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Utah fourth graders meet Olympians, dream big ahead of 2034 Games
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Not everyone can say they've met an Olympic athlete. For students at the Guadalupe Center, Friday was a dream come true.
Hundreds of Utah students walk out, protest Trump's immigration policies
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Feb. 6 - 10:12 p.m. | Save Story
Hundreds of students from numerous Salt Lake area schools walked out of classes Friday to march and protest President Trump's immigration policies.
DA declines to charge West Valley detective who shot at man who rammed police vehicle
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 9:58 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake County District Attorney declined to file charges at this time against a West Valley City officer who shot at a man who allegedly rammed a police car in November 2025.
A first look at the cozy Cortina Olympic Village
Mike Anderson and Mary Culbertson, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 8:39 p.m. | Save Story
As Team USA arrived in Italy for the start of the opening ceremony in the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, KSL took a first look at the Cortina Olympic Village.
Republican Dave Robinson joins race for Utah's new blue-leaning congressional district
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
Dave Robinson announced his plans to run as a Republican in Utah's newly redrawn 1st Congressional District on Thursday.
Salt Lake woman sent to prison for stealing $1.4M from employer through gift cards
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 6:37 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake woman was sentenced to 15 months in prison for embezzling almost $1.4 million by issuing gift cards to herself through her employer's finances.
Utah, France and Italy sign agreement to cooperate on future Olympic Games
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
While much of the world's attention in Milan is focused on the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics, leaders from three Olympic regions were already looking ahead.
Probation ordered for Utah woman who stabbed car during road rage confrontation
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
Bridget Hood pleaded guilty to assault and was ordered to serve two years of probation after chasing down a man she believed had cut her off, threatening him with a knife, charges say.
Sandy officer found justified in shooting, killing teen boy driving stolen van
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Feb. 6 - 12:38 p.m. | Save Story
A Sandy police officer was found Friday to be legally justified when he shot and killed an autistic 16-year-old boy who veered toward the officer in a stolen van.
Legislative bill to limit number of bills fails to gain traction
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 8:54 a.m. | Save Story
Even with a resounding endorsement from the governor, a proposal on Thursday to limit the number of legislative requests for Utah lawmakers hit a roadblock of skepticism and opposition.
Should Utah third graders struggling with reading be held back a year?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 6 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
With a recent report revealing Utah's K-3 students are reading below minimum levels, many local civic leaders are calling for action. The Legislature is trying to do that with SB241.
Family says 92-year-old's wallet stolen from Utah hospital
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 7:42 a.m. | Save Story
The Hutchens family said on Saturday someone took $1,000 from 92-year-old Eva Burch's account, and they believed the matter stemmed from the theft of a wallet at a hospital.
Gail Miller carries Olympic torch through Milan ahead of 2026 Games
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Gail Miller carried the Olympic torch through a busy shopping center in Milan Thursday evening, drawing cheers while reflecting on the legacy of 2002 as Utah prepares for 2034.
Utah 2034 Chairman Fraser Bullock runs Olympic torch in Milan, inspires thousands of students
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
Surrounded by cheering students and locals, Utah 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Committee Chairman Fraser Bullock carried the Olympic torch through downtown Milan on Thursday.
Proposed state park, reservoir in Sanpete County rejected by Senate committee
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 7:38 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah Senate committee on Wednesday rejected a bill that would have led to the creation of a new state park and bring a long-awaited dam and reservoir to northern Sanpete County.
New report outlines University of Utah's economic, societal contributions
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A new study outlines how the University of Utah's economic contributions and societal impact through avenues like education, research and health care help shape Utah and beyond.
Salt Lake City father given consecutive prison terms for abuse of 2-month-old
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 6:38 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake City father was sentenced to prison in January after his 2-month-old son was brought to the hospital with a brain bleed.
This half-mile art piece highlights Salt Lake City's longest transportation challenge
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
A traditional Mexican folk art installation hangs along the intersection of 900 South and 600 West in Salt Lake City Thursday, stretched across the west-east divide of I-15 and the rail tracks.
