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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 ongoing 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 homicide 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.

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 in a closed hearing about whether jurors will hear about what is in Kouri Richins' orange notebook, the "Walk the Dog" 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.

Have You Seen This? Balloon release becomes a people drop

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The good news is that nobody was injured in this bridge collapse. The bad news? Lots of people went for an unexpected swim.

President Uchtdorf now acting president of Quorum of the 12 Apostles, church announces

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 2:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Thursday that President Dieter F. Uchtdorf is now the acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

Legislature appeals redistricting case to Utah Supreme Court

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 2:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Legislature is asking the Utah Supreme Court to intervene in the ongoing legal fight over redistricting by appealing an August ruling that threw out the state's congressional map.

US Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Venezuela war powers

Patricia Zengerle, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 8 - 1:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate advanced a resolution on Thursday that would bar President Donald Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela without congressional authorization.

What can be done to get Utah kids — and their parents — reading?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 12:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox remembers meeting with "a very prominent individual" who divined that parents will soon no longer have to read to their kids. Artificial intelligence will do it for them.

3 positives and 3 challenges expected in Salt Lake's home market in 2026

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Market experts see pros and cons about Salt Lake County's market heading into 2026 after a relatively steady year of sales in 2025.

2 killed in Salt Lake shooting identified; police call it a dispute between known individuals

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 8 - 11:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake police believe an "exchange" of gunfire between individuals in a church parking lot Wednesday that killed two was the result of a dispute between people known to each other.