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Officer in fatal Minneapolis shooting had previously been dragged by car, Vance says

Ryan Patrick Jones, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 9:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

The federal immigration officer who fatally shot a 37-year-old woman in ​Minneapolis had previously been dragged by a vehicle and injured, Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday.

'Tragic situation': Woman falls off bridge, dies after stopping to assist with crash on I-84

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman is dead after falling off a bridge on I-84 in Morgan County Friday morning.

Woman and 6-year-old boy found dead in Canyonlands National Park

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 8:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

San Juan County sheriff's detectives are investigating the deaths of a 6-year-old boy and a woman discovered Thursday near a popular hiking trail.

Man killed outside church had embraced faith and nonviolence, community leader says

Emma Pitts and Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

One of the men who was killed during an exchange of gunfire in a church parking lot of was a husband, father and poet who had chosen to reject violence, a local Tongan leader said.

2 shot in South Ogden; responding officers come under fire

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 7:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were shot in an incident in South Ogden, and the officers who first responded came under fire, prompting a large police presence before a man was detained.

New sports, new upgrades at West Valley City's Maverik Center for 2034 Winter Games

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 7:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

The switch in the sports that will be held at Maverik Center during the 2034 Winter Games is a big deal for the mayor of Utah's second-largest city. So are the preparations that are required.

Early birds can begin filing their taxes on Jan. 26 this year

Fatima Hussein, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 8 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jan. 26 marks the official start date of the 2026 tax filing season, when the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2025 tax returns. April 15 is the filing deadline to avoid penalties and interest.

Public's help sought by Herriman police in homicide investigation

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Herriman police seeking tips from the public connected to the investigation into the shooting death of a 60-year-old man, whose remains were found last month in Tooele County.

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 about whether jurors will hear about what is in Kouri Richins' notebook, a jail letter, evidence Eric Richins used drugs in high school and other details.

NASA, in a rare move, cuts space station mission short after an astronaut's medical issue

Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a rare move, NASA announced on Thursday it was cutting a mission aboard the International Space Station short after an astronaut had a medical issue.

'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.

House passes health subsidy renewal in win for Democrats

Richard Cowan, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives on Thursday passed Democratic-backed legislation that would restore expired health ​insurance subsidies.

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2026 Utah International Auto Expo is back in Sandy Jan. 16-19

Jason Bell, KSL Cars  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 5:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you're looking for something fun to do — or you're starting to think about your next vehicle —check out the 2026 Utah International Auto Expo, happening Jan. 16-19 at the Mountain America Exposition Center in Sandy.

Rob Neilson needed something special to leave Utah State. He says his alma mater was that

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 5:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rob Neilson made his first public appearance as the seventh head coach of the BYU women's volleyball program Thursday morning with humor, emotion and looking about 10 years younger.

'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?

Pick Six Previews: Ole Miss won't stand in the way of Miami's title hopes

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mario Cristobal has dominated in talent acquisition — both transfers and high school recruiting — and he has Miami back in national title contention.