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Celebrate Christmas with these books by authors with Utah ties

Valerie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Looking for a festive holiday read? You don't have to look too far — there are plenty of authors with ties to Utah that have written some very merry Christmas books. From holiday romances to mysteries to illustrated children's books, here are some books to get you in the Christmas spirit.

How surveillance technology and the 'Reddit Detective Agency' helped search for a killer

Matt O'brien, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

The suspected gunman of the Brown University shooting evaded detection for days until a local Reddit user "blew this case right open" with an old-fashioned tip.

Get a message about a big financial windfall from a long-lost relative? It's an inheritance scam

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you've received a letter or message about a multi-million-dollar inheritance from a relative you didn't know about, it's an inheritance scam. Matt Gephardt explains why.

Thieves dressed as Santa, elves raid Montreal grocery store, claim inspiration from Robin Hood

Max Saltman, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 8:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

'Twas the week before Christmas in a Montreal store, when Santa stole groceries, then walked out the door.

Australia holds day of reflection to honor victims of Bondi Beach attack

Sam McKeith, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Australia held a day of reflection on Sunday to honour those killed and wounded in a mass ​shooting that targeted a seaside Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach a week ago.

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Here's how to get your free copy of 'Putting On Christ'

Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And now interested readers can get an e-book version for free.

How Pete Hegseth plans to 'Make the chaplain corps great again'

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

In his first year as defense secretary, Pete Hegseth has moved against several components of the U.S. Armed Forces, claiming they've been diminished by political correctness.

Video captures bobcat encounter in SLC's Avenues neighborhood

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A video of two bobcats on the prowl in the Avenues went viral Saturday as wildlife officers said sightings were likely to be a little more common in the weeks ahead during bobcat breeding season.

Mountain Ridge students rally for Be Brave Baylee Foundation, supporting burn survivors

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 10:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Students at Mountain Ridge High School on Friday chose the Be Brave Baylee Foundation as the focus of their Season of Scarlet fundraiser. 

Your guide to easier holiday travel at the Salt Lake City International Airport

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City International Airport is working to make holiday travel go more smoothly for everyone going through the airport, and they have plenty of advice.

John Curtis, Dave Ramsey call out 'legalized fraud' of the timeshare business

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. John Curtis on Friday joined personal finance expert Dave Ramsey on "The Ramsey Show" to discuss the timeshare industry and Curtis' plan to protect consumers with the Timeshare Transparency Act.

Runnin' Utes top century mark for season first in blowout win over Eastern Washington

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 20 - 8:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the final nonconference game of the season, the Runnin' Utes left no doubt in a blowout win over a two-win Eastern Washington team at the Huntsman Center.

Epstein files full of famous names, but not Trump's; some have been removed

Brad Heath, Sarah N. Lynch, Joseph Ax and Andy Sullivan, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 7:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

The documents released by the Justice Department related Jeffrey Epstein were filled with the names of some of the world's most ​famous people — but not President Donald Trump.

One piece at a time, Idaho man seeks public help to make his Lego creation a reality

Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

What started as a simple Facebook post has turned into an outpouring of support for Dave McClelland's Lego Idea submission.

Pine Valley recreation area to remain closed as repairs continue through 2026

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Repair efforts at Pine Valley Reservoir and recreation area will persist through the 2026 season, officials say.

Utah father fears for children's safety after mother flees to Europe

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

West Jordan police are urgently searching for four children believed to have been taken overseas by their biological mother, in violation of a joint custody agreement.

Heard of skimo? It's the new sport coming to next year's Olympics

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Regula Meier, president of the International Ski Mountaineering Federation in Switzerland, couldn't say enough about the "absolutely great" Salt Lake City Skimo World Cup held in December at Solitude Mountain Resort.

Utah State men's basketball blow by Colorado State in conference opener

Shawn Harrison, Herald Journal  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 4:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

It was the perfect storm for the Aggies on Stew Morrill Court Saturday afternoon.

Woman arrested in southern Utah for DUI after collision that put cyclist on life support, police say

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 26-year-old southern Utah woman is in custody after police say she was driving under the influence following a collision that left a cyclist on life support on Friday.

Have You Seen This? Arizona teen maintains composure in real emergency

Arianne Brown for KSL  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

What would you do if your hair caught on fire? One Arizona teen did everything right.

Utah farms generated $2.3B in a year, new report finds

Eastin Hartzell, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's farm operations generated $2.3 billion in animal products and crop sales in 2022, according to a new "Portrait of Agriculture" report released Thursday by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.

Utah man ordered to pay up to $7.9M for running e-commerce scam

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 1:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Parker Wilde was ordered on Thursday to pay up to $7.9 million in restitution following the Utah Division of Consumer Protection's filing of a complaint.

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'I don't think we are friends anymore': Megyn Kelly responds to Ben Shapiro at AmericaFest

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 12:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Nobody knew who the heck Ben Shapiro was when I started putting him on my shows on the Fox News Channel, and I helped make him a star," Megyn Kelly said at AmericaFest on Friday night.