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USDA details $12B farm aid package favoring rice, cotton; soy farmers warn of strain

P.J. Huffstutter and Julie Ingwersen, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 31 - 8:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Department of Agriculture released details on Wednesday about a $12 billion aid program, but soybean growers say such payments fall short of helping those hurt by low crop prices and trade disputes.

Sticking to your fitness goals in 2026

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 7:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of the most popular New Year's resolutions is to improve fitness and get into shape, but experts warn that unrealistic expectations can lead to burn out. Here's how to stick with it.

'We will be prepared': After bowl win, Utah's future immediately takes center stage

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 7:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Morgan Scalley passed his first test as Utah's head coach, and he did it with a multitude of distractions in the final week leading up to the Las Vegas Bowl.

Dampier sends No. 15 Utah out with 11th win in Las Vegas Bowl blowout over Nebraska

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 31 - 6:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

The New Year's Eve fireworks started hours earlier during the Las Vegas Bowl Wednesday.

Additional security in place for Salt Lake City New Year's celebration

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

As revelers celebrate the new year, additional security will be in place to ensure all who attend Salt Lake City's "Last Hurrah" will have a safe New Year's Eve celebration.

Utah women push unbeaten Arizona State to limit before 1-point loss

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

McKinna Brackens poured in a career-high 31 points and seven rebounds to help Arizona State hold off Utah 69-68 to improve to 15-0 to start the season Wednesday afternoon at the Huntsman Center.

Sandy 'sim room' educates public about house fires

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Sandy Fire Department is one of the first firehouses to offer a "sim room" to help train both firefighters and the public in some very real scenarios.

Trump says National Guard being removed from Chicago, LA and Portland

Kanishka Singh, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 31 - 5:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

President ​Donald Trump said Wednesday his administration was ⁠removing the National Guard from Chicago, ‌Los Angeles and Portland, ⁠but he added ‌federal ⁠forces ⁠will "come back" if crime rates go up.

Gov. Cox responds to Minnesota fraud reports. Could it happen in Utah?

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox took to social media this week to respond to allegations of widespread fraud in Minnesota — and why it probably won't happen in Utah.

Have You Seen This? The history of the famous Times Square ball

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 3:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of the time honored traditions for New Year's Eve is staying up to watch the Times Square ball drop at midnight. But do you know the history of the tradition?

What to know as Utah rings in 2026 with more rain, snow in the forecast

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A mix of valley rain and mountain snow is expected to impact the state at the beginning of the new year.

Springville man arrested after police chases exceeding 100 mph

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 2:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Springville man was arrested early Wednesday and accused of twice trying to flee police by exceeding 100 mph.

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Some ways the Church of Jesus Christ transformed lives and education in 2025

Amy Ortiz, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 1:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

From Nigeria to Mongolia, here are some ways the Church of Jesus Christ is transforming lives through faith-filled learning.

Veterans affairs criminal investigator charged with sexually assaulting woman

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 1:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

A White City man who prosecutors say is a criminal investigator with the Department of Veterans Affairs was charged Wednesday with sexually assaulting a woman at his home.

'Evidence of divine love': Services honor life, legacy of President Jeffrey R. Holland

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 31 - 12:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was honored Wednesday as a man of deep faith.

Herriman man was shot, killed and driven around before being buried in shallow grave, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Herriman man who went to buy auto parts Saturday was shot and killed and his body later buried in a shallow grave in Tooele County, police say. The suspected gunman has been arrested.

Nation's 250th anniversary arrives with a call for year-round community service

James Pollard, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 31 - 11:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission wants to turn America's 250th birthday celebration into the country's single biggest year for volunteering.

These were the 10 most-read stories of 2025

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

More happened in 2025 than U.S. politics, but it factored in many of the most-read KSL articles of the year.

2 men given jail time, probation for injuring 2 in fight outside Utah rodeo

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 9:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two men who severely injured two others during a fight outside a county fair rodeo last year were sentenced to 60 days in jail.

Ring in the new year with these events in Utah

Valerie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 8:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's time to ring in the new year, and there's a wide variety of ways to celebrate in Utah — from fireworks to laser shows to bull riding. Here are some of the events across the state where you can welcome in 2026.

Utah mechanics group votes to decertify from its union

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Employees of Smith Power Products recently voted to decertify and break free from their union, officials confirmed.

Oil set for biggest annual drop since 2020

Enes Tunagur, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 31 - 7:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Oil prices crept higher on Wednesday, while heading for a fall of more than 15% over the course of 2025, as expectations of oversupply ​increased in a year marked by wars, higher tariffs, increased OPEC+ output and sanctions.

Charges: Nevada woman poisoned 1-year-old son with unprescribed meds while in Utah hospital

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Nevada woman has been charged with poisoning her 1-year-old son with unprescribed medications while the toddler was being treated in a Utah hospital.