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Man who fired fatal shot in Clearfield road rage shooting acquitted in murder trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
A West Point man was acquitted of murder during a jury trial on Friday. Jurors found that he acted in defense of himself, his vehicle or both during a road rage confrontation in June 2024.
Snowfall helps Cortina prepare for Winter Games as construction crunch continues
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 9:35 p.m. | Save Story
A burst of much‑needed snow arrived in Cortina, Italy, on Tuesday, just days before the 2026 Winter Olympics' opening ceremonies, bringing relief and new challenges for construction.
Salt Lake City voices concerns on bill calling on it to partner with UDOT on road safety
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
A proposed Utah bill calls on Salt Lake City to partner with state transportation officials before enacting any new traffic safety projects, following a study required in 2025.
David Huntsman carries Olympic torch in Milan suburb, highlights mental health ahead of 2034
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 8:16 p.m. | Save Story
Rainfall didn't stop Utah's David Huntsman from carrying the Olympic flame Tuesday morning as the torch continued toward Milan, where it will light the cauldron in three days.
Growing Mexican airline to expand into Utah, adding new connections for travelers
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 7:36 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City International Airport is getting a new airline, which seeks to bolster connections between Utah and Mexico.
County attorney says prosecutor's daughter had no influence on decision to seek death penalty
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Feb. 3 - 7:14 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah County attorney testified Tuesday that the daughter of one of his prosecutors had no influence on his decision to seek the death penalty for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk.
Bar condemns Legislature's 'all-out attack' on judicial independence
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Leaders of the Utah State Bar reiterated their opposition to a slate of bills they say would remake the court system and threaten to erode the judiciary's independence.
State School Board selects Raptor Technologies as panic alert provider for K-12 schools
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
Among the sweeping school safety requirements implemented through HB84, all Utah public schools are required to have a wearable panic alert system in place by the end of June 2026.
Utah 2034 committee updates IOC on progress during presentation in Milan
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's committee leaders on Tuesday outlined the work completed over the past year and emphasized Utah's readiness for the 2034 Winter Olympic Games.
Utah woman missing after mysterious route change; family desperate for answers
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
A desperate search is underway for 69‑year‑old DeEtte Spencer, who vanished after leaving her daughter's home in Colorado. Investigators say she was last seen at a Walmart in Price.
Pilot suffers critical injuries in southern Utah helicopter crash
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated Feb. 3 - 4:23 p.m. | Save Story
A helicopter crash in southern Utah has left pilot hospitalized in critical condition.
Most Americans OK with some moves to counter US immigration crackdown, survey shows
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
A new survey shows most people are OK with some of the efforts of those who have taken steps to counter the federal immigration crackdown.
Landlord, tenant groups unite to oppose limiting Utah's residential property tax exemption
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah lawmaker's proposal to effectively raise property taxes on rental property owners has both landlord and tenant groups coming together to oppose it.
Driver accompanying man who was shot and killed while stealing a bike faces her own charges
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
A woman who police say was with a man who was shot and killed while trying to steal a bicycle in Salt Lake City is now facing criminal charges.
Future for 2 more Utah immigrants up in the air after detention by immigration agents
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Feb. 3 - 1:57 p.m. | Save Story
The future for two more Utah immigrants is up in the air after detention by immigration agents in an encounter partially captured on video.
From the Wasatch to the Dolomites: Why Utah and Italy's Winter Olympic stages only look alike
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 1:15 p.m. | Save Story
On the surface, the comparison feels natural: two mountain regions, two Winter Olympic legacies, two places that know what it means to host snow sports. But look a little closer and the similarities start to thin out fast.
UDOT to close lanes of I-15 in Davis County nightly to support new bridge project
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Transportation warns of nightly lane reductions this week for ongoing construction in Farmington to support pedestrian bridge as part of the Shepard Lane project.
The trust factor: Inside Utah's balanced strategy for the AI era
Brooke Nally for KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
The executive director of Utah's Chamber of Commerce describes artificial intelligence as facing a "political crisis." Here's how she is examining the legalities of AI.
Utah 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Committee in Milan to learn from 2026 Games
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
While nearly a third of Team USA's more than 200 athletes competing in the Winter Olympics have Utah ties, Utah's future Olympic hosts are also making a strong showing in Italy.
Business & Tech »
Growing Mexican airline to expand into Utah, adding new connections for travelers
- State School Board selects Raptor Technologies as panic alert provider for K-12 schools
- PepsiCo plans price cuts as demand for its drinks and snacks slips
- SpaceX acquires xAI in record-setting deal as Musk looks to unify AI and space ambitions
- Tragedy off America's oldest seaport claims 7 lives as fishing boat sinks in frigid waters
Environment »
Snowfall helps Cortina prepare for Winter Games as construction crunch continues
- Parts of popular trail, forest to reopen after destructive Grand Canyon wildfire
- Punxsutawney Phil prepares to issue his Groundhog Day weather verdict from Gobbler's Knob
- Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office teams up with UDOT for traction sticker program
- What's at stake as Utah, 6 other states seek new Colorado River deal
Health »
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
- Intermountain Health freezes pension plans. What does it mean for employees?
- This couple lost 2 babies born without kidneys. Could they keep it from happening again?
Police & Courts »
Man who fired fatal shot in Clearfield road rage shooting acquitted in murder trial
- County attorney says prosecutor's daughter had no influence on decision to seek death penalty
- Bar condemns Legislature's 'all-out attack' on judicial independence
- Utah woman missing after mysterious route change; family desperate for answers
- Pilot suffers critical injuries in southern Utah helicopter crash
Politics »
Utah lawmakers hesitate over posting candidate petition signatures online
- Salt Lake City voices concerns on bill calling on it to partner with UDOT on road safety
- Trump, Colombia's Petro make amends at White House after months of feuding
- Bar condemns Legislature's 'all-out attack' on judicial independence
- Most Americans OK with some moves to counter US immigration crackdown, survey shows
Religion »
Church of Jesus Christ announces financial, site and volunteer support for 2034 Winter Olympics
Science »
NASA delays astronauts' lunar trip until March after hydrogen leaks mar fueling test
- The trust factor: Inside Utah's balanced strategy for the AI era
- 2-month-olds see the world in a more complex way than scientists thought, study suggests
- SpaceX acquires xAI in record-setting deal as Musk looks to unify AI and space ambitions
- NASA begins loading rocket with propellant in crucial test ahead of historic moon mission launch
Utah Counties »
Utah lawmakers hesitate over posting candidate petition signatures online
- Man who fired fatal shot in Clearfield road rage shooting acquitted in murder trial
- Snowfall helps Cortina prepare for Winter Games as construction crunch continues
- Salt Lake City voices concerns on bill calling on it to partner with UDOT on road safety
- David Huntsman carries Olympic torch in Milan suburb, highlights mental health ahead of 2034
