Survivor and centenarian: WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday

CDC: Chronic fatigue syndrome more common that previously thought

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 4:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Chronic fatigue syndrome is more common than previously understood, according to a new federal report.

Remembering home, southern Utah native Carly Burns releases first music video

Haven Scott, St. George News  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cedar City native Carly Burns has been recording music in Dublin, Ireland. She returned to her childhood in southern Utah to film her music video in Zion National Park.

Have You Seen This? 687 Teslas put on record-breaking light show

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 2:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

You can do lots of interesting things with a Tesla. Take this light show, for example.

'I popped that fool': Alleged gunman at Salt Lake party shooting faces felony charges

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 2:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man accused of shooting another man in the leg outside a large party in Salt Lake City in October, which then led to a police chase and fatal crash, was charged Friday with six felonies.

The TV bundle is poised to make a big comeback in the streaming era

Oliver Darcy, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 1:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

The TV bundle is staging a comeback.

Rebuilding Jazz have 'a ways to go' to be consistently competitive

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 12:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Last year's successes teased the Jazz rebuild might be quicker than expected. Less than two months into this season, it's clear fans are going to have to be patient.

Making farm work a lot easier with the use of a drone

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 12:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A drone is taking the place of a tractor for a Box Elder County farmer.

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President Nelson shares 100-year life lessons in a new book

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 11:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Russell M. Nelson writes that cancel culture, anger and moral relativism are not the answer to the world's problems. Jesus Christ, gratitude and temple covenants are.

Extra virgin olive oil is getting very expensive — and it might not even be real

Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 11:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Pungent extra virgin and virgin olive oils have long been high-value global exports. But behind the most popular olive oils in the world are equally lucrative criminal enterprises cashing in on the gold rush.

Camping fee increases set for Bryce Canyon, Zion; 2024 free days announced

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 11:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

People planning to visit a pair of national parks in southern Utah should be prepared for new campground and other permit changes beginning as early as Dec. 28.

Intensified fighting across Gaza as US vetoes ceasefire

Bassam Masoud and Nidal al-Mughrabi, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 10:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Israel pounded the Gaza Strip from north to south on Saturday in an expanded phase of its two-month-old war against Hamas, after the United States wielded its U.N. Security Council veto to shield its ally from a global demand for a ceasefire.

Newest apostle tells BYU-Hawaii grads: 'Put your hand into the hand of God'

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 10:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Elder Patrick Kearon delivered his first talk as an apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints early Friday morning to the fall graduating class of BYU-Hawaii.

Runnin' Utes look to 'exciting' rivalry tilt with status of Branden Carlson up in the air

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 9:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

Riding a three-game losing skid against in-state rival BYU, Utah men's basketball is looking for an end to the streak.

Even in Christmas of higher costs, Salt Lake display beams brightly

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 9:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

Among the many houses with Christmas lights and decorations this holiday season, there's one that's still extremely hard to miss.

5 tips for helping your refrigerator work better, last longer

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 8:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Treat your refrigerator right and you can get decades of loyal service out of it. Proper maintenance is key.

Plans announced for 200 South reconstruction Project

Katija Stjepovic, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

As Utah grows, more people rely on public transit, forcing officials to add more routes and pedestrian safety features to the state's roads.

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6 holiday events in Utah County your family needs to experience

Utah Valley Chamber  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Whether you're into outdoorsy activities and fresh air, twinkling light displays, or anything involving a cup of hot chocolate in your hand, Utah County is full of events you'll love.

'Unregulated danger zone?' Buy now, pay later usage could be worse than anyone knows

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 7:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new report attempting to dig into the burgeoning "buy now, pay later" financing market finds a lack of transparency, alongside lax oversight, could be concealing a growing consumer debt issue with negative implications for both individuals and the broader economy.

'There's more good than bad': Jazz comeback attempt falls short in loss to Clippers

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 12:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

For a moment, there was hope.

Judge issues decision on whether Chad Daybell's trial will be moved back to eastern Idaho

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Chad Daybell's murder trial won't take place in eastern Idaho — it will be in Ada County instead.

US appeals court narrows Trump gag order in federal 2020 election case

Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. appeals court on Friday narrowed but largely upheld a gag order that bars Donald Trump from assailing prosecutors, court staff and potential witnesses in a federal criminal case that accuses him of illegally trying to overturn his 2020 election loss.

Michigan teen gets life in prison for Oxford High School attack

Ed White and Corey Williams, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 9:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ethan Crumbley, who killed four other students at a Michigan school, was sentenced to life in prison Friday.

Northern Corridor review sparks debate; its fate tied to Bureau of Land Management study

Mori Kessler, St. George News  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 9:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Concerned and curious residents and members of supporting and opposing parties gathered at the Dixie Convention Center on Wednesday evening for an open house focused on the Northern Corrido hosted by the Bureau of Land Management.

Solid US hiring lowers unemployment rate to 3.7% in latest sign of a still-sturdy job market

Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 9:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. employers added a healthy 199,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate fell, fresh signs that the economy could achieve an elusive "soft landing," in which inflation would return to the Federal Reserve's 2% target without causing a steep recession.

Struggle with aplastic anemia highlights urgent need for diverse stem cell donors

Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kaiya Endo, was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder that requires stem cell donation, but her unique ethnic background has presented some challenges in finding a match.

'1% chance to win': Write-in candidate wins seat on Santa Clara City Council

Chris Reed, St. George News  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A write-in candidate has won a City Council seat in Santa Clara after the results of the election were made official Tuesday.

Idaho community remembers mother, her unborn baby and Zeke Best during candlelight vigil

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 7:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Victor, Idaho community came together Thursday night to grieve during a candlelight vigil in memory of Kali Randall, her unborn baby and 10-month-old Zeke Best.

How Utah's new 'plan for the plan' aims to help save the Great Salt Lake

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

State water managers are working on a plan to better understand and manage water in the Great Salt Lake Basin, which can help get water to the struggling lake.

No. 14 BYU faces first, only nonconference true road test Saturday against rival Utah

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

This one's a little bit different, from the rivalry that will soon rekindle a conference game to the sold-out Huntsman Center that will await the No. 14 team in the Associated Press Top 25.

Federal judge prohibits separating migrant families at US border for 8 years

Elliot Spagat, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge is prohibiting the separation of families at the border for purposes of deterring immigration for eight years.

Utah liquor stores collecting donations for various charities

Eric Cabrera, KSL NewsRadio  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 5:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the first time, every liquor store in Utah will collect donations for dozens of local charities.

Map: Your 2023 guide to seeing Christmas lights in Utah

Yvette Cruz, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 8 - 5:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

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

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The best holiday events in Utah this December

Brian Higgins, KSL Classifieds  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 4:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you want to celebrate the holiday season by getting some fresh air, drinking hot cocoa and taking in great performances, there are lots of fun, family-friendly events in Utah to put some holiday pep in your step.

AG Sean Reyes won't run for reelection, says he believes women who have accused Tim Ballard

Suzanne Bates, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes said he won't seek reelection and "apologized" to the women accusing his friend Tim Ballard of sexual misconduct.

Miles Hansen, Mike Schultz stepping down from Utah Inland Port Authority board of directors

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 4:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two key board members are leaving the Utah Inland Port Authority's board of directors, the agency announced Friday.

Carly Dockendorf living her 'absolute dream' as she takes over as Red Rocks coach

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 4:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Carly Dockendorf had plans to run a three-day, 1,000-kilometer race in Argentina the first week of December. But things quickly changed.

Plan linking Salt Lake City to Boise, Las Vegas by train hits 'disappointing' snag

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 8 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

It appears that a plan to restore commuter rail service between Boise, Idaho, Salt Lake City and Las Vegas may have to wait at least a little longer.

Salt Lake man charged with stabbing roommate 10 times, lighting residence on fire

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man was charged Friday with stabbing his roommate multiple times before lighting their house on fire.

Have You Seen This? Van almost hits Utah trooper on snowy road

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 3:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Highway Patrol trooper Juan Branchini experienced a close call in Davis County when a white van slid across the lane in front of him due to snowy conditions.

Woman charged with falsely claiming there was an active shooter on UVU campus

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah woman was charged Friday with making a false emergency report after police say she caused panic at Utah Valley University by telling people there was an active shooter on campus.

McDonald's unveils CosMc's, its answer to Starbucks

Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 2:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Shedding light on its long-awaited and oddly secretive CosMc's concept, McDonald's on Wednesday finally shared more about the café pilot, which seems to be its answer to Starbucks.

Elder Patrick Kearon called to church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 8 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Elder Patrick Kearon was called Friday to be a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

What you need to know about getting vaccinated while pregnant

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 1:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's cold and flu season, and pregnant mothers and newborns are among those most vulnerable to illnesses, but expectant moms can protect themselves — and their babies — through vaccination.

US 189 reopens near Deer Creek Reservoir after 'police incident'

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 8 - 1:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. 189 was briefly closed in both directions near Deer Creek Reservoir due to a "police incident," according to UDOT.

Good Samaritans from Utah help save Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth home from being burned

Dave Alsup and Aya Elamroussi, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 1:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Good Samaritans helped thwart a woman's attempt to set a fire at the birth home of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Atlanta, police said.

Arrested driver says Utah motorists are 'nice' because they move over when he's speeding

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 12:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man arrested and accused of going 111 mph allegedly had some interesting comments for Utah Highway Patrol troopers after being pulled over Thursday.

Sandy vigil honors 456 Utahns killed by guns in 2023

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A vigil held Thursday honored the lives lost of 456 Utahns killed by guns in 2023.

Southern Utah man charged with aggravated child abuse of 20-month-old

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 11:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

A southern Utah man was charged Thursday with aggravated child abuse after police say his girlfriend's 20-month-old daughter suffered a brain bleed and multiple rib fractures.

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Most Americans are 'spiritual.' But what does that actually mean?

Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 11:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new Pew Research Center survey investigates what Americans mean when they describe themselves as 'spiritual,' 'religious,' both or neither.

Utah veteran honored for service at Pearl Harbor 82 years ago

Erin Cox, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 10:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah World War II veteran shared his experience of Pearl Harbor as he returned to the island to be honored for his duty to his country.

Utahn who avoided arrest for 2 years arrested after being spotted jaywalking, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 8 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man with warrants out for his arrest for nearly two years was finally arrested Wednesday after police spotted him jaywalking in West Valley City. Police say he then tried to carjack a vehicle.

Tracking COVID, flu and RSV in Utah: New online dashboard monitors respiratory viruses

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 9:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

As cold weather sets, Utah is seeing the usual increase in respiratory diseases. For the first time, Utahns can track the status of COVID-19, influenza and RSV in one place.

Utah pilots bring gifts, donations to Title I schools

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 9:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Title I school in St. George is heading into Christmas with a bunch of new school supplies, plus toys for kids in need and cash donations.

Siberia or southern Utah? A mission of mercy 'to the cotton farm'

Fred Esplin, St. George News  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

In the spring of 1862, George and Betsy Hicks settled affairs in Utah County and made the long journey south to become cotton missionaries at the time when many concocted reasons to be excused, or simply refused to go.

Be prepared before hitting Utah's snowy roads this season, officials say

Katija Stjepovic, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 8:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Highway Patrol and the Utah Department of Transportation want Utah drivers to be prepared as snowy weather hits the valleys.

UNLV gunman was unemployed professor with ammunition and target list, police say

Rio Yamat and Ben Finley, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 8:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 67-year-old college professor who was denied jobs at various Nevada colleges and universities stuffed loaded handgun magazines into his waistband before walking into a campus building and killing three faculty members, police said.

Rep. Moore: Republican 'quibbling' stalls spending bills ahead of January deadline

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Republican "quibbling" has prevented House lawmakers from advancing conservative spending bills, Rep. Blake Moore said, putting Congress on a path to another funding deadline scramble.

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Utah grandmother overcomes chronic back pain with non-surgical option

Upright Spine Solutions  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Back pain isn't an irreversible inevitability of old age. Decades of research from clinical director Michael Halliday and the medical professionals at Upright Spine Solutions have found that back pain can be cured.

Odometer fraud is making a comeback, could cost car buyers thousands of dollars

Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 7:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Con artists selling used cars have a new way of rolling back an odometer, making it significantly cheaper and quicker for them to achieve. On average, someone who buys a car with a rolled back odometer loses about $4,000.