.' Here's the GOP plan to save it
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 12 - 6:18 a.m. | Save Story
Utah is not at risk of losing its reputation as the most family-friendly state in the nation. It already has.
Park City skier named to Adaptive Sports Hall of Fame
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 11 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Nancy Gustafson started skiing at age 2 and racing at age 6 at Bousquet Ski Area near her home in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. She attended the ski racing academy at Green Mountain Valley School in Vermont for four years as a teenager.
Holiday spending set records despite consumer pessimism
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 11 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
In the face of an economy beset by persistent inflation and skyrocketing housing costs, a majority of Americans told pollsters that fiscal concerns would lead to tighter spending budgets at the start of the 2025 winter holiday shopping season.
Louisiana man charged with fraud in Utah warrant scam
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 11 - 7:45 p.m. | Save Story
A Louisiana man is facing charges in Utah accusing him of tricking another man into sending him thousands of dollars by falsely claiming a warrant had been issued for his arrest.
Report: About ½ of Utah's third graders struggle with reading — so what can be done?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 11 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Literacy is fundamental in determining a child's educational success and academic future.
Concerns rise over possible damage to graves during Salt Lake City Cemetery roadwork
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted Jan. 11 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
A $14.5 million roadway improvement project at the Salt Lake City Cemetery is prompting concern from residents who fear construction equipment may be damaging historic gravesites and burial grounds.
Lone survivor of West Valley family shooting dies unexpectedly at age 19
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted Jan. 11 - 5:51 p.m. | Save Story
The only family member to survive a West Valley shooting that claimed the lives of his parents and his three siblings in 2024 died Sunday at age 19.
Sister of slain Utah woman shares emotional struggle 1 year later
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 11 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Family of Summer Roney, who police found dead in her ex-boyfriend's car on New Years Eve 2024, reflects on their loss, grief one year later.
GOP House leaders want to add justices to the Utah Supreme Court
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 11 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Top Republicans in the Utah House are looking to expand the state's judiciary and add transparency measures to the court system in the upcoming legislative session.
Education »
6 students sue Davis School District, alleging retaliation for reporting alleged misconduct
Health »
Thousands of nurses go on strike at several major New York City hospitals
- AI technology set to transform drug prescription renewals in Utah
- Logan warming center seeks funding for more staff as winter demand increases
- Summit County reports its first case of measles in elementary school student
- Doctors say changes to US vaccine recommendations are confusing parents, could harm kids
Religion »
Church of Jesus Christ announces location, details for Spanish Fork temple
- President Oaks dedicates first temple as church president in Burley, Idaho
- How BYU phenom AJ Dybantsa fits into the church's long love affair with basketball
- Man killed outside church had embraced faith and nonviolence, community leader says
- President Uchtdorf now acting president of Quorum of the 12 Apostles, church announces
Science »
UK investigates Musk's X over Grok deepfake concerns
- Google teams up with Walmart and other retailers to enable shopping within Gemini AI chatbot
- Fears of an AI bubble were nowhere to be found at the world's biggest tech show
- AI technology set to transform drug prescription renewals in Utah
- FCC approves SpaceX plan to deploy an additional 7,500 Starlink satellites
Utah Counties »
6 students sue Davis School District, alleging retaliation for reporting alleged misconduct
- Snowmobiler 'lucky' to be alive after getting swept up in Utah avalanche, experts say
- Woman dies after being ejected in crash on I-70 in Sevier County
- Church of Jesus Christ announces location, details for Spanish Fork temple
- Utah bill seeks to shift Salt Lake City street honor from LGBTQ politician to Charlie Kirk
