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Salt Lake City woman prepares to take 1,000 Olympic pins to Milan
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
Jane Grissom is one of the most dedicated Olympic pin traders in the United States, and maybe even the world. You should see her pin collection! And she's taking it to Italy, too.
Have You Seen This? Balloon release becomes a people drop
Grant Olsen for KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 3:33 p.m. | Save Story
The good news is that nobody was injured in this bridge collapse. The bad news? Lots of people went for an unexpected swim.
This Utah locale named among top places in the world to visit in 2026
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 8 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
What do Bangkok, Winnie-the-Pooh's England and Deer Valley, Utah, have in common? Probably nothing, other than they're on The New York Times' list of 52 places to go in 2026.
Winter weather advisories issued for Utah valleys ahead of arriving snowstorm
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Jan. 7 - 9:25 p.m. | Save Story
At least one more storm is headed Utah's way before things begin to settle down, which this time includes more valley snow.
Nick Reiner's high-profile lawyer quits as public defenders take over; arraignment postponed
Steve Gorman and Lisa Richwine, Reuters | Updated Jan. 7 - 2:50 p.m. | Save Story
A high-profile defense lawyer representing the son of slain Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner against charges that he murdered his parents abruptly withdrew from the case on Wednesday.
5 lessons learned about the Great Salt Lake in 2025 outlined in new report
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Jan. 7 - 1:46 p.m. | Save Story
A new report outlines new water consumption data trends and other lessons learned about the Great Salt Lake over the past year.
Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker delivers unforgettable Christmas surprise to Utah family
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Jan. 7 - 8:42 a.m. | Save Story
It started when Matthew Alvernaz wanted to give his Chargers-loving, now Utah, family something special for Christmas. It turned into much, much more.
Avalanche danger high in northern Utah backcountry, forecasters warn
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Jan. 6 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
Recent storms and wind-drifted snow have created unstable conditions, and experts are urging people who are trekking in the backcountry to take extra precautions.
Where to watch bald eagles in Utah in celebration of America 250
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 6 - 4:35 p.m. | Save Story
This year marks the U.S.'s 250th birthday, and one way to celebrate is to view one of its more majestic symbols, which has a home in Utah.
Weekend snowstorm brings long-awaited boost to Utah winter businesses
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Jan. 6 - 8:45 a.m. | Save Story
A weekend snowstorm delivered a much-needed boost to winter recreation businesses in Utah's Ogden Valley.
Congress rejects Trump's $1B cut to National Park Service in latest spending bill
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 6 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
The National Park Service will maintain its current budget after congressional appropriators rejected a request from President Donald Trump to slash the agency's budget by $1 billion for the 2026 fiscal year.
Photo gallery: Christmas bird count in Utah fosters community engagement
Tess Crowley, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 6 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
When the group of bird counters gathered Sunday morning for the state's annual Christmas Bird Count wrap-up, the sounds of children's voices added to the excitement.
Search ends for mountain lions after solo hiker fatally attacked on Colorado trail
Matthew Brown, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 5 - 7:38 p.m. | Save Story
The search for mountain lions along a remote trail in Colorado where a solo hiker was fatally attacked ended Monday after authorities killed two of the predators — including one with human DNA on its paws — but could not find a third.
Have You Seen This? Ice skater becomes an icebreaker
Grant Olsen for KSL | Posted Jan. 5 - 3:41 p.m. | Save Story
As a rule of thumb, never ice skate on ice that cracks with your every move. It's simply not a good idea.
Zion to enforce new Zion–Mt. Carmel Highway large vehicle restrictions in 2026
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 5 - 1:34 p.m. | Save Story
Zion National Park remains about as busy as ever, but park officials are reminding visitors in advance of a big change coming to one of its iconic routes that will be implemented this summer.
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' reaches $1 billion in global ticket sales
Dawn Chmielewski, Reuters | Updated Jan. 4 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
James Cameron's science-fiction fantasy "Avatar: Fire and Ash" has surpassed $1 billion in global box office proceeds, the director's fourth film to cross that threshold.
Have You Seen This? Youngster takes his 'smash cake' to the next level
Grant Olsen for KSL | Posted Jan. 4 - 3:35 p.m. | Save Story
This kid wins top prize for commitment to the craft. His smash was one of the best I've ever seen.
Harmons grocery stores remain committed to local artists
Arianne Brown for KSL | Posted Jan. 4 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
In a world where many businesses are moving toward AI-created art, Harmons grocery stores have remained committed to showcasing local artists.
2025: Ordinary Utahns doing extraordinary things in their sports
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 4 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
During the past year, ordinary Utahns did extraordinary things in various sports. Each is inspiring in his or her own way. They epitomize determination and perseverance.
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