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University of Utah board approves private equity deal to support athletics department

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 11:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah's board of trustees unanimously approved a measure to create a for-profit company in partnership with New York-based equity firm Otro Capital that could help infuse more than $500 million to the athletics department.

How to watch one of the year's best meteor showers, the Geminids

Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 10:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's time for the Geminid meteor shower, one of the strongest of the year. The Geminids peak this weekend and are visible through mid-December.

Australia social media ban takes effect in world first

Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 9:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

Australia at midnight on Wednesday became the first country in the world to ban social media for children ​under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, Alphabet's YouTube and Meta's Instagram and Facebook.

Officials offer holiday fire safety reminders

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

As families gear up for the holidays, fire officials want to make sure they're doing it safely. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are among the top days for home fires nationwide.

'Skimo' takes center stage at Solitude ahead of 2026 Olympic debut

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 8:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Athletes from around the world converged on Solitude Mountain Resort over the weekend with hopes of qualifying for the Winter Olympics in ski mountaineering's 2026 debut in Italy.

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Tour England, Ireland and Scotland for less than $5,000 including non-stop air on Delta

Jensen McKay Tours  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

From England's iconic landmarks to the rugged landscapes of Scotland and Ireland, the U.K. offers a wealth of experiences in a compact area.

Man accused of stabbing in drug dispute says it was 'about principle,' police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 7:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was arrested Monday for slashing another man in the neck over a drug dispute, according to Unified police.

Hegseth, chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff to brief 'Gang of 8' US lawmakers, source says

Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 6:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and ​Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine are expected to ⁠brief the "Gang of Eight" lawmakers on Tuesday, according to ‌a source familiar with the plan.

US judge rejects Trump administration's halt of wind energy permits

Nate Raymond and Nichola Groom, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 6:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Monday ruled that U.S. President Donald Trump's administration had failed to justify its decision to suspend issuing leases and permits for new wind projects in keeping with the Republican president's wishes.

Mammoth's sluggish start too much to overcome in 4-2 loss to Kings

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 10:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Mammoth fell to the Kings 4-2 after Los Angeles jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead in the first period while Utah squandered opportunities.

Shoshone-Bannock author sheds new light on history and legal battles over Indian hunting rights

Lisa Lette, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A debut book by Fort Hall native Cleve Davis is reigniting discussion about the history, cultural meaning and legal battles surrounding Indian hunting rights.

Locals in the NFL: Nacua, Rams bounce back in big way with 530 yards vs. Cardinals

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 8 - 9:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

In just three years in the league, Puka Nacua has already risen his own standards a few times.

Union leaders optimistic as Utah lawmakers move to repeal bargaining ban

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Labor leaders expressed cautious optimism Monday as state lawmakers were poised to repeal a controversial law effectively banning collective bargaining for public sector unions.

Peruvian leaders host visiting Utah delegation, eager to promote trade with state

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Peruvian leaders hosted a Utah delegation that traveled to the country on Delta's inaugural Salt Lake City-Lima flight and are eager to promote trade with the state.

9-car collision on I-15 caused delays in Murray

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 7:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

A crash involving nine cars prompted some traffic backups on Interstate 15 in Murray Monday night, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.

US Justice Department sues Virginia school board over transgender use of locker rooms

Brad Brooks, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 8 - 7:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Department of Justice said on Monday it had sued a Virginia county's school board for allowing a biologically female student access to the boys' locker room and then punishing the boys for complaining.

Only about half of the 2026 Winter Games tickets have been sold

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

With just under two months until the start of the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy, only about half of the 1.5 million tickets available have been sold.

New images show interstellar comet that will soon make its closest approach to Earth

Ashley Strickland, CNN  |  Updated Dec. 8 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Hubble Space Telescope and the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer have captured fresh images of an interstellar comet as the object nears its closest approach to Earth later this month.

Winners of the KSL.com '12 Days of Thanksgiving' giveaway announced

KSL Staff  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 6:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

KSL.com announced the winners of the 2025 "12 Days of Thanksgiving" giveaway

Sen. Curtis 'can't answer' if he'd confirm Hegseth as Defense secretary a second time

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, expressed uncertainty about whether he'd vote again to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if given a second chance.

Trump is proposing a $12B aid package for farmers hit hard by his trade war with China

Seung Min Kim, Josh Funk and Didi Tang, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A White House official says President Donald Trump is planning a $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit by rising costs.

Herriman man charged with 2 counts of murder, sex abuse in 120 mph wrong-way crash

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Herriman man accused of killing two people in a wrong-way crash while intoxicated is also facing charges of hitting and sexually abusing a woman just before the fatal crash.

West Valley mother charged with forcing son to touch heat lamp

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Valley mother who allegedly became angry at her son is facing a felony child abuse charge accusing her of forcing her son to touch a heat lamp.