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Vegas shooter who killed 3 was a professor who recently applied for a job at UNLV

Ken Ritter And Rio Yamat, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 7 - 6:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three people are dead and a fourth in critical but stable condition after a gunman opened fire at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas before police killed him in a shootout. A law enforcement official with direct knowledge of the investigation tells The Associated Press that the shooter was a professor who'd unsuccessfully sought a job at the school.

Aggies put on offensive showcase, dominate San Diego 108-81

Andrew Hyde for KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 7 - 12:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Just about everything went the Aggies' way in a win Wednesday evening as Utah State conquered WCC foe San Diego for their seventh straight win.

On the wrong side of history: Jazz lose by 50 in 'masterpiece' of poor play

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 6 - 10:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Jazz have gone nearly 16 calendar years since a regular-season triple-double. Luka Doncic had one in the first half Wednesday in Dallas.

UDOT plans to build 3 new wildlife underpasses

Katija Stjepovic and Michael Houck, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 10:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A recent grant to UDOT has the agency thinking of new ways to improve road safety involving wildlife. 

Police: 2 men deported multiple times arrested again in Utah on drug charges

Garna Majia and Eliza Pace, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two men were arrested after Cottonwood Heights police confiscated thousands of dollars' worth of drugs earlier this week.

Senate impasse over border policy continues to threaten aid to Ukraine and Israel

Clare Foran, Lauren Fox, Ted Barrett, Kristin Wilson and Morgan Rimmer, CNN  |  Updated Dec. 6 - 9:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A partisan clash between Senate Republicans and Democrats over border policy continues to threaten the effort to send badly needed foreign aid to key U.S. allies as time and money are running out for Ukraine.

'I didn't grasp the realness of the situation': Students, airman relive Layton rescue

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Layton Christian Academy students and a Hill Air Force Base airman are recalling the rescue of a mother and her two young children who were pinned underneath a car. 

Nikki Haley is targeted in the 4th Republican debate by her rivals

Bill Barrow and Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 6 - 8:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nikki Haley is facing new criticism in the opening moments of the fourth debate for Republican presidential hopefuls. Time is running out for the shrinking field to shake up a race that's been dominated by former President Donald Trump.

Unified police search for hit-and-run driver who hit Magna teen

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Unified police are looking for the driver responsible for hitting a 13-year-old and fleeing from the scene early Tuesday morning.

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he will leave Congress

David Morgan, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 6 - 8:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Republican Kevin McCarthy said in a Wall Street Journal column on Wednesday that he will leave Congress, bringing an end to his congressional career.

Working dog travels 700 miles home after stint in the St. George Animal Shelter

Alysha Lundgren, St. George News  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The woman who dropped Hank off at the St. George Animal Shelter said he was found locally, but workers there soon learned he was actually about 700 miles from home.

Police say 3 dead, fourth wounded and shooter also dead in UNLV attack

Ken Ritter and Rio Yamat, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 6 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A gunman killed three people and critically wounded a fourth Wednesday at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas before being killed in a shootout with police, authorities said.

Utah House Democratic leader named president of National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah House Minority Leader Angela Romero, D-Salt Lake City, was installed as the new president of the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators over the weekend.

Cox, legislative leaders meet with Israeli consul general amid Hamas war

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox and top legislative leaders met with the consul general of Israel to the Pacific Southwest to discuss trade and diplomacy on Wednesday.

Nevada grand jury indicts 6 Republicans who falsely certified that Trump won the state in 2020

Gabe Stern, Report For America/Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 6:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Nevada grand jury has indicted six Republicans who submitted certificates to Congress falsely declaring Donald Trump the winner of the 2020 presidential election, making the Western swing state the third to seek charges against so-called "fake electors."

Map: Your 2023 guide to seeing Christmas lights in Utah

Yvette Cruz, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 6 - 6:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

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

New Mexico hires Bronco Mendenhall as its new football coach

The Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 6 - 5:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

New Mexico has hired Bronco Mendenhall as its new head football coach.

Salt Lake City approves affordable housing incentives, 'Fleet Block' rezone as it seeks density

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pair of votes by the Salt Lake City Council on Tuesday night set up sweeping zoning changes and projects that favor affordable housing.

McDonald's aims for unprecedented growth over the next 4 years with 10K new stores

Dee-ann Durbin, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 4:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

McDonald's said Wednesday that it aims to have 50,000 restaurants worldwide by the end of 2027.

Missing Salt Lake 12-year-old found safe, police say

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police officers say a 12-year-old boy who went missing in Salt Lake City earlier this week has been located and is safe.

Have You Seen This? Hikers capture aftermath of rockslide at Zion National Park

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 3:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hikers at Zion National Park captured the aftermath of a rockslide near Weeping Rock in an up-close video.

RFK Jr. sues Utah lieutenant governor over filing deadline for presidential candidates

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 3:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sued Utah's lieutenant governor and elections director, alleging the state's deadline to file signatures is unconstitutionally restrictive.

Sexual exploitation case against Bluffdale family therapist dismissed

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Charges against a Bluffdale family therapist accused of downloading child pornography has been dismissed after it was determined he was not properly administered his Miranda rights.

Time, patience paying off in BYU basketball's 8-0 start

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 2:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sometimes the difference between a .500 team in the West Coast Conference and one of six unbeaten teams in the Big 12 is time.

Get Gephardt helps Bountiful homeowner who says he can't get roofing company to make warranty repair

Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 1:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

When Daniel Reeder moved into his Bountiful home, he quickly realized its synthetic, membrane roofing had a problem. Some of its adhesive began peeling.

Family sues Panera, saying its caffeinated lemonade led to Florida man's cardiac arrest

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 12:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The family of a 46-year-old Florida man has filed a wrongful death and negligence lawsuit against a restaurant chain, claiming its caffeine-filled lemonade drink led to his death.

Ogden Valley project gets preliminary OK amid worries area will become another Park City

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 12:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Amid heated debate, Weber County commissioners preliminarily approved a rezone request for a controversial development plan in Eden.

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Q&A: Tom Holmoe talks football, Kalani Sitake, scheduling and more

Jay Drew, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 11:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Before receiving the Toner Award for excellence in athletic administration Tuesday, the AD answered questions about the state of BYU sports.

'Showing light': Southern Utah rabbis speak of Hanukkah's significance during Israel-Hamas War

Mori Kessler, St. George News  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 11:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

This Hanukkah season is an important holiday for southern Utah's Jewish community during a time of war between Israeli forces and Hamas militants half a world away.

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Behind the billboard: meet the business bringing color scriptures to life

LDS Bookstore  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

To help members fall in love with their physical scriptures all over again, one Utah company is making bright, colorful scriptures for those who want to create a treasured keepsake.

Utah's growth became a bit more 'normal' in 2023. Here's where 56K new residents live

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 6 - 11:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's population growth is slowing down some, but the state still gained tens of thousands of people over the past year, according to a new population report.

Gov. Cox's budget asks for child care funding

Lindsay Aerts, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 10:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox's budget proposal includes some money to help with child care in Utah — both the cost for families and the space for centers.

'A big deal.' National air show considering Wendover as future site

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 10:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Wendover, Utah, is one of six towns being considered as the new home for the National Championship Air Races, but money is needed for repairs.

Taylor Swift is named Time Magazine's person of the year

Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Time Magazine has named Taylor Swift its person of the year. Swift was picked from a group of nine finalists that included Barbie, King Charles III, and OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman, among others.

KSL.com CSE high school hoops players of the week: Taylorsville's Jenna Sterzer, Ogden's Stockton Marriott

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

This week's KSL.com Clean Simple Eats high school hoops players of the week spotlight features a pair of seniors looking to leave a positive influence on and off the court.

Mom, 2 kids pinned by car in Layton school parking lot; students help lift vehicle off

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com and Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Updated Dec. 6 - 8:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

A mom and two kids are hospitalized after getting pinned by a car in the parking lot of Layton Christian Academy on Tuesday.

Brenda Lee makes history with Christmas classic 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree'

Lisa Respers France, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 8:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear this classic song is bringing overdue acknowledgement to a beloved artist.

'Gardening on steroids': Volunteers rally to restore Washington County tortoise habitat

Alysha Lundgren, St. George News  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Devastated by fire in the mid-aughts, a once lush Joshua tree forest is now full of woody skeletons. However, multiple groups still have hope for this critical habitat.

Sen. Mitt Romney welcomes $10M federal investment for wildfire management

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's wildfire resilience programs will get a financial boost as the Department of Interior announced it will disperse $10 million for wildfire management in the Beehive State.

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Explore the African deserts with a Utah-based travel company

Dick Jensen & Alan McKay Tours  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A land with vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes and wildlife you can't see anywhere else in the world, South Africa is a dream vacation for many.

Utah Air Force major killed in Osprey crash remembered as 'amazing' husband, father

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 7:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

Family members on Tuesday were remembering an Air Force major killed in an Osprey crash off of southwestern Japan.

Norman Lear, producer of TV's 'All in the Family' and influential liberal advocate, has died at 101

Lynn Elber, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 6 - 7:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Norman Lear has died. The producer who made TV topical in the 1970s with the sitcom "All in the Family," died Tuesday night at the age of 101 years old.

Utahn turned shoplifting case into child kidnapping case, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 7:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man turned a shoplifting case into a child kidnapping investigation, according to police and charges filed against him.

The 4th Republican presidential debate will be in Alabama tonight. Here's who will be there

Gram Slattery, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Four Republican presidential candidates are scheduled to face off in the fourth debate of their party's 2024 nominating contest Wednesday.

With revenue growth slowing, Utah lawmakers advised to be cautious about new budget

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 6:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

After state revenues fell nearly $50 million short of expectations last budget year, Utah lawmakers were warned Tuesday there may be more economic ups and downs ahead.

Keba Keita puts up 23 points to lift Utah to 88-86 win over Southern Utah

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 5 - 10:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

For all intents and purposes, Utah men's basketball went through the motions Tuesday night.

For children, sharing isn't easy, but it's an important part in their social development

Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

For every parent of young kids, it's no secret, "sharing" isn't something that comes naturally for most children. But it's an important part of their social development.

No. 14 BYU aces pre-rivalry tune-up over Evansville to improve to 8-0

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 5 - 10:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jaxson Robinson poured in 19 points with four 3-pointers as the 14th-ranked Cougars cruised past the Purple Aces 96-55 at the Marriott Center.

Artist hopes to put wildlife murals in every county in Utah

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

One artist is bringing the spirit of the Utah outdoors to cities with wildlife murals.

Netanyahu says Israel must retain control of security in Gaza after the war

Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that the military would have to retain open-ended security control over the Gaza Strip long after the war against Hamas ends.

28 arrested in multi-agency retail theft blitz in Utah

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 8:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police officers arrested 28 people in Utah over the weekend in a multi-day blitz aimed at preventing shoplifting during the holiday season.

College presidents face blistering criticism from Rep. Burgess Owens, GOP

Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Republican members of the House Education and Workforce Committee upbraided the presidents of Harvard, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Pennsylvania on Tuesday over the universities' efforts to address rising antisemitism on their campuses.

Wikipedia, wrapped. Here are 2023's most-viewed articles on the internet's encyclopedia

Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

English Wikipedia raked in more than 84 billion views this year, according to numbers released Tuesday. And the most popular article was about ChatGPT (yes, the AI chatbot that's seemingly everywhere today).

Smithfield Foods ends contracts with 26 Utah hog farms, lays off workers

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 5 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

National food company Smithfield Foods announced Tuesday it is ending contracts with 26 Utah hog farms and laying off up to 70 workers in the state.

Prosecutors aims to show Trump's history of vote fraud claims at 2020 election trial

Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors trying Donald Trump on charges of trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat will seek to show evidence of the former president's claims about voter fraud in 2012 and 2016, according to a court document filed on Tuesday.

Hackers breach 23andMe, access personal info on nearly 7 million users

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Family search and DNA testing service 23andMe provided further details Monday about an October data breach that exposed personal information on nearly 7 million users.

Shorthanded BYU women's hoops grows up fast, snaps 2-game skid against Utah State

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 6:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Amari Whiting had 19 points and Lauren Gustin supplied 21 pointsas BYU women's basketball snapped a two-game losing skid with a 72-66 win Tuesday afternoon.

12-year-old boy hospitalized after getting hit by car in Delta

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 6:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 12-year-old boy was injured Tuesday afternoon in Delta when he was hit by a car while attempting to cross Main Street.

Vail Resorts proposes new gondola at Park City Mountain Resort

Mariah Maynes, KSL NewsRadio  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 5:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Vail Resorts has announced a proposal for a new gondola at Park City Mountain Resort.