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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.

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

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 11:00 a.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.

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.

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.

Pentagon review faults Hegseth over Signal messages on Yemen strikes 

Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Pentagon investigation has faulted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for using Signal on his personal device to transmit sensitive information about planned strikes in Yemen.

More transit and tolls? UDOT unveils plan to handle Big Cottonwood Canyon travel woes

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 7:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah transportation officials are looking at increased bus service and tolling as potential solutions to Big Cottonwood Canyon's growing popularity.

Utah County teacher charged with sexually abusing student 6 years ago

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who was teaching in Utah County in 2019 was charged Wednesday with inappropriately touching a teen student.

Ghislaine Maxwell will make new plea to judge to let her out of prison

Kara Scannell, CNN  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend who was convicted of recruiting young girls into sex trafficking, is planning to ask a judge to release her from prison, according to a new court filing.

Lyons, strong homegrown contingent highlight BYU's historic 2026 signing class

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 5:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars inked 18 players to national letters of intent on the first day of the early signing period, though that number did not include elite quarterback recruit Ryder Lyons.

Winter storm watch issued in Utah ahead of first 'significant' snowfall event of the season

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a slow start to the season, parts of Utah's mountains could receive 2 feet of snow or more from an incoming system.

Cox proposes $30.7B budget with funding for homeless campus, child tax credits

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com and Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 4:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's governor unveiled his proposed $30.7 billion state budget Wednesday, which include funds for a homeless campus and expanded child tax credits for families with young kids.

Cox requests that Utah spend $50M on homeless issues in upcoming budget

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 4:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox's proposed 2027 fiscal year budget includes money that could go toward the construction of a proposed 1,300-bed homeless services campus in Salt Lake City.

A person has the right to use deadly force, but not in a reckless manner, district attorney says

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 4:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

District Attorney Sim Gill says his decision to file a criminal charge stemming from a killing at a large rally was complicated and nuanced because of Utah gun and self-defense laws.

Doctor who sold ketamine to 'Friends' star Matthew Perry gets over 2 years in prison

Andrew Dalton, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 3:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dr. Salvador Plasencia, who sold ketamine to "Friends" star Matthew Perry before his overdose death, was sentenced to 2½ years in prison by a federal judge in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Have You Seen This? Professional diver shakes 'hand' of octopus

Payton Davis, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

An "amazing" octopus let a professional diver get close — and even "shake hands" with it in footage captured in 2024.

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Discover the power of paper planning

Franklin Planner  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite having more digital tools than ever, many people still feel overwhelmed, distracted and disconnected from what really matters.

Manslaughter charge filed against 'peacekeeper' in No Kings protest killing

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A so-called "peacekeeper" accused of shooting and killing a man during the large No Kings protest in Salt Lake City in June was charged Wednesday with manslaughter.

Murray shooting leaves man in his 50s injured

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A shooting in Murray left one person with injuries that did not appear life-threatening, near Wheeler Historic Farm on Tuesday. Police are still searching for suspects.

Sandy gang member given 20 years in federal prison for drug, firearm charges

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 20-year-old from Sandy, who is a known gang member, was sentenced last week to 20 years in prison for attempting to traffic cocaine.

Utah signs first-ever 5-star recruit as team adds 15 as part of 2026 recruiting class

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 1:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A little more than five months later, Kelvin Obot put pen to paper and moved his commitment to an official signing with Utah, becoming the first-ever five star recruit signed by Utah.

Eagle Mountain takes first steps toward possible nuclear energy future

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Eagle Mountain is laying the groundwork for what could become a nuclear energy future as part of its long-term vision. But the idea is drawing mixed reactions from residents.

How this new complex can help Salt Lake City's need for affordable family housing

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

State, county and local leaders joined developers and financiers on Tuesday to celebrate the opening of the second and third phases of Citizens West, a mixed-use complex with many units dedicated to affordable housing, with a focus on larger or multigenerational families.

US pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries

Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration on Tuesday said it paused all immigration applications, including green card and U.S. citizenship processing, filed by immigrants from 19 non-European countries.

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Rise above and overcome the world with Christ, says President Christofferson at BYU

  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

New counselor in First Presidency invites BYU students to follow Jesus Christ by confidently sacrificing "the lesser for the greater."

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Beyond the bump: 7 surprising reasons to get an ultrasound

Echo Ultrasound  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Most people associate medical ultrasounds with baby bumps, but that's just one of many reasons to consider getting an ultrasound.

Judge issues preliminary injunction in favor of Brazilian immigrant detained last June in Colorado

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction in favor of a Brazilian immigrant living in Utah who was detained by immigration officials in Colorado last June.

US immigration crackdown begins in New Orleans

Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 9:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Federal authorities began a law enforcement operation targeting people living in New Orleans illegally, the Department of Homeland Security said as the Trump administration continues its city-to-city immigration crackdown.

Patrick Kinahan: Penn State's interest in Sitake should serve as wake-up call for BYU

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

For listeners with a discerning ear, BYU coach Kalani Sitake provided keen insight into the ramifications of his dalliance with Penn State.

Davis County Commission OKs 14.9% property tax increase

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Davis County commissioners voted 2-1 in favor of a 14.9% tax increase Tuesday, instead of a nearly 30% hike thah was initially proposed.

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

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 8:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

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

'Don't tread on our TRAX': Sen. Mike Lee leads bipartisan bill to speed up transit projects

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 8:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. Mike Lee is spearheading a bipartisan effort to loosen federal control over local transit decisions in an effort to expedite construction projects and reduce traffic in key areas.

Latinos increasingly pessimistic, critical of Trump and his immigration policies, Pew survey shows

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Latinos are increasingly pessimistic about their current state and critical of President Donald Trump and his immigration policies, a new Pew survey shows.