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Utah man who falsely claimed he shot Charlie Kirk sentenced to prison

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 3:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man who falsely claimed he shot Charlie Kirk right after Kirk was shot and killed at UVU was sentenced to prison Thursday for obstructing justice and sexual exploitation of a minor.

A man impersonating an FBI agent tried to get Luigi Mangione out of jail, authorities say

Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 29 - 2:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man falsely claiming to be an FBI agent showed up to a federal jail in New York City on Wednesday night and told officers he had a court order to release Luigi Mangione, authorities said.

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Is a 'Mistborn' movie coming? Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere universe is coming to Apple

Valerie Jones, Deseret News   |  Posted Jan. 29 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

In an 'unprecedented deal,' the rights to bestselling fantasy author Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere books have been acquired by Apple.

How Utah leaders are working with ICE to prevent the state from becoming Minnesota

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 1:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah leaders blamed a breakdown in communication between local and federal law enforcement for the deadly confrontations with immigration authorities in Minnesota.

Ukraine working with SpaceX to stop Russia from using Starlink to guide drones

Max Hunder, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 29 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ukraine is working with Elon Musk's SpaceX to stop Russia from guiding drones using the firm's ​Starlink internet system, the defense minister said on Thursday.

Popular farmers market ponders move ahead of Salt Lake City's Pioneer Park project

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 12:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City's Pioneer Park is about to receive a massive makeover, but the project will also impact one of the downtown park's premiere events.

Trump and Democrats seek to head off shutdown as funding bill fails in Senate

Richard Cowan, David Morgan and Bo Erickson, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 11:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Democrats in the Senate on Thursday blocked legislation that would ​fund wide swaths of the government beyond a Friday deadline as they negotiated with President Donald Trump to rein in aggressive immigration enforcement tactics.

People aren't buying into Apple's big bet on a slimmer iPhone, survey suggests

Lisa Eadicicco, CNN  |  Updated Jan. 29 - 11:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Apple bet big on a dramatic redesign of its iPhone last year, the biggest shakeup to its flagship smartphone in nearly a decade. But the slimmer iPhone Air hasn't seemed to resonate with buyers.

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Get your own copy of 'Putting On Christ' for free: Here's how

Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And for a limited time, KSL.com readers can get a free e-book version.

Utah weighs allowing pregnant women to get disabled parking pass

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 11:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A proposal at the Utah Legislature would allow pregnant women to use parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities.

Washington Post's White House team urges Jeff Bezos to halt massive newsroom cuts

Brian Stelter, CNN  |  Updated Jan. 29 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

With widespread layoffs expected at The Washington Post in the coming weeks, teams of reporters are sending impassioned letters to owner Jeff Bezos, urging him not to shrink the newsroom.

Trump border czar Homan says ICE in Minneapolis will focus on 'targeted' operations, not sweeps

Brad Brooks and Steve Gorman, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 29 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tom Homan, newly installed as commander of President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis, said on Thursday that federal agents would focus on "targeted, strategic enforcement operations."

Why Salman Rushdie says the Sundance doc about the attempt on his life is also a love story

Valerie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 9:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

The documentary "Knife" is an unflinching look at the 2022 attack on Salman Rushdie, but also an intimate glimpse of the author and his wife's journey of healing. He explains why.

1 killed in crash on I-15 in Box Elder County

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 9:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 22-year-old man is dead after a crash on I-15 near Perry early Thursday morning.

UVU announces initiative to help students enter workforce sooner

Hayden Madson, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Valley University has launched the Fast Track 1-2-3 program, an initiative designed to help students complete workforce-ready degrees in as little as one to three years while reducing educational costs through strategic partnerships and flexible course offerings.

Playing for Real Salt Lake a 'childhood dream' for Eden's Zach Booth. Now he gets to live it

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

After stops with Leicester City, Volendam and Excelsior Rottendom in the Netherlands, Booth will finally get to live out that dream of suiting up for the Claret and Cobalt on a one-year loan deal.

New Timpanogos School District chooses inaugural superintendent

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

The first superintendent has been named for the newly formed Timpanogos School District in Utah County.

Chinese fossils show marine animals thriving half a billion years ago

Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 29 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Scientists have unearthed in southern China fossils of a multitude of marine creatures dating to more than a half billion years ago, showing a deep-water ecosystem thriving in the ​aftermath of the first mass extinction of the animal world.

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5 hottest flooring trends of 2026

Giant Carpet One  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

While tastes vary, you'll see a range of unmistakable themes: A return to nature-inspired tones, increased interest in sustainability and comfort, and creative expressions that marry form and function.

How the community of Park City will leave a lasting impact on Sundance

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

While watching films may seem to be the main point of Sundance Film Festival, the most important aspect is the conversations that occur after the films are over, one programmer says.

Charges dismissed in reopened 2016 Davis County rape case

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

New evidence has led to criminal charges being dismissed in a Davis County 2016 rape investigation.

Four big questions ahead of the 2026 Grammy Awards show

Maria Sherman, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 29 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 68th annual Grammy Awards are Sunday, airing live from Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena on CBS and Paramount+. What can viewers expect?

Student journalism bill stalls at Utah Legislature over 'serious concerns'

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A proposal to expand the rights of student journalists in Utah while protecting their advisers from liability failed to move forward this week in the Legislature.