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'One of the few guys who can be in the hall of fame at both schools:' Utah reacts to Kyle Whittingham stepping down

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 3:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Few people in the state of Utah know the impact Kyle Whittingham has had on the Beehive State better than current BYU head coach Kalani Sitake.

Have You Seen This? Video captures dramatic eruption of Kīlauea Volcano in Hawaii

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Kīlauea Volcano located Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in Hawaii last week began its latest eruption episode.

Got an old Utah Jazz jersey? The team is willing to trade it for a new one

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 3:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jazz owners Ryan and Ashley Smith are bringing back their jersey exchange this month, for fans looking to update their jersey for the holidays.

'Transcendent': Broadway couple creates magic in Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Stephanie J. Block's and her husband Sebastian Arcelus' performance as guest artists at the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square emphasizes faith, unity and the magic of shared experiences.

Trump appears in newly released photos from Epstein estate

Nolan D. McCaskill, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 1:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democrats on a congressional oversight panel released more than a dozen new images from the estate ​of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, including photos of now-President Donald Trump.

Bangerter Highway closed after shots fired during road rage incident; no injuries reported

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 1:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Northbound lanes of state Route 154 are closed after shots were fired in the area of 1800 South, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.

Transgender inmates sue Utah, claim lack of care for gender dysphoria

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 12:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Five transgender inmates are suing the state corrections and health departments, claiming their hormone treatment has been cut off because of a new law passed earlier this year.

An owl fell into a concrete mixer in southern Utah. Thanks to caregivers, its future is bright

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A great horned owl fell into a concrete mixer several months ago and ended up with 25% of its body covered in the thick but dry cement mess.

Springville man who fired shot during argument while high given jail time, probation

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Springville man accused of trying to kill another man during an argument while under the influence of drugs was sentenced this week to jail and probation.

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Time is running out for Congress to make health care more affordable

Utah Health Policy Project  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

As open enrollment nears its end, congress continues to debate renewing the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits make ACA Marketplace plans more affordable for over 23 million Americans and over 400,000 Utahns.

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Will Gen Z rebuild or radicalize the MAGA movement?

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 11:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

The next conservative civil war is here — and it's being led by Zoomers.

IOC decision on transgender athlete participation now expected early next year

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

An International Olympic Committee decision on how to "protect the female category" in sports competition is coming soon.

Park City brings Bonanza Flat bus back for the winter after successful seasonal launch

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 10:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

A transit-to-trail service that Park City launched for the first time this summer and fall is now being tested in the wintertime.

Yuletide at the Village brings holiday cheer and hope to Salt Lake City

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Yuletide at the Village offers holiday shopping, food trucks, live entertainment, and a Giving Tree — all while raising funds.

Farmington man pleads guilty to stalking Salt Lake City mayor

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Davis County man pleaded guilty this month to stalking Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall after she proposed new city flags.

Charges: Couple tricked autistic man into sending $20K for fake brain surgery, coma treatment

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Massachusetts couple is charged with tricking an autistic man into sending them nearly $20,000 while he was attending school in Utah by making up several hardship scenarios.

A healthy man suffers a stroke and permanent damage after consuming numerous energy drinks

Sandee LaMotte, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 8:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

He was healthy and fit at 54, an avid runner with no vices — he didn't smoke, drink or do drugs. So when he suddenly experienced left-sided weakness, numbness and difficulties with balance, walking, swallowing and speech, a family member rushed him to a nearby stroke clinic.

Skydiver dangles at 15,000 feet after parachute catches on plane's tail in Australia

Rod Mcguirk, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 8:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Australian accident investigators have released dramatic images showing a skydiver's parachute entangled on an airplane's tail, leaving him dangling at 15,000 feet.

Not just Utah: The West is off to its slowest snow collection start in at least 25 years

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Snowpack across the West is below or well below average, with snow cover at its lowest since satellite tracking began in 2001, a new federal report says.

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How tinnitus treatments have improved for the better

Hearing and Brain Centers of America  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Recent breakthroughs are making treatment more effective for people with hearing-related conditions.

FBI official calls antifa biggest US threat but provides few details

Jana Winter and Ted Hesson, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 7:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A top FBI official called the anti-fascist movement antifa ​the biggest domestic terrorism threat to the U.S. during a congressional hearing on Thursday but struggled to answer detailed questions about the unstructured campaign.

From chaos to calm: How to manage holiday stress and enjoy the season

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 7:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The holidays can be a joyful time, but they can also bring pressure with gift lists, travel plans, financial strain and family expectations. Experts say it's important to prioritize and take care of your mental health this time of year.

Lululemon CEO McDonald to step down; shares rise 10%

Juveria Tabassum and Sanskriti Shekhar, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 6:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lululemon Athletica said that CEO Calvin McDonald was leaving the company without a replacement and raised its annual profit forecast, sending ​shares up about 10% in extended trade on Thursday.