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FDA requests removal of suicide warnings from weight-loss drug labels

Mariam Sunny, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. health regulator asked drugmakers on Tuesday to remove warnings about a potential ​risk of suicidal thoughts from widely used GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, including Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound.

Mobile clinic strives to help homeless in Ogden with nonemergency needs

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Ogden Fire Department's new mobile outreach clinic began its service this week, aimed at homeless populations around the city, especially those who don't go to area shelters.

Charges: South Ogden man shot 2 neighbors, fired at daughter and police due to 'internal anger'

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A South Ogden man faces attempted aggravated murder charges after allegedly shooting and injuring two neighbors, killing their dog, and firing at his daughter and officers.

Measles cases surpass 200 in Utah

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah measles cases have risen to 201, with the southwest portion of the state seeing the majority of the infections.

Eagle Mountain man, 34, identified as victim of auto-pedestrian crash involving UHP trooper

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police have identified a man who was hit and killed in a crash involving a Utah Highway Patrol trooper last week in Eagle Mountain.

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Utah Auto Expo returns this weekend with cars, test drives and exotics

Jason Bell, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 4:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Whether you're car shopping or car gawking, the annual Auto Expo has something you'll want to check out.

Scott Adams, whose comic strip 'Dilbert' ridiculed white-collar office life, dies at 68

Mark Kennedy, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Scott Adams, whose popular comic strip "Dilbert" captured the frustration of beleaguered, white-collar cubicle workers and satirized the ridiculousness of modern office culture, has died. He was 68.

Gunman shot, killed man who was his stealing bike, Salt Lake police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 13 - 4:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake police arrested a man for investigation of murder after they say he shot and killed another man who was stealing his bike early Tuesday.

2034 Olympic and Paralympic listening tour continues in Provo

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 4:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Members of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Committee continued a statewide "listening tour" Monday. This latest stop was in Provo to hear directly from city leaders about what hosting the Games could mean for the community.

Flu cases spike in northern Utah; epidemiologists urge vaccination

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Flu cases are on the rise across Utah, according to information compiled by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, and experts are urging people to take precautions.

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Break free from chronic back pain: Expert insights that could change your life

CommonSpirit Health  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Debilitating chronic back pain doesn't have to be permanent, and new approaches emphasizing whole-body healing can help you reclaim your life.

US Supreme Court conservatives lean toward allowing transgender sports bans

Andrew Chung and John Kruzel, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 13 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Conservative Supreme Court justices signaled sympathy on Tuesday toward the legality of state laws banning transgender athletes from participating on female sports teams.

Railway, resource expansion bound for Uintah County projected to inject $87M in local economy

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Railroad and natural resource expansion look imminent for Utah, as the state last week awarded Integrated Rail and Resources with a post-performance tax credit reduction.

Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in House Epstein probe

Bhargav Acharya, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 13 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bill and Hillary Clinton on Tuesday refused to testify in ​a Republican-led congressional investigation of the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying it was a partisan ⁠exercise.

Utes QB, Las Vegas Bowl MVP Devon Dampier announces return to Utah

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 12:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

The star Utah quarterback remained uncommitted in the immediacy of the 2025 season finale, though he never entered his name into the transfer portal.

Wasatch Front air quality plummets from latest inversion. How long will it last?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

It didn't take long for air quality to plummet across the Wasatch Front and surrounding regions from the latest inversion setup.

'We weren't alone': Family shares miraculous story of survival in Michigan church attack

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A family who escaped the horrific attack on a Latter-day Saint congregation in Grand Blanc, Michigan, says they believe divine intervention saved their lives.

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Building a healthier future: How Joyce University is setting the standard in workplace excellence

Joyce University  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

At Joyce University, employee well-being is not a perk or an afterthought; it's a core philosophy.

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Will the 2026 economy bring relief or more challenges for families?

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Pesky inflation, weak jobs growth and pricey housing made 2025 a rough year for household budgets.

Remember these? Historic Utah landmarks that are gone forever

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 10:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here are seven places that were once a part of every day life in Utah but now offer little to no trace of their existence.

Patrick Kinahan: Utah's transfer losses to Michigan could include top recruit

Patrick Kinahan for KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Access to considerable resources is aiding Kyle Whittingham's intent to stockpile his Michigan roster with talent, including taking multiple starters from Utah.

Hannah Flippen returns as SLC becomes home to new pro softball team, Utah Talons

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

University of Utah softball great Hannah Flippen is coming back home to campus.

March RootsTech conference to feature Steve Young, Elder Ronald A. Rasband

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced keynote speakers for this year's RootsTech family history conference in Salt Lake City. Speakers include Elder Ronald A. Rasband, along with an astronaut, actress, explorer and others.