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Trump helps GOP plot 2026 plans. Here's what Utah's delegation thinks

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

House Republicans met behind closed doors on Tuesday to chart a path forward ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Driver accused of leading police on dangerous chase arrested in robbery investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man released from the Salt Lake County Jail has been arrested again and accused of participating in an armed robbery.

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5 lessons learned about the Great Salt Lake in 2025 outlined in new report

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 7 - 1:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new report outlines new water consumption data trends and other lessons learned about the Great Salt Lake over the past year.

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

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 7 - 1:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

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

Ogden man accused of stockpiling homemade bombs and antisemitic threats had troubling history with neighbor

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 12:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

New details are shedding light on the criminal background of a 21-year-old Ogden man accused of building homemade bombs and making threats.

ICE agent shoots and kills a woman during the Minneapolis immigration crackdown

Tim Sullivan and Giovanna Dell'orto, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 7 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal officer shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist when she allegedly tried to run over law enforcement officers during an immigration crackdown in the city, authorities said Wednesday.

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Dancing through life: How one Utah teen balances ballet and academics

Mountain Heights Academy  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

After enrolling at Mountain Heights Academy as a junior, Mae found the flexibility she needed to balance both ballet and her education.

Trump's oil push widens with seizure of Russian-flagged tanker linked to Venezuela

Idrees Ali and Marianna Parraga, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 7 - 11:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. said on Wednesday it had seized a Russian-flagged, Venezuela-linked tanker as part of President Donald Trump's aggressive push to dictate oil flows in the Americas and force Caracas' socialist government to become its ​ally.

Weber County officers found justified in shooting, killing robbery suspect in April

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden police officer and Weber County sheriff's deputy were legally justified in shooting and killing a robbery suspect last April, the Weber County attorney determined.

Man given 15 years in prison for deadly shooting during Draper drug deal

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 10:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man convicted of murder for a drug deal gone wrong in Draper was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years to life in prison.

Heartbreak for Utah County family after missionary son dies suddenly in New Mexico

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 9:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints confirmed Elder Caleb Martin passed away in his sleep over the weekend while serving in the New Mexico Farmington Mission.

Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker delivers unforgettable Christmas surprise to Utah family

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 8:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

It started when Matthew Alvernaz wanted to give his Chargers-loving, now Utah, family something special for Christmas. It turned into much, much more.

Son of slain Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner due back in court

Steve Gorman and Lisa Richwine, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 7 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

The younger son of slain Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner was due in court to enter a plea to murder charges stemming from ​the fatal stabbing of his parents.

Utah's Olympic year: A new organizing committee, big money and a controversial logo

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The world may be focused on the 2026 Winter Games, but preparations are already underway for Utah's second Olympics and Paralympics that will take place in just over eight years.

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Visit Switzerland for $3,999 — including airfare out of SLC

Jensen McKay Tours  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's everything you need to know about the Jensen McKay Tours' Switzerland tour.

Washington Terrace man charged with rape, sodomy of a child

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 7:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Washington Terrace man is charged with sodomy on a child and rape of a child stemming from alleged actions with a 13-year-old girl.

Shooter who killed Brown students and MIT professor planned attack for years, DOJ says

Leah Willingham and Michael Casey, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 7 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Department of Justice revealed on Tuesday that Claudio Neves Valente, the shooter who killed two Brown University students and an MIT professor, planned the attack for years.

Trump discussing how to acquire Greenland; military always an option, White House says

Steve Holland, Jeff Mason and Bo Erickson, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 7 - 6:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

The White House said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump is discussing options for acquiring Greenland, ​including potential use of the military, in a revival of his ambition to control the strategic island despite European objections.

Rare computer relic found at University of Utah confirmed to be major discovery

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

A University of Utah research team's rare find in a storage closet is being called a huge, historically significant discovery after experts at the Computer History Museum verified its contents.

Utah State soars past Air Force in lone meeting of regular season

Shawn Harrison, Herald Journal  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 10:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

There was no letdown by the Aggies Tuesday night at Clune Arena at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado.

Saratoga Springs celebrates opening of new $41M City Hall, library

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Saratoga Springs celebrates its new city hall's opening as newly elected officials take office.

Venezuela to export $2B worth of oil to US in deal with Washington, Trump says

Marianna Parraga and Erin Banco, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 6 - 9:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Caracas and Washington have reached a deal to export up to $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude to the United States, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday.

Avalanche danger high in northern Utah backcountry, forecasters warn

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Recent storms and wind-drifted snow have created unstable conditions, and experts are urging people who are trekking in the backcountry to take extra precautions.