Ex-boyfriend of woman found discarded in Tooele County charged with aggravated murder

FDA proposes nutrition labels in front of packaged foods

Sriparna Roy, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 4:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday proposed that packaged foods require a nutrition label on the front, in its latest push under the outgoing Biden administration to help consumers make healthier choices.

In fiery hearing, Trump's nominee Hegseth clashes over future of Pentagon

Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali and Patricia Zengerle, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 14 - 3:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, came under fire during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday as Democrats railed against him and voiced their deep concerns about him.

A Utah Republican wants to help Trump keep his promise to families

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 3:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office next week. Before he enters the White House, the Congressional Republican Conference is laying the groundwork to fulfill the promises his campaign made on the trail.

Montreal Canadiens NHL player hit by car in Salt Lake City

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 14 - 3:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Montreal Canadiens forward Emil Heineman was hit by a driver in downtown Salt Lake City Monday.

Over half a million 'TikTok refugees' flock to China's RedNote 

Eduardo Baptista, Katie Paul and Krystal Hu, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 14 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

New users have piled in to Chinese social media app RedNote just days before a proposed U.S. ban on the popular social media app TikTok.

Utah teacher now in Brazil faces 30 felonies accusing him of sexually abusing 2 students

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 14 - 1:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Eagle Mountain teacher is facing 30 felony charges accusing him of engaging in illegal sexual activity with two teen students. Police say he flew to Brazil after being placed on leave.

Stick-figure pictures of boy being abused led to felony charges against father

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 1:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Valley father is facing felony child abuse charges following an investigation that included his young son drawing pictures of being abused in his school journal.

Hamas accepts draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages, officials say

Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 14 - 1:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials say Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages. Israel and the Palestinian militant group are at the "closest point" yet to sealing a deal, mediators say.

Here's how much water is needed to get the Great Salt Lake back to 'healthy' by 2050s

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 14 - 12:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A report released on Tuesday finds that the Great Salt Lake needs a big water boost every year because of looming factors in its basin.

Orlando man gets 10 years in prison; planned sex with 7-year-old boy

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 12:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 56-year-old Orlando man was sentenced to prison Monday after luring who he believed to be a 7-year-old boy to his Salt Lake City hotel room on a work trip last January.

Payson city attorney faces charges in domestic violence case

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 14 - 12:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Payson's city attorney was charged Monday with assault and unlawful detention after allegedly getting into an argument with his wife and not allowing her to leave.

What Utah has to do with Santa Ana winds — and California wildfires

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 12:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Santa Ana winds are expected to pick up again this week, making the Palisades and Eaton fires, among others, more difficult to contain as they continue to rage in Southern California.

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What it takes to be a better free-throw shooter, according to a former BYU coach

Dick Harmon, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 11:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's what Roger Reid did to produce elite free-throw shooting teams.

Plaque honors 11-year-old whose tragedy turned into 5 transplants

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 11:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Family members gathered at a Drivers License Division office in Brigham City to honor 11-year-old Payge Gould whose organ donations helped five families.

Suspicious death of West Jordan woman under investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 14 - 11:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police conducting a welfare check on a woman in West Jordan arrived at the home to find her deceased at the bottom of the stairs.

Patrick Kinahan: Big 12 affiliation pays major dividends for BYU

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Over the last year three highly touted recruits went on national television to individually announce their commitments to play for BYU.

Utah high school athlete speeds past competition, breaking national records

Arianne Brown for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jane Hedengren was recently named USA Track and Field's Athlete of the Week after two back-to-back standout performances.

Hanging out at Starbucks will cost you as company reverses its open-door policy

Dee-ann Durbin, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 9:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you want to hang out or use the restroom at Starbucks, you're going to have to buy something. Starbucks on Monday said it was reversing a long-standing policy that invited everyone into its stores.

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square will not perform at second Trump inauguration

Samuel Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 9:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square will not perform at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony next week, Choir president Mike Leavitt confirmed.