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School nurse, bystanders' quick actions save Utah County crossing guard after cardiac arrest
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted Feb. 21 - 8:49 a.m. | Save Story
Kirk Nixon, a 71-year-old Pleasant Grove school crossing guard, is alive today thanks to the fast actions of a school nurse and a few bystanders last October.
Meet the 2 new congressional candidates for Utah
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 21 - 7:38 a.m. | Save Story
Two new candidates have announced their campaigns for Utah's congressional seats, ahead of the 2026 midterm elections this November.
How Salt Lake City wants to transform this detention basin into a better park
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 21 - 7:04 a.m. | Save Story
Jefferson Park is one of the few current green spaces in its neighborhood, but even city leaders admit it's forgettable. That could soon change.
Utah senators react to Supreme Court tariff ruling as Republicans hint at alternative routes
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 20 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers had split reactions to the long-awaited decision by the Supreme Court ruling that President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs were unconstitutional.
Utah's meteorological winter ends on a stormy note. Will it continue this spring?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 20 - 9:08 p.m. | Save Story
A new long-range outlook for the upcoming meteorological spring isn't ideal for Utah's water conditions, but it might not be the worst-case scenario.
Man killed in snowmobile accident in Wasatch County
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 20 - 8:11 p.m. | Save Story
A man has died from in a snowmobile accident in Wasatch County on Friday.
Mama leopard gives birth to 2 cubs at Utah's Hogle Zoo
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Feb. 20 - 7:38 p.m. | Save Story
Zeya, a 13-year-old Amur leopard, gave birth on Wednesday to two cubs at Utah's Hogle Zoo.
Utah won't restrict ultra-processed purchases with food stamps, for now
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Feb. 20 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
Lawmakers paused a bill that would have restricted SNAP benefits being used to purchase "ultra-processed" foods.
Officials identify 11-year-old girl killed in avalanche near Brighton Ski Resort
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated Feb. 20 - 6:49 p.m. | Save Story
A girl died Thursday in an avalanche near Brighton Ski Resort.
Utah Supreme Court declines Legislature's request to block new congressional map
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated Feb. 20 - 6:46 p.m. | Save Story
A Supreme Court panel denied the Legislature's request to stay a district court ruling implementing a new congressional map.
Committee tables bill seeking to change transfer rules for high school athletics
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted Feb. 20 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
Legislation aimed at changing some of the rules governing Utah high school sports was tabled Friday after a hearing where everyone hoping to address lawmakers was opposed to the bill.
Salt Lake City revisits business nuisance ordinance following significant adjustments
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 20 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's capital city is revisiting a proposed ordinance that seeks to tackle issues with problem businesses, but with significant changes after the initial effort ran into complaints.
Murray officer found justified in shooting man who threw knives at police
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Feb. 20 - 4:40 p.m. | Save Story
A Murray police officer was legally justified in shooting a man in the hand after the man threw a knife at officers nearly a year ago, the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office announced Friday.
How Utah helps the world's most decorated winter athlete: Norway's Klaebo
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Feb. 20 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
Norway's Johannes Klaebo secured his 10th career gold medal during the Olympics in Milan-Cortina on Wednesday, making him second to icon swimmer Michael Phelps.
Multiple people at state wrestling tournament diagnosed with measles as it spreads in Utah
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 20 - 1:50 p.m. | Save Story
Utah health officials say cases of measles are spreading to new areas in Utah, particularly in schools and at extracurricular events like a recent state wrestling tournament.
Tax cuts appear likely as Utah lawmakers tout rosy economic estimates
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 20 - 1:50 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers are feeling bullish about passing another round of tax cuts thanks to better-than-expected revenue estimates for the next fiscal year.
Utah's rising rugby star eyeing LA for 2028 Olympic Games
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted Feb. 20 - 1:21 p.m. | Save Story
As the Winter Games wrap up, many athletes are already preparing for the next Olympic spotlight in Los Angeles 2028. One such athlete is a rising rugby star from Utah.
Staying Red Cross ready: Fire safety and preparedness initiatives in Utah
Hayden Madson, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 20 - 12:51 p.m. | Save Story
The American Red Cross of Utah responded to 154 home fires in 2025 while helping 728 people with emergency assistance, the organization shared in a recent northern Utah report.
Murray High shifts to remote learning next week after fire forces evacuation
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Updated Feb. 20 - 12:34 p.m. | Save Story
Murray High School was evacuated Friday due to a fire in the school's wood shop. Students were sent home for the day, and classes next week will be held remotely.
Business & Tech »
Utah senators react to Supreme Court tariff ruling as Republicans hint at alternative routes
- Cortina collector lines his restaurant with Olympic torches
- Salt Lake City revisits business nuisance ordinance following significant adjustments
- All truckers and bus drivers will be required to take commercial driver's license tests in English
- Trump orders temporary 10% global tariff to replace duties struck down by US Supreme Court
Education »
School nurse, bystanders' quick actions save Utah County crossing guard after cardiac arrest
Police & Courts »
Utah senators react to Supreme Court tariff ruling as Republicans hint at alternative routes
Politics »
Meet the 2 new congressional candidates for Utah
- Utah senators react to Supreme Court tariff ruling as Republicans hint at alternative routes
- Utah won't restrict ultra-processed purchases with food stamps, for now
- Utah Supreme Court declines Legislature's request to block new congressional map
- Committee tables bill seeking to change transfer rules for high school athletics
Religion »
Conference Center closing as church, city, state officials plan for Salt Lake Temple reopening
- The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, died at 84
- Church of Jesus Christ's newest apostle reflects on role to testify of Christ
- Elder Clark G. Gilbert called to church's Quorum of the 12 Apostles
- President Oaks encourages students to build faith, humility and patience in BYU devotional
