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Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, family among 7 killed in North Carolina plane crash

Allen G. Breed and Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 18 - 3:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

A business jet with six people crashed at a regional airport in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire and killing multiple people, including retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family.

Utah tweaks plan to discontinue public parking at Salt Lake courthouse

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 18 - 1:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's court system is still planning to end public parking at one of its busiest courthouses in 2026, but officials are making a temporary exception.

How healthy, motivated will No. 12 BYU be for the bowl game against No. 22 Georgia Tech?

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 18 - 1:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Will BYU be motivated to play in an exhibition game, or is it simply that — and exhibition game?

Driver faces charges in fatal hit-and-run crash with pedestrian in Salt Lake City

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 18 - 12:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors say an unlicensed driver with a history of violations hit and killed a 62-year-old man earlier this month and then drove off.

US announces $11B arms package for Taiwan, largest ever

Ben Blanchard and Michael Martina, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 18 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration announced on Wednesday $11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, the largest ever U.S. weapons package for the island which is under increasing ​military pressure from China.

Teacher, 64, killed after being hit by car in Price

Curtis Booker and Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 18 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police are investigating a Price crash that killed a fourth grade teacher.

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Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert guest artists still in awe a year later

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 18 - 11:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Both Dennis Haysbert and Broadway star Ruthie Ann Miles got emotional several times as they reflected on taking part in last year's Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert that airs on BYUtv starting Thursday.

Jury awards $900K in malpractice case against Utah surgeon once charged in COVID scheme

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 18 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah doctor previously accused of selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards was found at fault by jury in a medical malpractice lawsuit.

What Americans think about giving cash as holiday gifts, according to a new AP-NORC poll

Leanne Italie and Amelia Thomson-deveaux, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 18 - 10:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Welcome to exhausted America 2025: Most adults are more than a little fine with doling out cash as gifts, and many plan to be asleep before midnight on New Year's Eve, according to a new AP-NORC poll.

Utah joins world's largest toy drive as over 16,000 Christmas gifts are donated

Eastin Hartzell, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 18 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The world's largest toy drive is distributing hundreds of thousands of toys across multiple cities and made its big stop in Lehi on Wednesday.

Missteps leave West Valley woman stuck with $30K in fraudulent credit card charges

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 18 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah woman owes tens of thousands of dollars for fraudulent credit charges she insists she didn't make. Here are key steps she missed that could have protected her.

Catch the Ursid meteor shower as it peaks just before Christmas

Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 18 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The last major meteor shower of the year, known as the Ursids, peaks soon, bringing glowing streaks to nighttime and early morning skies. Compared to other meteor showers, it's more subdued.

Newborn Utah twins share birthday quirk

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 18 - 8:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Twins Josie and Hallie Townsend were born only an hour apart, but due to the late hour, they have two different birthdays.

FBI deputy director Bongino says he will step down next month

Sarah N. Lynch, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 18 - 8:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

FBI deputy director Dan Bongino will step down from his post next month, he said on Wednesday, ​ending a short and at times tumultuous tenure as the bureau's second highest-ranking official.

88 environmental groups oppose proposal to dispose of Canadian radioactive waste in Utah

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 18 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A coalition of 88 environmental groups opposes EnergySolutions' plans to dispose of radioactive waste at a Utah site, focus of consideration at a meeting on Friday.

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.

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.