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Will America tap the potential of its booming outdoor recreation industry?

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

According to ORR's latest published research based on federal data, the outdoor recreation industry was worth $1.2 trillion in 2023, the most recent available data. That's 2.3% of the U.S. gross domestic product.

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Major bill to regulate how NCAA pays student-athletes hits roadblocks in Congress

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

The House was set to vote on the SCORE Act earlier this week, but the bill was scrapped from the lineup just hours before it was scheduled for a vote.

Released 911 calls reveal desperate pleas and tragic outcomes during Texas Hill Country flood

Jim Vertuno, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 11:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Newly released recordings of 911 calls show Texas residents and staffers at Camp Mystic caught up in the catastrophic flooding in July pleaded for help as rushing waters rose around them.

Brandon Sanderson announced a surprise new Cosmere novel. Here's what we know

Valerie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 10:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Brandon Sanderson fans can rest easy: A new Cosmere novel is coming in 2026. Sanderson and his wife, Emily, made the surprise announcement during Dragonsteel Nexus on Thursday.

US lawmakers press Google, Apple to remove apps tracking immigration agents

Kritika Lamba, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 6 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The House Committee on Homeland Security has asked Google and Apple to detail what steps they are taking to remove mobile applications that allow users to track federal immigration officers.

Officials: leaking barrels near Great Salt Lake aren't suspicious, public health risk low

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 9:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

State environmental and local health officials are investigating nearly two dozen leaking barrels discovered near the Great Salt Lake after a report on Thanksgiving Day.

Father of abused baby girl charged 2 months after stepmother

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 8:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

The father of a 4-month-old girl, who police say was abused by her stepmother, is now facing the same charges as his wife.

University of Utah team discovers rare computer relic

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 7:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

A research team at the University of Utah uncovered a rare piece of computing history.

Provo woman who competed internationally as a 'mermaid' to host similar competition in Utah

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 7:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mia Sim, who has competed internationally as a mermaid, is helping to bring a similar competition to Utah next year.

Stenlund has goal and assist as Mammoth beat Canucks 4-1

Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 10:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kevin Stenlund had a goal and an assist in the third period, and the Utah Mammoth beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 for their second straight win.

Weekly poll: What's your favorite Christmas movie?

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Whether you're into holiday romance, redemption, comedy, action, or even horror, there's a show out there for you this Christmas. Which ones are your favorites? Tell us in the KSL Weekly Poll.

Beaver Mountain prepares largest expansion ever while watching snowfall to set opening date

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Beaver Mountain Ski Resort is racing to finish its largest expansion while waiting on fresh snow to set an opening date. The family-owned resort typically opens around the end of the year.

Mike Lee stalls action on government spending package over policy disagreements

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, is delaying a vote on a government spending package over objections to certain policy provisions that he says were included without his approval despite being under his jurisdiction.

No. 11 BYU will cap chaotic week with Big 12 championship. But first, charity with Texas Tech fans

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 9:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a wild week, the Cougars and Red Raiders will play for the Big 12 championship Saturday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas (10 a.m. MST, ABC).

University of Utah wins $8M to launch first-of-its-kind prison education research center

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Continuing an effort that was set into motion years ago, a team of researchers at the University of Utah was awarded $8 million to launch the nation's first center dedicated solely to prison education research and leadership.

Waymo to issue recall over self-driving vehicles driving past stopped school buses

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 5 - 8:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alphabet unit Waymo said Friday it would issue a recall for its self-driving vehicles after Texas officials said they illegally passed school buses at least 19 times since the start of the school year.

Historic 1st quarter performance helps Knicks blitz Jazz 146-112

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 8:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Knicks rode a 23-0 run to open Friday's game as they blow out the Jazz 146-112 with six New York players finishing with double-digit points.

'It's overwhelming': Cedar Hills family grateful for community support after house fire

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Cedar Hills family is figuring out their next steps after they lost their home in a fire just days after Thanksgiving.

At the 2026 World Cup draw, the winner is ... Donald Trump?

Jeff Mason and James Oliphant, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said he was not attending the draw for the 2026 World Cup to receive a prize, but he got one anyway — the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize.

Salt Lake City eyes grants to cover safety, Jordan River upgrades amid potential budget deficit

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City is looking to add approximately $4.1 million to its current budget to address mostly public safety issues, but none of the new spending is expected to affect its general budget.

Immigrant advocates warn of increased enforcement action targeting Salt Lake immigrants

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Immigrant advocates warn of an uptick in enforcement targeting immigrants starting next week at Salt Lake City's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office.

Review: 'Hamnet' is a beautiful, brutal and bewildering tragedy you'll keep thinking about

John Clyde for KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

I keep thinking about "Hamnet," which tells me I liked it more than I think I did, but I also feel like it drained something out of me.

Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time, dies at 96

John Rogers, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Groundbreaking architect Frank Gehry, who was behind the acclaimed Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, and Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, has died. He was 96.