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Doctor who sold ketamine to 'Friends' star Matthew Perry gets over 2 years in prison
Andrew Dalton, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 3 - 3:37 p.m. | Save Story
Dr. Salvador Plasencia, who sold ketamine to "Friends" star Matthew Perry before his overdose death, was sentenced to 2½ years in prison by a federal judge in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Have You Seen This? Professional diver shakes 'hand' of octopus
Payton Davis, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 3 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
An "amazing" octopus let a professional diver get close — and even "shake hands" with it in footage captured in 2024.

Homegrown talent boosts BYU's historic 2026 signing class — which is still growing
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 3 - 3:28 p.m. | Save Story
The Cougars inked 18 players to national letters of intent on the first day of the early signing period, though that number did not include elite quarterback recruit Ryder Lyons.

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Discover the power of paper planning
Franklin Planner | Posted Dec. 3 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Despite having more digital tools than ever, many people still feel overwhelmed, distracted and disconnected from what really matters.

Murray shooting leaves man in his 50s injured
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Updated Dec. 3 - 2:32 p.m. | Save Story
A shooting in Murray left one person with injuries that did not appear life-threatening, near Wheeler Historic Farm on Tuesday. Police are still searching for suspects.

Sandy gang member given 20 years in federal prison for drug, firearm charges
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 3 - 2:15 p.m. | Save Story
A 20-year-old from Sandy, who is a known gang member, was sentenced last week to 20 years in prison for attempting to traffic cocaine.

Utah signs first-ever 5-star recruit as team adds 15 as part of 2026 recruiting class
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 3 - 1:47 p.m. | Save Story
A little more than five months later, Kelvin Obot put pen to paper and moved his commitment to an official signing with Utah, becoming the first-ever five star recruit signed by Utah.

Eagle Mountain takes first steps toward possible nuclear energy future
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 3 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
Eagle Mountain is laying the groundwork for what could become a nuclear energy future as part of its long-term vision. But the idea is drawing mixed reactions from residents.

How this new complex can help Salt Lake City's need for affordable family housing
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 3 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
State, county and local leaders joined developers and financiers on Tuesday to celebrate the opening of the second and third phases of Citizens West, a mixed-use complex with many units dedicated to affordable housing, with a focus on larger or multigenerational families.
US pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries
Reuters | Updated Dec. 3 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Trump administration on Tuesday said it paused all immigration applications, including green card and U.S. citizenship processing, filed by immigrants from 19 non-European countries.

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Rise above and overcome the world with Christ, says President Christofferson at BYU
| Posted Dec. 3 - 11:34 a.m. | Save Story
New counselor in First Presidency invites BYU students to follow Jesus Christ by confidently sacrificing "the lesser for the greater."

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Beyond the bump: 7 surprising reasons to get an ultrasound
Echo Ultrasound | Posted Dec. 3 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
Most people associate medical ultrasounds with baby bumps, but that's just one of many reasons to consider getting an ultrasound.

Cox requests that Utah spend $50M on homeless issues in upcoming budget
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 3 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox's proposed 2027 fiscal year budget includes money that could go toward the construction of a proposed 1,300-bed homeless services campus in Salt Lake City.

Cox proposes $30.7B budget with funding for homeless campus, child tax credits
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com and Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 3 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's governor unveiled his proposed $30.7 billion state budget Wednesday, which include funds for a homeless campus and expanded child tax credits for families with young kids.
US immigration crackdown begins in New Orleans
Reuters | Updated Dec. 3 - 9:36 a.m. | Save Story
Federal authorities began a law enforcement operation targeting people living in New Orleans illegally, the Department of Homeland Security said as the Trump administration continues its city-to-city immigration crackdown.

Patrick Kinahan: Penn State's interest in Sitake should serve as wake-up call for BYU
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 3 - 9:34 a.m. | Save Story
For listeners with a discerning ear, BYU coach Kalani Sitake provided keen insight into the ramifications of his dalliance with Penn State.

Davis County Commission OKs 14.9% property tax increase
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 3 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
Davis County commissioners voted 2-1 in favor of a 14.9% tax increase Tuesday, instead of a nearly 30% hike thah was initially proposed.

62-year-old man crossing Salt Lake street killed in hit-and-run
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 3 - 8:47 a.m. | Save Story
A pedestrian was killed Tuesday night after a car hit him while he was crossing Redwood Road.

'Don't tread on our TRAX': Sen. Mike Lee leads bipartisan bill to speed up transit projects
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 3 - 8:26 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. Mike Lee is spearheading a bipartisan effort to loosen federal control over local transit decisions in an effort to expedite construction projects and reduce traffic in key areas.

Latinos increasingly pessimistic, critical of Trump and his immigration policies, Pew survey shows
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 3 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. Latinos are increasingly pessimistic about their current state and critical of President Donald Trump and his immigration policies, a new Pew survey shows.

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Explore winter events along the Wasatch Front: Markets, lights, shows and more
Salt Lake Chamber | Posted Dec. 3 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
From longtime traditions to new favorites, here are some of the best ways to enjoy the holiday season and the months that follow. Some are even free!

Woman convicted in 2002 murder seeks parole, but still claims she didn't actually kill anyone
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 3 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
A woman convicted for the 2002 kidnapping, murder and burning of another woman is seeking parole, but still contends she was an accomplice despite being the only person arrested.

Troopers: When faced with a wrong-way driver, how to improve the odds
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 3 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Highway Patrol Sgt. Mike Alexander told KSL-TV on Tuesday there are two things drivers could do in the moment once they spot a wrong-way car in front of them.
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Homegrown talent boosts BYU's historic 2026 signing class — which is still growing
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- Patrick Kinahan: Penn State's interest in Sitake should serve as wake-up call for BYU
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Outdoors »

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World »
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Voces de Utah »

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Politics »

Eagle Mountain takes first steps toward possible nuclear energy future
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- Cox proposes $30.7B budget with funding for homeless campus, child tax credits







