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Money to help is at the heart of family-friendly policies for 2026

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

We asked researchers and other family experts what lawmakers could do to help families.

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New year, new rules: How legislative changes impact direct health care in 2026

Vamos Health  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Starting Jan. 1, new federal guidance and legislation will make it easier for people to choose direct health care options that focus on relationships, access and predictable costs.

Salt Lake man charged with creating a 'scene' to get police attention

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 11:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man was charged Tuesday with causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage to two apartment buildings in order to get the attention of police so they'd help him find his dog.

2 Minnesota residents charged with trafficking 150 pounds of meth on I-15

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two Minnesota residents were charged earlier this month in federal court with trafficking 150 pounds of drugs through Utah.

Pick Six Previews: Utah the clear-cut favorite over Nebraska in Las Vegas Bowl

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 10:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Even without its four best linemen (on both sides of the ball), and their winningest head coach all-time, Utah enters this bowl game as the clear-cut favorite.

China encircles Taiwan in massive military display

Yimou Lee, Joe Cash and Liz Lee, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 30 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

China fired rockets into waters off Taiwan on Tuesday, showcased new assault ships and dismissed prospects of U.S. and allied intervention to block any future attack by Beijing to take ​control of the island in its most extensive war games to date.

Saudi Arabia issues national security warning as UAE forces asked to leave Yemen

Yomna Ehab, Nayera Abdallah and Maha El Dahan, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 30 - 8:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday its national security was a red line and backed a call for UAE forces to leave Yemen within 24 hours, shortly after a Saudi-led ​coalition carried out an airstrike on the southern Yemeni port of Mukalla.

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New report: '5 smart ways to grow your retirement savings in 2026'

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah-based B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions has released a new report, "5 smart ways to grow your retirement savings in 2026." The report is available free and is designed specifically for people who are recently retired, or nearing retirement.

Former 9-term congressman Rob Bishop running for Utah legislative seat

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 7:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop said he intends to return to Utah politics with a 2026 campaign for state Legislature to fill a House seat left vacant by the resignation of state Rep. Matt Gwynn.

1 dead in Little Cottonwood Canyon crash

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 7:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person died Tuesday morning after a crash in Little Cottonwood Canyon.

3 Moab residents accused of child torture

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three people in Moab are accused of severely malnourishing a young boy and locking him in a dog kennel.

US strikes drug boat loading facility in Venezuela, Trump says

Andrea Shalal, Idrees Ali and Erin Banco, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 29 - 9:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Monday that the U.S. had "hit" an area in Venezuela where boats are ​loaded with drugs, marking the first known time Washington has carried out land operations in Venezuela.

Southern Utah woman identified as victim in deadly Bangerter Highway multi-vehicle crash

Sicily Stanton for KSL  |  Updated Dec. 29 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A crash involving six vehicles on Bangerter Highway left one person dead and several others injured late Sunday.

Utah to get money due to settlement with Mercedes-Benz over emissions cheating

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah officials announced the state joined a coalition of dozens of states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, for a $149.6 million settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler AG for violating state laws prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade practices in vehicle emissions.

Powerful storm disrupts travel with blizzard conditions and tornadoes as winter returns

Briana Waxman and Chris Dolce, CNN  |  Updated Dec. 29 - 8:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A powerful winter storm swept across the central and eastern United States, knocking out power and snarling travel during one of the busiest stretches of the holiday season.

Judge releases transcript of closed Tyler Robinson hearing

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A lightly redacted transcript of Tyler Robinson's Oct. 24 court hearing was released on Monday, during which attorneys discussed street clothes, shackles and cameras in the courtroom.

West Valley man shot during standoff faces 18 felony charges

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man shot by police after he allegedly opened fire on an armored vehicle in West Valley City is now facing 19 criminal charges.

Trump-Zelenskyy talks yield no progress on Ukraine-Russia territorial issues

Yuliia Dysa and Dan Peleschuk, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 29 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Russia and Ukraine on Monday remained far apart on territorial issues that are blocking a peace deal, despite progress on security guarantees for Kyiv at talks between President Donald ​Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Utah Valley track athlete's national title stripped after alleged violation

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Multiple publications reported Monday that former UVU distance standout Everlyn Kemboi had her 10,000-meter national title from the 2023 NCAA outdoor track and field championships vacated by the association's committee on infractions.

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Hit your fitness goals with affordable equipment on KSL Classifieds

Kathleen Clove, KSL Classifieds  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Get started on your New Year fitness goals right at home with deals on secondhand gym equipment found on KSL Classifieds.

Officers talking about past shootings hear gunshots moments later, video shows

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Body-camera video from Salt Lake police was released Monday of shots being fired in downtown Salt Lake City — prompting one officer to fire back.

Freeway lanes reopen after semitruck crash in Murray

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A semitruck rollover prompted closures of the freeway interchange at I-15 and I-215 in Murray on Monday.

Utah lawmaker to resign as daughter recovers after being hit by truck

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 3:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Matthew Gwynn plans to resign in March to spend more time with his family as his daughter recovers from injuries sustained after being hit by a vehicle earlier this year.