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Drug debt may have led to weekend Salt Lake shooting death; 1 arrested
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 18 - 7:43 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting early Sunday and say the incident may have been prompted by a drug debt.
Utah secures major wins in $900-billion defense bill
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 18 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
The $900 billion framework outlines priorities for the Pentagon in the 2026 fiscal year, authorizing what the Defense Department can do with its budget.
Utah sex offender accused of creating pornographic AI images using real person
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 18 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
A man in Grand County has been arrested for investigation of nearly two dozen charges of creating pornographic AI images using a real person's face.
New Utah Government Records director hits city over missing surveillance video
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Dec. 18 - 6:21 a.m. | Save Story
The director of Utah's new Government Records Office told West Valley City it didn't do enough to follow public records laws after problems with surveillance footage of an alleged assault.
Utah women's basketball earns 'ugly win' over UC Riverside ahead of Big 12 play
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 11:12 p.m. | Save Story
It was a forgettable first half of basketball Wednesday night at the Huntsman Center.
In holiday speech, Trump highlights victories amid sinking approval ratings
Steve Holland, Jeff Mason and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters | Updated Dec. 17 - 10:44 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump boasted in an evening speech Wednesday of his accomplishments, blaming his Democratic predecessor for soaring consumer ​prices, as Republicans brace for a tough midterm election.
Salt Lake Jewish leaders say they see light through darkness Australia attack cast on community
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 10:37 p.m. | Save Story
While Sunday's attack brought darkness to Hanukkah this year, Salt Lake's Jewish leaders say they feel the light from the city's and world's response to the attack.
Woman, 64, critically injured after being hit by car in Price
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
Police are investigating Price crash involving teen driver that left a woman in her 60s with critical injuries.
Sandy's Hale Centre Theatre celebrates bond payoff, takes sole ownership of building
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 9:47 p.m. | Save Story
Hale Centre Theatre takes sole ownership of Sandy building, as a construction bond is paid off early to the city.
Utah's growth experienced a 'significant shift' in 2025. These were the fastest-growing counties
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah is still growing, but state demographers say its growth continues to moderate as the number of people moving in is starting to slow down.
Keller, Vejmelka lead Mammoth to 4-1 win over Detroit
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 8:40 p.m. | Save Story
The Mammoth captured their second win of a three-game road trip as they pull away from Detroit late with a 4-1 win over the Red Wings.
Sweeping defense bill passes, with Ukraine, Venezuela provisions defying Trump
Patricia Zengerle, Reuters | Posted Dec. 17 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
The Senate voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to advance a $901 billion bill setting policy for the Pentagon, sending the legislation to the White House, which ​has said President Donald Trump will sign it into law.
3 charged with performing unlicensed stem cell operations in Draper
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
A man with a license that has either been revoked or surrendered several times since 1999 is among those accused of performing illegal procedures.
House passes Republican health care bill without ACA subsidy renewal
Richard Cowan, Bo Erickson and Nolan D. McCaskill, Reuters | Updated Dec. 17 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
A health care subsidy that grew out of the pandemic is all but certain to expire as the House of ​Representatives advanced a Republican bill on Wednesday that would not renew the tax credit.
Weber County prosecutors hope AI can replicate Joyce Yost's voice in murder case
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Weber County prosecutors want to tap artificial intelligence to replicate the voice of Joyce Yost in the upcoming sentencing hearings of her killer, Douglas Lovell.
A top Utah House Republican says he won't run for another term next year
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
A leader of Utah's House Republican caucus said he won't run for reelection next year, citing "other commitments and responsibilities" that require his attention.
Youth soccer coach released from ICE detention facility, returns to Utah
Shelby Lofton and Adam Small, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 5:44 p.m. | Save Story
After spending nearly two weeks in ICE detention, Jair Celis, a Utah youth soccer coach, has been released and reunited with his family.
UDOT moves forward with increased bus service, tolling in Little Cottonwood Canyon
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Dec. 17 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
Utah transportation officials will move forward with the first phase of its controversial plan to handle Little Cottonwood Canyon traffic problems after all, despite ongoing litigation over it.
Alleged Bondi gunman charged with 15 murders as funerals of victims begin
Scott Murdoch and Alasdair Pal, Reuters | Updated Dec. 17 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
A man who allegedly opened fire on a Jewish Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's famed Bondi Beach has been charged with 59 offenses, including murder and terrorism, police said on Wednesday.
How strong wind gusts helped Salt Lake City shatter a temperature record
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 4:12 p.m. | Save Story
A meteorological phenomenon is partially behind the newest addition to the Salt Lake City's record book.
Have You Seen This? Santa Claus delights shoppers with roller skating performance in Slovenia
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 3:29 p.m. | Save Story
Santa Claus roller skates through Slovenia's largest shopping mall.
Weekly poll: Real vs. artificial tree for Christmas?
Kathleen Clove, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Tell us which kind of tree makes your Utah holiday traditions complete.
Rob Reiner's son appears in court on murder charges while siblings speak of their loss
Andrew Dalton and Christopher Weber, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 17 - 2:53 p.m. | Save Story
Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner, appeared in court as he faces charges of first-degree murder in the killings of his parents.
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Sandy's Hale Centre Theatre celebrates bond payoff, takes sole ownership of building
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- Have You Seen This? Santa Claus delights shoppers with roller skating performance in Slovenia
- Rob Reiner's son appears in court on murder charges while siblings speak of their loss
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