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Vance, in Milan, says the Olympics are 'one of the few things' that unite Americans

Vance, in Milan, says the Olympics are 'one of the few things' that unite Americans

Michelle L. Price, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 5 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Vice President JD Vance arrived in Milan with his family Thursday, telling U.S. athletes competing in the Milan Cortina Winter Games that the competition "is one of the few things that unites the entire country."
7 ways to make sporting events more affordable for families

7 ways to make sporting events more affordable for families

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted Feb. 5 - 11:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Many of our local teams provide unique offerings to ensure that families aren't priced out of the live game experience. Here are seven of our favorites.
No public sign of a response to Savannah Guthrie's message to her mother's kidnapper

No public sign of a response to Savannah Guthrie's message to her mother's kidnapper

Sejal Govindarao And Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 5 - 11:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

There has been no public sign of a response to NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's message to her mother's kidnapper. Guthrie says her family is ready to talk.
Judge rejects plea deal, orders prison time for Utah therapist who secretly recorded patients

Judge rejects plea deal, orders prison time for Utah therapist who secretly recorded patients

Courtney Johns, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 5 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah judge rejected a plea deal and ordered consecutive prison sentences for a former therapist who secretly recorded patients and possessed child sexual exploitation material.
US job openings fall to 6.5 million, fewest since 2020, as labor market remains sluggish

US job openings fall to 6.5 million, fewest since 2020, as labor market remains sluggish

Paul Wiseman, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 5 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. job openings fell to the lowest level in more than five years, another sign that the American labor market remains sluggish.
Will there be a rotation of future Olympic Games? Here's what the IOC president says

Will there be a rotation of future Olympic Games? Here's what the IOC president says

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 5 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Establishing a system to rotate Winter Games among set hosts is available to the International Olympic Committee. Here's what else was discussed as the 2026 Winter Olympics begin.
Xcel Fitness trainers challenge 10 workout myths

Xcel Fitness trainers challenge 10 workout myths

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 5 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Xcel Fitness owner Nate Brown discusses 10 common exercise myths that keep people from getting fit.
New look for Fairmont Park unveiled; Salt Lake City now seeks $51M bond tranche

New look for Fairmont Park unveiled; Salt Lake City now seeks $51M bond tranche

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 5 - 8:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sugar House's other big park is about to get a makeover, while Salt Lake City leaders finalize how they plan on paying for the project and other park projects in the city.
King Charles' brother Andrew leaves Windsor home after latest Epstein revelations

King Charles' brother Andrew leaves Windsor home after latest Epstein revelations

Sarah Young and Michael Holden, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 5 - 8:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles, has moved out of his mansion on the royal estate ​in Windsor, a royal source confirmed on Wednesday.
Ukraine, Russia end second day of peace talks, agree prisoner swap

Ukraine, Russia end second day of peace talks, agree prisoner swap

Olena Harmash, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 5 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ukraine and Russia concluded a second day of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi on Thursday to end Europe's most destructive conflict since World War II, agreeing to a major prisoner ​swap.
Troopers investigating fatal crash in Nephi

Troopers investigating fatal crash in Nephi

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 5 - 7:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Thursday morning in Nephi.
UNICEF calls for criminalization of AI content depicting child sex abuse

UNICEF calls for criminalization of AI content depicting child sex abuse

Jasper Ward, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 5 - 6:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

The United Nations children's agency UNICEF on Wednesday called for countries to criminalize the creation of ​AI-generated child sexual abuse content.
Kenny Loggins to receive People's Music Hall of Fame honor in Salt Lake City

Kenny Loggins to receive People's Music Hall of Fame honor in Salt Lake City

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 5 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kenny Loggins is the soon-to-be second inductee in the People's Music Hall of Fame, announced on Wednesday. He will be present for a special induction ceremony on Saturday.
Mammoth enter Olympic break in playoff spot after 4-1 win over Red Wings

Mammoth enter Olympic break in playoff spot after 4-1 win over Red Wings

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 4 - 11:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Mammoth picked up two first period goals and 29 saves from Karel Vejmelka as they defeat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1.
Runnin' Utes, again, struggle to get into a rhythm in home loss to Arizona State

Runnin' Utes, again, struggle to get into a rhythm in home loss to Arizona State

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 4 - 11:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

With three combined conference wins between the two teams, the expectation was it would be a close game between two bottom dwellers of the Big 12.
Silicon Slopes unveils new program for Utah entrepreneurs

Silicon Slopes unveils new program for Utah entrepreneurs

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 4 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

On Wednesday, Silicon Slopes co-founder and CEO Clint Betts unveiled Start School, a new initiative free to participants and structured to avoid many common startup program features.
After 80 years, Minute Maid's frozen canned juices are getting put on ice

After 80 years, Minute Maid's frozen canned juices are getting put on ice

Dee-ann Durbin, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 4 - 10:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Minute Maid helped make orange juice a year-round morning staple when it started shipping cans of frozen juice around the U.S. Now it's being phased out, Coca-Cola announced Wednesday.
Former West High teacher sentenced to prison for sexually abusing student

Former West High teacher sentenced to prison for sexually abusing student

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 4 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former West High School drama teacher will spend at least 11 years in prison after being sentenced on Monday for sexually abusing a student who was in a play he directed.
Oklahoma State hands No. 16 BYU basketball 3rd straight loss

Oklahoma State hands No. 16 BYU basketball 3rd straight loss

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 4 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

AJ Dybantsa had 36 points, seven rebounds and four assists for BYU, and Richie Saunders added 20 points, eight rebounds and three assists.
Parents urged to stay vigilant as Lehi police arrest multiple suspected child predators

Parents urged to stay vigilant as Lehi police arrest multiple suspected child predators

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 4 - 9:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Parents are being urged to remain vigilant after Lehi police arrested three suspected child predators in just a matter of weeks, which according to investigators, is unfortunately typical.
Utahn who lost $850K hopes lawmakers crack down on cryptocurrency fraud

Utahn who lost $850K hopes lawmakers crack down on cryptocurrency fraud

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 4 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pair of Utah bills would cap cryptocurrency transfers in an effort to crack down on online fraud schemes.
Utahn Amy Garff runs Olympic torch hoping to inspire students ahead of 2034 Winter Olympics

Utahn Amy Garff runs Olympic torch hoping to inspire students ahead of 2034 Winter Olympics

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 4 - 8:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rain fell steadily as Amy Garff carried the Olympic torch through Saronno, Italy, just north of Milan, but the weather did little to slow her down.
Pizza Hut is closing hundreds of locations as strategic review continues

Pizza Hut is closing hundreds of locations as strategic review continues

Jordan Valinsky, CNN  |  Posted Feb. 4 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pizza Hut is closing hundreds of locations across the United States while its parent company continues a strategic review of the embattled brand.
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