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Judge lets more Epstein grand jury materials be made public

Jan Wolfe, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 12:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge in Manhattan on Wednesday allowed for the public release of ​records from a grand jury investigation into Jeffrey Epstein because of a law recently passed by Congress, the latest in a string of similar rulings.

Utah's snowpack off to 'slow start' amid 'whiplash' start to 2026 water year

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's snowpack is off to a "slow start," which won't turn around with this week's forecast. But experts remain hopeful for the remainder of winter.

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Teach faith and freedom in class? This school says yes

American Heritage School  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The school's ethos of high love coupled with high expectations allows students to thrive.

Former 'Real Housewives' of Salt Lake City star moved from prison to community program

Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jennifer Shah, former star on "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," has been moved from a federal prison into a community confinement program after serving less than half of her sentence.

Family of slain Saratoga Springs mother and son insists they're cooperating

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Saratoga Springs police and Jessica Orton Lyman's family released joint statements Wednesday saying the family has been cooperating with the ongoing police investigation.

Utahn charged with driving 111 mph near Bear Lake

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 9:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

A driver who police say drove over 100 mph between Laketown and Garden City is facing criminal charges.

Trump defends economic record at Pennsylvania rally amid frustration over rising prices

Nandita Bose and Jarrett Renshaw, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 9:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump tried to reassure Americans that the economy was healthy at a campaign-style rally on Tuesday as Republicans brace for a ​tough fight to hold control of Congress in next year's midterm elections.

Payson man charged with threatening to shoot governor, other state leaders

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 8:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Payson man with a history of making terroristic threats has been charged with threatening to shoot Utah's governor and other leaders.

Democracies must fight for freedom, Nobel laureate Machado says

Gwladys Fouche and Terje Solsvik, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Democracies must be prepared to fight for freedom in order to survive, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado said on Wednesday, in a speech ​delivered by her daughter.

UVU guaranteeing admission to all SLCC graduates through new partnership

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Valley University and Salt Lake Community College are partnering together to create a pathway toward bachelor's degrees for more Utah students.

Why is the University of Utah partnering with a private equity firm for athletics?

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

It was natural to see the University of Utah's private equity deal as a short-term fix to a larger problem.

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A critical Social Security warning for Utah women

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Women face unique challenges when it comes to financial planning for retirement. And it all starts with your strategy to file for your Social Security benefits.

Trump approval rating rises as Republicans back cost-of-living efforts

Jason Lange, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 7:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's approval rating edged up to 41% in the past week as Republicans ​warmed to his handling of the cost of living.

University of Utah engineers build bionic hand with an AI brain

Peter Rosen, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

University of Utah engineers have given a bionic hand a mind of its own with the assistance of artificial intelligence.

How a rare drug made from scientists' blood saves babies from botulism

Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 6:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

When Alessandro Barbera was rushed to a California hospital with infant botulism in October, his father had barely heard of the disease, never mind the rare and costly treatment that likely saved the newborn's life.

Audit calls for more transparency in how Salt Lake County DA makes decisions

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new audit on the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office calls for more transparency in how cases are screened, how plea deals and decisions are reached.

Salt Lake County Council approves property tax increase of almost 14%

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 10:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake County Council approves tax increase of about 14% following more than three hours of public comment.

Utah Legislature passes resolution condemning judges, repeals anti-bargaining law

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 10:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Legislature strongly rebuked the state judiciary Tuesday, condemning the courts over a recent ruling on redistricting.

Hiker rescued after hours stuck in quicksand in Arches National Park

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Grand County Search and Rescue said an experienced hiker who became trapped in quicksand over the weekend did everything right, and still needed help.

Luigi Mangione's notes to self: 'Pluck eyebrows,' 'Keep momentum, FBI slower overnight'

Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A to-do list and travel plans found during Luigi Mangione's arrest were revealed this week, showing the steps he may have taken or planned to take to avoid capture after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing last year.

A student dies during stabbing at North Carolina high school

Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A stabbing at a central North Carolina high school Tuesday left one student dead and another injured, authorities said.

6-year-old expertly navigates close call with a deer on the slopes

Britt Johnson and Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

It was an exciting opening day at Deer Valley Resort, filled with skiers and even a few deer. Luckily, a skilled 6-year-old walked away unscathed following a near-crash with one of them.

Grand Blanc shooting survivor shares recovery story

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly 10 weeks after a deadly mass shooting and fire at a Church of Jesus Christ meetinghouse in Michigan, one of the wounded finally came home from the hospital.