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Trump appears in newly released photos from Epstein estate

Trump appears in newly released photos from Epstein estate

Nolan D. McCaskill, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 1:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democrats on a congressional oversight panel released more than a dozen new images from the estate โ€‹of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, including photos of now-President Donald Trump.
Bangerter Highway closed after shots fired during road rage incident; no injuries reported

Bangerter Highway closed after shots fired during road rage incident; no injuries reported

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 1:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Northbound lanes of state Route 154 are closed after shots were fired in the area of 1800 South, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.
Transgender inmates sue Utah, claim lack of care for gender dysphoria

Transgender inmates sue Utah, claim lack of care for gender dysphoria

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 12:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Five transgender inmates are suing the state corrections and health departments, claiming their hormone treatment has been cut off because of a new law passed earlier this year.
Springville man who fired shot during argument while high given jail time, probation

Springville man who fired shot during argument while high given jail time, probation

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Springville man accused of trying to kill another man during an argument while under the influence of drugs was sentenced this week to jail and probation.
Time is running out for Congress to make health care more affordable

Time is running out for Congress to make health care more affordable

Utah Health Policy Project  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

As open enrollment nears its end, congress continues to debate renewing the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits make ACA Marketplace plans more affordable for over 23 million Americans and over 400,000 Utahns.
Will Gen Z rebuild or radicalize the MAGA movement?

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Will Gen Z rebuild or radicalize the MAGA movement?

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 11:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

The next conservative civil war is here โ€” and it's being led by Zoomers.
IOC decision on transgender athlete participation now expected early next year

IOC decision on transgender athlete participation now expected early next year

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

An International Olympic Committee decision on how to "protect the female category" in sports competition is coming soon.
Park City brings Bonanza Flat bus back for the winter after successful seasonal launch

Park City brings Bonanza Flat bus back for the winter after successful seasonal launch

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 10:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

A transit-to-trail service that Park City launched for the first time this summer and fall is now being tested in the wintertime.
Yuletide at the Village brings holiday cheer and hope to Salt Lake City

Yuletide at the Village brings holiday cheer and hope to Salt Lake City

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Yuletide at the Village offers holiday shopping, food trucks, live entertainment, and a Giving Tree โ€” all while raising funds.
Farmington man pleads guilty to stalking Salt Lake City mayor

Farmington man pleads guilty to stalking Salt Lake City mayor

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Davis County man pleaded guilty this month to stalking Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall after she proposed new city flags.
Charges: Couple tricked autistic man into sending $20K for fake brain surgery, coma treatment

Charges: Couple tricked autistic man into sending $20K for fake brain surgery, coma treatment

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Massachusetts couple is charged with tricking an autistic man into sending them nearly $20,000 while he was attending school in Utah by making up several hardship scenarios.
A healthy man suffers a stroke and permanent damage after consuming numerous energy drinks

A healthy man suffers a stroke and permanent damage after consuming numerous energy drinks

Sandee LaMotte, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 8:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

He was healthy and fit at 54, an avid runner with no vices โ€” he didn't smoke, drink or do drugs. So when he suddenly experienced left-sided weakness, numbness and difficulties with balance, walking, swallowing and speech, a family member rushed him to a nearby stroke clinic.
Skydiver dangles at 15,000 feet after parachute catches on plane's tail in Australia

Skydiver dangles at 15,000 feet after parachute catches on plane's tail in Australia

Rod Mcguirk, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 8:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Australian accident investigators have released dramatic images showing a skydiver's parachute entangled on an airplane's tail, leaving him dangling at 15,000 feet.
Not just Utah: The West is off to its slowest snow collection start in at least 25 years

Not just Utah: The West is off to its slowest snow collection start in at least 25 years

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Snowpack across the West is below or well below average, with snow cover at its lowest since satellite tracking began in 2001, a new federal report says.
How tinnitus treatments have improved for the better

How tinnitus treatments have improved for the better

Hearing and Brain Centers of America  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Recent breakthroughs are making treatment more effective for people with hearing-related conditions.
FBI official calls antifa biggest US threat but provides few details

FBI official calls antifa biggest US threat but provides few details

Jana Winter and Ted Hesson, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 7:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A top FBI official called the anti-fascist movement antifa โ€‹the biggest domestic terrorism threat to the U.S. during a congressional hearing on Thursday but struggled to answer detailed questions about the unstructured campaign.
From chaos to calm: How to manage holiday stress and enjoy the season

From chaos to calm: How to manage holiday stress and enjoy the season

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 7:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The holidays can be a joyful time, but they can also bring pressure with gift lists, travel plans, financial strain and family expectations. Experts say it's important to prioritize and take care of your mental health this time of year.
Lululemon CEO McDonald to step down; shares rise 10%

Lululemon CEO McDonald to step down; shares rise 10%

Juveria Tabassum and Sanskriti Shekhar, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 6:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lululemon Athletica said that CEO Calvin McDonald was leaving the company without a replacement and raised its annual profit forecast, sending โ€‹shares up about 10% in extended trade on Thursday.
Erika Kirk calls conspiracy theories about her husband's death 'a mind virus'

Erika Kirk calls conspiracy theories about her husband's death 'a mind virus'

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

In her first public pushback against conspiracy theories on her husband's death, Erika Kirk acknowledged that her husband was a well-known public figure but asked for grace to be extended to her and her family,
BYU women race past Idaho State for 10-1 start

BYU women race past Idaho State for 10-1 start

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 10:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Freshman Olivia Hamlin scored a career-high 22 points with three assists and five steals, and BYU women's basketball improved to 10-1 with a 68-59 win over Idaho State.
Weber County deputies seek additional witnesses in fatal shooting during street car racing event

Weber County deputies seek additional witnesses in fatal shooting during street car racing event

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three suspected gunmen face charges stemming from a shooting during an August street car racing event. Investigators say they are looking for more witnesses.
Indiana Senate rejects Trump-backed congressional redistricting

Indiana Senate rejects Trump-backed congressional redistricting

Joseph Ax, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 10:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Indiana Senate โ€‹on Thursday rejected a new congressional map that โ would have boosted Republican chances of โ€Œkeeping control of the โ House of โ€ŒRepresentatives in next โ€year's midterm elections.
Police seek witnesses after Saratoga Springs crash critically injures motorcyclist

Police seek witnesses after Saratoga Springs crash critically injures motorcyclist

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 10:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities requested help in a Saratoga Springs crash investigation on Thursday.
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