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South Salt Lake man allegedly claiming sexual relations with teen was 'normal' faces 32 felonies

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 20 - 11:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

A South Salt Lake man, 20, was arrested Tuesday and accused of sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl.
US appeals court rejects Trump's emergency bid to curtail birthright citizenship

US appeals court rejects Trump's emergency bid to curtail birthright citizenship

Nate Raymond, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 20 - 11:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday let stand an order blocking President Donald Trump from curtailing automatic birthright citizenship nationwide as part of the Republican's hardline crackdown on immigration and illegal border crossings.
'Kids Baking Championship' has its top 5. Did an 11-year-old Utahn make the cut?

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'Kids Baking Championship' has its top 5. Did an 11-year-old Utahn make the cut?

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A dozen young bakers put aside any fears about being on national TV to show off their skills on the Food Network show — and to potentially win a $25,000 prize.
Why you should choose fractional ownership over a timeshare

Why you should choose fractional ownership over a timeshare

Fraxioned  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Unsuspecting vacationers continue to fall for the idea of timeshares. They might not know about better options out there, like fractional ownership.
Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure

Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure

Bruce Schreiner and Kevin Freking, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 20 - 11:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fellow senators have clapped for Sen. Mitch McConnell after he announced he won't seek reelection next year. The Kentucky Republican is ending a decadeslong tenure as a power broker in Washington.
Roy man groped teen girls, fired gun into occupied car at house party, charges say

Roy man groped teen girls, fired gun into occupied car at house party, charges say

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 10:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Roy man hosting a house party for teens was charged Wednesday with assaulting or sexually abusing 17-year-old girls before firing shots into a car parked across the street.
The Tabernacle Choir arrives in Peru for world tour, a first for the choir

The Tabernacle Choir arrives in Peru for world tour, a first for the choir

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

History was in the making for members of The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square as they arrived in the South American country of Peru to continue a world tour.
Utah House panel advances bill for colleges to directly pay athletes

Utah House panel advances bill for colleges to directly pay athletes

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Updated Feb. 20 - 9:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah House committee advanced legislation Tuesday allowing universities in the state to directly pay college athletes, though one lawmaker raised questions about how Title IX applies to possible revenue sharing.
Walmart rolled through 2024, but challenges appear ahead in 2025

Walmart rolled through 2024, but challenges appear ahead in 2025

Anne D'innocenzio, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 20 - 9:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

Walmart delivered another year of strong sales and profits with its competitive prices an increasingly strong magnet for inflation-weary shoppers, but this year appears to come with new challenges in an uncertain economic landscape.
50,000 fentanyl pills, 2 pounds of heroin seized in traffic stop

50,000 fentanyl pills, 2 pounds of heroin seized in traffic stop

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

An ongoing investigation by state and federal agencies led to a large drug bust on I-15 on Wednesday.
Idaho judge declines to throw out genetic evidence in University of Idaho killings

Idaho judge declines to throw out genetic evidence in University of Idaho killings

Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 8:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Idaho judge has declined to throw out key evidence in a case against a man charged in connection with the killings of four University of Idaho students.
Vineyard breaks ground on first grocery store in city limits, first Utah City amenity

Vineyard breaks ground on first grocery store in city limits, first Utah City amenity

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

One of the biggest gripes Vineyard residents have is about to be eliminated after a groundbreaking was held for the city's first grocery store.
Key tips if you are preparing to sell your Utah home

Key tips if you are preparing to sell your Utah home

The Salt Lake Board of Realtors  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Once you decide to sell your home, you might have questions about preparing it for listing and viewings by potential buyers. Working with a Realtor can help streamline this process. Here are some key considerations.
Trump unveils new round of 25% tariffs on cars, microchips and meds

Trump unveils new round of 25% tariffs on cars, microchips and meds

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 7:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

During a Tuesday press conference at his Mar-a-Lago resort, President Donald Trump said new sector-specific U.S. trade tariffs were in the works, including 25% levies on imported vehicles, pharmaceutical products and computer microchips.
West Jordan man gets 7 years in prison; sent over 1,000 explicit files to undercover cop in a week

West Jordan man gets 7 years in prison; sent over 1,000 explicit files to undercover cop in a week

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 7:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 51-year-old living in West Jordan was sentenced to seven years in prison and a lifetime of probation after sending child sexual abuse videos to an undercover officer and trying to meet up with a 12-year-old, according to court documents.
Trump administration orders halt to NYC toll meant to fight traffic and fund mass transit

Trump administration orders halt to NYC toll meant to fight traffic and fund mass transit

Philip Marcelo And Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 6:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's administration has ordered a halt to New York City's congestion pricing system, which thins traffic and funds mass transit by imposing high tolls on drivers entering some parts of Manhattan.
Reforming Utah's human trafficking laws

Reforming Utah's human trafficking laws

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 6:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

The state of Utah is more lenient compared to both other states and federal penalties against sex trafficking, Rep. Candice B. Pierucci, R-Herriman, said this week.
Aggies top 100-point mark in blowout win over San Jose State

Aggies top 100-point mark in blowout win over San Jose State

Alex Vejar for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 19 - 11:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Aggies beat San Jose State for the second time this season.
How will nuclear energy get to Utah? Experts discuss paths and pitfalls

How will nuclear energy get to Utah? Experts discuss paths and pitfalls

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 19 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of the factors to bringing nuclear energy to Utah as a source to help the grid and grow economic development is to foster community engagement and the support of residents.
Elon Musk's xAI updates Grok chatbot, claims it outperforms rivals

Elon Musk's xAI updates Grok chatbot, claims it outperforms rivals

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 19 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI announced an update to its artificial intelligence chatbot Tuesday along with claims that tests in key computing areas reflect the beta version of Grok3 is already outperforming competitors in key areas.
Riverton man faces 2 dozen criminal charges in child abuse investigation

Riverton man faces 2 dozen criminal charges in child abuse investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 19 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Riverton man arrested during a child abuse investigation is now charged with abusing additional members of his family.
Trump tells 'dictator' Zelenskyy to move fast or lose Ukraine

Trump tells 'dictator' Zelenskyy to move fast or lose Ukraine

Doina Chiacu and Olena Harmash, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 19 - 9:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump denounced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a "dictator" on Wednesday, deepening a feud between the two leaders that has alarmed European officials.
2 people are dead in a small-plane collision at a southern Arizona airport

2 people are dead in a small-plane collision at a southern Arizona airport

Morgan Lee and Sejal Govindarao, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 19 - 9:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

A midair collision involving two small planes in southern Arizona has killed two people.
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