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Los Angeles firefighters make progress as intense winds ease — for now
Jorge Garcia, Rollo Ross and Maria Alejandra Cardona, Reuters | Posted Jan. 10 - 10:10 p.m. | Save Story
Firefighters finally started gaining control over two major wildfires on the eastern and western flanks of Los Angeles on Friday as fierce winds that supercharged the fires for days finally eased.
Riverton Kohl's among 27 stores to close by April amid department store struggles
Anne D'innocenzio, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 10 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
Kohl's is planning to close 27 underperforming stores in 15 states by April as the struggling department store chain aims to boost profitability and improve sagging sales.
Job growth beats expectations in December; US unemployment rate falls to 4.1%
Lucia Mutikani, Reuters | Posted Jan. 10 - 9:40 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. job growth unexpectedly accelerated in December while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1% as the labor market ended the year on a solid footing, reinforcing the Federal Reserve's cautious approach to interest rate cuts this year.
Man shot by police officer during confrontation Thursday dies in hospital
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated Jan. 10 - 9:16 p.m. | Save Story
During a traffic stop in Salt Lake City on Thursday, an uninvolved man who police say had a weapon confronted the officer, leading to the officer shooting him. The man, 32-year-old Chandler Grillone, died in the hospital on Friday.
Mother sentenced to prison for sexual abuse of her child's 14-year-old friend
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 10 - 8:17 p.m. | Save Story
A Sandy woman was sentenced to prison for forcible sexual abuse of a 14-year-old boy who was at her home as her child's friend.
Utah Royals respond to goalkeeper's claims of 'emotional, psychological abuse'
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 10 - 8:08 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Royals FC issued a statement Friday night in response to claims of abuse made on social media earlier in the day by goalkeeper and Lindon native Carly Nelson.
Utah's growth dilemma: Leading the nation, facing its challenges
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 10 - 7:23 p.m. | Save Story
Despite local and national challenges, Utah continues to grow economically, albeit at a slower rate.
RSL makes flurry of roster moves on eve of preseason
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 10 - 7:21 p.m. | Save Story
The offseason is a time of change in sports, and Real Salt Lake shifted theirs into high gear on Friday.
Nearly halfway through Kevin Young's 1st season, BYU still looking for go-to guy
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 10 - 7:06 p.m. | Save Story
BYU basketball has brought in a lot of talent in Kevin Young's first season.
Utah names new wildlife director
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 10 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
Utah now has a new top wildlife official, who is a familiar face within the state's wildlife agency.
Residents speak out against proposed land use rules in San Juan County
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 10 - 5:44 p.m. | Save Story
Residents packed a meeting in San Juan County to voice concerns about proposed rules for how property owners can use their land.
Derek Brown outlines his priorities as Utah's new attorney general
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 10 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
As the newly inaugurated Utah attorney general, Derek Brown told members of the press on Thursday that he plans to continue all litigation initiated by his predecessor.
Utah Hockey Club's leading scorer is out 'indefinitely' with injury
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Updated Jan. 10 - 4:28 p.m. | Save Story
Dylan Guenther is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury, the team announced Friday.
Utah superintendent Sydnee Dickson to step down in June
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 10 - 4:28 p.m. | Save Story
Utah state Superintendent of Public Instruction Sydnee Dickson announced Friday she will step down from her post in June.
Advisories issued as snow returns to northern and central Utah
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Jan. 10 - 4:23 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's next storm could bring some valley snow in Utah's northern half and up to a foot of snow in high-elevation areas like the upper Cottonwood canyons.
Herriman man charged in 'heinous and cruel' killing of ex-girlfriend
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 10 - 4:10 p.m. | Save Story
A man who police say killed his ex-girlfriend and then put her body in a box in the trunk of his car, which wasn't discovered for several hours, has been charged with aggravated murder.
Several Utah school districts affected by vast PowerSchool cyberattack
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 10 - 3:35 p.m. | Save Story
Student data from several Utah school districts was compromised following a recent cyberattack of the popular PowerSchool online education platform.
Have You Seen This? Surf's up, man
Alex Tumalip, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 10 - 3:30 p.m. | Save Story
Take in some of the best highlights from the "Super Bowl of Surfing" — an early Christmas present for surfing fans around the world, as well as Hawaii residents.
Salt Lake father arrested for allegedly abusing 2-month-old
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 10 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
A father was arrested for investigation of aggravated child abuse after his 2-month-old son was taken to a local hospital with a brain bleed.
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