'Seemed pretty legit': Utah couple warns residents about being extorted through warrant scams

Overthinking social interactions? Blame it on your 'lizard brain'

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 10:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

You had a blast at the party, telling funny stories and jokes, chatting with friends and strangers alike. But after you leave, you start to wonder: Did they really like me, or did they think I talked too much?

Locals in the NFL: Nacua sets another league mark, Hill exits with injury in Rams' win

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 9:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former BYU star who prepped at Orem High surpassed 2,000 career receiving yards in his 24th game Sunday with the Los Angeles Rams.

Did a late timeout foil Jazz's chance to win against Lakers?

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 1 - 9:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Collin Sexton thought he had won the game.

Biden has AIDS Memorial Quilt at White House to observe World AIDS Day

Josh Boak, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 8:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Joe Biden on Sunday had the AIDS Memorial Quilt spread on the White House South Lawn to observe World AIDS Day.

Republican senators offer early support for Trump's FBI pick Kash Patel

Tim Reid, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several Republican U.S. senators said on Sunday they would back President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Kash Patel to head the FBI.

Should Utah grocery stores charge restaurant taxes on some foods? This state senator says yes

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 7:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah state Sen. Lincoln Fillmore plans to propose a law to say a restaurant tax must be added to sales made in "portions of a grocery store that function like a restaurant."

Biden says he is pardoning his son, Hunter

Jeff Mason, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Joe Biden on Sunday pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who had been convicted of making false statements on a gun background check and illegally possessing a firearm and pleaded guilty to federal tax charges.

Why Utah leads the way in 'golden gigs'

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 6:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

A recent study, which looked at retirees who have side hustles, found Utah leads the way in earnings from those jobs at $825 a month.

'Grinch' charged with stealing Christmas reindeer decorations from ballpark

Todd Feurer, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Chicago man was charged with stealing Christmas decorations from a baseball stadium.

Utah earns No. 4 seed, BYU 5 to open NCAA volleyball tournament

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 5:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars and Utes are among six seeded teams from the Big 12 in the NCAA Tournament, including Utah's highest seed since 2017 in hosting the first two rounds in Salt Lake City.

The story of Ballerina Farm and the 2 co-CEOs behind it

Hanna Seariac, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 4:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

The origins of Ballerina Farm can be traced back to Brazil and Hannah and Daniel Neeleman's entrepreneurial spirit.

'I will still use it' vows youth, as Australia's under-16 social media ban sparks anger, relief

Alasdair Pal and Cordelia Hsu, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Australians are reacting with a mixture of anger and relief to a social media ban on children under 16 that the government says is world-leading.

From uncertainty to history: How Jaxson Stauber earned Utah Hockey Club's first shutout

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Stauber stopped 29 shots to earn the first-ever Utah Hockey Club shutout in Utah's 6-0 win over the high-powered Las Vegas Knights Saturday.

Have You Seen This? Just a girl and her cow

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 3:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

I had no idea that cows make such peaceful pets.

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Make America Healthy Again: How conservatism became crunchy again

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 3:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Just as Republicans have claimed free speech as a defining issue, they're also claiming health.

GOP Utah lawmakers consider having more say over air quality rules

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 2:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A top Republican lawmaker in Utah said he would like to see the Legislature have more power over air quality standards in the state.

US will not return nuclear weapons to Ukraine

Ted Hesson and David Ljunggren, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 2:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States is not considering returning to Ukraine the nuclear weapons it gave up after the Soviet Union collapsed, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday.

BYU's 10-2 season should be celebrated, not dismissed for what might have been

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 2:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars wrapped up with the 2024 regular season with a 30-18 win over Houston late Saturday night in a way that characterized the season, as well.

Man reunites with St. George Marathon runners who stepped in to save his life

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 1:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

An emergency room doctor and two nurses happened to be in the right place at the right time when a Millcreek man experienced a cardiac arrest.

BYU up 2 spots to No. 17 in latest AP Top 25 rankings

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 12:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

By all accounts, BYU exceeded expectations this season and finished with a 10-2 record.

Beehive Meals feted for solving 'What's for dinner?'

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A growing Utah freezer meal business has now gained national recognition.

Mexico's congress votes to charge cruise ship passengers $42 per head for port calls

The Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 1 - 10:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Cruise ship industry players are up in arms after the lower house of Mexico's Congress voted this week to charge $42 to every passenger on cruise ships that dock in Mexico.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: As Ohio State falls, Boise State positioned for big gains

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you've got any school flags lying around, planting them at the 50-yard line of your most hated rival is so en vogue right now. It's certainly not demure.

Who is responsible for fixing a car after a recall notice gets missed?

Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah car owner bought a car after a recall was issued. The manufacturer denied the overdue repair because it was too late.

Southern Utah teens win big at national arts competition

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Four students at Utah Arts Academy in St. George can now say they are award-winning artists.

Magic can't save 'Harry Potter' star Rupert Grint from $2.3M tax bill

The Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 1 - 9:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former "Harry Potter" film actor Rupert Grint faces a $2.3 million bill after he lost a legal battle with the tax authorities.

Single dad left speechless with Secret Santa gift — part of $1 million in donations

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 8:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Secret Santa in Idaho is giving $1 million to deserving people this holiday season and East Idaho News is helping out.

Redwood Swap Meet vendors have to be out by Dec. 22 as redevelopment edges ahead

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 7:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Vendors at Redwood Swap Meet, a focus of intense debate over proposed redevelopment, have to leave by Dec. 22 as a housing project edges forward.

BYU defense forces 4 turnovers, 7 tackles for loss to snap 2-game skid with win over Houston

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 1 - 1:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

BYU's defense forced four turnovers and seven tackles for loss to snap a two-game skid with a 30-18 win over Houston at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

Jazz lose in what Will Hardy called 'probably my favorite game of the year'

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 1 - 12:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kyrie Irving scored 30 points and had nine assists as the Mavericks beat the Jazz 106-94 Saturday at The Delta Center.

'Welcome to the party': Schmaltz, Stauber help Utah HC earn 1st shutout in Vegas

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 30 - 11:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Hockey Club put up residency in the Vegas net with four goals in the first period and two in the second to tie their season-best in a 6-0 win.

Want green eyes, not blue? Doctors say procedure could be risky

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Born with brown eyes but secretly always loved the look of gray eyes? Want to change your hazel eyes to green? There are risks for people who want to undergo an eye-changing treatment, some doctors warn.

The world gets its first glimpse inside Notre Dame Cathedral after 5 years under wraps

Thomas Adamson, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 9:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Five years after a catastrophic fire, the Notre Dame Cathedral is back and better than ever.

Charity works to provide Christmas for children of Utah inmates

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 9:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of volunteers is working to help children with parents behind bars have a somewhat normal Christmas this year.

Runnin' Utes down Eastern Washington in narrow 88-80 win

Ella Peterson, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 8:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Utes men's basketball team protected their perfect home record in style, securing an 88-80 triumph over the Eastern Washington Eagles on Saturday at the Huntsman Center.

Grantsville man sent to prison for causing the death of his 18-month-old son

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 8:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Grantsville father has been sentenced to a term of five years to life in prison after pleading guilty to killing his 18-month-old son in 2022.

Highland man sentenced to jail for causing 6-vehicle DUI crash in 2022

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Highland man who caused a six-car pileup while driving under the influence has been sentenced to jail and three years of probation.

Michigan, Ohio State fight broken up with police pepper spray after Wolverines win

Mitch Stacy, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 6:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fight broke out at midfield after Michigan's stunning upset over No. 2 Ohio State Saturday in Columbus.

Balanced Utah women take over in 2nd half, hand No. 3 Notre Dame 2nd straight loss

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 5:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gianna Kneepkens scored 16 points, Kennady McQueen added 15 and Utah handed No. 3 Notre Dame its second-consecutive loss at the Cayman Islands Classic 78-67.

This sport was the fastest-growing outdoor activity last year

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 5:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Outdoor recreation is a significant part of Utah's economy. One popular Utah sport was the fastest-growing outdoor recreation activity in 2023 nationwide.

Can break in 'brutal' construction get shoppers back to Sugar House? Salt Lake City hopes so

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 5:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City officials are urging people to shop locally this holiday season, especially in Sugar House after it went through major growing pains this year.

Ogden mulls $3.6M acquisition of Forest Service building — an art deco structure built in 1934

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 4:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden leaders are mulling acquisition of the old U.S. Forest Service building, built in 1934 and a key example of several iconic art deco structures in the city.

BYU's 20 seniors should be remembered for 'toughness,' 1-year turnaround

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 3:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars can clinch a spot in the Big 12 title game with a win over Houston, and some help — namely, a loss by Iowa State or Arizona State — as one of four teams that entered the final weekend tied atop the Big 12 standings.

Have You Seen This? Falling tree creates some highway chaos

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bomb cyclone recently hit the Pacific Northwest, bringing winds exceeding 70 mph. Thankfully, the people in this video avoided injury.

One dead after car is 'engulfed with flames,' Cedar City police say

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 2:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cedar City police are working to identify a person found dead in the car that was engulfed in flames Saturday afternoon.

Black-owned business in Utah begins with a carpe-diem mindset and a love of sweets

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 2:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A dessert shop in Salt Lake City gained notoriety on the national stage and has been recognized as one of four Black-owned businesses.

Couple charged in ring suspected of stealing $1M in Lululemon clothes

Steve Karnowski, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 1:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Connecticut couple has been charged in Minnesota with being part of a shoplifting ring suspected of stealing around $1 million in goods across the country from upscale athletic wear retailer Lululemon.

Police release identities of 2 men shot, killed in Clinton

Tim Vandenack and Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 30 - 1:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police have identified two men who were shot and killed at a Clinton home on Thursday morning.

The feds are chipping in to save water in Washington County

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 12:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Washington County Water Conservancy District was selected as one of five recipients of federal funding to put dollars to work for saving water in the West — an urgent goal due to decades of drought.

Man seriously injured after crashing into power pole, Taylorsville McDonald's

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 12:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police believe speed to be a factor in a crash early Saturday where a driver barreled through a power pole, a business sign and into a McDonald's in Taylorsville.

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Stephanie Nielson on healing: My 'recovery is climbing mountains every day'

Mariya Manzhos  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 12:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

This plane crash survivor and blogger climbed Mount Kilimanjaro with other burn victims. This, too, was part of her healing, she says.

Salt Lake man, 21, arrested after accidentally shooting friend, police say

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 30 - 11:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 21-year-old man was critically injured Friday by his friend after both men were handling a gun in the Poplar Grove neighborhood of Salt Lake City when it fired.

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Utah bookstore offers great sales to benefit local causes

Marissa's Books and Gifts  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Below Millcreek Canyon, you'll find Marissa's Books and Gifts, an elysium for book lovers and lovers of quirky gifts.

Salt Lake police to crack down on illegal parking near public safety building

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 11:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police are tightening parking restrictions on a small side street tucked between recently constructed apartment buildings and the Salt Lake City Public Safety Building.

Bountiful homeowners face nightmare scenario with skyrocketing HOA fees

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 10:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Residents at Orchard Corners Condominiums in Bountiful are trying to figure out how to pay for a massive increase in their HOA fees.

Could downtown shift east? Developers seek new heights in Salt Lake City neighborhood

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two new projects, currently under consideration, could drastically change the height of buildings in Salt Lake City's Central City neighborhood, which is already experiencing significant growth.

To combat election doubters, an Idaho county clerk is publishing every ballot online

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 9:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Idaho county clerk has a novel proposal to boost trust in elections: Publish copies of each ballot online.

Here's what is coming to Amazon Prime Video in December

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 8:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Amazon Prime is offering a variety of vintage movies among its offering of titles that are new, or new again, to the streaming service in December.

Putin threatens to strike Ukraine again with new missile after wave of attacks on energy

Svitlana Vlasova, Victoria Butenko, Edward Szekeres and Lauren Kent, CNN  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to strike Ukraine again with a new nuclear-capable ballistic missile following Moscow's latest widespread attack on critical energy infrastructure.