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Heraskevych loses appeal, but already knew his chance of racing in Olympics is over

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 9:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych has lost his bid to overturn an Olympic disqualification tied to a planned helmet tribute.

Mexican man indicted in $1M Utah Ponzi scheme

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 9:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal indictment unsealed this month charges a Mexican man with defrauding investors in a $1 million Ponzi scheme in Utah.

Goldman Sachs' Kathy Ruemmler to resign after emails show close ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Ken Sweet, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 8:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kathy Ruemmler, the top lawyer at Goldman Sachs and former White House counsel to President Barack Obama, announced her resignation Thursday over ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

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4 keys to consider when choosing laminate, LVP or wood flooring

Giant Carpet One  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 8:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

If laminate, luxury vinyl planking (LVP) or wood flooring is something you're considering, you should know the pros and cons of each.

Hyatt's Andaz brand is coming to Utah as it takes on mountain luxury

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is planning to expand one of its luxury brands into Utah as it plans to open that brand's first mountain-themed hotel.

Utahn convicted of injuring officer during escape attempt arrested again for similar crime

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who was convicted 10 years ago of causing an officer to fall off a roof while trying to escape is facing new charges for a similar incident last year.

Second US aircraft carrier is being sent to the Middle East, AP source says, as Iran tensions high

Konstantin Toropin and Jon Gambrell, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 7:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

The United States will send the world's largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East to back up another already there, a person familiar with the plans said Friday.

'Great Carp Hunt' returns to Utah Lake as fight against invasive fish persists

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Lake Authority calls on anglers for continued battle against carp in the lake.

New York City sues Utah-based Extra Space Storage, alleging 'bait-and-switch scheme'

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 6:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

New York City is suing Utah-based Extra Space Storage, accusing the company of operating a "bait-and-switch scheme" that traps customers through "predatory business practices."

Will state taxes gleaned from alcohol sales help pay for school meals for more Utah kids?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 6:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

One of the Legislature's ranking Democrats wants more Utah kids to enjoy a healthy school lunch with funds supplemented by the state's liquor tax revenue.

6A boys wrestling: Austin Paris' 4-peat helps Lancers cruise to 4th straight title

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 11:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Wyoming commit didn't allow a point in four matches of his first 6A state tournament as Layton cruised to a fourth consecutive team title Thursday in Orem.

6A girls wrestling: Mountain Ridge girls repeat with 4 champions, 'special' father-daughter duo

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 11:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bella Birch was the fourth individual champion for Mountain Ridge as the Sentinels repeated as 6A girls wrestling champions Thursday night at the UCCU Center in Orem.

Utah's rally comes up short as Jazz fall to Trail Blazers at home

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 11:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Jazz nearly pulled off the 15-point fourth quarter comeback after Svi Mykhailiuk caught fire but the Trail Blazers held on to get the victory as the NBA heads to the All-Star break.

Millcreek elementary students get red carpet welcome from local dads

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

All Pro Dads partnered with William Penn Elementary School to create a morning focused on encouragement and connection, making morning drop-off look a little different this week.

Vanilla Ice's 'Ice, Ice Baby' climbs back up the charts — but not only for musical reasons

Ari Hait, WPBF via CNN  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 10:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Vanilla Ice's smash hit "Ice, Ice Baby" has surged to the top of the music charts, driven by politics and winter trends, and the rapper said on Thursday he loves the publicity it's getting.

Curtis will oppose Trump State Department nominee over antisemitic remarks

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Curtis will oppose one of President Donald Trump's State Department nominees as the candidate has been criticized for making comments deemed racist and antisemitic.

Utah forces Chinese company to sell motorsports park in Tooele County

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 12 - 9:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Chinese company has been forced to sell a Tooele County motorsports park, state leaders announced Thursday.

'Never seen anything like it': Thousands of Utahns want their names removed from Prop 4 repeal

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 9:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than 2,000 Utah voters have asked to have their names removed from a petition to overturn Proposition 4.

House advances Trump-backed voter ID bill as Mike Lee puts pressure on Senate

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Republicans narrowly advanced their hotly debated voter ID legislation on Wednesday, marking the second time the proof-of-citizenship legislation has passed the lower chamber in the last year.

Silver lining for Alpine women — and a diamond lining

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

It was a rough day on the slopes for Team USA's women Alpine skiers on Thursday, though there were silver linings as well — and the day was capped with a diamond.

FBI increasing reward for information in Guthrie case to $100K, releases new photos

Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The FBI said on Thursday it was increasing the reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's location to $100,000 from $50,000, and releasing information about the suspect.

Utah's secret weapon on ice: SLC choreographer shaping Team USA's Olympic magic

Deanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Figure skating and ice dancing are some of the most popular events to watch at the Olympics, and if Team USA seems confident this year, they can thank a Salt Lake City choreographer.

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QUIZ – Test your knowledge of Winter Game venues: Past and present

KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 7:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

So, just how good is your memory of past and present Winter Game venues? Test your knowledge with this quiz to find out!