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Touching down in Lima: Delta pulls off its inaugural direct flight from SLC to South America

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Aviation has celebrated several historic firsts over the past 122 years. Now Peruvians in Utah — and many more from across the western United States — have their own to celebrate.

Review: 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' is a sequel that forgets what made the first movie work

John Clyde for KSL  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 5:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's what worked and the much longer list of what didn't work in "Five Nights at Freddy's 2."

Carbon County teen empowers others with inclusive pageant

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Price teen organizes an all-abilities pageant for people with special needs.

Playoff-bound BYU? Big 12 made case, but 11th-ranked Cougars' pitch falls flat with loss

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 4:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

If the "eye test" is what keeps BYU out of the Playoff with an 11-2 record, the Cougars didn't look like much of a CFP team in either of its losses to Texas Tech, then.

Avalanche danger rises after Utah welcomes fresh powder

Jodi Reynosa, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 4:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's everything you should know about avalanche safety as Utah enters skiing season.

A peek inside Salt Lake City's first new regional park in over 60 years

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 3:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

After enduring delays, Salt Lake City opened the first phase of a new regional park that replaces the old Raging Waters site. It's also getting ready to work on expansions.

St. George man arrested, accused of manslaughter in shooting death of friend

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 2:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was arrested Friday and accused of manslaughter after his friend was killed in an alleged accidental shooting in St. George.

Repeat defeat: No. 4 Texas Tech rolls by No. 11 BYU for 1st Big 12 title

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 6 - 2:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

The sequel was awfully similar to the original in the Big 12 championship game in Arlington, Texas.

Cedar Hills man gets life sentences for child sex abuse

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 12:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Cedar Hills man who has been convicted in both federal and state court of filming himself sexually abusing a minor has been sentenced to at least 45 years and up to life in prison.

Will America tap the potential of its booming outdoor recreation industry?

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

According to ORR's latest published research based on federal data, the outdoor recreation industry was worth $1.2 trillion in 2023, the most recent available data. That's 2.3% of the U.S. gross domestic product.

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Major bill to regulate how NCAA pays student-athletes hits roadblocks in Congress

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

The House was set to vote on the SCORE Act earlier this week, but the bill was scrapped from the lineup just hours before it was scheduled for a vote.

Released 911 calls reveal desperate pleas and tragic outcomes during Texas Hill Country flood

Jim Vertuno, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 11:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Newly released recordings of 911 calls show Texas residents and staffers at Camp Mystic caught up in the catastrophic flooding in July pleaded for help as rushing waters rose around them.

Brandon Sanderson announced a surprise new Cosmere novel. Here's what we know

Valerie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 10:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Brandon Sanderson fans can rest easy: A new Cosmere novel is coming in 2026. Sanderson and his wife, Emily, made the surprise announcement during Dragonsteel Nexus on Thursday.

US lawmakers press Google, Apple to remove apps tracking immigration agents

Kritika Lamba, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 6 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The House Committee on Homeland Security has asked Google and Apple to detail what steps they are taking to remove mobile applications that allow users to track federal immigration officers.

Officials: leaking barrels near Great Salt Lake aren't suspicious, public health risk low

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 9:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

State environmental and local health officials are investigating nearly two dozen leaking barrels discovered near the Great Salt Lake after a report on Thanksgiving Day.

Green River mayor killed in head-on crash with semi in Emery County

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 6 - 9:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

The mayor of Green River, in Emery County, was killed when his car was struck head-on by a semitruck outside of Green River Friday night.

Father of abused baby girl charged 2 months after stepmother

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 8:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

The father of a 4-month-old girl, who police say was abused by her stepmother, is now facing the same charges as his wife.

University of Utah team discovers rare computer relic

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 7:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

A research team at the University of Utah uncovered a rare piece of computing history.

Provo woman who competed internationally as a 'mermaid' to host similar competition in Utah

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 7:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mia Sim, who has competed internationally as a mermaid, is helping to bring a similar competition to Utah next year.

Stenlund has goal and assist as Mammoth beat Canucks 4-1

Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 10:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kevin Stenlund had a goal and an assist in the third period, and the Utah Mammoth beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 for their second straight win.

Weekly poll: What's your favorite Christmas movie?

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Whether you're into holiday romance, redemption, comedy, action, or even horror, there's a show out there for you this Christmas. Which ones are your favorites? Tell us in the KSL Weekly Poll.

Beaver Mountain prepares largest expansion ever while watching snowfall to set opening date

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Beaver Mountain Ski Resort is racing to finish its largest expansion while waiting on fresh snow to set an opening date. The family-owned resort typically opens around the end of the year.

Mike Lee stalls action on government spending package over policy disagreements

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, is delaying a vote on a government spending package over objections to certain policy provisions that he says were included without his approval despite being under his jurisdiction.