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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.
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How one promise led this artist to write 'My Own Sacred Grove' in 6 days
Amy Ortiz, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 11 - 11:36 a.m. | Save Story
Now a song that has reached millions worldwide, "My Own Sacred Grove" was the result of Latter-day Saint songwriter Angie Killian's commitment and complete surrender to God.
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New funds for a new year: How a Utah credit union rewards loyalty
Goldenwest Credit Union | Posted Dec. 11 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
At Goldenwest Credit Union, members of the Golden Rewards program are receiving a bonus to start 2026 on the right foot.
Tyler Robinson makes first in-person court appearance in a public hearing
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 11 - 11:11 a.m. | Save Story
Tyler Robinson, accused of shooting and killing Charlie Kirk, will be in the courtroom Thursday for a hearing regarding media access to the ongoing criminal case.
Utah mom arrested after kicking 8-year-old out of house for not being 'team player,' police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 11 - 11:10 a.m. | Save Story
A woman already facing a child abuse charge for an incident with her teen daughter has been arrested again for allegedly kicking her 8-year-old son out of the house.
US judge orders Kilmar Abrego released from immigration detention
Reuters | Updated Dec. 11 - 10:40 a.m. | Save Story
A U.S. judge on Thursday ordered the immediate release of Kilmar Abrego, whose wrongful deportation became a flashpoint in President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.
Time magazine names 'Architects of AI' as its person of the year for 2025
Associated Press | Updated Dec. 11 - 10:18 a.m. | Save Story
The "Architects of AI" were named Time magazine's person of the year for 2025. The magazine on Thursday cited 2025 as the year when the potential of artificial intelligence "roared into view" with no turning back.
How a sophomore with 'a lot of minutes in BYU blue' has carried Cougars to 9-1 start
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 11 - 9:54 a.m. | Save Story
With a starting five that includes teenage freshmen Sydney Benally and Olivia Hamlin, Cannon's 40 games of experience that included 14 starts dating back to four games last year has been critical in BYU's 9-1 start.
August Beckwith found 'alive and well,' reunited with mother
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Dec. 11 - 9:37 a.m. | Save Story
August Beckwith was found on Thursday morning after being missing for nearly a month.
What the IOC president says about the new name for Utah's next Olympics
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 11 - 9:10 a.m. | Save Story
International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry is on board with the recent name change for Utah's next Olympics, saying it's not that unique to have a state as a host.
Motorcyclist fled Utah troopers at 145 mph, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 11 - 8:48 a.m. | Save Story
A motorcycle rider who claimed he was on his way to take a physical fitness test was arrested Wednesday for allegedly going nearly 145 mph while fleeing troopers.
Heading into midterms, Republicans hold edge with older voters, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Jason Lange and James Oliphant, Reuters | Updated Dec. 11 - 8:23 a.m. | Save Story
Victories have given Democrats increasing hope of taking back one and perhaps both houses of the U.S. Congress in next year's midterm elections, but a new Reuters/Ipsos poll suggests that some of that enthusiasm may be premature.
Why have Utah's high school dropout rates been sliced in half?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 11 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
A new report from the Utah State Board of Education said the state's overall four-year graduation rate rose, and the dropout rate has been sliced in half.
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A tribute to excellence: Utah Valley resident James Clarke retires from Clearlink
Utah Valley Chamber | Posted Dec. 11 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
Clarke is one of Utah's sharpest business minds. He founded Clearlink, Clarke Capital Partners, served on boards of private and public companies, supported global nonprofits and is committed deeply to higher education.
Salt Lake City postpones decision on $224K grant amid concerns over how it'll be used
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 11 - 7:18 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City leaders voted to adopt millions of dollars in grants to the city's budget on Tuesday, but they agreed to delay a vote on the smallest award amid the controversy it generated.
Misplaced wire label, other mishaps likely caused collision, Baltimore bridge collapse, NTSB says
Alexandra Skores, CNN | Updated Dec. 11 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
A misplaced wire label, the vulnerability of a bridge and other mishaps in protocols likely caused the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge after a large vessel struck it in the spring last year, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
Salt Lake City crime down to lowest level in nearly a decade, but some challenges persist
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 11 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
The number of criminal offenses in Salt Lake City is down amid an uptick in arrests and ways to use alternative resources, per Salt Lake City data. But some crimes remain higher.
Panthers' late goal sinks Mammoth, who drop 3rd straight
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 11:22 p.m. | Save Story
The Mammoth fall to the Panthers 4-3 after Anton Lundell's goal with under a minute left to play lifts the defending champs over Utah.
Utah women use strong 2nd quarter to pull away in blowout over Boise State
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 10:47 p.m. | Save Story
Lani White took the game into her own hands.
DHS says a man detained by ICE was a predator. His attorneys say that's libel
Shelby Lofton and Adam Small, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 10:33 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.
Volunteer pilots bring Santa, gifts to Title I schools on Utah-Arizona border
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 10:08 p.m. | Save Story
Volunteer pilots from Angel Flight West delivered toys, coats, backpacks, and 500 books to students in Hildale, Utah and Colorado City, Arizona, during the annual Santa Flight on Wednesday.
Parent of student charged in shooting that killed teen at Kentucky State University
Associated Press | Posted Dec. 10 - 9:32 p.m. | Save Story
A parent of a Kentucky State University student has been charged with murder in an on-campus shooting that killed one student and critically injured another.
Weber State erred in creating list of 'prohibited' words, says Utah System of Higher Ed head
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah System of Higher Education Commissioner Geoff Landward said Weber State erred in creating list of "prohibited" words guest speakers may not use.
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US judge orders Kilmar Abrego released from immigration detention
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- Misplaced wire label, other mishaps likely caused collision, Baltimore bridge collapse, NTSB says
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Driver who intentionally hit, killed man on scooter sentenced to prison
- Tyler Robinson makes first in-person court appearance in a public hearing
- Utah mom arrested after kicking 8-year-old out of house for not being 'team player,' police say
- Families brace for challenges as Salt Lake County child care centers are set to close
- August Beckwith found 'alive and well,' reunited with mother
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Politics »
US judge orders Kilmar Abrego released from immigration detention
- Heading into midterms, Republicans hold edge with older voters, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
- Salt Lake City postpones decision on $224K grant amid concerns over how it'll be used
- Weber State erred in creating list of 'prohibited' words, says Utah System of Higher Ed head
- Divided Fed lowers rates, signals pause and 1 cut next year as growth rebounds
