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NCAA volleyball: BYU, Utah fall in 5-set tournament openers

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 10:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

The BYU women's volleyball's stay in a 14th consecutive NCAA Tournament was cut short for a second straight year Thursday evening.

Markkanen, George lead Jazz in rally past Brooklyn for come-from-behind win

Jaxon Wynder, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lauri Markkanen scores 30 with Keyonte George adding 29 as the Jazz score 42 points in the fourth to stun the Nets.

Skiers camp out for first chair at the start of Snowbasin's 85th season

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 10:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Snowbasin Resort is kicking off its 85th season this weekend after a delayed start to winter sports statewide.

BYU football player dismissed from the team after lewdness accusations in Provo

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 9:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

A football player for Brigham Young University has been dismissed from the team, following several alleged lewd acts in Provo.

Utah Christmas lights map 2025 is live: Submit your display

KSL.com Staff  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Explore the 2025 Utah Christmas Lights Map from KSL. Submit your display, browse neighborhood lights, and find holiday events across Utah. It is updated throughout December.

Aggies women's volleyball outlast Volunteers, win in NCAA tourney for 1st time since 2001

Jason Turner, Herald Journal  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 9:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

The drought is over. It's been an unforgettable season for Utah State's volleyball program and it will continue for at least another day.

Poor first half leads to first loss of season for Utah State against South Florida

Shawn Harrison, Herald Journal  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 9:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A poor first half was the Aggies undoing Thursday at the Yuengling Center in Tampa Bay, Florida.

Voting underway to replace state Utah Sen. Daniel Thatcher in District 11

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Voters in state Senate District 11 have until Dec. 11 at 9 p.m. to weigh in on who will replace Sen. Daniel Thatcher of the Forward Party when he steps down ahead of the next general session.

Freshman Avery Hjelmstad goes for 22 as Utah beats Colorado State on the road

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 8:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Facing a 3-point deficit late in the third quarter, freshman Avery Hjelmstad spotted up in the corner and drained a quick 3-pointer to tie up the game against Colorado State.

Over 100 projects now complete in Salt Lake City after road improvement bond

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city is now all but finished with projects tied to a major road improvement bond, but not before drastically improving some of its worst-rated streets.

Pedestrian-car crashes are a growing concern, says Utah law enforcement

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four pedestrians have been hit and killed by a car since the last week of November, prompting Utah law enforcement to remind everyone to be alert for the holiday season.

Maloy's bipartisan bill aims to curb nonconsensual deepfake pornography

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy is cosponsoring a bill meant to limit the spread of nonconsensual deepfake pornography online.

What's coming to streaming in December

Robin King for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

See what's coming to streaming in December on Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Prime Video and HBO, including new shows, movies and series finales.

Freshmen learning on the fly for 8-1 BYU women's basketball

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 6:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hamlin had 14 points and two rebounds Wednesday, including the game-winning jumper as time expired to help BYU women's basketball hold on for a 56-54 win over Washington State and improve to 8-1.

West Jordan police searching for the driver after November crash killed 68-year-old woman

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police are searching for a car they suspect was involved in a crash on Nov. 18 that killed a 68-year-old woman.

Utah middle school teacher faces 22 charges in alleged sex abuse of student

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 4:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

A teacher and volleyball coach at Hawthorn Academy in West Jordan was charged Thursday with 22 crimes accusing her of sexually abusing a middle school student. Prosecutors believe there may be additional victims.

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Make a difference this holiday season with donations to local pet shelters

Kathleen Clove, KSL Classifieds  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 4:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Spread some seasonal cheer to our furry friends when you share time, talents or monetary donations with Utah animal shelters.

Supreme Court revives pro-Republican Texas voting map

John Kruzel, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 4:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court revived on Thursday a redrawn Texas electoral map designed to add more Republicans to the House of Representatives, boosting President Donald Trump's quest for his party to keep control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections.

Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot

Jana Winter, Sarah N. Lynch, Andrew Goudsward and Costas Pitas, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 4:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The FBI arrested a 30-year-old Virginia man and charged him on Thursday with planting a pair of pipe bombs in Washington the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol.

Cyclist injured in SLC hit-and-run; white truck wanted

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake City woman is recovering after a terrifying hit-and-run crash that was caught on camera. The victim is pleading for the public's help in finding the driver responsible.

Warnings, advisories issued ahead of Utah's first 'significant' snowfall event of the season

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 4 - 3:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a slow start to the season, parts of Utah's mountains could receive 1 to 3 feet of snow or more from an incoming system.

Have You Seen This? Toddler prefers food served on dinosaur claws

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 3:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

As long as this kid's eating, I imagine his parents are happy to continue the strange dino-feeding tradition.

Why Salt Lake City is exploring a change to its housing definition of 'family'

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city is considering a measure that would essentially revert to its original definition of family housing requirements as it seeks to address its housing challenges.

62-year-old man crossing Salt Lake street killed in hit-and-run

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 4 - 2:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pedestrian was killed Tuesday night after a car hit him while he was crossing Redwood Road.

Holy Score: Sitake's new deal, BYU's double down and the not-so-slow death of parity in the Big 12

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 2:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

The news was buried within the news that was buried within the news, like Russian nesting dolls hand-crafted in Provo and shipped directly to all corners of the Big 12 with a warning label attached.

Video of US military strike shows survivors in 'clear distress,' lawmaker says

Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart and Patricia Zengerle, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 4 - 2:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

A senior lawmaker said a video shown to lawmakers Thursday of a military strike against a suspected drug vessel was "one of the most troubling things" he had seen as it showed survivors in clear distress when they were killed.

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After the assassination of Charlie Kirk, here's how UVU students differ from other college students

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 2:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

"It evokes certain feelings and memories ... everyone's processing what happened," reflects UVU President Astrid Tuminez.

Cache County couple arrested for investigation of murder in neglect case of toddler

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 4 - 1:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah couple has been arrested for allegedly neglecting their 18-month-old daughter who police say died from malnutrition and dehydration.

Utah football mailbag: What if Whittingham stays, Lane Kiffin vs. reporter, proper retirement news dumping, and more

Josh Newman for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 1:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

The deadline for Whittingham to decide if he will coach in 2026 is Friday

Cache County man charged with automobile homicide in ATV rollover death

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 1:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Cache County man was arrested and charged this week with negligently causing the death of a woman while driving an ATV while intoxicated in August.

12-year-old girl dies after being hit by car in Roosevelt

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 12:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 12-year-old girl was killed in Roosevelt Wednesday after being hit by a car while in a crosswalk, police say.

Ex-psychologist pleads guilty to child sex crimes, may walk free within months behind bars

Courtney Johns, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ex-psychologist Robert Virgil Dindinger pleaded guilty to child exploitation and voyeurism under a deal recommending 364 days in jail and had been flagged by Utah's licensing board years earlier.

Kennedy advisers delay vote on dropping hepatitis B vaccine recommendation

Mariam Sunny and Michael Erman, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 4 - 11:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

Vaccine advisers to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday delayed a vote by a day on whether to scrap a broad recommendation for the hepatitis B vaccine for children.

BYU's Kalani Sitake as coach of the year highlights All-Big 12 honors

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 11:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 10th-year head coach of his alma mater was named Big 12 Coach of the Year, the conference announced Thursday morning. Running back LJ Martin was also named Big 12 offensive player of the year, and true freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier took league offensive freshman of the year honors.

How Utah Rep. Blake Moore helped craft the idea of a 'Trump Account'

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 11:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

The newly created "Trump Accounts," a children's savings account that accumulate interest until they become adults, received a boost this week, providing an extra cushion to an idea from Utah Rep. Blake Moore.

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Raising learners, teaching learners: A Utah teacher's experience

Utah Online School  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

For April Larsen, Utah Online School isn't just her workplace; it's been a meaningful part of her family's own educational journey.

Day after signing 1st 5-star recruit, Utah football flips state's No. 1 player

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 10:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

A day after signing the first-ever five-star recruit in program history, Utah football added to its 2026 recruiting class Thursday after the No. 1-rated player in the state of Utah.

'Passionate and loving': North Ogden choir instructor leads final concert as cancer fight intensifies

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A North Ogden choir instructor led her final concert at a Christmas program on Wednesday as her battle with cancer intensifies.

Annual clothing drive delivers warmth to Utah's needy as winter approaches

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 9:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

A statewide clothing drive amassed more than 500 bags of winter gear for Utah's most vulnerable.

Child deaths projected to rise for first time this century, as aid cuts reverse decades of progress

Lauren Kent, CNN  |  Updated Dec. 4 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The number of children who die before age 5 is expected to rise for the first time this century, amid sweeping cuts to global health funding by high-income countries, according to a new report from the Gates Foundation.

From entrepreneurship to philanthropy: Thread Wallet's inspiring path

Kathleen Clove, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah-based Thread Wallets has experienced "mind-blowing" success since its humble beginnings 11 years ago in a parent's basement.

Utah property manager who pocketed rent money pleads no contest

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 8:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

A property manager who was accused of pocketing rent money and other payments from tenants, which nearly led to their evictions, pleaded no contest last month to criminal charges filed against her.

Freight train derailment causes significant UTA delays

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

TRAX lines were disrupted Thursday morning after a freight train derailed, Utah Transit Authority spokesman Gavin Gustafson said.

Immigration crackdown could have ripple effects in construction sector, report warns

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

The ongoing federal crackdown on illegal immigration could adversely impact the construction sector, heavily reliant on foreign-born workers, a report warns.

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How your income gets taxed in retirement: (It's more than you think)

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

You could owe far more in taxes on your retirement income than you think. Learn how you could avoid costly mistakes.

Utah businessman sent to prison for fraudulently obtaining $437K in COVID loans

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah businessman was sentenced to a year and a half in prison for fraudulently using almost half a million dollars of COVID-19 relief funds.

Obamacare subsidies are about to expire. Congress doesn't have a plan yet

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lawmakers in both the House and Senate met behind closed doors on Tuesday to discuss how to avoid a surge in health care premium costs at the end of this year when a slate of COVID-era Obamacare subsidies expire.

Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa

Humeyra Pamuk, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 4 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration on Wednesday announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, with an internal State Department memo saying that anyone involved in "censorship" of free speech be considered for rejection.

Utah could soon get a new state park and a new trail outlining Salt Lake history

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah will consider adding a new state park in 2026, adding to a popular system that generated close to 13 million visits last year.

Peterka has 2 goals and 2 assists, Vejmelka gets first shutout of season as Mammoth beat Ducks

Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 12:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

JJ Peterka had two goals and two asssists, Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 shots for his first shutout of the season.

Weber school officials vote against closing Lomond View Elementary, but the debate isn't over

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Weber School District officials voted not to close Lomond View Elementary, a proposal that drew opposition from parents, but the school's future is still up for debate.

Charges dismissed for 2 men arrested in connection to bomb placed under news outlet vehicle

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 10:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

State felony charges against two men who were arrested while police investigated an explosive device that was located under a Utah news organization's SUV in September have been dismissed.

Nearly 40 babies sickened in infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formula

Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly 40 babies have been sickened in an infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formula, federal health officials say.

'He was phenomenal:' Career night for Keita lifts No. 9 BYU to 7-1 start over California Baptist

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 9:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dybantsa poured in 22 points, five rebounds and five assists, and Keba Keita added a career-high at BYU with 22 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks.

Mendenhall highlights 2026 recruiting class of 17 signees for Aggies

Jason Turner, Herald Journal  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 9:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Attracting high school talent at the local and regional levels is a pillar to Bronco Mendenhall's recruiting approach as a college football coach.

Shredded cheese sold in dozens of states recalled due to potential metal fragment contamination

Michelle Chapman, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 9:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

There is a recall for more than 260,000 cases of shredded cheese sold in 31 states and Puerto Rico because of the potential for metal fragment contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Her cancer treatment failed. Now, she is the face of this year's Festival of Trees

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Livie Smart, a bone marrow transplant recipient, is serving as the patient champion for the Festival of Trees, which will take place Wednesday through Friday at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy.

Motorcycle rider who crashed in May, killing girlfriend, charged with murder

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcycle rider who police say was unlicensed, had been drinking and was speeding when he crashed into the back of another vehicle, resulting in the death of his passenger, has been charged.

'I'm coming over to shoot you,' man accused of shooting ex and another man allegedly told her

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend multiple times and another man is now facing several felony charges.