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Locals in the NFL: Kyle Van Noy sets up former Orem safety's TD for Ravens

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's a look at how other former Utah high school and college football standouts performed in Week 15 of the 2025 NFL regular season.

Utah added 11.6 million fish in 2025. Here's why it was slightly lower than last year

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Millions of additional fish were released at bodies of water across Utah this year, as state wildlife officials continued to bank on generally higher reservoir levels.

Rob Reiner and his wife found dead with stab wounds in Los Angeles home, AP source says

Christopher Weber And Mike Balsamo, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 14 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Director-actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were the two people found dead Sunday at a Los Angeles home owned by Reiner, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation.

Authorities say they'll release person of interest detained in Brown University shooting

Kimberlee Kruesi, Amanda Swinhart And Holly Ramer, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 14 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials in Providence say they will release a person of interest detained in a Brown University shooting that killed two students and injured nine.

Trump honors 1980 'Miracle on Ice' hockey team

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 8:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Members of the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" U.S. hockey team are adding to their medal stash.

Rare fresco of Jesus as the 'Good Shepherd' uncovered in Turkish town visited by the pope

Mehmet Guzel and Andrew Wilks, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 14 - 7:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Archaeologists in Turkey have uncovered one of the most important finds from Anatolia's early Christian era: a fresco of a Roman-looking Jesus as the "Good Shepherd."

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Where are all of Utah's new residents coming from?

Siegfried & Jensen  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Where are Utah's new residents coming from? And what is there to know about the people who are choosing to build their lives here? The answers might surprise you.

Egypt reveals restored colossal statues of pharaoh in Luxor

Samy Magdy and Ahmed Hatem, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 14 - 6:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Egypt on Sunday revealed the revamp of two colossal statues of a prominent pharaoh in the southern city of Luxor, the latest in the government's archaeological events that aim at drawing more tourists to the country.

Here's what Team USA will be wearing at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 5:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Designer Ralph Lauren is once again outfitting Team USA, this time for the 2026 Winter Games that will take place starting next February in one of the world's fashion capitals, Milan.

Developer wins federal court battle over rejected Sandy mixed-use project proposal

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge in Utah overturned Sandy's denial of a proposed mixed-use housing project with 196 residential units.

Guenther scores in OT to complete Mammoth's 5-4 comeback win over reeling Penguins

Dan Scifo, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 4:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dylan Guenther scored 42 seconds into overtime, leading the Utah Mammoth to a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday.

Hallmark holiday movie fans are flocking to Connecticut's quaint filming locations

Susan Haigh, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 14 - 4:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Christmas at Pemberly Manor" and "Romance at Reindeer Lodge" may never make it to Oscar night, but legions of fans still love these sweet-yet-predictable holiday movies — and this season, many are making pilgrimages to where their favorite scenes were filmed.

'We're kind of stressing': Ogden woman ponders future as husband potentially faces deportation

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Chantell Zarate is contending with a heavy dose of stress as her husband, detained by immigration authorities, sits in a jail, potentially facing deportation to Mexico.

Hanukkah celebration proceeds as Utah rabbis 'will not give in to terror'

Brian West, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 14 - 2:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah celebration of Hanukkah will proceed Sunday, despite a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney. Three Utah rabbis say they "will not give in to terror."

Gunmen kill at least 16 people in attack on Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach

Kristen Gelineau, Charlotte Graham-mclay and Rod Mcguirk, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 14 - 2:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

A child is one of at least 16 people killed in an attack at one of the world's most famous beaches. Hundreds of people had gathered at Bondi Beach for an event to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah, when gunmen opened fire.

North Ogden man charged with automobile homicide in 2023 West Haven crash

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 2:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A North Ogden man faces charges of automobile homicide and automobile homicide while using a handheld device in a deadly 2023 crash in West Haven.

Trump unsure whether impact of economic policies will be felt in time for midterms, WSJ reports

Anusha Shah, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 14 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty about Republicans keeping control of the House in next year's midterm elections because some of his economic policies have yet to take full effect.

Utah State's identity takes shape as it enters conference play

Mark Greenwood for KSL  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 12:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah State enters conference play with a 9-1 record and several trends.

Company uncovers bevy of critical and rare earth minerals in Utah County

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah-based company announced it has uncovered 16 critical minerals and rare earth elements at Silicon Ridge in Utah County's Lake Mountains.

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For this Utah senator, the trade mission was a homecoming

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 10:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

For one Utah legislator, a two-week trade mission to India — which included lawmakers, politicians and academics — was a homecoming.

Trump pledges retaliation after 2 US soldiers, 1 civilian interpreter killed in Syria

Eyad Kourdi and Natasha Bertrand, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said Saturday that there will be "very serious retaliation" after two U.S. soldiers and one civilian interpreter were killed in an ambush in Syria on Saturday.

YouTube sensation among those called to church advisory council for young men

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The creator of the wildly popular YouTube channel "Outdoor Boys" has a new venue in which to share his wisdom with the world.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy ditches NATO ambition ahead of peace talks

Friederike Heine, Matthias Williams and Olena Harmash, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ukraine has relinquished its ambition of joining the NATO military alliance in exchange for Western security guarantees as a compromise to end the war with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said ahead ​of talks with U.S. envoys in Berlin.

'We have to look in the mirror,' Erika Kirk says in town hall series

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Erika Kirk, the widow of assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sat down with CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss as the outlet's first guest in a new town hall series.

Salt Lake police investigate suspicious death in Sugar House

Sicily Stanton for KSL  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 8:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake police are investigating the death of a man found early Sunday on Lincoln Street in the Sugar House area of Salt Lake City, saying evidence at the scene suggests a fight may have led to the death.

Instacart's AI technology is hiking prices as much as 20% for the same item, new study reveals

Jordan Valinsky, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Online grocery delivery service Instacart used AI to charge different prices for the same item, up to 20% more for different shoppers, a new report says.

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7 things you must consider when deciding to file for Social Security benefits

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A single decision could impact your income for the rest of your life. Before you make that call, here are just a few things you absolutely must consider.

From mom to Sugar Plum Fairy: Ballet West dancer shares how motherhood impacts her dancing

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Just a year after giving birth to her first child, Ballet West principal artist Jenna Rae Herrera is back in the spotlight performing almost every night in the holiday classic "The Nutcracker."

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.

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.

California-based energy company planning underground nuclear reactor in Utah

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

California-based energy company Deep Fission in September announced Utah, Texas and Kansas as the first three planned sites for testing of its small modular pressurized water reactors.

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.