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US official defends critical characterization of immigrant; juvenile court papers shed light on case

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 9:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. official is defending her critical characterization of a man seeking U.S. residency while juvenile court papers offer more insight into the matter.

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 after he's found 'alive and well'

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

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

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.

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 is reportedly delayed due a crash on Mountain View Corridor near 4100 South on Thursday.

Indiana Senate rejects Trump-backed congressional redistricting

Joseph Ax, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 4:33 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.

'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.

What is a 'K-shaped' economy and why is it a concern?

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 1:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Adopting letters as stand-in descriptors for economic conditions is a long-standing practice. So what is a "K-shaped" economy?

After 11 standout seasons, BYU women's volleyball has an opening at head coach

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 1:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Longtime BYU women's volleyball coach Heather Olmstead announced her departure from the university Thursday to pursue "new professional avenues," according to a department news release.

DHS says a man detained by ICE was a predator. His attorneys say that's libel

Shelby Lofton, Adam Small and Mary Culbertson, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 1:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

After Jair Celis was arrested by ICE, the Department of Homeland Security is now being accused of libel by his legal representation due to comments it made on social media alleging he was a predator.

Republican-controlled US Congress poised to allow Obamacare health subsidies to expire

Nolan D. McCaskill and Richard Cowan, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Republican-controlled Congress is poised to allow tax credits to lapse for 24 million Americans, as a Dec. 31 deadline approaches with no sign of a healthcare ​compromise.

New jobs and new neighbors: Sugar City preps for change

Erik Nielsen, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 12:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Long seen as a sleepy bedroom community for university staff and Department of Energy workers, Sugar City is on the verge of transformation.

Driver who intentionally hit, killed man on scooter sentenced to prison

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 11:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man convicted of murder for using his car to hit and kill another man on a scooter was sentenced to 16 years to life in prison.