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Watch live: Attorney Greg Skordas and Arturo Gamboa speak on no charges in protest killing
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 12:57 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill declined to file charges against Arturo Roberto Gamboa, the man originally arrested in connection with No Kings protest killing.
Japan assesses damage from 7.5 magnitude quake that injured 34
Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 12:28 p.m. | Save Story
Japan is assessing damage and cautioning people of potential aftershocks after a late-night 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused injuries, light damage and a tsunami in Pacific coastal communities.
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Utah brothers design a pillow for better sleep: Adjustability is essential
Twilla | Posted Dec. 9 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
Utah brothers, Peter and Mark, created a pillow that is fully adjustable. It's like building your own pillow from the ground up.
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What the sides told the Utah Supreme Court during oral arguments over the Heber Valley Utah Temple
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 9 - 11:09 a.m. | Save Story
Attorney for Latter-day Saints asks Utah Supreme Court to remove an injunction that halted construction during opponents' pending appeal
How to watch one of the year's best meteor showers, the Geminids
Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 10:51 a.m. | Save Story
It's time for the Geminid meteor shower, one of the strongest of the year. The Geminids peak this weekend and are visible through mid-December.
Australia social media ban takes effect in world first
Reuters | Updated Dec. 9 - 9:58 a.m. | Save Story
Australia at midnight on Wednesday became the first country in the world to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, Alphabet's YouTube and Meta's Instagram and Facebook.
Officials offer holiday fire safety reminders
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
As families gear up for the holidays, fire officials want to make sure they're doing it safely. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are among the top days for home fires nationwide.
'Skimo' takes center stage at Solitude ahead of 2026 Olympic debut
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 8:21 a.m. | Save Story
Athletes from around the world converged on Solitude Mountain Resort over the weekend with hopes of qualifying for the Winter Olympics in ski mountaineering's 2026 debut in Italy.
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Tour England, Ireland and Scotland for less than $5,000 including non-stop air on Delta
Jensen McKay Tours | Posted Dec. 9 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
From England's iconic landmarks to the rugged landscapes of Scotland and Ireland, the U.K. offers a wealth of experiences in a compact area.
Proposed Thanksgiving Point STEM center gets financial backing from Lehi City Council
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 7:57 a.m. | Save Story
The Lehi City Council approved a measure in November to provide up to $32 million in sales tax revenue bonds to help fund a new STEM Center at Thanksgiving Point.
Man accused of stabbing in drug dispute says it was 'about principle,' police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 7:31 a.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested Monday for slashing another man in the neck over a drug dispute, according to Unified police.
Hegseth, chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff to brief 'Gang of 8' US lawmakers, source says
Reuters | Updated Dec. 9 - 6:52 a.m. | Save Story
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine are expected to brief the "Gang of Eight" lawmakers on Tuesday, according to a source familiar with the plan.
US judge rejects Trump administration's halt of wind energy permits
Nate Raymond and Nichola Groom, Reuters | Updated Dec. 9 - 6:26 a.m. | Save Story
A federal judge on Monday ruled that U.S. President Donald Trump's administration had failed to justify its decision to suspend issuing leases and permits for new wind projects in keeping with the Republican president's wishes.
Mammoth's sluggish start too much to overcome in 4-2 loss to Kings
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 10:56 p.m. | Save Story
The Mammoth fell to the Kings 4-2 after Los Angeles jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead in the first period while Utah squandered opportunities.
Shoshone-Bannock author sheds new light on history and legal battles over Indian hunting rights
Lisa Lette, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 8 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
A debut book by Fort Hall native Cleve Davis is reigniting discussion about the history, cultural meaning and legal battles surrounding Indian hunting rights.
Locals in the NFL: Nacua, Rams bounce back in big way with 530 yards vs. Cardinals
Sean Walker, KSL | Updated Dec. 8 - 9:42 p.m. | Save Story
In just three years in the league, Puka Nacua has already risen his own standards a few times.
Union leaders optimistic as Utah lawmakers move to repeal bargaining ban
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Labor leaders expressed cautious optimism Monday as state lawmakers were poised to repeal a controversial law effectively banning collective bargaining for public sector unions.
Peruvian leaders host visiting Utah delegation, eager to promote trade with state
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
Peruvian leaders hosted a Utah delegation that traveled to the country on Delta's inaugural Salt Lake City-Lima flight and are eager to promote trade with the state.
9-car collision on I-15 caused delays in Murray
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 7:56 p.m. | Save Story
A crash involving nine cars prompted some traffic backups on Interstate 15 in Murray Monday night, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.
US Justice Department sues Virginia school board over transgender use of locker rooms
Brad Brooks, Reuters | Updated Dec. 8 - 7:32 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Department of Justice said on Monday it had sued a Virginia county's school board for allowing a biologically female student access to the boys' locker room and then punishing the boys for complaining.
Only about half of the 2026 Winter Games tickets have been sold
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 8 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
With just under two months until the start of the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy, only about half of the 1.5 million tickets available have been sold.
New images show interstellar comet that will soon make its closest approach to Earth
Ashley Strickland, CNN | Updated Dec. 8 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
The Hubble Space Telescope and the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer have captured fresh images of an interstellar comet as the object nears its closest approach to Earth later this month.
Winners of the KSL.com '12 Days of Thanksgiving' giveaway announced
KSL Staff | Posted Dec. 8 - 6:20 p.m. | Save Story
KSL.com announced the winners of the 2025 "12 Days of Thanksgiving" giveaway
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Sports »
University of Utah board approves private equity deal to support athletics department
- Mammoth's sluggish start too much to overcome in 4-2 loss to Kings
- Locals in the NFL: Nacua, Rams bounce back in big way with 530 yards vs. Cardinals
- After 36-year career, Beth Launiere announces retirement as Utes volleyball coach
- Yes, BYU had College Football Playoff hopes, but Cougars won't begrudge bowl-game invite
Outdoors »
'Skimo' takes center stage at Solitude ahead of 2026 Olympic debut
- Shoshone-Bannock author sheds new light on history and legal battles over Indian hunting rights
- $3K reward offered as Utah investigates theft of human skull at ancient burial site
- Is the new Utah 2034 logo for the Olympics hard to read?
- Here's what Olympic organizers say about the reaction to the new Utah 2034 logo
Voces de Utah »
Peruvian leaders host visiting Utah delegation, eager to promote trade with state
- Immigrant advocates protest at Salt Lake immigration facility amid talk of heightened enforcement
- Immigrant advocates warn of increased enforcement action targeting Salt Lake immigrants
- Immigration crackdown could have ripple effects in construction sector, report warns
- Judge issues preliminary injunction in favor of Brazilian immigrant detained last June in Colorado
Business »
Australia social media ban takes effect in world first
- Takeover bid of parent company means limbo for CNN, some fellow cable networks
- Peruvian leaders host visiting Utah delegation, eager to promote trade with state
- Trump is proposing a $12B aid package for farmers hit hard by his trade war with China
- Trump says money should go to people, not health insurers
Politics »
Trump approval rating rises as Republicans back cost-of-living efforts
- Trump eyes anti-drug operations in Mexico, Colombia as Venezuela looms
- Hegseth, chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff to brief 'Gang of 8' US lawmakers, source says
- US judge rejects Trump administration's halt of wind energy permits
- Shoshone-Bannock author sheds new light on history and legal battles over Indian hunting rights
