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Saudi Arabia issues national security warning as UAE forces asked to leave Yemen

Yomna Ehab, Nayera Abdallah and Maha El Dahan, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 30 - 8:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday its national security was a red line and backed a call for UAE forces to leave Yemen within 24 hours, shortly after a Saudi-led ​coalition carried out an airstrike on the southern Yemeni port of Mukalla.

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New report: '5 smart ways to grow your retirement savings in 2026'

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah-based B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions has released a new report, "5 smart ways to grow your retirement savings in 2026." The report is available free and is designed specifically for people who are recently retired, or nearing retirement.

Former 9-term congressman Rob Bishop running for Utah legislative seat

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 7:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop said he intends to return to Utah politics with a 2026 campaign for state Legislature to fill a House seat left vacant by the resignation of state Rep. Matt Gwynn.

1 dead in Little Cottonwood Canyon crash

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 7:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person died Tuesday morning after a crash in Little Cottonwood Canyon.

3 Moab residents accused of child torture

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three people in Moab are accused of severely malnourishing a young boy and locking him in a dog kennel.

US strikes drug boat loading facility in Venezuela, Trump says

Andrea Shalal, Idrees Ali and Erin Banco, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 29 - 9:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Monday that the U.S. had "hit" an area in Venezuela where boats are ​loaded with drugs, marking the first known time Washington has carried out land operations in Venezuela.

Southern Utah woman identified as victim in deadly Bangerter Highway multi-vehicle crash

Sicily Stanton for KSL  |  Updated Dec. 29 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A crash involving six vehicles on Bangerter Highway left one person dead and several others injured late Sunday.

Powerful storm disrupts travel with blizzard conditions and tornadoes as winter returns

Briana Waxman and Chris Dolce, CNN  |  Updated Dec. 29 - 8:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A powerful winter storm swept across the central and eastern United States, knocking out power and snarling travel during one of the busiest stretches of the holiday season.

Judge releases transcript of closed Tyler Robinson hearing

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A lightly redacted transcript of Tyler Robinson's Oct. 24 court hearing was released on Monday, during which attorneys discussed street clothes, shackles and cameras in the courtroom.

West Valley man shot during standoff faces 18 felony charges

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man shot by police after he allegedly opened fire on an armored vehicle in West Valley City is now facing 19 criminal charges.

Trump-Zelenskyy talks yield no progress on Ukraine-Russia territorial issues

Yuliia Dysa and Dan Peleschuk, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 29 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Russia and Ukraine on Monday remained far apart on territorial issues that are blocking a peace deal, despite progress on security guarantees for Kyiv at talks between President Donald ​Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Utah Valley track athlete's national title stripped after alleged violation

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Multiple publications reported Monday that former UVU distance standout Everlyn Kemboi had her 10,000-meter national title from the 2023 NCAA outdoor track and field championships vacated by the association's committee on infractions.

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Hit your fitness goals with affordable equipment on KSL Classifieds

Kathleen Clove, KSL Classifieds  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Get started on your New Year fitness goals right at home with deals on secondhand gym equipment found on KSL Classifieds.

Officers talking about past shootings hear gunshots moments later, video shows

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Body-camera video from Salt Lake police was released Monday of shots being fired in downtown Salt Lake City — prompting one officer to fire back.

Freeway lanes reopen after semitruck crash in Murray

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A semitruck rollover prompted closures of the freeway interchange at I-15 and I-215 in Murray on Monday.

Utah lawmaker to resign as daughter recovers after being hit by truck

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 3:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Matthew Gwynn plans to resign in March to spend more time with his family as his daughter recovers from injuries sustained after being hit by a vehicle earlier this year.

Have You Seen This? Beach wedding gets unexpected visit from Batman

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Is this guy part of an elaborate gag? Or is he a local resident who enjoys ruining wedding photos?

Judge paves way for Legislature to appeal redistricting ruling to Utah Supreme Court

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah judge partially granted a request from the Legislature to certify her ruling to throw out old congressional maps, opening the door for lawmakers to appeal to the Utah Supreme Court.

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Anglican priest shares emotional reaction to loss of President Jeffrey Holland

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 2:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

"I'm weeping into my drink here at the service station, but they are tears of gratitude as well as sorrow," the Rev. Andrew Teal wrote from a roadside inn.

Grantsville seeks candidates to fill City Council seat as mayor-elect prepares to take office

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Grantsville is seeking applicants to fill a vacant City Council seat, as mayor-elect prepares to take office.

US 191 closed in Carbon County for emergency railroad maintenance

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 29 - 1:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. 191 is closed in both directions near Castle Gate in Carbon County due to emergency railroad maintenance in the area.

150 million World Cup ticket requests received by FIFA, Infantino says

Karan Prashant Saxena and Chiranjit Ojha, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the ticket prices for next year's World Cup in the United ​States, Canada and Mexico, citing heavy demand for them and the revenue generated for the sport around the world.

Trump administration: Student loan defaulters may soon have wages garnished

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Student loan recipients who are in default may soon find fewer dollars in their paychecks.