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First Utah baby born in 2026 in St. George
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 7:46 p.m. | Save Story
The Zohner family got a bit bigger with the arrival of their baby daughter Valley on New Year's Day.
7 Alzheimer's disease findings in 2025
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 1 - 7:09 p.m. | Save Story
Researchers are slowly tossing much of what we've been told for many years about Alzheimer's disease out the window — and replacing what has been a very dreary tale with new findings.
American Red Cross uses football to try to attract more blood donors
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
The American Red Cross's Utah chapter began 2026 by requesting for more blood donors — by offering tickets and a trip for two to the Super Bowl in California in February.
Which Salt Lake County Council members are running for reelection?
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 5:42 p.m. | Save Story
Several members of the Salt Lake City Council announced on Thursday that they would not be seeking reelection at the end of their term.
Utah measles cases rise to 156 amid ongoing national outbreak
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 4:18 p.m. | Save Story
Utah reported more than 150 cases of measles in 2025, infections surpass 2,000 across the country for the first time in decades.
Jason Beck, majority of Utah coaching staff, to follow Kyle Whittingham to Michigan
Josh Furlong, KSL | Updated Jan. 1 - 4:08 p.m. | Save Story
Less than 24 hours after a 44-22 win over Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl, ushering in the Morgan Scalley era for the Utes with a win, Utah will be looking for a new offensive staff.
Guenther's first career hat trick helps Mammoth race past Islanders
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
Dylan Guenther recorded four points as the Mammoth start the new year off with a dominant 7-2 win over the New York Islanders despite being out-shot.
Have You Seen This? A bird's-eye view of the Northern Lights
Grant Olsen for KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 3:25 p.m. | Save Story
This is definitely a unique way to get a new perspective on heavenly phenomenon.
About 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar during New Year's celebration
Jamey Keaten, Stefanie Dazio and John Leicester, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 1 - 3:20 p.m. | Save Story
About 40 people were killed and another 115 injured, most of them seriously, during a New Year's celebration in a Swiss Alpine bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, police said.
How Utah Gov. Spencer Cox stood out on the top political stories of 2025
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 1 - 3:13 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox completed the first year of his second term as one of the most prominent leaders in Utah history. But it didn't come out of nowhere — here's how he did it.
Man arrested after allegedly assaulting multiple people with a pocketknife in Provo
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 1:54 p.m. | Save Story
Provo police arrest man for multiple assaults with pocketknife
The Utahn at the center of the Minnesota fraud viral video
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 1 - 12:59 p.m. | Save Story
To say Nick Shirley is making waves is an understatement. Here's how the 23-year-old from Farmington found himself in the middle of a massive Medicare fraud scheme.
Nancy Drew, Betty Boop and more: 26 notable works entering the public domain in 2026
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
Nancy Drew, Betty Boop and the first version of what would become Pluto are among the countless creative works entering the public domain as their copyrights expire on New Year's Day.
US issues fresh sanctions targeting Venezuela's oil sector
Daphne Psaledakis and Marianna Parraga, Reuters | Posted Jan. 1 - 11:22 a.m. | Save Story
The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on four companies it said were operating in Venezuela's oil sector, as well as associated oil tankers.
BYU's Jay Hill to follow former coach Kyle Whittingham to Michigan as defensive coordinator
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 10:26 a.m. | Save Story
The Cougars would be looking for a new defensive coordinator for a second time in four years, as defensive coordinator Jay Hill has agreed to the same position at Michigan.
Here's 25 new Utah laws that went into effect on Jan. 1
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 10:11 a.m. | Save Story
From SNAP soda restrictions to new alcohol ID requirements, here are 25 new laws that take effect in Utah on Jan. 1.
Tracy Aviary hosting bilingual Christmas Bird Count event in outreach effort to Latino community
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 9:28 a.m. | Save Story
Tracy Aviary is hosting a bilingual Christmas Bird Count event at its Pia Okwai location in South Salt Lake to encourage involvement among the Latino community.
Coast Guard searches for survivors after strike on suspected drug vessels
Idrees Ali and Jasper Ward, Reuters | Posted Jan. 1 - 8:52 a.m. | Save Story
The United States Coast Guard is searching for survivors of a military strike against a convoy of suspected drug vessels in the Pacific Ocean, officials said on Wednesday.
Suspected shoplifter arrested following police chase
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 8:09 a.m. | Save Story
Police used tire spikes to stop a man wanted in a shoplifting investigation.
Utah reaches New Year's with one of its lowest snowpacks. Will the trend continue?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 7:28 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's snowpack collection remains below normal for New Year's Day, the state's unofficial halfway point in snow collection, but there are signs it could change.
Olivia Miles' 4th triple-double in 5 games helps No. 8 TCU glide past BYU
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 10:48 p.m. | Save Story
Miles recorded her fourth triple-double in the last five games with 12 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists as No. 8 TCU pulled past BYU 72-48 to improve to 14-0 Wednesday night at the Marriott Center.
Ogden man renewed lapsed insurance 10 minutes after crash, charges say
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
An Ogden man faces a felony count of fraud accusing him of renewing his lapsed insurance coverage just minutes after he got into an accident.
ECHL, players finalize deal to end strike. Here's when Utah's final season will resume
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 10:22 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Grizzlies will finish out their final season before relocating to New Jersey in 2026, under a new collective bargaining agreement.
Trump says National Guard being removed from Chicago, LA and Portland
Kanishka Singh, Reuters | Updated Dec. 31 - 9:34 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said Wednesday his administration was removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, but he added federal forces will "come back" if crime rates go up.
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Sports »
BYU football 2026 transfer tracker: Cougar QB intends to enter portal
- Jason Beck, majority of Utah coaching staff, to follow Kyle Whittingham to Michigan
- Guenther's first career hat trick helps Mammoth race past Islanders
- BYU's Jay Hill to follow former coach Kyle Whittingham to Michigan as defensive coordinator
- Olivia Miles' 4th triple-double in 5 games helps No. 8 TCU glide past BYU
Outdoors »
Here's 25 new Utah laws that went into effect on Jan. 1
- Tracy Aviary hosting bilingual Christmas Bird Count event in outreach effort to Latino community
- Utah reaches New Year's with one of its lowest snowpacks. Will the trend continue?
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World »
Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 24 people in New Year's drone strike
- About 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar during New Year's celebration
- 10 years after end of '1-child' policy, China's push for more babies isn't winning its citizens over
- US issues fresh sanctions targeting Venezuela's oil sector
- Coast Guard searches for survivors after strike on suspected drug vessels
Voces de Utah »
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- Here's 25 new Utah laws that went into effect on Jan. 1
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