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'It's so special to see': Sarah Krump's first-ever score highlights Red Rocks' win over Aggies

'It's so special to see': Sarah Krump's first-ever score highlights Red Rocks' win over Aggies

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 11:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sarah Krump's patience and continual practice — and three previous exhibitions over the last two seasons — paid off in the first meet of the 2025 season.
Police arrest Duchesne prisoner who escaped during transport in October

Police arrest Duchesne prisoner who escaped during transport in October

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Duchesne County inmate who has been on the run since October has been located and arrested Thursday.
Soldier who blew up Tesla at Trump hotel left note saying blast was to be a 'wake up call' for US

Soldier who blew up Tesla at Trump hotel left note saying blast was to be a 'wake up call' for US

Rio Yamat, Tara Copp, Alanna Durkin Richer, and Colleen Long, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 9:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

A highly decorated Army soldier who fatally shot himself just before an explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck at the Trump hotel in Las Vegas left a note saying it was a stunt to serve as "wake up call" for the country's ills.
Town at border of Zion National Park examining how to promote visitation without cars

Town at border of Zion National Park examining how to promote visitation without cars

Stephanie McGraw, St. George News  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Preserving the quality of life near Zion National Park has always been a priority. Now a consultant has been hired to see if cars can be eliminated from the equation.
Why Apple TV+ is offering a free weekend of binge-watching

Why Apple TV+ is offering a free weekend of binge-watching

Mark Kennedy, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 8:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Apple TV+ is offering its streaming TV and movies free this weekend.
2025's best diet wins gold for wellness and disease prevention

2025's best diet wins gold for wellness and disease prevention

Sandee LaMotte, CNN  |  Updated Jan. 3 - 8:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

The award-winning Mediterranean diet has done it again, capturing 2025's "best of the best" award from U.S. News & World Report, which puts out a yearly list of the most and least beneficial diets as ranked by nutrition professionals.
Utah's newest congressman is sworn in

Utah's newest congressman is sworn in

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 7:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Mike Kennedy was sworn in on Friday afternoon, but not until he first engaged in an interesting vote for the House speaker.
Americans think Trump will succeed in controlling illegal immigration, poll finds

Americans think Trump will succeed in controlling illegal immigration, poll finds

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A majority of Americans think President-elect Donald Trump will control illegal immigration, reduce unemployment, boost the economy and keep the U.S. out of war, a new poll says.
West Valley man killed in Nevada crash

West Valley man killed in Nevada crash

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 6:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials identified the person killed in a vehicle crash in Nevada on New Year's Eve as a man from West Valley City.
After being 'woke up' at Providence, can BYU find more road success at No. 14 Houston?

After being 'woke up' at Providence, can BYU find more road success at No. 14 Houston?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 6:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Through the first dozen games of the first-time college head coach's career, BYU (10-2, 1-0 Big 12) has experienced a variety of emotions — but never one thing: a road win.
Utah accuses TikTok of knowing about risks to children in unredacted legal filing

Utah accuses TikTok of knowing about risks to children in unredacted legal filing

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has alleged that the social media platform TikTok knew that minors were being sexually exploited on its app and had ineffective age restrictions in place, in a partially-unredacted legal filing on Friday.
Provo-Salt Lake City 'quiet zone' reinstated; comments sought on northern Utah waiver

Provo-Salt Lake City 'quiet zone' reinstated; comments sought on northern Utah waiver

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 3 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Federal Railroad Administration officials reinstated the "quiet zone" between Provo and Salt Lake City after all the crossings in the zone passed through a safe inspection this week.
Arson suspect killed by police was previously accused of assaulting roommate at same address

Arson suspect killed by police was previously accused of assaulting roommate at same address

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 3 - 4:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man wanted in an arson investigation in Salt Lake City was shot and killed by police after leading police on a chase from Utah County to Davis County while firing at officers.
Auditor recommends more transparency in signature-gathering process for Utah elections

Auditor recommends more transparency in signature-gathering process for Utah elections

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Auditor John Dougall recommended the state improve transparency in the process for gathering signatures to qualify for the primary ballot in the state.
Cruise ships hit by worst year for stomach bugs in over a decade, CDC data reveals

Cruise ships hit by worst year for stomach bugs in over a decade, CDC data reveals

Francesca Street, CNN  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests 2024 was the worst year for cruise ship-based gastrointestinal outbreaks in over a decade.
Mike Johnson reelected as House speaker. All 4 Utah reps support him

Mike Johnson reelected as House speaker. All 4 Utah reps support him

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Updated Jan. 3 - 3:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Republicans reelected House Speaker Mike Johnson Friday, as representatives and members-elect of the 119th Congress approved him on a narrow 218-215 vote.
3 documented gang members charged in Midvale drive-by shooting

3 documented gang members charged in Midvale drive-by shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 3 - 3:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three documented gang members are facing multiple criminal charges accusing them of shooting into a Midvale apartment complex.
Sen. John Curtis takes oath of office, outlines priorities for first Senate term

Sen. John Curtis takes oath of office, outlines priorities for first Senate term

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 3:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Curtis was sworn in Friday morning, reiterating his pledge to help reduce federal spending, bolster American energy production, and conservatively approach the climate.
Logan City Council to vote on $630M natural gas plant, second major power project in 2 months

Logan City Council to vote on $630M natural gas plant, second major power project in 2 months

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 2:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

After approving a contract in December to participate in an estimated $520 million natural gas plant in Millard County, the Logan City Council will decide whether it will help fund another natural gas build in Idaho.
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