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'Emilia Pérez' leads Oscar nominations with 13, setting record for a non-English language film
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Executive order indefinitely suspends Refugee Resettlement program
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Popularity of Utah unclaimed property program swamps treasurer’s office
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How the cold affects your car and increases odds of a tire blowout
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Oreo is releasing this flavor for the first time ever
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State Street business hosted illegal gambling; was a 'hub for crime', police say
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Local News
'People don't forget;' Utah Cold Case Coalition weights in on Hawaii cold case DNA match
Soon, a man living in a Utah nursing home will be sent to Hawaii where he's facing a second degree murder charge. The Utah Cold Case Coalition explains the impact of solving cold cases, and how DNA has become an important tool for law enforcement.
New plan to ditch daylight saving time moves forward in Utah Legislature
Utah lawmakers are making another attempt to get rid of daylight saving time in exchange for standard time year-round time.
House panel approves bill in response to Utah County clerk tracking ballot information
After the Utah County clerk revealed he tracked how elected officials cast their ballots, state lawmakers are taking action to prevent it from happening again.
Looking Out for the Good: 'Cast a Spell on Hunger' Ogden event to benefit local kids in need
Young Mazda is hosting the annual "Cast a Spell on Hunger" event Saturday in Ogden.
Shriners Children's Salt Lake celebrates 100 years
On Wednesday, Jan. 22, Shriners Children's Hospital celebrated their 100th birthday.
Wednesday's Child: 17-year-old Arielle wants a fresh start away the foster care system
At Chaltu’s Hair Salon a deep wash is the first step towards a fresh start, and a fresh start is what 17-year-old Arielle needs right now.
KSL Investigates
What the losses from the LA wildfires could mean for home insurance premiums in Utah
The wildfires in southern California are certain to break money records for the insurance industry, but will that impact Utahns?
Jan. 6 attack: How far did criminal cases against Utahns get?
19 Utahns have been charged in the January 6 breach at the U.S. Capitol.
Former Utah Senate candidate’s ‘own actions’ lead to mistrial in sexual abuse case
A bizarre set of circumstances unfolded in a Provo courtroom this week causing a jury to be sent home mid-trial. The KSL Investigators obtained courtroom audio that sheds light on what happened.
A healthcare facility’s backup generator ignites neighbor dispute over its exhaust
A healthcare facility’s backup generator ignited a neighbor dispute over its exhaust, as locals are concerned about health effects.
Get Gephardt helps Midvale man whose dentures go missing during a hospital visit
A man's dentures went missing during a hospital visit, impacting his ability to eat. So, he decided to Get Gephardt.
Utah woman said she's being held liable for her ex-boss's fraudulent spending
A Utah woman said she's being held liable for her ex-boss's fraudulent spending, so she decided to Get Gephardt.
Politics
New plan to ditch daylight saving time moves forward in Utah Legislature
Utah lawmakers are making another attempt to get rid of daylight saving time in exchange for standard time year-round time.
House panel approves bill in response to Utah County clerk tracking ballot information
After the Utah County clerk revealed he tracked how elected officials cast their ballots, state lawmakers are taking action to prevent it from happening again.
Trump won’t ban immigration arrests at school. Some families are now weighing school attendance
As President Donald Trump cracks down on immigrants in the U.S. illegally, some families are wondering if it is safe to send their children to school.
New “Transparency Room” debuts at Utah Capitol building during first day of legislative session
In the Transparency Room, workers will teach you how to research and find the information.
US border patrol agent was fatally shot in Vermont near Canada
Authorities on Tuesday are investigating the fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent near Canada that also left a suspect dead and another injured.
Utah lawmakers to debate immigration, tax cuts, transgender students as 2025 session starts
With Utah's 2025 legislative session starting, lawmakers are expected to debate immigration, tax cuts, transgender students, university funding, elections and more.
National News
New plan to ditch daylight saving time moves forward in Utah Legislature
Utah lawmakers are making another attempt to get rid of daylight saving time in exchange for standard time year-round time.
Thousands under evacuation orders in northern LA County in first significant wildfire outbreak since fatal fires
Thousands of Southern California residents were under evacuation orders Wednesday as fire crews battled the out-of-control Hughes Fire near the town of Castaic, a suburb in the foothills and mountains of northern Los Angeles County.
House passes immigrant detention bill that would be Trump's first law to sign
The House on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that requires the detainment of unauthorized migrants accused of theft and violent crimes, marking the first legislation that President Donald Trump can sign as Congress, with some bipartisan support, swiftly moved in line with his plans to crackdown on illegal immigration.
Trump won’t ban immigration arrests at school. Some families are now weighing school attendance
As President Donald Trump cracks down on immigrants in the U.S. illegally, some families are wondering if it is safe to send their children to school.
Student fatally shoots 1 student, wounds another at Nashville high school, police say
At least two students were wounded Wednesday at Antioch High School in Nashville, when another student allegedly shot them in the school cafeteria, Metro Nashville Police said.
Flights canceled for refugees who were slated to travel to US
Refugees who were slated to travel to the United States after a years-long and often cumbersome process have had their flights canceled, according to a State Department memo to resettlement partners obtained by CNN.
World News
Flights canceled for refugees who were slated to travel to US
Refugees who were slated to travel to the United States after a years-long and often cumbersome process have had their flights canceled, according to a State Department memo to resettlement partners obtained by CNN.
How to glimpse a parade of planets in the January night sky
Six planets grace the sky this month in what’s known as a planetary parade, and most can be seen with the naked eye.
A long-awaited ceasefire has finally begun in Gaza. Here’s what we know
Fighting in the Gaza Strip halted on Sunday and three female hostages were released from Hamas captivity, as a highly anticipated ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect.
Ski lift accident leaves 30 injured at Spanish resort in the Pyrenees
At least 30 people have been injured in a ski lift accident at the Spanish resort of Astún, in the Pyrenees mountain range, emergency services for Spain's northern Aragon region said Saturday.
Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal to begin Sunday, bringing halt to fighting
The long-awaited ceasefire and hostage release deal between the Israeli government and Hamas will take effect on Sunday,
Swedish forces arrive in Latvia in largest deployment with NATO to date
Hundreds of Swedish troops arrived in Latvia on Saturday to join a Canadian-led multinational brigade along NATO’s eastern flank.
Education and Schools
'Every child welcome' in SLC schools, district says in response to Trump immigration orders
The Salt Lake City School District responded to Trump policy changes allowing immigration arrests to be made in schools.
West High School principal resigns after administrative leave, cites family obligations
The principal at West High School resigned from his position Tuesday, after he was placed on administrative leave.
Transparency called for at student walkout after principal placed on leave at West High School
Parents, students demand reinstatement and explanation for beloved principal's disciplinary action requiring absence.
Lawmakers gain insight into Utah’s school safety needs
Utah lawmakers got a closer look into how safe the state’s schools are.
West High principal's leave 'not related' to safety issues, district says
Following rumors about West High School Principal Dr. Jared Wright's administrative leave, the Salt Lake City School District released a statement saying it's not related to safety issues at the school.
Provo students say goodbye to Wasatch Elementary after 75 years
Families in Provo are saying goodbye to Wasatch Elementary school after 75 years.
Great Salt Lake
Utah firefighters help California man recover belongings after home loss
A crew of Utah firemen are sharing a story of hope amidst the destruction from the California fires.
Other dangers mean residents who fled fires a week ago won’t be going home soon
It has been more than a week since two massive fires forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes in the Los Angeles area, and officials said Thursday that residents won’t be going home soon.
What’s on tap for Great Salt Lake in 2025 Utah General Legislative Session
Great Salt Lake is once again expected to be a topic of discussion and action for Utah lawmakers in the 2025 Utah General Legislative Session, which starts next week.
Utah firefighters working long shifts to help battle California fires
64 firefighters from various departments in Utah continue to trade off on 24-hour shifts, helping where they can in Southern California.
24 dead as fire crews try to corral Los Angeles blazes before winds return
At least 16 people were missing, and authorities said that number was expected to rise.
Climate change may have contributed to wild weather that upended life in the US
Even more dire, four of the six agencies said it was the first full year Earth went beyond a warming threshold seen as critical to limiting the worst effects of climate change.
Science & Technology
Utah man gives first-person account of SpaceX rocket explosion
What is it like to witness a rocket explosion? A Utah man, who was in Turks and Caicos last week when Elon Musk's latest SpaceX rocket blew up over the Caribbean, shares what it was like to see it firsthand.
Netflix raising prices after reporting its biggest-ever subscriber jump
Netflix announced Tuesday it will raise prices on most of its subscription tiers in the US and Canada after the streaming giant reported 19 million new subscribers in the last quarter of 2024.
How to glimpse a parade of planets in the January night sky
Six planets grace the sky this month in what’s known as a planetary parade, and most can be seen with the naked eye.
Trump says he ‘most likely’ will give TikTok a 90-day extension to avoid ban
President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that he “most likely” would give TikTok 90 more days to work out a deal that would allow the popular video-sharing platform to avoid a U.S. ban.
TikTok refugees pouring to Xiaohongshu. Here’s what you need to know
As the fate of TikTok hangs in the balance, U.S. TikTok users are flocking to the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu, also called RedNote – making it the top downloaded app in the U.S.
Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok if it's not sold by its Chinese parent company
The Supreme Court has upheld the federal law banning TikTok beginning Sunday unless it’s sold by its China-based parent company, holding the risk to national security posed by its ties to China overcomes concerns about limiting speech by the app or its 170 million users in the U.S. A sale does not appear imminent.
KSL Sports
RSL Superstars Diego luna, Emeka Eneli Each Assist A Goal For USMNT
Jazz Veterans Fall Short Against Thunder
Utah State Demolishes Nevada In Home Blowout
Lauri Markkanen Goes Coast-To-Coast For The Slam Against Thunder
Former Ute Branden Carlson Gets First Half Minutes For OKC vs Jazz
Takeaways From Utah’s Brutal 70-36 Loss To No. 7 Houston
Entertainment
David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive,' dies at 78
David Lynch, the filmmaker celebrated for his uniquely dark vision in such movies as "Blue Velvet" and "Mulholland Drive" and the TV series "Twin Peaks," has died just days before his 79th birthday.
Park City strike impacting operations, leaving skiers and execs frustrated
Long lift lines and limited trail access have left visitors to Park City Mountain Resort frustrated as ski patrollers continue to strike.
Best moments from the 2025 Golden Globes
The Golden Globes aired Sunday night and the unofficial kickoff to Hollywood’s award season served glamour, laughs and a few sentimental tears.
How to watch the Golden Globes and red carpet fashions before the show
Hollywood is getting dressed up as the Golden Globes are returning for their annual champagne-soaked celebration of film and television that serves as the ceremonial start to awards season.
Justin Baldoni sues New York Times for $250 million over Blake Lively story
Justin Baldoni is firing back after being accused of sexual harassment by his co-star Blake Lively, filing a libel suit against the New York Times on Tuesday, claiming that the newspaper published an article “rife with inaccuracies, misrepresentations, and omissions” that relied on Lively’s “self-serving narrative.”
Utah dancer living her dream on R&B star Usher's world tour
Copper Canyon High School graduate Imani Peterson is one of the few people who can say that R&B star Usher gave her a hug upon meeting the first time.
Health
Intermountain Health, Brighton Ski Resort give out helmets to promote ski and snowboard safety
Skiers and snowboarders without helmets got free ones at Brighton Ski Resort to promote National Ski and Snowboard Safety Month.
Dozens of air quality sensors to give a clear picture of pollution in Davis County
The Davis County Health Department is installing 41 air quality sensors across the county to give people a better idea of what's happening in their specific area.
Fentanyl now leading cause of overdose deaths in Utah, HHS report finds
Fentanyl, a powerful and dangerous drug, is now the leading cause of overdose deaths in Utah.
Caffeine: How much is too much?
Caffeine is the most widely-used psychoactive substance, with 80% of adults worldwide reporting they consume it regularly.
Utah woman shares non-smoking lung cancer diagnosis to help raise radon awareness
On Wednesday, advocates teamed up at the Utah State Capitol with health professionals, mitigation experts and a woman with an especially compelling story to raise awareness about the harmful health effects of radon.
FDA bans red dye No. 3 from food, drinks and ingested drugs in the US
The US Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of red dye No. 3 in food, beverages and ingested drugs, more than 30 years after scientists discovered links to cancer in animals, the agency announced Wednesday.
Sponsored
Holiday hacks for a stress-free season
Get more out of your time with family and loved ones over the holidays by following these tips for a stress-free season.
A comprehensive guide to choosing the right computer
With these tips, choosing the right computer that fits your needs and your budget will be easier than ever.
Celebrate Christkindlmarket at This Is The Place Heritage Park!
The Christkindlmarket is an annual holiday celebration influenced by German traditions and generous giving.
Brighten your mood this winter with these lighting tricks
Read our lighting tips on how to brighten your mood in the winter if you are experiencing seasonal affective disorder.
Appliance Man: a trusted name in Utah's home appliance industry
Despite many recent closures of local appliance stores, Appliance Man remains Utah's trusted home appliance business and is here to stay.
Protecting yourself against social engineering attacks
Learn more about the common types of social engineering to protect your online or offline assets from an attack.
General Conference
Latter-day Saints react after 17 new temples announced
It was a big finale to General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as President Russell M. Nelson announced 17 new temples.
Church announces 17 new temples, including one in central Utah
President Russell M. Nelson announced 17 new temples during the Sunday afternoon session of the 194th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
WATCH: 'These United States: Stories that inspire and unite us'
In ‘These United States,’ we celebrate the remarkable strength of community and the transformative impact of collective action. Our nation, often divided, can find unity in these stories that reveal our shared humanity
Utah Mysteries
'People don't forget;' Utah Cold Case Coalition weights in on Hawaii cold case DNA match
Soon, a man living in a Utah nursing home will be sent to Hawaii where he's facing a second degree murder charge. The Utah Cold Case Coalition explains the impact of solving cold cases, and how DNA has become an important tool for law enforcement.
New plan to ditch daylight saving time moves forward in Utah Legislature
Utah lawmakers are making another attempt to get rid of daylight saving time in exchange for standard time year-round time.
House panel approves bill in response to Utah County clerk tracking ballot information
After the Utah County clerk revealed he tracked how elected officials cast their ballots, state lawmakers are taking action to prevent it from happening again.
Looking Out for the Good: 'Cast a Spell on Hunger' Ogden event to benefit local kids in need
Young Mazda is hosting the annual "Cast a Spell on Hunger" event Saturday in Ogden.
Shriners Children's Salt Lake celebrates 100 years
On Wednesday, Jan. 22, Shriners Children's Hospital celebrated their 100th birthday.
Wednesday's Child: 17-year-old Arielle wants a fresh start away the foster care system
At Chaltu’s Hair Salon a deep wash is the first step towards a fresh start, and a fresh start is what 17-year-old Arielle needs right now.
Utah's Flood Watch
Code Blue Alert triggers temporary warming stations to open in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City is bracing for frigid temperatures Monday night, prompting officials to declare a Code Blue emergency. This critical measure opens warming stations across the city, offering refuge to those experiencing homelessness.
Big Cottonwood Canyon closed due to weather conditions
Snowy weather conditions and struggling vehicles closed down Big Cottonwood Canyon Saturday morning, according to the Utah Department of Transportation.
Utahns' prep their homes for the cold
With lower temperatures ahead, some Utahns are bracing for the bitter cold. And you may want to copy what they're doing.
A polar vortex is coming toward the US. How will it impact Utah?
Cities across the U.S. are bracing for cold temperatures as a polar vortex arrives, bringing temperatures down to much below normal for mid-to-late January.
Traction Law lifted through both Cottonwood Canyons
According to the Utah Department of Transportation, Traction Laws are in effect through both Big and Little Cottonwood Canyon as snow continues to fall in the valley.
Incoming storm to bring valley snow, boost to northern Utah's mountains, again
Snow is back in Utah's forecast after a short slowdown in storm activity this week.
Olympics
Nonprofit helps disabled Marines through skiing and camaraderie
Through Semper Fi & America's Fund, injured Marines like Annika Hutsler and Marine trainers like Jon Lujan can work toward new goals.
French Alps 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic delegation visits Utah
A delegation from the 2030 French Alps Olympic Games is visiting Utah in the upcoming days to gain insight on hosting a successful Games.
Why the New York Times says Utah still could lose the 2034 Winter Games
A Tuesday New York Times story suggests Salt Lake City could lose the 2034 Winter Games over the issue of international doping.
Marine veteran moves to Utah to chase dreams of U.S. Ski Team
On any given day, you can find people at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City working to stay in shape. Annika Hutsler is one of them.
US Olympic and Paralympic officials put coach on leave after AP reports sexual abuse allegations
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee has placed an employee on administrative leave after The Associated Press reported that one of its coaches was accused of sexually abusing a young biathlete.
IOC official open to back-to-back World Cup in Saudi Arabia and Salt Lake Olympics in early 2034
A senior IOC official says scheduling the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia back-to-back with the 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Games would pose “no risk” to the Olympics.