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DHS says a man detained by ICE was a predator. His attorneys say that's libel

Shelby Lofton, Adam Small and Mary Culbertson, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 1:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

After Jair Celis was arrested by ICE, the Department of Homeland Security is now being accused of libel by his legal representation due to comments it made on social media alleging he was a predator.

Republican-controlled US Congress poised to allow Obamacare health subsidies to expire

Nolan D. McCaskill and Richard Cowan, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Republican-controlled Congress is poised to allow tax credits to lapse for 24 million Americans, as a Dec. 31 deadline approaches with no sign of a healthcare ​compromise.

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Watch live: Tyler Robinson makes first in-person court appearance in a public hearing

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 12:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tyler Robinson, accused of shooting and killing Charlie Kirk, will be in the courtroom Thursday for a hearing regarding media access to the ongoing criminal case.

New jobs and new neighbors: Sugar City preps for change

Erik Nielsen, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 12:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Long seen as a sleepy bedroom community for university staff and Department of Energy workers, Sugar City is on the verge of transformation.

Driver who intentionally hit, killed man on scooter sentenced to prison

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 11:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man convicted of murder for using his car to hit and kill another man on a scooter was sentenced to 16 years to life in prison.

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How one promise led this artist to write 'My Own Sacred Grove' in 6 days

Amy Ortiz, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 11:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Now a song that has reached millions worldwide, "My Own Sacred Grove" was the result of Latter-day Saint songwriter Angie Killian's commitment and complete surrender to God.

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New funds for a new year: How a Utah credit union rewards loyalty

Goldenwest Credit Union  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

At Goldenwest Credit Union, members of the Golden Rewards program are receiving a bonus to start 2026 on the right foot.

Utah mom arrested after kicking 8-year-old out of house for not being 'team player,' police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman already facing a child abuse charge for an incident with her teen daughter has been arrested again for allegedly kicking her 8-year-old son out of the house.

US judge orders Kilmar Abrego released from immigration detention

Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. judge on Thursday ordered the immediate release of Kilmar Abrego, whose wrongful deportation became a flashpoint in President Donald Trump's immigration ​crackdown.

Time magazine names 'Architects of AI' as its person of the year for 2025

Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 10:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

The "Architects of AI" were named Time magazine's person of the year for 2025. The magazine on Thursday cited 2025 as the year when the potential of artificial intelligence "roared into view" with no turning back.

How a sophomore with 'a lot of minutes in BYU blue' has carried Cougars to 9-1 start

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 9:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

With a starting five that includes teenage freshmen Sydney Benally and Olivia Hamlin, Cannon's 40 games of experience that included 14 starts dating back to four games last year has been critical in BYU's 9-1 start.

August Beckwith found 'alive and well,' reunited with mother

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 9:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

August Beckwith was found on Thursday morning after being missing for nearly a month.

What the IOC president says about the new name for Utah's next Olympics

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 9:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry is on board with the recent name change for Utah's next Olympics, saying it's not that unique to have a state as a host.

Motorcyclist fled Utah troopers at 145 mph, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 8:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcycle rider who claimed he was on his way to take a physical fitness test was arrested Wednesday for allegedly going nearly 145 mph while fleeing troopers.

Heading into midterms, Republicans hold edge with older voters, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Jason Lange and James Oliphant, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Victories have given Democrats increasing hope of taking back one and perhaps both houses of the U.S. Congress in next year's midterm elections, but a new Reuters/Ipsos poll suggests that some of that enthusiasm may ​be premature.

Why have Utah's high school dropout rates been sliced in half?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new report from the Utah State Board of Education said the state's overall four-year graduation rate rose, and the dropout rate has been sliced in half.

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A tribute to excellence: Utah Valley resident James Clarke retires from Clearlink

Utah Valley Chamber  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Clarke is one of Utah's sharpest business minds. He founded Clearlink, Clarke Capital Partners, served on boards of private and public companies, supported global nonprofits and is committed deeply to higher education.

Salt Lake City postpones decision on $224K grant amid concerns over how it'll be used

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 7:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City leaders voted to adopt millions of dollars in grants to the city's budget on Tuesday, but they agreed to delay a vote on the smallest award amid the controversy it generated.

Misplaced wire label, other mishaps likely caused collision, Baltimore bridge collapse, NTSB says

Alexandra Skores, CNN  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A misplaced wire label, the vulnerability of a bridge and other mishaps in protocols likely caused the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge after a large vessel struck it in the spring last year, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.

Salt Lake City crime down to lowest level in nearly a decade, but some challenges persist

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The number of criminal offenses in Salt Lake City is down amid an uptick in arrests and ways to use alternative resources, per Salt Lake City data. But some crimes remain higher.

Panthers' late goal sinks Mammoth, who drop 3rd straight

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 11:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Mammoth fall to the Panthers 4-3 after Anton Lundell's goal with under a minute left to play lifts the defending champs over Utah.

Utah women use strong 2nd quarter to pull away in blowout over Boise State

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 10:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lani White took the game into her own hands.

Volunteer pilots bring Santa, gifts to Title I schools on Utah-Arizona border

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 10:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Volunteer pilots from Angel Flight West delivered toys, coats, backpacks, and 500 books to students in Hildale, Utah and Colorado City, Arizona, during the annual Santa Flight on Wednesday.