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US speedskater Jordan Stolz wins the 1,000 meters gold in an Olympic-record time

Howard Fendrich, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 12:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz has won the men's 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics for the first gold medal of what he hopes will be a four-gold Winter Games.

NATO launches Arctic Sentry mission to ease tension over Trump's Greenland push

Andrew Gray and Lili Bayer, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 11 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

NATO said on Wednesday it had launched a mission to strengthen its presence in the Arctic, part of an effort to ​defuse severe tensions within the alliance prompted by President Donald Trump.

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Get your own copy of 'Putting on Christ' for free: Here's how

Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And for a limited time, KSL.com readers can get a free e-book version.

Bondi defends DOJ handling of Epstein files in House testimony

Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 11 - 11:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Attorney General Pam Bondi on Wednesday defended the Justice Department's handling of files involving the late financier and convicted sex ​offender Jeffrey Epstein before a House of Representatives panel.

Utah students, seniors talk about America 250

Carole Mikita, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Students at Churchill Junior High and seniors at Friendship Manor talked about how they feel about being Americans as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary.

Trump administration to slash Obama-era greenhouse gas regulations this week

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration this week is planning on significantly shrinking the scope of the 2009 "endangerment finding" from the Obama administration on greenhouse gases.

Heber City man charged with waterboarding teen daughter

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Heber City man was charged Wednesday with aggravated child abuse, a first-degree felony, and accused of waterboarding his teen daughter as a form of punishment.

Retired Salt Lake fire chief charged with purchasing child sex abuse material at work

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 11 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

A recently retired Salt Lake fire battalion chief has been charged with purchasing and downloading child sex abuse material while on duty.

Trump administration says El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones

Darlene Superville, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 11 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Aviation Administration has reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.

Utah Senate president claims his homebuyer program has led to cheaper rents

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Senate President Stuart Adams said on Tuesday he wants another $10 million for the state's first-time homebuyer assistance program, but researchers say the data tells a different story.

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New guide to file for Social Security in 2026 now available

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

New free guide for Utah residents that could help decide the best time to file for Social Security in 2026.

Lagoon sets opening date for the amusement park's 2026 season

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lagoon will open for its 2026 season starting on weekends beginning at the end of March.

Shooter in Canada kills 9 people and injures 25 others at a school and home

Jim Morris and Rob Gillies, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 11 - 7:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

A school shooting in northern British Columbia has left seven people dead and more than 25 injured. The incident occurred at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on Tuesday. Two more victims were found at a nearby home.

Wyoming man arrested in Utah standoff charged with kidnapping 2 women

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Wyoming man was charged Tuesday with driving two women from Evanston, Wyoming, to Morgan County against their will. He was arrested after a police standoff.

Here's a timeline of the Kouri Richins case as jury selection gets underway

Shelby Lofton and Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 11 - 6:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jury selection was underway Tuesday in the upcoming trial of the Kamas mother accused of fatally poisoning her husband and then writing a children's book about coping with grief.

Target CEO reshapes his leadership team in first big move since taking over this month

Anne D'innocenzio, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 11 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Target CEO Michael Fiddelke is reshuffling his leadership team and making other changes shortly after stepping into the top job at the retailer that has struggled operationally.

Utah governor calls for a focus on sports, not politics, at Winter Games

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox had plenty to say Tuesday about the state's plans for 2034 to a room of international reporters in Milan — and what the focus should be at the current Games.

No. 3 Houston's Sharp-shooting overwhelms Runnin' Utes in home loss

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 10 - 11:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

It didn't take long to see that Emanuel Sharp was playing on a different level Tuesday night at the Huntsman Center.

Wright, Dybantsa combine for 66 as No. 22 BYU snaps 4-game slide with win over Baylor

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 10 - 11:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wright scored a career-high 30 points and freshman teammate AJ Dybantsa poured in 36 points, five rebounds and seven assists in a 99-94 win over the Bears in Waco, Texas.

Utah State takes care of business, extends streak to 6 in win over Fresno State

Shawn Harrison, Herald Journal  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 11:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

There was no magic needed Tuesday night at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.

Hamlin's career-high lifts BYU women to skid-busting win over Iowa State

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 10:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hamlin notched a career-high 23 points, and Gibb added 21 points as the Cougars rebounded from a two-loss road trip with an 83-69 win over Iowa State in front of 2,279 fans at the Marriott Center.

State auditor says personal information of 2 million Utahns was put at risk

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

State Auditor Tina Cannon said on Tuesday that personal data of millions of Utahns, including children, was put at "significant risk" by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Person detained for questioning in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, sheriff's office says

Mike Balsamo, Eric Tucker, Ty O'Neil and Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 10 - 9:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Pima County Sheriff's Department said Tuesday night that a person was detained during a traffic stop south of Tucson for questioning in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.