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Former Utah group home employee accused of sexually abusing teen resident

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 9:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman recently fired from the southern Utah group home has been arrested for allegedly engaging in sexual activity with a teen resident.

Ukraine peace talks stretch into second day at start of pivotal week for Europe

Andreas Rinke and Matthias Williams, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 9:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy resumed talks with President Donald Trump's envoys in Berlin on Monday, after the U.S. side said a "lot of progress" had been ​made on ending Europe's deadliest conflict since World War Two.

US tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases

Mae Anderson, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 9:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's a look at what has happened with supplies and prices in popular gifting categories.

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Son arrested after Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in Los Angeles home, AP source says

Christopher Weber and Mike Balsamo, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 15 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Rob Reiner's son, Nick Reiner, has been taken into custody after deaths of the director-writer and his wife Michele, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.

What we learned in the first 2 episodes of Taylor Swift's Disney+ Eras Tour docuseries

Maria Sherman, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The first two episodes of Taylor Swift's six-episode docuseries premiered on Disney+ Friday (though Swift appeared at an exclusive screening in New York on Tuesday.) Here's what we learned.

'Hero' who disarmed Bondi gunman recovers in hospital as donations pour in

Christine Chen and Cordelia Hsu, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 8:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Donations for a Sydney man who wrestled a gun from one of the alleged attackers during a ​mass shooting at Bondi Beach have surged past $744,000, as he recovers in hospital after surgery for bullet wounds.

Worried that your personal data has been leaked online? Here's what you should know

Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

If a bad guy gets your name, phone number or other personal data, would you be worried? New research shows must of us aren't concerned about our basic personal info getting leaked. Experts say we should.

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Five countertop trends taking over kitchens everywhere in 2026

Bedrock Quartz  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Whether you're planning a full remodel or just dreaming, these five countertop trends are showing up in model homes, renovation blogs, and design-forward kitchens everywhere.

Online order no-shows: Your refund rights when your order doesn't arrive

Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 7:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Draper man paid $2,400 for an online order that never arrived. Here's what you can do to help prevent your order from going AWOL, and what to do if it does.

Locals in the NFL: Kyle Van Noy sets up former Orem safety's TD for Ravens

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's a look at how other former Utah high school and college football standouts performed in Week 15 of the 2025 NFL regular season.

Utah added 11.6 million fish in 2025. Here's why it was slightly lower than last year

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Millions of additional fish were released at bodies of water across Utah this year, as state wildlife officials continued to bank on generally higher reservoir levels.

Rob Reiner and his wife found dead with stab wounds in Los Angeles home, AP source says

Christopher Weber And Mike Balsamo, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 14 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Director-actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were the two people found dead Sunday at a Los Angeles home owned by Reiner, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation.

Authorities say they'll release person of interest detained in Brown University shooting

Kimberlee Kruesi, Amanda Swinhart And Holly Ramer, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 14 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials in Providence say they will release a person of interest detained in a Brown University shooting that killed two students and injured nine.

'Untapped potential': Salt Lake restaurateur running culinary institute to help immigrant women

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lavanya Mahate helped get the Saffron Valley restaurant chain off the ground and now runs a nonprofit culinary institute to help refugee and immigrant women.

Trump honors 1980 'Miracle on Ice' hockey team

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 8:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Members of the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" U.S. hockey team are adding to their medal stash.

Rare fresco of Jesus as the 'Good Shepherd' uncovered in Turkish town visited by the pope

Mehmet Guzel and Andrew Wilks, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 14 - 7:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Archaeologists in Turkey have uncovered one of the most important finds from Anatolia's early Christian era: a fresco of a Roman-looking Jesus as the "Good Shepherd."

Utah and Peru: 2 regions sharing rich Latter-day Saint histories

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Much of the intrigue around Delta Air Lines' launch of seasonal service from Salt Lake City to Lima, Peru, surrounded on the commercial and cultural opportunities waiting to be optimized.

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Where are all of Utah's new residents coming from?

Siegfried & Jensen  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Where are Utah's new residents coming from? And what is there to know about the people who are choosing to build their lives here? The answers might surprise you.

Egypt reveals restored colossal statues of pharaoh in Luxor

Samy Magdy and Ahmed Hatem, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 14 - 6:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Egypt on Sunday revealed the revamp of two colossal statues of a prominent pharaoh in the southern city of Luxor, the latest in the government's archaeological events that aim at drawing more tourists to the country.

Here's what Team USA will be wearing at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 5:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Designer Ralph Lauren is once again outfitting Team USA, this time for the 2026 Winter Games that will take place starting next February in one of the world's fashion capitals, Milan.

Developer wins federal court battle over rejected Sandy mixed-use project proposal

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge in Utah overturned Sandy's denial of a proposed mixed-use housing project with 196 residential units.

Guenther scores in OT to complete Mammoth's 5-4 comeback win over reeling Penguins

Dan Scifo, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 4:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dylan Guenther scored 42 seconds into overtime, leading the Utah Mammoth to a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday.

Hallmark holiday movie fans are flocking to Connecticut's quaint filming locations

Susan Haigh, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 14 - 4:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Christmas at Pemberly Manor" and "Romance at Reindeer Lodge" may never make it to Oscar night, but legions of fans still love these sweet-yet-predictable holiday movies — and this season, many are making pilgrimages to where their favorite scenes were filmed.