Utah gamers 8th most likely to cheat in the nation, study says

New mural on Main Street preserves the remarkable Eccles economic success story

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 10:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Eccles family has a legacy second-to-none when it comes to giving and receiving in Utah.

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

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 10:20 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.

US agency ends use of 'cyanide bomb' to kill coyotes

Scott Sonner, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 9:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has halted the use of spring-loaded traps that disperse cyanide powder to kill coyotes and other livestock predators. It's a practice wildlife advocates have tried to outlaw for decades due to safety concerns.

Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' is No. 1 at the box office with $21 million debut

Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 9:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Beyoncé's "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé," opened in first place with $21 million in North American ticket sales, according to estimates from AMC Theatres Sunday.

A first of its kind project to save Utah's water supply features divers

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 9:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Intricate work at Deer Creek will protect a critical ecosystem and water for 1.5 million people.

Kyiv investigates allegations Russian forces shot surrendering Ukrainian soldiers

Felipe Dana and Joanna Kozlowska, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 8:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ukrainian officials on Sunday launched an investigation into allegations that Russian forces killed surrendering Ukrainian soldiers, after social media footage appeared to show two uniformed men being shot at close range.

On his deathbed, her father told her a secret: He was a fugitive and had robbed a bank in Ohio

Faith Karimi, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 7:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thomas Randele was dying of lung cancer and had a secret. In March 2021, with his daughter at his bedside after his first chemotherapy session, he made a stunning confession: He had been a fugitive for more than five decades.

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

LDS Bookstore  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 7:00 p.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.

Bountiful woman left without phone service or answers days after husband dies

Matt Gephardt and Cimaron Neugebauer, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 6:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

When you pay for a phone service, you expect it to work. But after being unable to make or receive calls despite reaching out to the provider multiple times to fix it, a Utah woman decided it was time to Get Gephardt.

Where does Utah stand on pro-family policy?

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 5:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

While Utah is often an example of relatively positive social and economic outcomes compared to other states, Gov. Spencer Cox cautioned that without strong institutions, the social fabric will continue to tear here, too.

Herriman cross country receives heroes' welcome after capturing Nike Cross Nationals title

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Finishing second to Utah power American Fork at both the state and regional meets propelled the Mustangs to be the first team from Utah to win a championship at Nike Cross Nationals in Portland, Oregon.

Coroner involved in Daybell case says it still gives her 'nightmares'

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 4:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

The coroner who handled the deaths of Lori Vallow Daybell's children says it's "by far my most difficult" case she's ever been involved in.

Utah State to appear in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl against Georgia State

Andrew Hyde for KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 4:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah State was selected Sunday to participate in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl against Georgia State.

Gov. Cox talks free speech, Israel-Hamas and immigration on 'Face the Nation'

Suzanne Bates, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 4:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis had a chance Sunday to show how their "Disagree Better" initiative works with one of the thorniest issues in public policy.

Wounded and dead overwhelm southern Gaza hospital on 3rd day of renewed war

Arafat Barbakh, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 3:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nasser Hospital is one of only a handful operating hospitals in Khan Younis, a southern city which residents say is one of the focuses of the Israeli offensive that resumed on Friday after the collapse of a truce with Hamas.

Have You Seen This? If any pet can sing the blues, it's a grumpy cat

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The guitarist is enjoying this duet, but the cat's probably just naming all the things it hates about the guy.

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For anyone who spends time outdoors, these amazing coolers make great gifts

Lifetime Products  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lifetime Products high-performance coolers can keep food and beverages cold for up to seven days. They are roomy, durable, easy to use and more affordable than other high-end alternatives.

Why short-term memory falters and how to improve yours

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 2:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

There are simple tricks — and some pretty complicated ones, as well — to hang onto a thought.

Viva Las Vegas: Utah to play Northwestern in Las Vegas Bowl

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 1:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah football is headed back to Las Vegas.

Fatal stabbing of German tourist puts sharp focus on Paris Olympics

Elaine Ganley, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 12:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

The fatal knife attack on a German tourist near the Eiffel Tower, allegedly carried out by a young man under watch for suspected Islamic radicalization, has drawn special concern less than a year before Paris hosts the Olympic Games.

Here's what's behind the exodus of Californians coming to Utah

Katie Workman for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 12:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Migration is now the primary driver of Utah's population growth, and California is the No. 1 state people are arriving from.

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Expert: The best Christmas gift for Utah families may surprise you

HLTH Code  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Whether you call it emergency preparedness, a food storage plan, or you even call yourself a full-blown prepper, there's never been a better time to start working on a plan to take care of you and your loved ones.

Dozens of Utah companies aim to bring Santa to thousands of families

Karah Brackin, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 11:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dozens of Utah companies are coming together to make Christmas happen with the goal of serving 10,000 families in the state.

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Is 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' suitable for kids?

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 11:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Chevy Chase is on tour to talk about the film, released 34 years ago Friday.

6 planets found in synchronized orbit may help solve cosmic puzzle

Will Dunham, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 10:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

They are the most common type of planet observed in our Milky Way galaxy — two to three times the diameter of Earth but smaller than Neptune, and orbiting closer to their stars than our solar system's innermost planet Mercury does to the sun.

New USU police dog being trained to help students with stress

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 10:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sage is the newest member of the USU Police Department. Her specialty is something relatively new for police departments: helping those after a traumatic or stressful event.

Newly discovered spine stem cells help explain cancer metastasis in bone

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 9:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Researchers have found a particular type of stem cell that helps form the spine — and that secretes a protein that seems to attract cancer, which could help explain why certain types of cancer spread more often to the spine than to other bones.

Earth is running a fever. UN climate talks focus on the contagious effect on human health

Jamey Keaten, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 9:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

UN participants are also turning their attention to tough negotiations over the next nine days, to push for more agreement on ways to cap global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) since pre-industrial times.

No shortage of Christmas trees this year, but don't expect any red-tag deals

Parija Kavilanz, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 8:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

With Thanksgiving out of the way, the hunt for a Christmas tree is on for plenty of families wanting to snag the perfect Fraser fir or pine for their homes this year.

Marriage and family are the ultimate source of happiness, experts say

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Brad Wilcox said marriage plays a significant role in determining a person's overall happiness throughout their lifetime.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: End of season format flawed after compelling season

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Though the AP Top 25 rankings don't have any bearing on Sunday's results for the CFP rankings, I find myself conflicted on how to rank the top teams in this week's ballot.

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Craving great Asian food? Here are a few of Utah's best restaurants

Siegfried & Jensen  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah may not hold the same prestige as some Asian food metros such as San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York, but there are some great restaurants here.

Peak's Ice Arena in Provo to get Olympic upgrades

Lindsay Aerts, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 7:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

With the Olympics of 2034 focused largely in Salt Lake City, the venues outside of the downtown area will also need some attention.

Jazz's shorthanded, 'gritty' OT win over Trail Blazers shows Hardy's message resonated

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 12:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

The last time the Utah Jazz played the Portland Trail Blazers, Will Hardy used some harsh language to describe his team's effort in an embarrassing loss.

Keyonte George texted Taylor Hendricks to 'be ready'; the No. 9 pick showed he's getting closer

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 12:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

A few days ago, Keyonte George sent a text to Taylor Hendricks that read, "Be ready."

Aggies men's hoops top UC Irvine for 6th straight win

Andrew Hyde for KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 2 - 11:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah State stayed hot Saturday night with their sixth straight win, beating UC Irvine 79-69.

No. 12 Utah women use 17 made 3-pointers to beat rival BYU 87-68

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 2 - 11:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

It was raining 3-pointers at the Huntsman Center Saturday night.

$5,000 and other prizes hidden somewhere in eastern Idaho could be yours

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Anderson Hicks Group in Idaho Falls is launching its fifth treasure hunt just in time for Christmas.

EPA proposes cities replace all lead water pipes in the US

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Environmental Protection Agency wants all lead pipes in the U.S. water system to be replaced within the next 10 years to protect public health from the neurotoxic effects of the heavy metal.

NCAA volleyball: Arizona State serves up 2nd-round exit for BYU

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 9:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Marta Levinska poured in 17 kills, 10 digs and five aces as the fifth-seeded Sun Devils advanced to the Round of 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

Condemned house catches fire in Salt Lake City

Sicily Stanton, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 9:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

An abandoned home caught fire Saturday evening in Salt Lake City, resulting in the temporary closure of 900 West.

13-year-old Utah swimmer wins silver, bronze medals at Parapan American Games

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 9:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Chloe Cederholm has accomplished something not many other 13-year-olds have: winning a bronze and silver medal at the Parapan American Games.

Family offers reward for information about stolen car

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A family in Cottonwood Heights is offering a $250 reward for the recovery of their stolen 1995 Acura Integra.

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.

Young athletes excited, looking forward to 2034 Olympics

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 6:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

The news of the Winter Games coming to Salt Lake City in 2034 was huge for young Utah athletes with Olympic dreams on their mind.

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.