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Springville elementary employee arrested, accused of possessing child sex abuse material

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Springville elementary school skills coach was arrested Monday and accused of possessing child sexual abuse material.

Ogden man faces 8 felonies in shooting during alleged drug deal gone awry

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man faces eight felonies, including felony discharge of a firearm causing bodily injury, stemming from a shooting during an alleged drug deal gone awry.

Shooting at Kentucky State University leaves 1 dead, 1 hurt and a suspect in custody

Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 4:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

At least one student was killed and another was critically wounded in a shooting near a residence hall at Kentucky State University on Tuesday, and a suspect was in custody, officials said.

Police stop wrong-way driver in Davis County

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was taken into custody after damaging multiple cars while driving the wrong way in Clearfield.

Man originally arrested in No Kings protest says he was treated as a 'psychopathic villain'

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 3:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Arturo Gamboa says he was simply practicing his First Amendment rights when he carried an unloaded AR-15 to a No Kings protest in June in Salt Lake City and was shot and arrested.

Have You Seen This? A taste of Hawaiian home

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 3:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Just because you're over 3,000 miles from home doesn't mean the aloha spirit is gone. Check out what Cameron Villanueva did for Waianae native Josh Pieper and his family.

Widow of slain Utah sergeant finds peace, calls killer's accomplice her 'friend'

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 1:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

The widow of slain Sgt. Cory Wride says she is finally at peace and now considers the woman convicted of being an accomplice to the 2014 killing a 'friend.'

Japan assesses damage from 7.5 magnitude quake that injured 34

Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 12:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Japan is assessing damage and cautioning people of potential aftershocks after a late-night 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused injuries, light damage and a tsunami in Pacific coastal communities.

Ex-wife of truck driver found dead in Tooele County charged with murder

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The ex-wife of a man who was found dead inside a semitruck in Tooele County last year has been arrested and accused of murder.

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

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 11:44 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.

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Utah brothers design a pillow for better sleep: Adjustability is essential

Twilla  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah brothers, Peter and Mark, created a pillow that is fully adjustable. It's like building your own pillow from the ground up.

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What the sides told the Utah Supreme Court during oral arguments over the Heber Valley Utah Temple

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 11:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Attorney for Latter-day Saints asks Utah Supreme Court to remove an injunction that halted construction during opponents' pending appeal

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.

Proposed Thanksgiving Point STEM center gets financial backing from Lehi City Council

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 7:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Lehi City Council approved a measure in November to provide up to $32 million in sales tax revenue bonds to help fund a new STEM Center at Thanksgiving Point.

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.