Utahn recounts how attempted arson at the birth home of Martin Luther King Jr. was prevented

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 - 2:55 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.

Michigan teen gets life in prison for Oxford High School attack

Ed White and Corey Williams, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 9:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ethan Crumbley, who killed four other students at a Michigan school, was sentenced to life in prison Friday.

Northern Corridor review sparks debate; its fate tied to Bureau of Land Management study

Mori Kessler, St. George News  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 9:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Concerned and curious residents and members of supporting and opposing parties gathered at the Dixie Convention Center on Wednesday evening for an open house focused on the Northern Corrido hosted by the Bureau of Land Management.

Solid US hiring lowers unemployment rate to 3.7% in latest sign of a still-sturdy job market

Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 9:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. employers added a healthy 199,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate fell, fresh signs that the economy could achieve an elusive "soft landing," in which inflation would return to the Federal Reserve's 2% target without causing a steep recession.

Struggle with aplastic anemia highlights urgent need for diverse stem cell donors

Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kaiya Endo, was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder that requires stem cell donation, but her unique ethnic background has presented some challenges in finding a match.

'1% chance to win': Write-in candidate wins seat on Santa Clara City Council

Chris Reed, St. George News  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A write-in candidate has won a City Council seat in Santa Clara after the results of the election were made official Tuesday.

Idaho community remembers mother, her unborn baby and Zeke Best during candlelight vigil

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 7:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Victor, Idaho community came together Thursday night to grieve during a candlelight vigil in memory of Kali Randall, her unborn baby and 10-month-old Zeke Best.

How Utah's new 'plan for the plan' aims to help save the Great Salt Lake

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

State water managers are working on a plan to better understand and manage water in the Great Salt Lake Basin, which can help get water to the struggling lake.

No. 14 BYU faces first, only nonconference true road test Saturday against rival Utah

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

This one's a little bit different, from the rivalry that will soon rekindle a conference game to the sold-out Huntsman Center that will await the No. 14 team in the Associated Press Top 25.

Federal judge prohibits separating migrant families at US border for 8 years

Elliot Spagat, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge is prohibiting the separation of families at the border for purposes of deterring immigration for eight years.

Utah liquor stores collecting donations for various charities

Eric Cabrera, KSL NewsRadio  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 5:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the first time, every liquor store in Utah will collect donations for dozens of local charities.

Map: Your 2023 guide to seeing Christmas lights in Utah

Yvette Cruz, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 8 - 5:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

KSL.com's annual Christmas lights viewing map is back for another holiday season.

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The best holiday events in Utah this December

Brian Higgins, KSL Classifieds  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 4:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you want to celebrate the holiday season by getting some fresh air, drinking hot cocoa and taking in great performances, there are lots of fun, family-friendly events in Utah to put some holiday pep in your step.

AG Sean Reyes won't run for reelection, says he believes women who have accused Tim Ballard

Suzanne Bates, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes said he won't seek reelection and "apologized" to the women accusing his friend Tim Ballard of sexual misconduct.

Miles Hansen, Mike Schultz stepping down from Utah Inland Port Authority board of directors

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 4:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two key board members are leaving the Utah Inland Port Authority's board of directors, the agency announced Friday.

Carly Dockendorf living her 'absolute dream' as she takes over as Red Rocks coach

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 4:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Carly Dockendorf had plans to run a three-day, 1,000-kilometer race in Argentina the first week of December. But things quickly changed.

Plan linking Salt Lake City to Boise, Las Vegas by train hits 'disappointing' snag

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 8 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

It appears that a plan to restore commuter rail service between Boise, Idaho, Salt Lake City and Las Vegas may have to wait at least a little longer.

Salt Lake man charged with stabbing roommate 10 times, lighting residence on fire

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man was charged Friday with stabbing his roommate multiple times before lighting their house on fire.

Have You Seen This? Van almost hits Utah trooper on snowy road

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 3:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Highway Patrol trooper Juan Branchini experienced a close call in Davis County when a white van slid across the lane in front of him due to snowy conditions.