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

'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.

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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.

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. 5 - 9:42 p.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.

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.

Group suing UDOT to block work on gondola says there are 'far cheaper commonsense solutions'

Roy Burton and Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 5 - 5:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of individuals and two environmental nonprofits are suing the Utah Department of Transportation to try and halt the construction of a gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville says he's ending blockade of most military nominees

Kevin Freking, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama says he is ending his blockade of hundreds of military promotions, clearing the way for hundreds to be approved. Tuberville's blockade of hundreds of military promotions was over a dispute about a Pentagon abortion policy.

Nurse arrested, charged with injuring 1-month-old at Provo hospital

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 5 - 5:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A nurse at Utah Valley Hospital was charged Tuesday with aggravated child abuse involving a 1-month-old in his care.

Salt Lake County council member proposes ordinance for single-sex restrooms and locker rooms

Hanna Seariac, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A newly proposed Salt Lake County ordinance, if put into effect, would mean that all Salt Lake County parks and recreational facilities would designate multiple-occupancy locker rooms and restrooms by sex.

Cox proposes $29.5B state budget with plans to build 35,000 new starter homes

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 5 - 4:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Tuesday announced his proposed $29.5 billion state budget, which includes nearly $200 million to combat homelessness.

Tooele County inland port areas approved amid concerns from residents, environmental groups

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 4:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hours before the Utah Inland Port Authority's board of directors voted unanimously to approve the Tooele Valley and Twenty Wells inland port project areas, protestors gathered Tuesday outside the Tooele County Building to voice their concerns about the project.

Becky Edwards launches plan to help more women run for elected office

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 4:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Like her legendary father-in-law LaVell Edwards, Becky Edwards says her next role is to be a coach and mentor. She has launched a PAC for women considering politics.

Kilby Block Party's 2024 lineup is out. Here's who is coming to Salt Lake City

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 3:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kilby Court is celebrating 25 years of music and it's planning to celebrate in a big way come spring.

Map: Your 2023 guide to seeing Christmas lights in Utah

Yvette Cruz, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 3:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

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

'This studio is your place': Ryan Seacrest opens broadcast studio at Primary Children's Hospital

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ryan Seacrest visited Primary Children's Hospital for the opening of Seacrest Studio, a new area in the hospital lobby for patients and caregivers to broadcast throughout the hospital.

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Make gospel study fun and engaging for your family

Come Follow Me FHE  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here are three resources that will bring joy and simplicity into your family's "Come, Follow Me" study — and maybe make great Christmas gifts for your loved ones, too!

Man struck, killed by car in North Ogden

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 5 - 2:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 72-year-old man was struck and killed by a car Monday night in North Ogden, police say.

Your Brain Care Score may indicate your dementia risk

Kristen Rogers, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 2:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

What if you could assess your risk of developing dementia or having a stroke as you age without medical procedures? A new tool named the Brain Care Score, or BCS, may help you do just that while also advising how you can lower your risk, a new study has found.

Twin brothers arrested, accused of shooting at Salt Lake neighbor

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 1:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two Salt Lake men, twin brothers, have been arrested and accused of shooting at a neighbor on Monday night.

2nd brother sent to prison in fatal shooting in Orem church parking lot

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 12:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

A second brother was sentenced to prison on Monday after an armed robbery during a planned drug deal in an Orem church parking lot led to the 2021 death of 16-year-old Camden Hales.

Utahn among 8 crew members killed in Osprey crash in Japan

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 12:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Air Force Maj. Eric V. Spendlove, 36, of St. George, was identified as one of the eight crew members killed in an Osprey crash off the coast of Japan last week.

21st Amendment turns 90: A look back at Utah's role in repealing Prohibition

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 12:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah may not be known best for booze, but it played a large role in overturning Prohibition 90 years ago Tuesday.

What happens to your purchased digital movies, music and e-books when you die?

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 12:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Americans spend millions of dollars on digital entertainment: movies, music, audiobooks, and e-books. But is any of it really ours to keep?

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Do Americans still love marriage?

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 11:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 2023 American Family Survey finds belief marriage is essential is declining.

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Utah retirement experts issue critical warning about Social Security

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Retirement experts Tyson Thacker and Ryan Thacker have issued a critical warning to Utah residents who are planning to file for Social Security in the next five years.

Liz Cheney weighs third-party presidential run, says Trump threatens democracy

Susan Heavey, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 11:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Republican former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, an outspoken critic of ex-President Donald Trump who co-chaired the congressional probe of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, said she is weighing a third-party bid for the White House in 2024.

Patrick Kinahan: BYU faces tricky issue at quarterback

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 10:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

One year removed from bringing in two transfer quarterbacks, BYU is again looking to bolster football's most important position.

'We are heartbroken,' medical center says about releasing Jeremy Best hours before deaths of family members

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 10:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A medical center has issued a statement about a Victor man who was admitted and released Nov. 30 before allegedly killing his pregnant wife and kidnapping his 10-month-old son, who was later found dead.

Utah massage therapist charged with inappropriately touching client

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 9:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

A massage therapist in South Jordan was charged Monday with forcible sexual abuse involving a client.

A first look at Salt Lake's pro volleyball team that will begin play in 2024

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

League One Volleyball, or LOVB, will launch in 2024 with teams in Atlanta, Houston, Madison, Wis., Omaha, Neb., and Salt Lake City. Here's a look at LOVB Salt Lake Volleyball.

Red Cross of Utah sees increase in smoke alarm installation requests, in need of volunteers

Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 8:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake Area Chapter of the American Red Cross said it has seen in increase in requests for free smoke alarm installations. The need is so great, more volunteers are needed.

More bodies found after sudden eruption of Indonesia's Mount Marapi, raising confirmed toll to 22

Mardi Rosa Tanjung, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 8:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Rescuers searching the hazardous slopes of Indonesia's Mount Marapi volcano have found 11 more bodies of climbers who were caught by a surprise weekend eruption, raising the number of confirmed dead to 22.

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Utah clinic's unique treatment for PTSD and anxiety is changing lives

Aspen Orthopedic Pain and Spine  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you live with PTSD or chronic anxiety, there's a new and effective treatment that might help you.

Restaurant steps up to help employee injured while saving brother's life

Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 7:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Riverdale Road Denny's is organizing community support for an employee who was hit and critically injured while walking in a crosswalk with her young brother.

Electric cars are having more problems, but not because they're electric

Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 7:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

Electric vehicles have 79% more problems than other vehicles, according to Consumer Reports' latest annual auto reliability survey. But the problem isn't really because they're electric, said Jake Fisher, director of the group's auto testing center.

Lawsuit alleges Brian Laundrie told his parents that Gabby Petito was 'gone'

Shawn Nottingham, CNN  |  Updated Dec. 5 - 7:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Brian Laundrie told his parents Gabby Petito was "gone" in a frantic phone call three weeks before her remains were discovered, according to an amended civil complaint.

Bitcoin rises above $42K for first time since April 2022

Tom Wilson, Tom Westbrook and Chibuike Oguh, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 5 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Bitcoin rose on Monday, briefly surpassing $42,000 to reach a 20-month high, in a new surge of momentum fueled by U.S. interest rate cut expectations and traders betting that American regulators will soon approve exchange-traded spot bitcoin funds.

Utah water conservation officers talk about easy ways to save water and money

Katie Workman for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 6:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

KSL.com talked to the water officials across Utah to help you save water and money this time of year.

Utah couple describes the magical experience of decorating the White House for Christmas

Eliza Pace, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 10:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

When Utah's Farah Sanders saw an invitation by First Lady Jill Biden — on her Instagram account — seeking decorators for the White House, she jumped at the opportunity.

Virginia police investigate explosion at house where officers were trying to serve a search warrant

Matthew Barakat, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 10:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Virginia police department said in a statement Monday that a suspect fired several shots inside the home and that an explosion happened.

Locals in the NFL: Packers' Love story, playoff chase continues with win over Chiefs

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 4 - 9:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Utah State quarterback Jordan Love threw for 267 yards and three touchdowns in a personal revenge-game win over the Kansas City Chiefs.

During sentencing, prosecutor says La Verkin man 'should not be walking the streets'

Cody Blowers, St. George News  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A La Verkin man accused of sexually assaulting two women last year was sentenced to prison after the women described how the defendant's actions left them shattered.