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Troopers identify Washington state couple killed in Utah crash

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Troopers have identified a husband and wife who were killed in a crash on I-15 in Box Elder County last week.

Nonprofits of all sizes ready for Giving Tuesday and end-of-year donations

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Giving Tuesday is on Dec. 3, and local nonprofits need donations more than ever. They also have been hit badly by inflation, and that has impacted how they do what they do.

Have You Seen This? Bet you can't find the hidden octopus

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 3:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

I don't recall any "Where's Waldo" books that included a hidden octopus, but it would've been an excellent thing to sneak in somewhere.

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5 Reasons why you should check out Snowbasin's deals until 12/3

Snowbasin  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here are a few reasons why you should act fast before the sale ends on Cyber Monday.

Most Americans favor allowing certain immigrants to stay in the US illegally, survey shows

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 2:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Most Americans favor allowing immigrants already in the U.S. illegally to stay under certain conditions and attain legal status, a new survey shows.

Lyft driver accused of abusing passenger

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 2:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Lyft driver is accused of sexually abusing a woman in 2023.

'A big step': Feds to direct $50M toward Great Salt Lake preservation projects

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 1:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Great Salt Lake is about to get a boost from the federal government, which is making what could be its biggest financial investment in the struggling lake.

Clean comedian Nate Bargatze returning to Salt Lake City in 2025

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 12:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nate Bargatze, a staple in the clean comedy genre, announced Monday he is returning to Salt Lake City as part of his 2025 "Big Dumb Eyes" world tour.

Can AI chatbots make your holiday shopping easier?

Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 12:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tired of thinking about what gifts to get everyone this year? Artificial intelligence chatbots might help, but don't expect them to always give you the right answers.

BYU creates program for playing, studying video games — 'a new form of human expression'

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Video games have been studied from many different angles, with people trying to determine their physical, social and emotional impacts. Now, two BYU professors are taking a new approach.

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Haven't met your deductible? Why a $399 cash-pay MRI Is the smart choice

Taylormed MRI  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

There's a way to get the imaging you need without breaking the bank or dealing with insurance red tape.

School board member accused of trying to bribe man running against him

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 11:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

A member of the Salt Lake City School Board was charged Monday with trying to bribe another candidate.

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2 very different stories being told about people stepping away from faith

Jacob Hess, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 11:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

At a time when many Americans seem to have embraced a funhouse-mirror view of religion, full of seriously misleading perceptions, it seems helpful to at least map out some of the competing interpretations about faith in circulation.

Smog covers parts of northern Utah as inversion season begins

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 10:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Smog settled in over valleys in northern Utah Sunday, at the end of the long holiday weekend.

Kearns boy gets to Make-A-Wish 12 years after heart transplant

Arianne Brown for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Brayden Hansen may not remember what it was like to get a heart transplant, but on Nov. 1, he made memories that will last him a lifetime.

2 hospitalized after crash involving South Salt Lake police officer

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 9:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were taken to the hospital following a crash involving a South Salt Lake police officer Monday morning, according to police.

Elton John says he has lost his eyesight and struggles to see his new stage musical

Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 2 - 9:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Elton John says he struggled to watch his new musical because he has "lost his eyesight" after contracting an infection. The singer-songwriter attended the opening night of "The Devil Wears Prada" in London on Sunday.

Congress returns for final act before curtain rises on new Trump era

David Morgan and Bo Erickson, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 2 - 8:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Democratic-led U.S. Senate and Republican House of Representatives return this week for a showdown over government spending, disaster relief and defense policy before President-elect Donald Trump ushers in a new era of single-party rule next month.

State could flex exemption, override local opposition to build affordable housing in Heber Valley

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 8:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Affordable housing goals have spurred changes in the way Utah approaches its vast land holdings, prioritizing affordable housing over local opposition, according to SITLA.

Rocky Mountain Power warns of text scams during the holiday season

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Scammers are getting more sophisticated. Occasionally, folks run into an in-person scammer trying to get into the home, but more often scams are via text this time of year.

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5 Reasons why you should check out Snowbasin's deals until 12/3

Snowbasin  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here are a few reasons why you should act fast before the sale ends on Cyber Monday.

'Wicked' star speaks out against 'harmful' ableist comments made about her character

Alli Rosenbloom, CNN  |  Updated Dec. 2 - 7:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

"Wicked" actress Marissa Bode is asking for kindness after receiving ableist comments on social media.

Cyber Monday shoppers expected to set a record on the year's biggest day for online shopping

Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 2 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Consumers in the U.S. are scouring the internet for online deals as they look to make the most of the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon on Cyber Monday.

Utah will have a record number of women in the Legislature next year

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 6:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

A record number of women will serve in the Utah Legislature next year, after three women were elected to replace men in the state House of Representatives.

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

The Jazz inbounded to Collin Sexton, who fumbled the ball and failed to get up a look as Utah fell 105-104 to the Los Angeles Lakers Sunday at the Delta Center.

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

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 9:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake County couple who recently fell victim to a warrant scam says they have discovered surprising information about who may be participating in the schemes.

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.