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No nights off for No. 9 BYU in the Big 12, not even before trip to rival Utah

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Head coach Kevin Young essentially confirmed the long-awaited news Tuesday during his weekly briefing with the press: the 6-foot-8 sophomore won't be suiting up for the Cougars "any time soon."

Witnesses testify about scene where Santaquin officer was killed by semitruck driver

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 6:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Witnesses testified about the death of Sgt. Bill Hooser and apprehension of the man accused of killing him with a semitruck during the first of two preliminary hearing dates Tuesday.

US backs security guarantees for Ukraine at summit of Kyiv's allies in Paris

John Irish, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 6 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States for the first time on Tuesday backed a broad coalition of Ukraine's allies in vowing to provide security guarantees that leaders said would include binding commitments to support ​the country if Russia attacks again.

Alleged No Kings protest shooter makes first court appearance

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the first time, the public is seeing Matt Alder, the so-called peacekeeper accused of shooting and killing a man during the No Kings protest last summer in Salt Lake City.

Here's who's running for the Utah Legislature in 2026

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 6 - 4:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of Utah's most prominent politicians is facing multiple challengers within his own party.

Where to watch bald eagles in Utah in celebration of America 250

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 4:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

This year marks the U.S.'s 250th birthday, and one way to celebrate is to view one of its more majestic symbols, which has a home in Utah.

Caracas, Washington in talks to export Venezuelan oil to US, sources say

Marianna Parraga and Erin Banco, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Government officials in Caracas and Washington are discussing exporting Venezuelan crude to refiners in ​the United States, government, industry and shipping sources told Reuters on Tuesday.

John Curtis talks Venezuela, Trump and DC gridlock after 1 year in Senate

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. John Curtis, marking his first year in the Senate, is pushing back against the Trump administration's plans for Venezuela following the U.S. capture of Nicolas Maduro.

BODY CAM: Michigan police rescue Grand Blanc church members during shooting and burning

KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

On Sept. 28, 2025, officers with the Grand Blanc Police Department and the Genesee County Sheriff's Office responded to an active shooter at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building.

Florida man arrested in December now linked to multistate fraud ring, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Florida man arrested in December in Orem after fleeing from police is now being linked to a multistate fraud ring, and investigators say additional arrests are possible.

Democrats warn of 'whitewash' 5 years after Capitol attack, while Trump rallies with Republicans

Nolan D. McCaskill, Richard Cowan and Bo Erickson, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 6 - 12:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Five years after the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, Democrats in Congress accused Republicans of a "whitewash" ​of history while President Donald Trump delivered an upbeat speech to Republican lawmakers.

Utah father fights for a refund after martial arts studio closes

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

January is often loaded with deals such as "sign up for a full year and save!" But what happens when a business shuts down and doesn't refund you?

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The ultimate digital detox

  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 11:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's my strategy for a long-lasting digital detox.

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Why detached home offices are becoming a must-have for remote workers

Backyard Office Utah  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The ultimate productivity hack isn't a new app or time-management trick, but a detached home office.

Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies, further narrowing Republican majority

Nolan D. McCaskill, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 6 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa of ​California has died, a fellow lawmaker said on Tuesday, further shrinking Republicans' narrow majority in ⁠the House of Representatives ahead of November elections that will determine ‌control of Congress.

Patrick Kinahan: Utah football's plan for smooth transition shattered

Patrick Kinahan for KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 10:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Forgive shellshocked Utah football fans for wondering if the steady stream of departures will stop any time soon.

Rights groups say at least 25 dead in Iran protests

Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 6 - 9:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

At least 25 people have been killed in Iran during the first nine days of protests that started in the bazaar ​of Tehran over the plunging value of the currency and soaring inflation, according to rights groups.

Weekend snowstorm brings long-awaited boost to Utah winter businesses

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 8:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

A weekend snowstorm delivered a much-needed boost to winter recreation businesses in Utah's Ogden Valley.

Maduro opponent Machado vows to return to Venezuela, wants election

Jasper Ward, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 6 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Venezuela's main opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has vowed to return home quickly, praising President Donald Trump for toppling her enemy Nicolas Maduro and declaring her movement ready to win a free election.

Congress rejects Trump's $1B cut to National Park Service in latest spending bill

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

The National Park Service will maintain its current budget after congressional appropriators rejected a request from President Donald Trump to slash the agency's budget by $1 billion for the 2026 fiscal year.

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Health Utah  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

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1 dead after car hits pedestrian in St. George

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 7:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

A vehicle hit a pedestrian Tuesday morning at 700 S. River Road, St. George police said on social media.

Man hospitalized after being run over, dragged by truck following robbery Friday

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah County man is in the hospital after being run over and dragged down the street by a truck as he attempted to confront two alleged thieves.