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Erika Kirk calls conspiracy theories about her husband's death 'a mind virus'

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

In her first public pushback against conspiracy theories on her husband's death, Erika Kirk acknowledged that her husband was a well-known public figure but asked for grace to be extended to her and her family,

BYU women race past Idaho State for 10-1 start

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 10:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Freshman Olivia Hamlin scored a career-high 22 points with three assists and five steals, and BYU women's basketball improved to 10-1 with a 68-59 win over Idaho State.

Weber County police seek additional witnesses in fatal shooting during street car racing event

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three suspected gunmen face charges stemming from a shooting during an August street car racing event. Investigators are looking for more witnesses.

Indiana Senate rejects Trump-backed congressional redistricting

Joseph Ax, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 10:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Indiana Senate ​on Thursday rejected a new congressional map that ⁠would have boosted Republican chances of ‌keeping control of the ⁠House of ‌Representatives in next ‍year's midterm elections.

Police seek witnesses after Saratoga Springs crash critically injures motorcyclist

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 10:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities requested help in a Saratoga Springs crash investigation on Thursday.

Wreaths Across America event in SLC to honor nearly 3,000 veterans on Saturday

Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wreaths Across America will be holding a wreath-laying ceremony at the Salt Lake City Veterans Cemetery on Saturday to honor the graves of nearly 3,000 veterans.

Urgent call for caution amid Utah's measles surge

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

With calendars filled with holiday gatherings and 26 more residents diagnosed with measles within the last three weeks, Utah health experts are concerned that case counts may climb even higher.

'You kept him alive,' August Beckwith's mom tells homeless community after he's found

Logan Stefanich and Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 9:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

August Beckwith was found on Thursday morning after being missing for nearly a month.

'Backcountry Santas' deliver Christmas to Navajo Nation families

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of volunteer pilots known as the Backcountry Santas took to the skies Thursday morning to deliver Christmas gifts and essential supplies to families across the Navajo Nation.

Police searching for vehicle in fatal Salt Lake hit-and-run

Curtis Booker and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 8:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake police are seeking information about a vehicle they suspect to be involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a man dead on Dec. 2.

Creekstone Energy studying nuclear power to support world's largest data center campus in Utah

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Creekstone Energy on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding with Utah-based EnergySolutions to evaluate potential nuclear power options to support energy needs at Creekstone's planned data center campus.

DOJ again fails to revive case against NY state attorney general, sources say

Sarah N. Lynch and Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 7:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal grand jury in Virginia again refused to indict New York state Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday on allegations of ​mortgage fraud after a judge dismissed charges against her last month.

Attorneys argue public access to murder suspect Tyler Robinson's court hearings

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 7:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Attorneys argued Thursday over public access to court hearings for Tyler Robinson, who is charged with killing Charlie Kirk. His attorneys want cameras banned from the courtroom.

Increase in drivers passing school buses draws safety concerns in Box Elder County

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 7:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Box Elder School District says motorists are putting children at risk by passing stopped school buses along U.S. 89 in Willard and Perry, where construction has narrowed traffic to two lanes.

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Utah lawmakers can protect Utahns from radon exposure

UtahRadon.org  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Researchers are now studying whether long-term exposure to certain environmental conditions may also influence cognitive health.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from immigration detention following judge's ruling

Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 6:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge on Thursday ordered the immediate release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose wrongful deportation became a flashpoint in President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

Bell ringers needed: Salvation Army calls for holiday volunteers 

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A volunteer shortage has left two-thirds of Salvation Army kettles uncovered across Utah this holiday season.

Utah Legislature asks judge to move quickly so they can appeal new congressional map

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 5:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers are asking a state judge to certify her November ruling on the state's new congressional map by next week so they can appeal the decision, according to court documents filed Thursday.

Tooele man sent to prison for child abuse he and his wife committed

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Tooele man previously convicted of child abuse was sentenced to prison this week on additional child abuse charges.

Mountain View Corridor crash prompts delays in West Valley City

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 4:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Traffic was delayed due a crash on Mountain View Corridor near 4100 South on Thursday afternoon.

'It is our problem': Gail Miller donates $10M to bolster Salt Lake homeless services

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 3:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gail Miller plans to donate $10 million to Shelter The Homeless, with most of it going to capital improvements for the Gail Miller Resource Center and other area shelters.

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A Utah family tradition: Discover sweet, magical Nancy Lou's Butter Mints

Nancy Lou's Butter Mints  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's what makes these tiny treats stand out and why you'll want to pick up several bags for holiday gifts or for your next gathering.

FDA approves first at-home device for depression

Kamal Choudhury, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 2:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Flow Neuroscience's at-home brain stimulation ​device to treat depression, offering an alternative to typical antidepressants that can cause side effects.