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World pauses to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Vanessa Gera, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 27 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Holocaust survivors, politicians and regular people commemorated International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Tuesday, gathering at events held across Europe to reflect on Nazi Germany's murder of millions of people.

The Utah Mammoth have a Cooley-sized problem

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

After suffering a lower-body injury in early December, Logan Cooley is poised to make his return soon. How will Cooley's return impact the Mammoth and their current lineup?

Third-party lawmaker's recent election prompts new bill in Utah Legislature

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

There's a new member of the Utah Legislature this year, and she's not a Republican or Democrat.

US ICE agents to support security at Winter Olympics in Italy, source confirms

Crispian Balmer and Alvise Armellini, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 8:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel will help protect U.S. delegations at the Winter ​Olympics in Italy, a U.S. embassy source said on Tuesday, confirming local media reports.

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Why detached home offices are becoming a must-have for remote workers

Backyard Office Utah  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The ultimate productivity hack isn't a new app or time-management trick, but a detached home office.

Member of Idaho boxing club returns from first international tournament, where he took first place

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 7:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

When Kennedy Lara Lara tried on a pair of boxing gloves for the first time, he never imagined he'd one day become a world champion. But that's exactly what happened.

Missing children allegedly kidnapped by West Jordan mom found in Croatian orphanage

Joe Wirthlin and Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 27 - 7:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Four West Jordan children who were allegedly kidnapped by their mother were found in a Croatian orphanage Sunday.

Man serving life sentence in state court gets 48 years in federal prison for sex crimes

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 7:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Cedar Hills man who already was sentenced to 45 years to life in prison in state court for child sex crimes was sentenced this month in federal court to another 48 years.

'He's a treasure.' Why an eastern Idaho science teacher continues his career 41 years later

Andrea Olsen, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 6:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The minute kids walk into Mr. Alan Southern's classroom, they are captivated by his enthusiasm for teaching science.

No. 1 Arizona holds off BYU comeback to stay unbeaten

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 26 - 11:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brayden Burries poured in 29 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals, and Jaden Bradley scored 26 with three assists and two steals as No. 1 Arizona remained unbeaten.

81 athletes with Utah ties headed to 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Team USA's final Olympic roster of 232 athletes was released Monday, and nearly one-third of the entire U.S. team has ties to Utah.

France's National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media

Elizabeth Pineau, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 26 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

France's National Assembly on Monday backed legislation to ban children under 15 years old from social ​media on Monday, amid growing concerns about online bullying and mental health risks.

Lightning outlasts Mammoth as both goaltenders shine

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 9:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a display of brilliant goaltending for both teams, two power play goals are the difference in Tampa Bay's 2-0 win over the Mammoth.

Sen. Curtis criticizes Trump administration, calls for investigation into Minneapolis shooting

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 26 - 9:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. John Curtis called Monday for a "transparent, independent investigation" into the killing of a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis at the hands of federal immigration agents.

Californian with Utah ties charged with obstructing investigation into double killing

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A criminal charge was filed Monday against a California man accused of not cooperating with the Salt Lake police investigation into a double killing at a church parking lot.

KeyBank providing $43M for affordable housing in Salt Lake City that will add 100 new units

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City is positioned to continue adding to its housing supply with Key Bank last week announcing $43.4 million in financing for affordable housing development in partnership with the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City.

Utah House OKs bill to make sure voters are U.S. citizens, though study uncovers few issues

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah House approved a bill to ensure voters are U.S. citizens, though preliminary results of a state study show few instances of noncitizens registering to vote.

30 people dead from effects of winter storm as more freezing cold pummels US

Charlotte Kramon and Russ Bynum, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 26 - 8:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Many U.S. residents are facing another night of below-freezing temperatures and no electricity after a massive winter storm dumped more snow in Northeast and left parts of the South coated in ice.

76-year-old man identified in I-80 rollover crash in Tooele County

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 26 - 7:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

A person died after an SUV overturned on Interstate 80 near Delle, Tooele County, Saturday afternoon, Utah Highway Patrol Cpl. Luis Silva said.

Cox calls for prayer again as Utah's snowpack nears record low

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 7:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is again calling on people of all faiths to pray for snow, as the state's snowpack nears a low point in the modern era of snowpack collection tracking.

Republicans face election risks in clash with gun rights groups over protester's killing

Tim Reid and Nathan Layne, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 26 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Trump administration officials' suggestion that Alex Pretti should not have brought a legally carried handgun to a Minneapolis protest has opened a rare rift with gun rights groups.

Lawmakers press pause on bill to decentralize the verification of candidate petition signatures

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 6:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A legislative committee voted Monday not to advance a bill that would have decentralized responsibility for verifying signatures to qualify candidates for the primary ballot in state elections.

'I felt disgusted': Salt Lake mayor describes events that led to man's stalking conviction

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said she feared for her and her family's lives amid threats last year. A judge said the case is an example of crossing the line in political disagreements.