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Utah universities go to court to stop release of NIL contracts

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 7:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Five Utah universities are challenging a State Records Committee decision that college athletes' name, image and likeness contracts are public records.

Utah man fatally shot by Colorado police after killing officer

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 6:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man has been named as the gunman who fatally shot an officer in Cortez, Colorado, before being killed in a shootout with other officers.

Snowplow driver: 'I'm here for whatever Mother Nature brings my way'

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 6:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

After record snowfall last year, Utah Department of Transportation snowplow drivers are gearing up for weekend snow and whatever other storms line up for December.

Israeli offensive shifts to crowded southern Gaza, driving up death toll despite evacuation orders

Najib Jobain, Bassem Mroue and Cara Anna, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Israel is pounding targets in southern Gaza and ordering more neighborhoods designated for attack to evacuate, even as the United States urges it to do more to protect civilians.

Kash Patel campaigns for Trent Staggs in Utah

Suzanne Bates, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 4:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Senate candidate Trent Staggs has received endorsements from several pro-Donald Trump conservatives, with the latest nod coming from former Trump administration official Kash Patel.

Park City vet thinks he's treated dogs with mysterious respiratory illness

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Park City veterinarian suspects he has treated dogs with a mysterious respiratory illness reported in other states, but a state veterinarian says Utah still has no confirmed cases.

'Baby Zeke' found dead in Idaho; father Jeremy Best taken into custody

Mary Boyle, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The body of Zeke Gregory Best, the 10-month-old son of Jeremy Best, was found by hunters in Idaho Saturday morning.

Have You Seen This? Bear pays a visit to house in the neighborhood

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 2:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

No matter how many times she asks, I don't think this bear is going to close her door.

Man accused of stabbing roommate, lighting room on fire

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 2 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake City man was taken into custody early Saturday after police say he stabbed his roommate and tried to light a room on fire.

Police charge director of Miss Nicaragua pageant with running 'beauty queen coup' plot

Gabriela Selser, Associated Press   |  Posted Dec. 2 - 1:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nicaraguan police said Friday they want to arrest the director of the Miss Nicaragua pageant, accusing her of intentionally rigging contests so that anti-government beauty queens would win the pageants as part of a plot to overthrow the government.

Senate candidate Josh Randall hopes frugal campaign will lead to better outcomes in Washington

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 12:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Accountant Josh Randall is running a do-it-yourself campaign for Senate in 2024, and plans to support massive cuts to the federal workforce and budget to rein in the national debt.

Jaxson Robinson proving starters don't have all the fun in No. 19 BYU's 7-0 start

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 6-foot-7 senior from Ada, Oklahoma, has reset his career high in back-to-back games while averaging 16.6 points per game to lead the Cougars to one of the top reserve units in college basketball.

Crashes, closure on Utah roads amid snowy weekend conditions

Luke Seaver, KSLTV.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A number of crashes and a road closure were reported in Utah Saturday morning as snowy conditions continued into the weekend.

Beaver Mountain welcomes storm as it prepares for winter season

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 11:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

At Beaver Mountain, workers and preseason skiers and snowboarders are anticipating heavy snowfall this weekend.

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What happens when you buy 3 baby chicks at a Giving Machine

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

The Light the World Giving Machines are amplifying women's voices in Africa, where donated livestock is sending girls to school and launching businesses.

US life expectancy climbs in 2022 after COVID retreat

Mariam Sunny, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 10:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. babies born in 2022 gained roughly a year in life expectancy compared with babies born a year earlier, federal data showed on Wednesday, marking progress after two consecutive years of declines largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beloved Utah firefighter dies after battle with cancer

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 9:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

Longtime Utah firefighter Fitzgerald Petersen has died after a battle with cancer.

Church of Jesus Christ invites people to Light the World with display at NYC's Times Square

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

On Monday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints took over billboards in Times Square in New York City to show scenes of Jesus Christ's birth and the traditional nativity. YouTube videos posted by the church on Friday and Saturday are helping share the experience around the world.

Some Utah ski resorts have new parking policies

Waverly Golden, KSL NewsRadio  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 8:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Department of Transportation is reminding those who visit Utah's ski resorts to follow parking restrictions — some of which are new this year.

Family of Marine killed in Afghanistan fails to win lawsuit against Alec Baldwin

Mead Gruver, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 2 - 7:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

A lawsuit against Alec Baldwin filed by relatives of a U.S. Marine killed in Afghanistan has been resolved in the actor's favor.

Intermountain Medical Center ranks 1st for well-matched kidney donations this year

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 7:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Intermountain Medical Center was ranked at the top, over the last year, for the percentage of kidney donations that were well matched.

Johnson's hot start leads No. 19 BYU to 85-56 win over Fresno State

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 1 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Spencer Johnson had 12 of the Cougars' first 19 points and helped them get out to a commanding 36-23 halftime lead.

Decorating a Christmas tree for charity each year helps heal this domestic violence survivor

Amie Schaeffer, KSL NewsRadio  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A survivor of domestic violence sees the Festival of Trees as a space to shed light on topics that are often left behind closed doors and to provide hope for others.

Stanford scores early to hold off BYU 2-0 in College Cup semifinal

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 1 - 10:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

No. 3-ranked Stanford did all its scoring in the opening minutes of the match before holding on for a 2-0 win over No. 6 BYU at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina.

Don't eat pre-cut cantaloupe if the source is unknown, CDC says, as salmonella outbreak grows

Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. health officials say consumers should not eat pre-cut cantaloupe if they don't know the source. That comes as the number of illnesses and recalls tied to a deadly salmonella outbreak grows.

NCAA Volleyball: 4th-seeded BYU sweeps Weber State in tourney opener

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 9:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Erin Livingston poured in 21 kills, four digs and two blocks as fourth-seeded BYU made quick work of Weber State Friday night in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament at the Smith Fieldhouse.

Man on the run with baby was walking around store naked hours before wife was found dead

Nate Sunderland and Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Updated Dec. 1 - 9:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman is dead and an Amber Alert has been issued for a baby boy "believed to be in imminent danger" who was abducted by his father, who is a homicide suspect.

Leaders, ex-FLDS insiders applaud efforts to support those leaving polygamist communities

Jeff Richards, St. George News  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 9:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Those who choose to exit polygamous communities frequently rely upon the assistance of outsiders. Holding Out HELP is an annual fundraising event for former polygamists.

Utah board votes to remove fees at public colleges, universities for in-state applicants

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 9:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Board of Higher Education voted Friday to eliminate fees for in-state residents applying to enter colleges and universities across the state.

Flu is on the rise while RSV infections may be peaking, US health officials say

Mike Stobbe, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. health officials say flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections may be peaking. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that COVID-19 remains the main cause of hospitalizations and deaths in the country.

Cauldron lit as Salt Lake City committee enters next step with IOC over 2034 bid

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 1 - 8:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah is now officially in "targeted dialogue" with the International Olympic Committee, the first step forward as it looks to lock up its 2034 bid.

Sen. Mike Lee says Jan. 6 rioter likely not a federal agent after sharing conspiracy theory

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 8:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. Mike Lee has acknowledged a man seen in footage from the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol insurrection was likely not a federal agent after sharing a social media post earlier this month promoting a conspiracy theory about the riot.

NASA's plan to return astronauts to the moon falling behind schedule according to new audit

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 7:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new federal report finds NASA's plans to put astronauts back on the moon in 2025 via the multiphase Artemis program was overly optimistic to begin with and now, with multiple delays afoot, returning humans to the lunar surface appears more likely in 2027 at the earliest.

Ogden School District's new child nutrition facility aims to serve district families

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 7:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Ogden School District on Friday opened a new Child Nutrition Program building to serve the district community in a multitude of ways.

Renewed Gaza fighting stretches into 2nd day after Israel-Hamas truce collapses

Suhaib Salem and Nidal al-Mughrabi, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 1 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Renewed fighting in Gaza stretched into a second day on Saturday after talks to extend a week-old truce with Hamas collapsed and mediators said Israeli bombardments were complicating attempts to again pause hostilities.

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Keep the temple in mind with this fun, family-friendly activity

Brick'em Young  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 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.

US appeals court says Trump must face lawsuits over US Capitol attack

Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 6:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. appeals court on Friday ruled that Donald Trump must face civil lawsuits over his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol by his supporters, rejecting the former president's claim that he is immune.

Inmate who stabbed Derek Chauvin 22 times is charged with attempted murder, prosecutors say

Michael R. Sisak and Michael Balsamo, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 6:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal inmate was charged Friday with attempted murder in the Nov. 24 prison stabbing of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd.

'No room for canceling': Utah Board of Higher Education approves free speech resolution

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 5:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Board of Higher Education approved a resolution establishing expectations for implementing free speech principles across Utah's public college and university campuses.

Ute tribal officer faces federal charges in 2022 shooting of unarmed couple

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 5:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Ute Tribe Fish and Wildlife officer has been indicted in federal court on the accusation of shooting an unarmed couple in 2022.

Kolob Canyon quake shakes southern Utah

Chris Reed, St. George News  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 4:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake centered in Kolob Canyon happened at 12:16 a.m. early Friday and was followed by a 2.6 magnitude aftershock near the same area at 1:27 a.m.

Man fatally shot by US Marshals task force in Sandy

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 4:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was shot and killed by law enforcers at a senior living center in Sandy on Friday.

Retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, has died at age 93

Mark Sherman, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 1 - 4:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, has died. She was 93.

Officials release initial report on fatal October plane crash in Emery County

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The National Transportation Safety Board on Friday released the preliminary report on a small plane crash near Huntington that killed one person in October.

Have You Seen This? Truck driver jumps into action to save choking woman

Linda Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A truck driver in Illinois is hailed as a hero after video shows him rushing to the aid of a woman who pulled over and indicated she was choking.

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QUIZ: How much do you know about the Jazz? Enter to win 4 Jazz tickets!

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Enter to win a 4-pack of Jazz tickets!

Additional details on 2 Utah officer-involved shootings released

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 2:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

More details on two officer-involved shootings in Salt Lake County, involving suspects who lived, were released Friday — now that the men have been convicted.

Section of popular Zion National Park road reopens 8 months after slide

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 2:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

A section of a road in Zion National Park, closed for months after a landslide, finally reopened this week.

Kraft's newest Mac & Cheese is going cheese-free

Jordan Valinsky, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 2:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kraft's new Mac & Cheese is ditching the cheese and going vegan.

Utah representatives vote to expel George Santos as his time as a congressman comes to an end

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 1:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. House voted to expel Republican Rep. George Santos on Friday. The resolution passed 311-114, with 105 Republicans voting in favor Santos' removal, including all four Republican Utah representatives.

BYU newcomer Lauren Davenport eyeing special reunion during rivalry tilt at Utah

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Idaho bonds and the desire to be closer to home, and to her younger brother with special needs, brought Lauren Davenport more than 2,400 miles back to the intermountain west.

Alleged gunman arrested in shooting investigation that also led to fatal crash

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 12:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City police say they have arrested the alleged gunman who shot a man in the leg outside a party in October. The shooting prompted a chase with a second suspect that ended in a fatal crash.

2 officers injured, 1 man arrested following lengthy chase in Utah County

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 1 - 12:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

An early morning chase in Utah County resulted in minor injuries to two officers, as well as for the man arrested, who had to be treated at a local hospital before being booked into jail.

Microsleeping: Penguin parents sleep for just a few seconds at a time to guard newborns

Christina Larson, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 12:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Researchers have discovered that some penguin parents sleep for only seconds at a time around-the-clock to protect their eggs and chicks.

Fall out as RSL general manager; Schmid promoted to sporting director

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 12:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Real Salt Lake announced several changes to its front office and coaching staff personnel Friday, highlighted by the promotion of Kurt Schmid to sporting director and the departure of general manager Elliot Fall.

Sexual assault survivor says delays in police investigation allowed perpetrator to attack a teenager

Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah woman said delays in properly investigating her report of sexual assault allowed her perpetrator to remain free and attack a teenage girl more than a year later.

Idaho man injured in 30-car pileup on I-86 dies

Mary Boyle, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 11:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

An American Falls, Idaho, man has died after being injured in a crash involving 30 vehicles Monday morning on Interstate 86 near Pocatello.

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5 signs men might be testosterone deficient

Trilogy Medical Center  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here are five warning signs you might have low testosterone and what you can do about it.

Crash causes heavy delays on I-15 near Scipio; road now cleared

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 1 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

A crash is causing heavy delays on I-15 just south of Scipio on Friday.