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Utah man sentenced for sexually abusing child in hospital waiting room

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man who inappropriately touched a girl in a hospital waiting room in 2018 has been sentenced to three years to life in prison.

Japan prepares to restart world's biggest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima

Kantaro Komiya, Yuka Obayashi and Katya Golubkova, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Japanese region of Niigata is expected to endorse a decision to restart the world's largest nuclear power plant on Monday, ​a watershed moment in the country's pivot back to nuclear since the 2011 Fukushima disaster.

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Utah's growing trend: Backyard offices, gyms and golf simulators

Backyard Office Utah  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Building extra spaces to separate your home, professional life and hobbies is the specialty of one Utah company.

Musician surprises Herriman High School marching band while on tour

Deanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 7:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah high school marching band that spent over 250 hours preparing a field show based on an indie-folk artist's music got a surprise they'll never forget.

Walmart and other US companies want to build a pipeline of skilled tradespeople

Anne D'innocenzio, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 7:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

As the number of skilled tradespeople dwindles in the United States, Walmart is trying to build up its own workforce to keep conveyor belts moving, refrigerated grocery cases cold, and drains and parking lots flowing.

Judge sentences man to 120 days in jail on fentanyl distribution charge

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Weber County judge sentenced a man to 120 days in jail on a fentanyl distribution charge and said he can be released to federal immigration officials after 90 days of the term.

Locals in the NFL: An emotional Taysom Hill made NFL history in possibly final game in New Orleans

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 10:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Taysom Hill proved the former BYU quarterback is 1-of-1 in what may be his final game in New Orleans as a member of the Saints organization.

After Blue Moon roof collapse, The Suites of Lava Hot Springs reopens

Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Suites of Lava Hot Springs has reopened following a full renovation prompted by damage from the March 2023 collapse of the roof of the popular Blue Moon Bar & Grill next door.

Former BYU football greats agree to participate in infrared light therapy study

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former BYU linebacker Larry Carr's tireless crusade to save football and football players — and anyone else with a brain injury — received a big shot in the arm last month. Two shots, actually.

Keller comes through in OT to help Utah Mammoth hold off Winnipeg

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 8:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Clayton Keller had a goal and an assist, including a fastbreak game-winner 13 seconds into overtime to help the Utah Mammoth secure a 4-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday evening at the Delta Center.

Utah man with autism found after 10-day search

Pearl Ashton, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 8:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

August Beckwith, a 29-year-old Utah man with autism, has been found safe after disappearing for a second time in a matter of weeks.

Australian state parliament reconvenes to push stricter gun laws after Bondi mass shooting

Renju Jose, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 21 - 7:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Australia's New South Wales state parliament was recalled on Monday to vote on proposed new laws that would impose major curbs ​on firearm ownership.

Mike Lee pulls amendment that caused stir over national parks management

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mike Lee on Thursday pulled an amendment to a 2026 appropriation bill that would strike language stipulating that all National Park Service land remain as part of the park service.

Springville woman given probation for hitting employee with car after stealing sports cards

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 6:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Springville woman pleaded guilty to hitting an employee with her car after stealing sports cards from an antiques store.

Weber County judge dismisses sexual abuse charge against man who died

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Weber County judge has dismissed a sexual abuse charge against a man because the man died months before the charge was filed.

Students make history: First aircraft built at Wright Brothers site since 1903

Will Thomas  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

History was made Wednesday, as the First Flight High School's Aviation Program unveiled the aircraft they built over the past two years — becoming the first plane built on the grounds here since the Wright Brothers.

Third 'Avatar' film lights up global box offices

Lisa Richwine, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 21 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Director James Cameron's third "Avatar" movie kicked off its box office run with roughly $345 million ​in global ticket sales through Sunday, meeting pre-weekend forecasts for the epic movie franchise from Walt Disney.

Have You Seen This? Dogs take over theater for 'Zootopia' screening

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Trying to create "Zootopia" right there in the theater was a noble effort. But it probably ended in disaster.

Amid unfolding crackdown, Utah advocates launch effort to aid immigrants headed to court

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the immigration crackdown unfolds, Utah immigrant advocates have launched an initiative to aid immigrants heading to criminal and immigration court.

Multiple gunmen open fire at a South African pub, killing 9 and wounding 10

Michelle Gumede and Alfonso Nqunjana, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 21 - 1:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities report that nine people have died and at least 10 others are injured after a shooting at a South African pub. The incident occurred early Sunday in Bekkersdal, west of Johannesburg.

Driver accused of shooting at another vehicle

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 12:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Taylorsville man was charged in a road rage investigation on Friday.

Why a Washington, D.C., journalist wants Utah's governor to run for president

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Public calls for Gov. Spencer Cox to run for president reached the inner circle of national politics despite Cox's continued insistence that he will not consider a White House bid.

Skateboarders aren't punk kids anymore. An inside look at USU's skateboard club

Lauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 11:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

When you think of skateboarders, do you think of punk kids? Well, those kids are now in college and they're still skating. Utah State University Journalism professor Brian Champagne took some of his photography students along to let the USU skateboard club touch-up their image in their own words.