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No. 22 Utah State upset on the road by UNLV 65-62
Alex Vejar for KSL.com | Updated Jan. 16 - 12:01 a.m. | Save Story
The Aggies had their six-game winning streak snapped.
Jazz get a tanking win in loss to Hornets
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 15 - 11:41 p.m. | Save Story
The Hornets are one of four teams with worse records than the Jazz — and the loss pulled Utah into a virtual tie with them in the lottery standings.
Utah woman shares nonsmoking lung cancer diagnosis to help raise radon awareness
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 15 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Advocates teamed up at the Utah State Capitol on Wednesday with health professionals, mitigation experts and a woman with a compelling story to raise awareness about the harmful health effects of radon.
Capital One sued by US watchdog alleging bank cheated customers out of $2B
Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 15 - 10:04 p.m. | Save Story
A U.S. watchdog is suing Capital One for allegedly misleading consumers about its offerings for high-interest savings accounts.
FDA floats plan to make cigarettes nonaddictive, but its fate rests with Trump
Matthew Perrone, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 15 - 9:31 p.m. | Save Story
The Biden administration is floating a long-awaited proposal to make cigarettes less addictive by capping their nicotine levels. But the plan is unlikely to take effect soon.
Biden warns in farewell address that an 'oligarchy' of ultrarich in US threatens future of democracy
Zeke Miller, Chris Megerian and Colleen Long, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 15 - 9:26 p.m. | Save Story
President Joe Biden has used his farewell address to the nation to warn of an "oligarchy" of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country and of a "tech-industrial complex" infringing on Americans' rights and the future of democracy.
Sen. John Curtis backs Pete Hegseth, defense secretary pick, joining Sen. Mike Lee
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 15 - 9:18 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. Sen. John Curtis said he'd vote for defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, joining U.S. Sen. Mike Lee, who's previously voiced support for the pick.
Utah receives $9.6M grant to help solve a section of US 40's wildlife safety problem
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 15 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
Utah is getting a boost in its efforts to reduce the high number of wildlife-related crashes on a large section of U.S. 40.
Keanu Dawes dominates in post as Runnin' Utes beat TCU on road in 73-65 win
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 15 - 8:24 p.m. | Save Story
After doing his part to bend the rim in a win against Oklahoma State on Saturday, Dawes followed up his performance with another monster performance in the post on the road against TCU.
Winds, arsonists complicate fight against LA-area wildfires as crews report progress
Jaimie Ding, Christopher Weber and Julie Watson, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 15 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
Firefighters have reported significant gains against the two massive wildfires burning around Los Angeles while also extinguishing smaller blazes set by arsonists.
St. George responders recover body of man after trench collapse outside home
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Updated Jan. 15 - 7:58 p.m. | Save Story
St. George firefighters and police recovered the body of a 54-year-old man who died after a trench collapsed in a yard outside a home.
Sundance Festival tickets go on sale; free local screenings planned
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 15 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
Individual tickets for the 41st Sundance Film Festival are scheduled to go on sale at Thursday morning for screenings across Park City and Salt Lake City.
Inside Utah lawmakers' plan to reform higher education in 2025
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 15 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
State House Speaker Mike Schultz said Tuesday he is determined to dissect how every dime in higher education is spent and to identify how universities and colleges can do more with fewer taxpayer dollars.
Gov. Cox orders US, Utah flags to be flown at full height to mark Trump's inauguration
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 15 - 6:50 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox has ordered U.S. and Utah flags, lowered to honor former President Jimmy Carter, to be temporarily raised to full-staff for Donald Trump's presidential inauguration.
RSL chief soccer officer says Arango asked for 'fresh start' ahead of surprise preseason trade
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 15 - 6:42 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake's top decision maker, chief soccer office Kurt Schmid, spoke with the media Wednesday for the first time since last week's surprise trade that sent star striker Chicho Arango to San Jose.
Trump nominee says Boeing needs 'tough love,' EVs should pay for road use
David Shepardson, Reuters | Posted Jan. 15 - 6:39 p.m. | Save Story
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to head the Transportation Department said Boeing needs "tough love" to get back on track after a 2024 midair emergency and that electric vehicles should pay to use roads.
Utah woman charged in attempted kidnapping and extortion cases faces new charge
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 15 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
Amanda Kaye Bachman is facing a new charge accusing her of trying to extort a woman in Arizona.
Australian scientists discover bigger species of deadly funnel web spiders
Stefica Nicol Bikes, Reuters | Posted Jan. 15 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
A new species of Funnel Web Spider nicknamed 'Big Boy' found in Australia gives "copious amounts of venom," a scientist says.
Bill would prevent some Utah franchise locations from being forced to open on Sundays
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 15 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
State Rep. Ken Ivory has proposed a bill that would add protections for some Utah franchise owners who want to close their stores on Sundays.
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