Jake Garn, US senator and Utah's first astronaut, is honored in new airport art

'That play was gross': Will Hardy, Jordan Clarkson react to no-call on hard collision

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 12:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

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For 25 games, Will Hardy walked a tight line and avoided his first technical foul. After seeing Clarkson sprawled out on the court, he couldn't walk it anymore.

No Lillard, no problem for Portland as Simons shoots Blazers to win over Jazz

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 4 - 12:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Portland Trail Blazers didn't have Damian Lillard on Saturday in Utah. They had Anfernee Simons, though, and that was just as good for one night.

Housing market: Why Utah's top home builder met with Mitt Romney

Katie McKellar, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

It was a whirlwind, three-day trip to Washington, D.C., for Clark Ivory and his team. Almost to the hour, the itinerary was jam-packed with all things housing.

Golden eagle saved from death and rehabilitated in Utah flies home

Curt Gresseth, KSL NewsRadio  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 8:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

A golden eagle grounded on the side of a road after suffering an injury in Fredonia, Arizona on Feb. 28 soared back to life on Nov. 19 after months of care and rehabilitation in Utah.

FedEx driver arrested in the kidnapping, killing of a 7-year-old Texas girl, police say

Tina Burnside and Alaa Elassar, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 7:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A driver working for FedEx was arrested and charged Friday in the kidnapping and killing of a 7-year-old girl who had disappeared from her home's driveway in Texas earlier this week, police said.

A third of Utah's Native Americans live an hour's drive or more from respiratory care

Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Most people living in 15 of the state's 29 counties reside in a pulmonology desert — living at least an hour's drive away from the closest pulmonologist. And Native Americans are disproportionately impacted.

21-point comeback falls short, South Dakota snaps BYU's win streak at Vivint Arena

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 6:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rudi Williams had 20 points, three assists and three steals for BYU, but his potential game-winner at the buzzer fell short as the Coyotes held on.

Utah County neighborhood concerned about target shooting after bullet goes through home walls

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 6:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A gunshot through an upstairs window in Saratoga Springs was concerning to more than just one family Friday as others in the Hawks Landing and Fox Hollow neighborhoods said this had happened before and were asking for help so it didn't happen again.

'Goonies never say die!': Fan buying famed 'Goonies' house in Oregon listed for $1.7M

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 5:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The listing agent for the Victorian home featured in the "The Goonies" film in Astoria, Oregon, says the likely new owner is a fan of the classic coming-of-age movie.

Hate speech dramatically surges on Twitter following Elon Musk takeover, new research shows

Oliver Darcy, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 4:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

New Twitter owner Elon Musk declared last month that "hate speech impressions" had dramatically fallen on the platform since he took over.

How shopping small this holiday season makes a big impact at local stores

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 4:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

There's a big push this holiday season to shop small, as in small business. The locally owned, Tutoring Toy, right off Foothill Boulevard in Salt Lake City, has a lot to offer.

Noodle, the TikTok-famous 'bones or no bones' pug, has died

Zoe Sottile, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Noodle, the geriatric pug who captured hearts across the internet for his "bones or no bones" ritual, has died at age 14, his owner says.

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Patellar tendonitis not getting better? This might be the reason

Parker Muscle & Sports Clinic  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you've tried everything under the sun to no avail, your problem might be caused by an inhibited muscle, which cannot be strengthened until treated.

Have You Seen This? Turns out cats can 'help' with household chores

Martha Ostergar  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 2:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Laundry day gets a little more fun for this household with an energetic kitten.

'So miraculous': Cedar City bakery owner grateful nobody was hurt in sudden ceiling collapse

Jeff Richards, St. George News  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 2:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The ceiling of a Cedar City dessert shop suddenly collapsed Wednesday night, sending a large section of drywall and insulation crashing down below.

Canzano: Hats off to Utah — Utes beat USC for Pac-12 title

John Canzano  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 1:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utes win second straight conference championship.

Help wanted: New York City seeks 'swashbuckling' rat czar

Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 1:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Millions of New York rats have been put on notice: the most populous city in the United States is hiring a director of rodent mitigation, a new position that calls for a "swashbuckling attitude."

Where is BYU going bowling? Plenty of options for 7-5 Cougars

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 12:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU will learn its bowl destination Sunday afternoon, after the playoff and New Year's Six bowls have been decided and invitations to the remaining bowl games are doled out and finalized.

3 vacant house fires spark in one week in SLC's Ballpark neighborhood

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A community is frustrated after three fires broke out at the same row of vacant homes in Salt Lake City's Ballpark neighborhood in just the past week.

3 charged with robbing Kearns couple, kidnapping woman over drug debt

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 11:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three Utah men were charged Friday with robbing a Kearns couple, then kidnapping the woman in a bizarre investigation tied to a drug debt.

Map: Your 2022 guide to seeing Christmas lights in Utah this holiday season

Yvette Cruz, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 11:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Colorful Christmas lights are decorating homes and streets across Utah and KSL.com's annual lights map is back to help you see them all this holiday season.

US knocked out of World Cup, loses to the Netherlands 3-1

Ronald Blum, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Memphis Depay and Daley Blind scored in the first half and Denzel Dumfries added a late goal as the Netherlands eliminated the United States from the World Cup with a 3-1 victory that advanced the Dutch to the quarterfinals.

Video: The absolute best gift for lovers of the outdoors and other awesome gear

Mike Godfrey for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

There is at least one absolute best gift you can give any of your outdoor-loving friends or family this year.

Utah saved the receipts, and then made USC pay when it mattered most

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 10:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kyle Whittingham said his team took a vote whether to even come out onto the field at Allegiant Stadium to play in the Pac-12 championship game.

Uvalde shooting victims seek $27B, class action in lawsuit

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Victims of a Texas elementary school shooting are seeking a $27 billion class action lawsuit against city and state police, the city of Uvalde and other school and law enforcement officials for failing to follow active shooter protocol, according to the lawsuit filed this week.

2-alarm fire 'fully engulfed' paving company in South Salt Lake

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 9:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

A two-alarm fire at a paving company in South Salt Lake caused significant damage but no injuries overnight.

Income disparity rising in rural communities, BYU study says

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 8:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

BYU researchers recently reported finding widening inequalities in rural communities throughout the West.

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10 Christmas movies that were filmed in Utah

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

Before you grab a blanket and a cup of hot cocoa to curl up and watch your next holiday flick, find out which of your favorites may have been filmed right here in Utah.

Temple Square Christmas lights have evolved during construction, but retain familiar features

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 7:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

The annual tradition of Temple Square Christmas lights has been downscaled, as construction efforts continue, but it is still a popular activity. How will they be different this year?

Canyons School District quickly switched to remote learning after Friday's snowstorm

Katija Stjepovic, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 7:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Friday's early morning storm impacted multiple school districts across the Wasatch Front. Enough snow had accumulated on the roads in Canyons School District to prompt officials to take learning fully online.

No. 11 Utah rallies by No. 4 USC to claim 2nd straight Pac-12 title, Rose Bowl berth

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 12:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utes claimed a 47-24 win over the USC Trojans and back-to-back Pac-12 championships in front of a sellout crowd at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas Friday night.

Whistles everywhere: Jazz rout Pacers in foul fest of a game

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 2 - 11:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

At the end of the first half, the Jazz rolled off a 17-0 run featuring dunks, transition 3-pointers and all sorts of defensive fun. If only the game ended there.

Rescue team, bystander recount daring Moab rescue after base jumper cliff crash

Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A harrowing rescue in Moab is caught on camera, and the team behind it is sharing the story and crediting the quick work of a bystander.

Orem plans temporary traffic signal at intersection where student, crossing guard were hit

Ladd Egan, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 9:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Temporary traffic signals could soon be installed at the intersection where an elementary school student and a crossing guard were hit this week, according to the city engineer for Orem.

Pentagon debuts its new stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider

Tara Copp, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 2 - 9:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States' newest nuclear stealth bomber is making its public debut after years of secret development.

Children's painkillers are in high demand as respiratory illnesses continue to rise

Carma Hassan, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 9:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

With all but six states experiencing "high" or "very high" respiratory virus levels, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, certain over-the-counter children's medications are hard to find in many places across the United States.

Over 70 mayors call on Congress to protect Dreamers — including 1 Utahn

Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is among over 70 mayors from around the country who sent a bipartisan letter to congressional leaders earlier this week in support of Dreamers.

Wayback Burgers to open its first Utah location

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 7:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wayback Burgers, one of the nation's fastest-growing burger franchises, announced a lease signing for a new restaurant in St. George, making it the franchise's first Utah location.

Jail, probation ordered for West Jordan man charged in 5 robberies

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 7:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Jordan man who pleaded guilty to five robberies was sentenced Friday to serve 364 days in jail and four years of probation.

Moscow police say a 6th person on the lease isn't involved in the Idaho student killings

Elizabeth Wolfe and Mallika Kallingal, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Moscow Police Department said on Friday that they don't believe a sixth person listed on the lease at the residence, where four University of Idaho students were killed last month, was involved in their deaths.

Biden signs bill to block US railroad strike

David Shepardson and Nandita Bose, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Joe Biden signed legislation Friday to block a national U.S. railroad strike that could have devastated the American economy.

Qatar government paid for Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes' trip to see World Cup match

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 5:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

The government of Qatar paid for a trip to the World Cup there for Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes. A spokesman says it was because Reyes consulted with the country on human trafficking.

'We've been planning it for years': Washington County water managers highlight long-term plans

Mori Kessler, St. George News  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 5:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

While the onset of colder months may not be the time people usually think about water issues, water districts across the state continue to stress the need for water conservation in various ways. But what else are those agencies doing to secure water for future use?

Price man arrested in woman's 2019 death now being called a murder

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 5:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Price man has been arrested for investigation of murder in connection with the shooting death of a woman in 2019 in Carbon County that was once considered an accidental shooting.

BYU settles into NCAA Tournament on road with 3-0 sweep of James Madison

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 5:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Erin Livingston poured in 20 kills, and senior Heather Gneiting added 10 kills as No. 18 BYU pushed past James Madison in straight sets Friday afternoon in Pittsburgh.

Jazz seeking fan feedback to help design new jerseys

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 4:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

The team is using the current homestand to collect feedback on potential new jersey designs.

How mental health staffing shortages are delaying justice in Utah's courts

Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 4:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man waiting for justice after the alleged 2019 murder of his husband, says staffing issues at the Utah State Hospital have contributed to months of delays in court.

Federal partnership is helping keep Salt Lake violent crime down, city says

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 4:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City leaders joined some of their federal law enforcement partners on Thursday to tout the continued success of a program designed to get violent offenders off the street.

Have You Seen This? Flying squirrels conduct airborne raid on bird feeder

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

These special ops squirrels use night vision and gliders to strike at night.

Weber State professor works to combat virus spread through indoor air

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 3:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Demetrios Pagonis was called on to help measure the risk for spread inside performance venues, here's what he found.

Lehi man arrested, accused of causing 6-vehicle crash in September

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 2:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police say an unlicensed driver who was required to have an interlock ignition device in his car was arrested Thursday for allegedly causing a six-car crash in September.

6 myths that might be keeping you from living your best organized life

Kristen Rogers, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 2:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you're often running late to work because you can't find your keys or tensing at the sight of kitchen clutter, you might feel the need to get organized. But what if you don't know where to start?

Kanab man charged with killing woman after fight at Salt Lake club

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 1:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Kanab man kicked out of a downtown Salt Lake nightclub following a fight later shot and killed a woman in a nearby parking lot, according to murder charges filed Friday.

Pick Six Previews: Utah's improved defense to lift team to Pac-12 title over USC

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 1:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Teams that won the regular season matchup are 5-1 in the rematch in the Pac-12 championship. Utah did that last year by smashing Oregon twice in three weeks.

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Counting BYU hats at Disneyland

Meg Walter, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 1:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

When one enters the gates of Disneyland, one should be prepared for an experience outside our normal concept of space, time and dietary standards.

Police looking for driver who hit, killed Provo jogger

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com and Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Updated Dec. 2 - 12:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Provo police say a woman was jogging Thursday when she was hit and killed near 800 North and 850 West. Police were looking Friday for the driver who hit her and drove off.

2nd of 2 men sentenced for burglarizing Canyons District schools

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 12:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two Sandy men have been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to burglary for breaking into multiple Canyons School District schools and taking items. The second sentencing hearing was held on Thursday.

Newly built homes deemed unlivable due to sliding soil

Mike Headrick and Cindy St. Clair, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 12:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you want to know what a sinking home sounds like, just ask Eric and Carole Kamradt.

KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 14 of college football

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 11:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Each week, we'll release the KSL.com sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.