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'It's a miracle that I survived': Idaho trooper retires more than a year after being hit by car
Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 10 - 8:38 p.m. | Save Story
After an Idaho State Police trooper was critically injured in the line of duty over a year ago, he hoped to return to work. That didn't happen, but he remained positive about the future as he was recently medically retired.

Blake Jensen, creator of "Blake's Bakes," dreams of opening a bakery one day
Eric Cabrera, KSL NewsRadio | Posted Dec. 10 - 8:07 p.m. | Save Story
A year ago, Blake Jensen started "bread day" for his neighbor. Now, that day has turned into weekly orders from neighbors, his church, and family members.

Is Google's Gemini AI sizzle reel a little too good to be true?
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 10 - 7:33 p.m. | Save Story
On Wednesday, Google unveiled its generative artificial intelligence platform Gemini, the latest competition for a growing field of prompt-driven AI chatbots, including the wildly popular ChatGPT.

Divers recover the seventh of 8 crew members killed in crash of a US military Osprey off Japan
Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 10 - 6:34 p.m. | Save Story
Navy divers have recovered the remains of the seventh of the eight crew members from a U.S. military Osprey aircraft that crashed off southern Japan during a training mission.

Author of new book says 'I'm not embarrassed at all admitting or saying that I believe in Santa Claus'
Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News | Posted Dec. 10 - 6:16 p.m. | Save Story
A granddaughter's concern that Santa Claus wouldn't be able to find her while visiting her grandfather has launched the latest Christmas book from a Southern Utah author.

9 residents displaced in Eagle Mountain house fire
Matt Brooks, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 10 - 5:38 p.m. | Save Story
Nine residents were displaced from their home in Eagle Mountain due to a house fire on Sunday, Unified Fire Authority said.

Lloyd Newell announces departure from 'Music & the Spoken Word'
Devin Oldroyd, KSL NewsRadio | Posted Dec. 10 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
After 34 years, Lloyd Newell, host of the Tabernacle Choir's "Music & the Spoken Word", announced he is concluding his service next year.

Have You Seen This? So that's where all the Klondike Bars have been going
Grant Olsen for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 10 - 3:28 p.m. | Save Story
Like an expert jewelry thief, this dog clearly has a system in place.

Pili scores career-high 37, but No. 11 Utah falls to No. 1 South Carolina
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 10 - 2:51 p.m. | Save Story
Alissa Pili's career performance wasn't enough in the end.

Military mothers honored with 'star-spangled' baby shower
Michael Houck, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 10 - 2:11 p.m. | Save Story
The Star-Spangled Babies baby shower honored 75 new and expecting Utah military mothers on Friday.Â

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Why do many married couples share high blood pressure?
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 10 - 12:36 p.m. | Save Story
If your spouse or partner has high blood pressure, you ought to check your own.

Here's what you need to know about this year's FAFSA application delay
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 10 - 12:14 p.m. | Save Story
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is one of the primary ways people receive financial assistance. This year's application is different from previous renditions in terms of the application process itself and when it opens.

Here's how New York could host Winter Olympic events even before Salt Lake City
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 10 - 11:41 a.m. | Save Story
There's a chance some winter Olympic events could be held in the United States in 2026.

'Grady is a hero': Plaque honors organ donor who helped save 3 lives
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted Dec. 10 - 11:06 a.m. | Save Story
A newly installed plaque urging people to check "yes" in support of organ donation was unveiled to honor the memory of Grady Shakespear, who died three years ago when he was just over 9 months old.

A dab of wasabi on your sushi can boost memory, study says
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 10 - 10:38 a.m. | Save Story
Do you avoid that pasty green stuff that spices up your sushi? Well, a new Japanese study suggests a dab of wasabi on your raw fish and seaweed can boost your memory.

Utahn recounts how attempted arson at the birth home of Martin Luther King Jr. was prevented
Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 10 - 9:58 a.m. | Save Story
Several bystanders, including two from Utah, were able to prevent a 26-year-old woman from burning down the birth home of Martin Luther King Jr. Thursday evening. The incident has since sparked national attention.

Modern earthquakes in US could be aftershocks from quakes in the 1800s, scientists say
Allison Chinchar, CNN | Posted Dec. 10 - 9:09 a.m. | Save Story
After large earthquakes, there is an expectation that aftershocks could occur in the hours and days that follow. But aftershocks from some of the strongest earthquakes in recorded United States history may still be happening — nearly 200 years later, new research has found.

Utah's fastest lift opens at Brighton Resort
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 10 - 8:43 a.m. | Save Story
Brighton Resort opened its new Crest 6 chair lift this weekend. The lift is all about speed; it brings 2,400 people up to the top of the mountain each hour. That's a thousand more than the old Crest lift.

Telehealth orthodontics company SmileDirectClub shuts down
Eva Rothenberg, CNN | Posted Dec. 10 - 8:01 a.m. | Save Story
SmileDirectClub, the international direct-to-consumer dentistry and orthodonistry company that sold teeth aligners, has shut down less than three months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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Why a basketball hoop is a great gift for your teens and kids
Lifetime Products | Posted Dec. 10 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
Here are a few reasons you should consider purchasing a hoop for your kids or teens this Christmas.

Why saving the Great Salt Lake is vital for global food security
Emma Penrod, Great Salt Lake Collaborative | Posted Dec. 10 - 7:23 a.m. | Save Story
The Great Salt Lake, according to industry experts, is the world's single largest source of brine shrimp, which supports an estimated 10 million metric tons of seafood.

Utah State notches sloppy home win over Northwest Nazarene
Andrew Hyde for KSL.com | Updated Dec. 9 - 11:48 p.m. | Save Story
The Aggies' hot start came to a screeching halt as the Nighthawks held Utah State to just 6 points in the ensuing eight minutes and cut the lead to single digits.

Salt Lake Police Department hosts annual holiday Pay-It-Forward event
Sicily Stanton, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 9 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake Police Department hosted its annual Pay-It-Forward program at Target in Salt Lake City on Saturday.

At least 6 people confirmed dead, dozens injured as tornadoes strike Tennessee
Andy Rose, Sarah Dewberry and Elisa Raffa, CNN | Updated Dec. 9 - 10:19 p.m. | Save Story
At least six people have died in Tennessee as tornadoes and strong thunderstorms moved across the state Saturday.

No. 14 Cougars 'didn't feel like us offensively' in first true road test, loss of season
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 9 - 9:38 p.m. | Save Story
Everything BYU did well during its 8-0 start came apart in the Cougars' first (and only) true road test of nonconference play Saturday night at rival Utah.

UHP trooper avoids potential crash, credits drivers for slowing down
Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 9 - 9:32 p.m. | Save Story
A close call for some drivers in Layton Friday morning after a van slid across HWY 89 going northbound due to snow on the road.

Runnin' Utes hold on to beat No. 14 Cougars 73-69, end BYU's undefeated streak
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Updated Dec. 9 - 9:22 p.m. | Save Story
Gabe Madsen hit a side-stepping 3-pointer to give Utah a 7-point lead with a minute left to play, and the home team held on to beat a previously undefeated No. 14 BYU team 73-69 Saturday night.

Family of 8-year-old girl seriously injured in second-story fall shares safety warning
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 9 - 8:58 p.m. | Save Story
The family of a young girl who fell from a bedroom window in Eagle Mountain this week said they want other people to install extra protection locks on their windows.

Step into Jane Goodall's shoes at an interactive exhibition at the Natural History Museum of Utah
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 9 - 8:37 p.m. | Save Story
The Natural History Museum of Utah is excited to help Utah understand Jane Goodall's impact on the way scientists interact with chimpanzee communities with a new exhibit that opened Saturday.

Penn president resigns after Huntsman, other donors, call for ouster
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 9 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill resigned Saturday after she faced a chorus of calls to step down over her congressional testimony on antisemitism, including from former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr., a Penn graduate and donor.

12 marathons, 1 year, 1 kidney: A Park City man's race to raise awareness
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 9 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
Matt Cavanaugh is seeking to bring to light the amazing things the human body can do after donating a kidney to save someone else's life.

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Keep the temple in mind with this fun, family-friendly activity
Brick'em Young | Posted Dec. 9 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Whether you want a good STEM activity for your child or something to keep your teens busy on Sundays, Brick'Em Young building sets are a great way to pass the time together.

Woolston finds shot again as BYU women pull past Boise State
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 9 - 6:24 p.m. | Save Story
Woolston poured in 18 points and Lauren Gustin added 16 points and 18 rebounds as BYU women's basketball pulled past Boise State 65-50 at the Marriott Center.

Europe reaches a deal on the world's first comprehensive AI rules
Kelvin Chan, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 9 - 6:15 p.m. | Save Story
European Union negotiators have clinched a deal on the world's first comprehensive artificial intelligence rules, paving the way for legal oversight of emerging technology used in popular services like ChatGPT.

Wondering how to get into the Christmas spirit? Start by giving
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 9 - 5:28 p.m. | Save Story
Christmastime is full of lights, presents, hot chocolate, family, trees and decorations. But for many, the Christmas spirit is never quite complete without giving to others in need.

CDC: Chronic fatigue syndrome more common than previously thought
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 9 - 4:43 p.m. | Save Story
Chronic fatigue syndrome is more common than previously understood, according to a new federal report.

Survivor and centenarian: WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 9 - 4:07 p.m. | Save Story
A birthday social was held for World War II veteran Wayne Ursenbach on Monday to celebrate a big milestone — 100 years in the making.

Remembering home, southern Utah native Carly Burns releases first music video
Haven Scott, St. George News | Posted Dec. 9 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
Cedar City native Carly Burns has been recording music in Dublin, Ireland. She returned to her childhood in southern Utah to film her music video in Zion National Park.

Have You Seen This? 687 Teslas put on record-breaking light show
Grant Olsen for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 9 - 3:28 p.m. | Save Story
You can do lots of interesting things with a Tesla. Take this light show, for example.

'I popped that fool': Alleged gunman at Salt Lake party shooting faces felony charges
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 9 - 2:10 p.m. | Save Story
A man accused of shooting another man in the leg outside a large party in Salt Lake City in October, which then led to a police chase and fatal crash, was charged Friday with six felonies.

The TV bundle is poised to make a big comeback in the streaming era
Oliver Darcy, CNN | Posted Dec. 9 - 1:08 p.m. | Save Story
The TV bundle is staging a comeback.

Rebuilding Jazz have 'a ways to go' to be consistently competitive
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 9 - 12:47 p.m. | Save Story
Last year's successes teased the Jazz rebuild might be quicker than expected. Less than two months into this season, it's clear fans are going to have to be patient.

Making farm work a lot easier with the use of a drone
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 9 - 12:07 p.m. | Save Story
A drone is taking the place of a tractor for a Box Elder County farmer.

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President Nelson shares 100-year life lessons in a new book
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 9 - 11:54 a.m. | Save Story
President Russell M. Nelson writes that cancel culture, anger and moral relativism are not the answer to the world's problems. Jesus Christ, gratitude and temple covenants are.

Extra virgin olive oil is getting very expensive — and it might not even be real
Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN | Posted Dec. 9 - 11:36 a.m. | Save Story
Pungent extra virgin and virgin olive oils have long been high-value global exports. But behind the most popular olive oils in the world are equally lucrative criminal enterprises cashing in on the gold rush.

Camping fee increases set for Bryce Canyon, Zion; 2024 free days announced
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 9 - 11:07 a.m. | Save Story
People planning to visit a pair of national parks in southern Utah should be prepared for new campground and other permit changes beginning as early as Dec. 28.
Intensified fighting across Gaza as US vetoes ceasefire
Bassam Masoud and Nidal al-Mughrabi, Reuters | Posted Dec. 9 - 10:36 a.m. | Save Story
Israel pounded the Gaza Strip from north to south on Saturday in an expanded phase of its two-month-old war against Hamas, after the United States wielded its U.N. Security Council veto to shield its ally from a global demand for a ceasefire.

Newest apostle tells BYU-Hawaii grads: 'Put your hand into the hand of God'
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 9 - 10:09 a.m. | Save Story
Elder Patrick Kearon delivered his first talk as an apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints early Friday morning to the fall graduating class of BYU-Hawaii.

Runnin' Utes look to 'exciting' rivalry tilt with status of Branden Carlson up in the air
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 9 - 9:58 a.m. | Save Story
Riding a three-game losing skid against in-state rival BYU, Utah men's basketball is looking for an end to the streak.

Even in Christmas of higher costs, Salt Lake display beams brightly
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 9 - 9:25 a.m. | Save Story
Among the many houses with Christmas lights and decorations this holiday season, there's one that's still extremely hard to miss.

5 tips for helping your refrigerator work better, last longer
Grant Olsen for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 9 - 8:42 a.m. | Save Story
Treat your refrigerator right and you can get decades of loyal service out of it. Proper maintenance is key.

Plans announced for 200 South reconstruction Project
Katija Stjepovic, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 9 - 8:01 a.m. | Save Story
As Utah grows, more people rely on public transit, forcing officials to add more routes and pedestrian safety features to the state's roads.

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6 holiday events in Utah County your family needs to experience
Utah Valley Chamber | Posted Dec. 9 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
Whether you're into outdoorsy activities and fresh air, twinkling light displays, or anything involving a cup of hot chocolate in your hand, Utah County is full of events you'll love.

'Unregulated danger zone?' Buy now, pay later usage could be worse than anyone knows
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 9 - 7:21 a.m. | Save Story
A new report attempting to dig into the burgeoning "buy now, pay later" financing market finds a lack of transparency, alongside lax oversight, could be concealing a growing consumer debt issue with negative implications for both individuals and the broader economy.

'There's more good than bad': Jazz comeback attempt falls short in loss to Clippers
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Updated Dec. 9 - 12:31 a.m. | Save Story
For a moment, there was hope.

Judge issues decision on whether Chad Daybell's trial will be moved back to eastern Idaho
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 8 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Chad Daybell's murder trial won't take place in eastern Idaho — it will be in Ada County instead.
US appeals court narrows Trump gag order in federal 2020 election case
Andrew Goudsward, Reuters | Posted Dec. 8 - 10:04 p.m. | Save Story
A U.S. appeals court on Friday narrowed but largely upheld a gag order that bars Donald Trump from assailing prosecutors, court staff and potential witnesses in a federal criminal case that accuses him of illegally trying to overturn his 2020 election loss.
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