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Utah convenience store chain provided online gambling, prescription meds, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 8:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A half dozen people were arrested Thursday following the execution of search warrants at four convenience stores in Salt Lake County looking for online gambling and illegal drug sales.

Camp Floyd's 'Spirit of the Season' shows how soldiers celebrated holidays 160 years ago

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 8:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A holiday celebration is planned at Camp Floyd State Park to show what life was like for soldiers stationed at the former Army base back in the late 1850s.

Army sergeant to face court-martial in Georgia base shooting that wounded 5

Russ Bynum, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. Army soldier accused of shooting five people at a Georgia base in August will stand trial in a military court on charges including attempting murder, Army prosecutors said Friday.

'Devoted public servant:' Former Utah County Commissioner Tom Sakievich dies at 72

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Utah County Commissioner Tom Sakievich died Thursday night, according to the social media posts of several Utah politicians.

Charges dropped against BYU-Idaho student accused of kidnapping baby at Costco

Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 5:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Weeks after a BYU-Idaho student was accused of kidnapping a baby from Costco in Idaho Falls, the Bonneville County prosecutor announced Thursday afternoon that charges will be dismissed.

Emily Buss wins preference poll to replace state Sen. Daniel Thatcher of the Forward Party

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Emily Buss won a preference poll on Thursday to replace state Sen. Daniel Thatcher, of the Utah Forward Party, in Senate District 11.

Utah schools face declining enrollment: What it means for communities

Deanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A recent vote to close Cedar Valley Elementary School is one of many schools in recent months at risk of closing due to a growing trend across Utah of declining enrollment.

Logan chiropractor accused of inappropriate touching

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 4:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A chiropractor in northern Utah is facing multiple counts of forcible sexual abuse accusing him of touching two women inappropriately while giving them adjustments.

'One of the few guys who can be in the hall of fame at both schools:' Utah reacts to Kyle Whittingham stepping down

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 3:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Few people in the state of Utah know the impact Kyle Whittingham has had on the Beehive State better than current BYU head coach Kalani Sitake.

Have You Seen This? Video captures dramatic eruption of Kīlauea Volcano in Hawaii

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Kīlauea Volcano located Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in Hawaii last week began its latest eruption episode.

Got an old Utah Jazz jersey? The team is willing to trade it for a new one

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 3:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jazz owners Ryan and Ashley Smith are bringing back their jersey exchange this month, for fans looking to update their jersey for the holidays.

'Transcendent': Broadway couple creates magic in Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Stephanie J. Block's and her husband Sebastian Arcelus' performance as guest artists at the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square emphasizes faith, unity and the magic of shared experiences.

'He's a legend': After 21 years, Utah's Kyle Whittingham to 'step down' as head coach

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 2:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

No football coach at the University of Utah has done more, and had more success, than Kyle Whittingham.

Trump appears in newly released photos from Epstein estate

Nolan D. McCaskill, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 1:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democrats on a congressional oversight panel released more than a dozen new images from the estate ​of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, including photos of now-President Donald Trump.

Bangerter Highway reopened after shots fired during road rage incident; no injuries reported

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 1:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Northbound lanes of state Route 154 were temporarily closed after shots were fired in the area of 1800 South, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.

Transgender inmates sue Utah, claim lack of care for gender dysphoria

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 12:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Five transgender inmates are suing the state corrections and health departments, claiming their hormone treatment has been cut off because of a new law passed earlier this year.

An owl fell into a concrete mixer in southern Utah. Thanks to caregivers, its future is bright

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A great horned owl fell into a concrete mixer several months ago and ended up with 25% of its body covered in the thick but dry cement mess.

Springville man who fired shot during argument while high given jail time, probation

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Springville man accused of trying to kill another man during an argument while under the influence of drugs was sentenced this week to jail and probation.

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Time is running out for Congress to make health care more affordable

Utah Health Policy Project  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

As open enrollment nears its end, congress continues to debate renewing the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits make ACA Marketplace plans more affordable for over 23 million Americans and over 400,000 Utahns.

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Will Gen Z rebuild or radicalize the MAGA movement?

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 11:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

The next conservative civil war is here — and it's being led by Zoomers.

IOC decision on transgender athlete participation now expected early next year

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

An International Olympic Committee decision on how to "protect the female category" in sports competition is coming soon.

Park City brings Bonanza Flat bus back for the winter after successful seasonal launch

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 10:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

A transit-to-trail service that Park City launched for the first time this summer and fall is now being tested in the wintertime.

Yuletide at the Village brings holiday cheer and hope to Salt Lake City

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Yuletide at the Village offers holiday shopping, food trucks, live entertainment, and a Giving Tree — all while raising funds.