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Mississippi State uses 20-2 run to pull away from Runnin' Utes in Salt Lake Showcase

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 11:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Bulldogs used a 20-2 run over a four-minute period to erase an otherwise strong Utah effort, and pulled away late to claim an 82-74 win at the Delta Center as part of the Salt Lake Showcase.

Tragedy transformed to giving: Holiday cheer meets generosity in Salt Lake toy drive

Jodi Reynosa, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The festive spirit was alive and well in downtown Salt Lake City as the Utah Arts Alliance hosted its 10th Annual Doug Barney Memorial Toy Drive at the Urban Arts Gallery.

2 US soldiers and an interpreter killed in suspected Islamic State attack in Syria

Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart, Steve Holland and Maya Gebeily, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 13 - 10:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in Syria on Saturday by a ​suspected Islamic State attacker who targeted a convoy of American and Syrian forces before being shot dead, the military said.

Police search Brown University after gunman kills 2, wounds 9 on campus

Kimberlee Kruesi, Jennifer McDermott, Hannah Schoenbaum and Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 13 - 10:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities are a searching for a shooter who killed at least two people and wounded nine others at Brown University on Saturday during final exams on the Ivy League campus.

No. 10 Cougars cruise to 6th straight win, beat UC Riverside at home

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 13 - 10:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

No "Cardiac Cougs" or late game-winners Saturday night, BYU fans. Not that anyone was complaining.

How to protect yourself from the 5 most dangerous words used in email scams

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here are the five most dangerous words cybercriminals use in email scams and how you can protect yourself.

Judge says Comey evidence was wrongfully retained, creating hurdle for new charges

Jody Godoy, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 8:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors must return evidence seized from a key figure in the dismissed case against former FBI Director James Comey, but the Department of Justice can seek a new warrant for the information, a federal ⁠judge ruled.

Idaho Falls woman searching for biological family discovers she was kidnapped by orphanage

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

McKenna Christensen could never have guessed what she would discover when she decided to finally start looking for her biological family.

Ballerina Farm kicks off the holidays with inaugural winter market

Ariel Harmer, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ballerina Farm has had a transformative year, but the Utah-based brand has more planned for the year ahead, according to co-founders Hannah and Daniel Neeleman.

Utah State holds off Illinois State for neutral-site win

Shawn Harrison, Herald Journal  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 6:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

There were some slams by both teams Saturday afternoon at the Delta Center, but in crunch time it was a pair of layups that provided the Aggies just what they needed in a tight finish against the Redbirds.

Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman Trophy as college football's top player

Everett Merrill, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 13 - 6:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fernando Mendoza, the enthusiastic quarterback of No. 1 Indiana, won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the first Hoosier to win college football's most prestigious award since its inception in 1935.

Spreading Christmas cheer: How you can help fellow Utahns celebrate the holiday

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Last year, United Way Utah County's Sub for Santa program set a record for how many families it was able to help.

Winter allergies in Utah: What to expect this season

Robin King for KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 5:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

From dry air to inversion, winter allergies in Utah can be intense and inconvenient. Discover causes, symptoms and relief tips to breathe easier this season.

BYU women close nonconference by tying program best 11-1 start. How did the other 3 finish?

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 5:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Olivia Hamlin went for 20 points for a second-straight game, and Kambree Barber added 13 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two assists as BYU improved to 11-1.

Utah farmers may miss out on federal aid amid economic struggles

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion aid package aimed at helping the nation's struggling farmers. But Utah farmers may not see much of that relief — at a time when costs are high, and profits are low.

Dick Van Dyke turns 100. Here's what he's been up to lately

Dan Heching, CNN  |  Updated Dec. 13 - 4:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

The phrase "they don't make 'em like they used to" has never proven more accurate than with respect to legendary actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke, who turned 100 on Saturday.

Utah firm pursuing plan to import 1.31M cubic yards of low-level Canadian radioactive waste

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

EnergySolutions is pursuing a proposal to import 1.31 million cubic yards of low-level Canadian radioactive waste for disposal in Tooele County.

Thailand vows to keep fighting Cambodia after Trump ceasefire claim

Panu Wongcha-um, Chantha Lach and Thomas Suen, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 13 - 2:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thailand's leader vowed on Saturday to keep fighting on the disputed border with Cambodia as fighter jets struck targets hours after President Donald Trump ​said he had brokered a new ceasefire.

Utah names defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley as program's new head coach

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 2:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

After more than two decades, Utah football will have a new coach calling the shots.

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Charlie Kirk's final book is released. Here's what it's about

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 1:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Slain political activist Charlie Kirk finished his yearlong project, "Stop, in the Name of God," in August.

Chileans in Utah will be among the voters casting ballots in Chile's presidential election

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 1:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Chileans living in Utah will be among the voters heading to the polls Sunday to cast ballots in the South American nation's presidential election.

Truck driver killed, 18 injured in Ephraim school bus crash

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 12:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A truck driver was killed and 18 people were injured Friday night in a head-on collision with a school bus in Ephraim.

Utah students report improved mental health, less substance use

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah students report fewer symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts, and fewer say they have used alcohol or drugs compared with two years ago, a new statewide survey finds.

Shots exchanged with police in Salt Lake City early Saturday

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 11:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police confirmed shots were exchanged outside a nightclub early Saturday in downtown Salt Lake City.

$3M fire casts spotlight on Ogden dog food plant safety record

Courtney Johns, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 11:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

A fire that caused an estimated $3 million in damage at Alphia's Ogden pet food manufacturing plant has drawn renewed attention to the company's workplace safety record.

House Republican health care plan does not extend Obamacare subsidies

Ahmed Aboulenein and Richard Cowan, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 13 - 10:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Republican leaders in the House of Representatives ​on Friday presented a health care proposal that leaves unresolved steep health insurance premium increases set to impact millions of Americans as early as January.

For those who knew him best, Kyle Whittingham 'just lives what he believes'

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 10:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Though he's preached a culture of family over his more than two decades as head coach, few have gotten to see the personal side of Kyle Whittingham.

Returning items to their rightful owners: Inside Salt Lake City airport's lost and found

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Even though many don't know it exists, Salt Lake City's airport — which has as many as 30,000 daily visitors — has a robust lost and found on the third floor of the main terminal.

Historic rains and flooding trigger dramatic rescues in Washington state

Cedar Attanasio, Claire Rush And Hallie Golden, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 13 - 9:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands were forced to evacuate as an unusually strong atmospheric river dumped a foot or more of rain in parts of western and central Washington over several days this week and swelled rivers, inundating communities and prompting dramatic rescues.

Car loan balances in Utah are among the nation's highest. Here's a way to minimize your debt

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 8:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah drivers are carrying some of the fastest-growing car loan debt in the nation, but there is a way to help minimize the hit to your wallet.

Lapses gave Louvre thieves crucial 30-second advantage over police, inquiry finds

Louise Rasmussen, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 13 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

The burglars who robbed Paris's Louvre museum benefited from 30 ​seconds of lapses that helped ensure their getaway with France's crown jewels, an inquiry from France's culture ministry ⁠into the spectacular heist showed.

Great Salt Lake's latest species discovery gets a name fit for the lake's native history

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 7:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah researchers say that at least one of the tiny roundworm species recently found living in the Great Salt Lake is a previously undiscovered nematode species.

Utah County Sub for Santa program sees record need

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 7:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The need for help and donations this holiday season is especially evident in Utah County, where the Sub for Santa program is seeing record need.

Jazz close strong in Memphis behind career night from Keyonte George

Keira Orton, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 11:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Jazz finished strong Friday night in Memphis, riding a career performance from Keyonte George to a 130-126 win over the Grizzlies at FedExForum.

'It's going to be pretty exciting': Red Rocks provide glimpse into upcoming season

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 11:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

As if anyone needed a reminder, the Red Rocks are pretty good at gymnastics.

Complete team performance guides Mammoth to win over Kraken

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 11:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Mammoth defeated the Kraken 5-3 on Friday night as their special teams shine with Vejmelka recording 33 saves.

Student housing planned for site of abandoned 'eyesore' Provo apartment complex

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Provo apartment complex described as an "eyesore" and a "nuisance" in city documents is set to become housing for BYU students after Utah development firm Cole West announced its acquisition of the property.

Warm weather impacts elk-viewing sleigh rides in Cache Valley

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 9:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Unseasonably warm weather is changing a beloved Cache Valley tradition. Sleigh rides at Hardware Wildlife Management Area are still running, without snow, and the elk herd still in the hills.

Some Utah Republicans push back on Trump's order on AI regulation

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 9:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several Utah Republicans have spoken out against an executive order from President Trump that aims to restrict state's abilities to regulate AI.

Utah convenience store chain provided online gambling, prescription meds, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 8:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A half dozen people were arrested Thursday following the execution of search warrants at four convenience stores in Salt Lake County looking for online gambling and illegal drug sales.

Camp Floyd's 'Spirit of the Season' shows how soldiers celebrated holidays 160 years ago

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 8:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A holiday celebration is planned at Camp Floyd State Park to show what life was like for soldiers stationed at the former Army base back in the late 1850s.

Army sergeant to face court-martial in Georgia base shooting that wounded 5

Russ Bynum, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. Army soldier accused of shooting five people at a Georgia base in August will stand trial in a military court on charges including attempting murder, Army prosecutors said Friday.

Deaf Utah man files federal civil rights lawsuit after encounter with ICE agents outside SLCC

Eric Cabrera, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Arturo Ruvalcaba has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging he was injured during an encounter with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents outside Salt Lake Community College's Taylorsville campus.

'Devoted public servant:' Former Utah County Commissioner Tom Sakievich dies at 72

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Utah County Commissioner Tom Sakievich died Thursday night, according to the social media posts of several Utah politicians.

Charges dropped against BYU-Idaho student accused of kidnapping baby at Costco

Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 5:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Weeks after a BYU-Idaho student was accused of kidnapping a baby from Costco in Idaho Falls, the Bonneville County prosecutor announced Thursday afternoon that charges will be dismissed.

Emily Buss wins preference poll to replace state Sen. Daniel Thatcher of the Forward Party

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Emily Buss won a preference poll on Thursday to replace state Sen. Daniel Thatcher, of the Utah Forward Party, in Senate District 11.

Utah schools face declining enrollment: What it means for communities

Deanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A recent vote to close Cedar Valley Elementary School is one of many schools in recent months at risk of closing due to a growing trend across Utah of declining enrollment.

Logan chiropractor accused of inappropriate touching

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 4:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A chiropractor in northern Utah is facing multiple counts of forcible sexual abuse accusing him of touching two women inappropriately while giving them adjustments.

'One of the few guys who can be in the hall of fame at both schools:' Utah reacts to Kyle Whittingham stepping down

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 3:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Few people in the state of Utah know the impact Kyle Whittingham has had on the Beehive State better than current BYU head coach Kalani Sitake.

Have You Seen This? Video captures dramatic eruption of Kīlauea Volcano in Hawaii

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Kīlauea Volcano located Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in Hawaii last week began its latest eruption episode.

Got an old Utah Jazz jersey? The team is willing to trade it for a new one

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 3:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jazz owners Ryan and Ashley Smith are bringing back their jersey exchange this month, for fans looking to update their jersey for the holidays.

'Transcendent': Broadway couple creates magic in Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Stephanie J. Block's and her husband Sebastian Arcelus' performance as guest artists at the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square emphasizes faith, unity and the magic of shared experiences.

'He's a legend': After 21 years, Utah's Kyle Whittingham to 'step down' as head coach

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 2:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

No football coach at the University of Utah has done more, and had more success, than Kyle Whittingham.

Trump appears in newly released photos from Epstein estate

Nolan D. McCaskill, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 1:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democrats on a congressional oversight panel released more than a dozen new images from the estate ​of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, including photos of now-President Donald Trump.

Bangerter Highway reopened after shots fired during road rage incident; no injuries reported

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 1:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Northbound lanes of state Route 154 were temporarily closed after shots were fired in the area of 1800 South, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.

Transgender inmates sue Utah, claim lack of care for gender dysphoria

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 12:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Five transgender inmates are suing the state corrections and health departments, claiming their hormone treatment has been cut off because of a new law passed earlier this year.

An owl fell into a concrete mixer in southern Utah. Thanks to caregivers, its future is bright

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A great horned owl fell into a concrete mixer several months ago and ended up with 25% of its body covered in the thick but dry cement mess.

Springville man who fired shot during argument while high given jail time, probation

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Springville man accused of trying to kill another man during an argument while under the influence of drugs was sentenced this week to jail and probation.

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Time is running out for Congress to make health care more affordable

Utah Health Policy Project  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

As open enrollment nears its end, congress continues to debate renewing the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits make ACA Marketplace plans more affordable for over 23 million Americans and over 400,000 Utahns.