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Melodee Buzzard, a 9-year-old girl who vanished during a road trip with her mother, is found dead, source says

Josh Campbell, Holly Yan, CNN  |  Updated Dec. 23 - 2:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The remains of missing 9-year-old California girl Melodee Buzzard have been found, a law enforcement source familiar with the case told CNN on Tuesday.

Utah to benefit from atmospheric river, but will it be a white Christmas?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 23 - 2:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Some parts of the state will be under a winter weather advisory this year, but you probably won't find snow in most of Utah.

Grantsville porch pantry keeps hope and support afloat, despite recent winds

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Porch of Hope Food Pantry in Grantsville perseveres amid damage from recent wind storms.

Vernal caretaker arrested in death of 3-year-old boy

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 23 - 1:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 50-year-old Vernal woman has been arrested for investigation of child abuse homicide in the death of a 3-year-old boy.

Taylorsville man, 30, killed in crash Monday night, police say

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 23 - 1:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist was killed and two teenagers were injured in a crash late Monday in Taylorsville.

ECHL players head toward strike, putting the Utah Grizzlies' final season in question

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

ECHL players are on the verge of launching a strike, which could complicate the Utah Grizzlies' final season before relocating.

Angry U-Haul driver claims impatient driver prompted road rage confrontation, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A U-Haul driver who says he was angry at another driver for not waiting for him to move was arrested in Park City on Monday for allegedly hitting the other driver's vehicle intentionally.

Majestic Elementary music teacher heads to Rose Parade on New Year's Day

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lisa Blodgett, a teacher at Majestic Elementary, will be marching in the Pasadena Rose Parade along with more than 300 other band directors from across North America.

Feds revise greater sage grouse plan, rekindling fight over declining species

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 8:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Federal land managers say they believe their new plan for the embattled greater sage-grouse will enhance conservation efforts, but conservation groups say it will cut protections.

7 Questions With Emmy explores holiday magic at the Grand America Hotel

Emmy Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 7:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Emmy goes to The Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah, chatting with Executive Pastry Chef Xavier Baudinet and Jonnie Hartman, an artist who designed the Holiday Window Stroll at the hotel.

Court blocks Trump homelessness plan, creates uncertainty for Utah 'central campus' funding

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's overhaul of federal homeless services faced a setback on Friday that could jeopardize Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's top priority for 2026: funding Utah's massive central homelessness campus.

New trails open at 27th Street trailhead in Ogden

Robert Williamson for KSL  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new paved trailhead east of 27th Street in Ogden will soon be open and available to the general public.

DA seeks to vacate man's murder conviction 24 years later, after he served his sentence

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 22 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office says a 2001 murder conviction should be thrown out because potential exculpatory information was never released by police.

'Glad to fill the gaps': Salt Lake Mission gives boxes of Christmas food to over 200

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake Mission distributed boxes of Christmas food to over 200 people as part of the mission's annual food box giveaway on Monday.

6 new measles cases reported in Utah County

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Health officials in Utah County say an additional six measles cases have been reported in the county in the past week.

Utah's longest-serving female legislator to step down after 26 years

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's longest-serving female lawmaker announced Monday that she will not seek reelection next year and will conclude her service after 26 years in the Utah Legislature.

Missing couple found dead near Logan River, police say

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 22 - 1:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Logan police say they have found the bodies of a couple who were reported missing on Sunday after relatives found a concerning typewritten note.

EPA awards $3.4M grant to expand waste management in Davis County

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 1:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A $3.4 million EPA grant is intended to help boost waste and recycling services in Davis County.

'If they can't resolve this, they will turn them over to ICE': Utahns' trip turns into border mishap

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A holiday trip to visit family turned into an ordeal for a Utah father and his two foster sons when they were detained for hours at the U.S.-Canada border.