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No jail time for 4 of 5 men arrested in Heber City quinceañera stabbing
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 26 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
The cases for four of the five men arrested in connection with a double stabbing at a quinceañera party in Heber City earlier this year have been resolved, with all four only receiving probation for their involvement in the attack.

6-year-old pinned under vehicle after crash in Pleasant View
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated Dec. 26 - 10:21 p.m. | Save Story
A 6-year-old boy was hospitalized after being hit by a car Friday night in Pleasant View.

Woman of Nicaraguan descent wins inaugural Miss Utah Latina Imagen pageant
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 26 - 9:47 p.m. | Save Story
A woman of Nicaraguan descent, Yanelin Rivera, won the inaugural Miss Utah Latina Imagen pageant followed by contestants of Dominican and Mexican descent.

How to help yourself if you live in a high fire zone
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 26 - 8:07 p.m. | Save Story
New legislation passed in 2025 mandated the creation of a plan to help Utahns living in high risk areas for wildfires.

Goshen woman accused of orchestrating kidnapping plot sentenced to prison
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 26 - 7:15 p.m. | Save Story
A woman accused of harassing a mayor, obstructing police and extorting a woman in Arizona, was sentenced this week to prison for her role in orchestrating a kidnapping plot in Goshen.

Returning your Christmas gifts? Here's some things you should know
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 26 - 5:07 p.m. | Save Story
Now that Christmas is over and many have received gifts that they love and some gifts that they don't love as much, some of those gifts need to be returned.

Salt Lake man broke windows, poured fuel to get attention for missing dog, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 26 - 4:21 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake man was arrested and accused of breaking multiple windows and pouring fuel at several apartments early Friday, allegedly to grab the attention of police.

Utah woman gives birth under Orem hospital's Christmas tree in the lobby
Ray Boone, KSL | Posted Dec. 26 - 2:59 p.m. | Save Story
Jaxson Largo was born under a Christmas tree in the lobby of Orem Community Hospital.

Utahn sentenced to probation for pointing gun at other vehicle in road rage confrontation
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 26 - 1:31 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah man pleaded guilty to pointing a firearm at another driver in a road rage confrontation in Midvale.

American Fork man faces sex abuse charges after young girl is found hiding in his car
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 26 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
Police believe an American Fork man charged with sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl may have victimized other children.

Man charged with murder in Salt Lake shooting death over drug debt
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 26 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah man allegedly upset with another man who owed him money from a drug debt has been charged with shooting and killing him.

Salt Lake City breaks Christmas record; winter weather advisories issued across Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Dec. 26 - 7:41 a.m. | Save Story
Christmas will remain warm and windy across the state, but a dose of more seasonal weather is on tap for this weekend.

What's the Trump administration doing to help college aspirants make informed money decisions?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 26 - 6:25 a.m. | Save Story
The Department of Education introduced an earnings indicator with FAFSA to aid students.

Weber State University seeking public input in search for next president
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Dec. 25 - 10:05 p.m. | Save Story
Nearly two months after Brad Mortensen was announced as Utah State University's next president, Weber State University is seeking the public's input in its presidential search.

At 93, Draper man finds health and happiness in giving
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Dec. 25 - 5:45 p.m. | Save Story
This Christmas, giving back may do more than spread holiday cheer. Experts say volunteering and acts of kindness can enhance your physical and mental well-being. Lowell Baum, 93, has seen those benefits firsthand.

A narrow majority thinks Trump is doing 'too much' to deport immigrants, Pew survey says
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 25 - 4:17 p.m. | Save Story
A narrow majority of Americans think President Donald Trump is doing "too much" in his moves to deport immigrants in the country illegally, a new Pew survey shows.

Kearns woman arrested after stabbing, killing boyfriend, West Valley police say
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Dec. 25 - 3:51 p.m. | Save Story
A Kearns woman was arrested on Thursday in connection with the death of her boyfriend, whose body was found lying on a sidewalk in West Valley City on Christmas morning.

Gray wolves one step closer to losing federal protection
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 25 - 11:17 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. House passed a bill last week removing federal protections for gray wolves in the lower 48 states.

The Utah food I believe should get a Michelin star. Or 2. Or 3
Meg Walter, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 25 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
Earlier this month, Utah food enthusiasts rejoiced over the news that some Utah restaurants might earn a Michelin star. Maybe even two to three.
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Health »

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Police & Courts »

No jail time for 4 of 5 men arrested in Heber City quinceañera stabbing
- Goshen woman accused of orchestrating kidnapping plot sentenced to prison
- Salt Lake man broke windows, poured fuel to get attention for missing dog, police say
- Utahn sentenced to probation for pointing gun at other vehicle in road rage confrontation
- American Fork man faces sex abuse charges after young girl is found hiding in his car
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How to help yourself if you live in a high fire zone
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