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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.
Locals in the NFL: Nacua, Rams bounce back in big way with 530 yards vs. Cardinals
Sean Walker, KSL | Updated Dec. 8 - 9:42 p.m. | Save Story
In just three years in the league, Puka Nacua has already risen his own standards a few times.
Peruvian leaders host visiting Utah delegation, eager to promote trade with state
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
Peruvian leaders hosted a Utah delegation that traveled to the country on Delta's inaugural Salt Lake City-Lima flight and are eager to promote trade with the state.
9-car collision on I-15 caused delays in Murray
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 7:56 p.m. | Save Story
A crash involving nine cars prompted some traffic backups on Interstate 15 in Murray Monday night, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.
US Justice Department sues Virginia school board over transgender use of locker rooms
Brad Brooks, Reuters | Updated Dec. 8 - 7:32 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Department of Justice said on Monday it had sued a Virginia county's school board for allowing a biologically female student access to the boys' locker room and then punishing the boys for complaining.
New images show interstellar comet that will soon make its closest approach to Earth
Ashley Strickland, CNN | Updated Dec. 8 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
The Hubble Space Telescope and the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer have captured fresh images of an interstellar comet as the object nears its closest approach to Earth later this month.
Winners of the KSL.com '12 Days of Thanksgiving' giveaway announced
KSL Staff | Posted Dec. 8 - 6:20 p.m. | Save Story
KSL.com announced the winners of the 2025 "12 Days of Thanksgiving" giveaway
Sen. Curtis 'can't answer' if he'd confirm Hegseth as Defense secretary a second time
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 8 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, expressed uncertainty about whether he'd vote again to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if given a second chance.
Trump is proposing a $12B aid package for farmers hit hard by his trade war with China
Seung Min Kim, Josh Funk and Didi Tang, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 8 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
A White House official says President Donald Trump is planning a $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit by rising costs.
Herriman man charged with 2 counts of murder, sex abuse in 120 mph wrong-way crash
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
A Herriman man accused of killing two people in a wrong-way crash while intoxicated is also facing charges of hitting and sexually abusing a woman just before the fatal crash.
West Valley mother charged with forcing son to touch heat lamp
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
A West Valley mother who allegedly became angry at her son is facing a felony child abuse charge accusing her of forcing her son to touch a heat lamp.
Utah has a 115 confirmed cases of measles, with latest infection at Bingham High
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 3:43 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake County Health Department has confirmed a case of measles at a child care facility at Bingham High School.
Have You Seen This? Eagle Mountain mom goes in for colonoscopy, comes out as Santa
Arianne Brown for KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 3:28 p.m. | Save Story
Holly Robinson's post-anesthesia gibberish leaves viewers wondering if Santa has, in fact, been replaced.
Gov. Spencer Cox calls special session as Legislature looks to repeal collective bargaining ban
Payton Davis and Brian Carlson, KSL | Updated Dec. 8 - 3:27 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox announced a special Utah Legislature session scheduled for Tuesday.
After 36-year career, Beth Launiere announces retirement as Utes volleyball coach
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 3:25 p.m. | Save Story
Over her 36-year tenure as head coach of the women's volleyball team at the University of Utah, Beth Launiere has become an icon of the sport.
University of Utah, BYU explore connections with centers of learning in India
Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 8 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah has a global presence, including a campus in South Korea. Creating joint programming with institutions in India, home to a population of 1.4 billion, also aligns with that vision.
Immigrant advocates protest at Salt Lake immigration facility amid talk of heightened enforcement
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Dec. 8 - 2:50 p.m. | Save Story
Immigrant advocates protested outside Salt Lake City's main immigration facility Monday amid talk of heightened enforcement action targeting immigrants.
Salt Lake County DA unveils new screening dashboard for the public
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 2:09 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office office on Monday unveiled a new dashboard in an effort to show the public its screening process for criminal charges.
Struggling to stay awake in a meeting? Here's what to do
Katia Hetter, Lily Hautau and Gina Park, CNN | Updated Dec. 8 - 1:35 p.m. | Save Story
If you find yourself falling asleep in a meeting, there are steps you can take to stay alert.
Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people, triggers tsunami
Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 8 - 1:09 p.m. | Save Story
A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring more than 20 people and triggering a tsunami of up to 28 inches in Pacific coast communities, officials said.
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Hegseth, chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff to brief 'Gang of 8' US lawmakers, source says
- US judge rejects Trump administration's halt of wind energy permits
- US Justice Department sues Virginia school board over transgender use of locker rooms
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Hegseth, chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff to brief 'Gang of 8' US lawmakers, source says
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