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Utah volleyball opens up NCAA Tournament play with 3-0 sweep of College of Charleston

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 10:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Riding a seven-match win streak coming into Thursday night's first round of the NCAA Tournament, Utah volleyball had little trouble extending the run to eight.

Does who you voted for correlate with your current spending habits?

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Republicans are spending more than Democrats, according to a consumer sentiment report published at the beginning of last month by the University of Michigan and more recently by the University of Utah's Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.

Photos: Utah Hockey Club players bring the fun to Primary Children's patients

Chuck Wing, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Patients at Primary Children's Hospital got the exciting opportunity to play games and connect with a few of the Utah Hockey Club players Wednesday afternoon at the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Campus in Lehi.

Former BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall is coming back to Utah — with the Aggies

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former BYU coach is expected to be named the next head coach at Utah State, succeeding Blake Anderson and full-year interim coach Nate Dreiling after one season at New Mexico.

Target must face shareholder lawsuit over Pride backlash, US judge rules

Mike Scarcella, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 9:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Target has failed to persuade a judge in Florida to dismiss a lawsuit that accused the retailer of deceiving shareholders after its sales of LGBTQ-themed merchandise for Pride Month sparked a backlash and a customer boycott.

Utah hires former BYU QB Jason Beck as team's newest offensive coordinator

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 5 - 9:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

It was always going to be an offseason of change for Utah football.

Father of victim in NYC subway chokehold case sues defendant Daniel Penny

Philip Marcelo, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The father of the victim in the fatal New York City subway chokehold case has sued defendant Daniel Penny as a Manhattan jury continues deliberating.

Macaulay Culkin says his son 'thinks he's Kevin' from 'Home Alone'

Alli Rosenbloom, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 8:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Macaulay Culkin's 3-year-old son believes his dad is the actor's character in "Home Alone."

NASA pushes back astronaut flights to the moon again

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

NASA has announced more delays in sending astronauts back to the moon more than 50 years after Apollo. The next mission in the Artemis program is now targeted for April 2026.

Salt Lake bar caught with nearly 200 underage patrons, state investigators say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The state says well-made fake IDs have become a big problem. But bars also have a responsibility to keep underage people out.

Alamo Bowl is down to 4 teams for bowl game — including BYU

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 6:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars are #BowlBound after missing the postseason last year with a 5-7 record, but they could see a Big 12 opponent in the bowl game. How so?

Volunteers needed for 'Christmas For Kids' shopping spree

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 6:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Christmas shopping spree for middle and high school students needs nearly 200 volunteers for Saturday's event.

Lehi mother of 8-year-old who shot himself charged with manslaughter

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 5:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

The mother of an 8-year-old boy who accidentally shot and killed himself while his mother was inside a convenience store is now facing criminal charges.

Davis County deputies search for fugitive in West Point

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 5:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Davis County deputies say they conducted a search Thursday morning for Chase Venstra, a wanted fugitive from several states who was once tied to the 2022 disappearance of Dylan Rounds.

UTA to resume ski bus service, end long-standing Salt Lake City detours this weekend

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 5:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

UTA's December change day includes new ski bus service and service norms returning as major construction projects wrap up in Salt Lake City.

Lori Vallow Daybell found competent in Arizona, can be tried in the death of estranged husband

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 4:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lori Vallow Daybell, who conspired to kill her two children, is competent to stand trial in the Arizona death of her estranged husband as well.

These are the most mispronounced words and names of 2024

Jack Guy, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 4:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Need help trying to say something right? A popular language learning platform has you covered.

Service woes, Loyola Chicago snap No. 24 BYU volleyball's tourney streak

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 4:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Loyola Chicago served up an upset to make program history to open the 2024 NCAA women's volleyball tournament.

Bill to name Santaquin post office after fallen Sgt. Bill Hooser passes House

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill sponsored by Utah Rep. Burgess Owens to name the Santaquin post pffice for police Sgt. Bill Hooser, who was struck and killed by a semi driver in May.

Discover the magic of the season with KSL.com's 2024 Holiday Lights Guide

KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 5 - 3:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The holiday season is here, and there's nothing quite like the glow of festive lights to brighten your nights and lift your spirits.

Woman blames Star Trek license plates for tens of thousands of dollars in accidental tickets

Jennifer McLogan, CNN  |  Updated Dec. 5 - 3:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Long Island retiree says she's getting traffic tickets from all over the country and some Star Trek fans may be to blame.

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Don't let your floors ruin your holiday fun

RC Willey  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

From scratches and stains to warping and cracking, winter can do more damage than you think—especially if your floors are older.

Secret Service chief touts reforms after Trump assassination attempts

Gabriella Borter and Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 5 - 2:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Secret Service's acting director told a House of Representatives panel on Thursday he overhauled the agency's security practices after a gunman shot President-elect Donald Trump in July.

Kanab police chief hit pedestrian in crosswalk, UHP says

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 2:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A southern Utah police chief was involved in an auto-pedestrian crash last month that left one man seriously injured, the Utah Highway Patrol confirmed.

National Weather Service cancels tsunami warning for the West Coast after 7.0 earthquake

Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 5 - 1:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The National Weather Service has canceled its tsunami warning for the U.S. West Coast after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck early Thursday.

Police release new photos, details, in the search for gunman in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

Rich McKay and Luc Cohen, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 5 - 1:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

New York police were searching on Thursday for the man who killed UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson in a brazen attack outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel and was last seen fleeing into Central Park.

DCFS worker and babysitter face criminal charges in child abuse investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Holladay babysitter has been charged with child abuse of a toddler while her mother and a former DCFS caseworker have been charged with tampering with the police investigation.

Vail Resorts, ski patrol union remain in a deadlock after latest contract talk

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 12:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Vail Resorts and the patrol union remain in a deadlock over wages, as public pressure grows with a petition garnering over 2,200 signatures, and weeks of demonstrations by ski patrollers.

Cox's $30.6B budget targets Social Security tax, nuclear power, school safety

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 5 - 12:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox unveiled his proposed $30.6 billion budget Thursday, which eliminates the state tax on Social Security, invests in nuclear power and implements school safety legislation.

Salt Lake City's top music artists in 2024, according to Spotify

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Spotify released 2024 local music trends along with its dump of individual, U.S. and global on Wednesday.

Here are the Cougars, Utes receiving All-Big 12 honors by league coaches

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ferrin was named Big 12 special teams co-player of the year by league coaches, splitting the honor with Iowa State returner Jaylin Noel.

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New study: Fat has memory. The only way to erase it and keep weight off is ...

Health Utah  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 11:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new study found that fat cells have memory. The research showed you can lose the weight but a memory of your former weight is stored in the nucleus of fat cells exerting influence on your metabolism and driving weight gain.

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A soccer player wrote 'I love Jesus' on a rainbow armband. It violated league rules

Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 11:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

A conflict over religious freedom and LGBTQ+ rights is brewing in one of the top soccer leagues in the world.

Kearns man sent to prison for 2022 murder at Salt Lake apartment complex

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 10:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Kearns man was sentenced to 16 years to life in prison after being found guilty of shooting and killing Robert Joseph Barros at a Salt Lake apartment complex in 2022.

Gunman may have targeted California religious school in shooting that wounded 2 kindergartners

Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 5 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sheriff's officials say two children have been wounded in a shooting at a tiny religious school in Northern California and the gunman is dead.

Lehi man hired to care for elderly couple charged with illegally using their credit cards

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 9:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Lehi man who worked for a company that provides in-home care to elderly residents was charged Thursday with fraudulently using a Provo couple's credit cards.

1 critically injured, S.R. 92 closed after early-morning crash

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 9:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person was critically injured in an early-morning crash on state Route 92 in American Fork Canyon.

DWR biologists fly deer by helicopter for annual checkups

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 9:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

The deer were flying in on Wednesday in Cache County and biologists and volunteers stood at the ready. The mule deer were flown in to them by helicopter for an annual checkup.

Bitcoin tops $100,000; world stocks party at record highs

Lawrence Delevingne and Dhara Ranasinghe, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 8:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Bitcoin broke $100,000 on Thursday as investors bet on a friendly U.S. regulatory shift, while world stocks touched fresh record highs with sentiment bolstered by upbeat comments on the economy from Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell.

Clothing drive to benefit people in substance use, mental health facilities

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

The North Star Recovery and Wellness clothing drive is taking place with the help of the Other Side Academy and one of its former students.

Former pro baseball player teaches Utah first responders mental resilience

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 8:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Unified police and fire crews spent Wednesday hitting baseballs and learning MMC grappling, all in the name of improving their mental health.

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The one move that could add years to your nest egg

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah retirement experts weigh in on a retirement tax-saving recommendation from the Wall Street Journal.

'A bomb landing on the house': Magna family displaced after truck crashes into their home

Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 7:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Magna family is thankful to be alive after a truck crashed into their home Wednesday afternoon.

After 6 years in the Senate, here's what Sen. Mitt Romney considers his top 10 policy wins

Suzanne Bates, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 7:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mitt Romney is nearing the end of his term in the U.S. Senate. On Tuesday, he looked back at his record and celebrated the wins he feels he was able to accomplish.

Family of Utah man in capsized boat holding out hope after Coast Guard ends search

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah family remains hopeful their son is still alive after the Coast Guard suspended the search for him and four others missing when a fishing vessel capsized in Alaska.

Utah State men's basketball squeaks past Wyoming to stay undefeated

Alex Vejar for KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 4 - 11:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah State has won each of their last three games by four points or less.

Utah trying to get a handle on use of and demand for aggregate

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

As Utah continues to grapple with explosive growth, contend with housing shortages and significant transportation projects, the need for aggregate material is going to escalate, and the state wants to be prepared.

Spotify Wrapped is finally here. How can you see your 2024 recap?

Bridget Brown, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Spotify Wrapped is back, where users can now view their recap of users' listening habits and year in audio, including their top artists, songs, genres, albums and podcasts.

Kennady McQueen hits 5 3-pointers as Utah women overwhelm Utah State 87-34

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 4 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

The only thing cooling Kennady McQueen down in the first few minutes of the game was a trip to the bench.

US Postal Service offers tips for shipping gifts during the holiday season

Karah Brackin, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's the season for shopping and shipping gifts, and the U.S. Postal Service says not to delay if you want your holiday mail to arrive on time.

US education secretary visits Utah, touts its career and technical education initiatives

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona spent a day in the Beehive State, traveling between schools to promote mental health and career and technical education programs.

Man trapped under car, dies from injuries in Cedar City

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 8:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 88-year-old man was killed after getting trapped beneath a vehicle in Cedar City Wednesday.

State seeks continuity, more oversight of brine extraction

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 8:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah State Legislature and the Board of Oil, Gas, and Mining is facing conflicts over brine extraction from the Great Salt Lake.

Here's what the Pizza Hut of the future looks like

Jordan Valinsky, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Your next visit to a Pizza Hut might remind you of Chipotle.

UHSAA approves 2nd draft of realignment, regions for 2025-27

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 7:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

The UHSAA board of trustees met Wednesday and approved its second draft of realignment and new regions for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years.

Supreme Court's Gorsuch steps away from Utah railway case after recusal request

John Kruzel and Andrew Chung, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch will not participate in an environmental case to be argued next week involving a proposed railway in Utah, the court said Wednesday.

Ogden debating new facility for homeless; proposal draws largely supportive feedback

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 7:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden leaders are debating whether to permit a 25-bed facility for people who are chronically homeless. The plans, so far, are generating largely supportive public feedback.

Billionaire who performed the first private spacewalk is Trump's pick to lead NASA

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 6:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped a tech billionaire as his choice for NASA administrator. Trump also selected a veteran and political adviser to be the Army secretary.

'These are awesome moments': 2 Utah Hockey Club players will play in 4 Nations Face-Off

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Hockey Club defenseman Olli Määttä and Juuso Välimäki won't be getting much of a break this February.