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Utahn sentenced to probation for pointing gun at other vehicle in road rage confrontation

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man pleaded guilty to pointing a firearm at another driver in a road rage confrontation in Midvale.

Pick Six Previews: BYU to show snubbed playoff profile in Pop-Tarts Bowl win

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 12:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sometimes a team that misses the playoff comes into their bowl game unfocused, but that is not the case here with BYU.

Times Square to feature patriotic ball drop for New Year's Eve, kicking off US's 250th birthday

Susan Haigh, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 11:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

When the ball drops on New Year's Eve in New York City, it will sparkle in red, white and blue, ushering in 2026 and kicking off months of celebrations for the nation's upcoming 250th birthday.

American Fork man faces sex abuse charges after young girl is found hiding in his car

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police believe an American Fork man charged with sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl may have victimized other children.

Patrick Kinahan: Mr. Clean Whittingham provides the detergent Michigan needs

Patrick Kinahan for KSL  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 9:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kyle Whittingham told the truth, as he most always did for two decades, even if the one-liner drew a surprise.

White House to present plans for Trump's East Wing ballroom in January

Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 9:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

The White House will unveil new details on President Donald Trump's planned East ​Wing ballroom during a hearing early next month, according to a federal commission tasked with reviewing the project.

Man charged with murder in Salt Lake shooting death over drug debt

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man allegedly upset with another man who owed him money from a drug debt has been charged with shooting and killing him.

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Test Drive: Ford Bronco Sport Badlands Sasquatch combines excellence with off-road legitimacy

Jason Bell  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Goldilocks Bronco. Here's why this compact, off-road SUV gets it just right

Gold is set for its best year since Jimmy Carter was president

John Towfighi, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gold is having its best year since 1979.

Making a music video for rapper in Hawaii led Idaho couple to launch video production company

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 7:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Daniel and Sarah Guthmiller are the owners of Film Garage 208, a video production and marketing agency in Idaho Falls.

What's the Trump administration doing to help college aspirants make informed money decisions?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 6:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Department of Education introduced an earnings indicator with FAFSA to aid students.

Weber State University seeking public input in search for next president

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 25 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly two months after Brad Mortensen was announced as Utah State University's next president, Weber State University is seeking the public's input in its presidential search.

New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could bring mudslides and high surf

Ty Oneil, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 25 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Another powerful storm system that could cause more flooding and mudslides is rolling across Southern California.

US launches strike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria

Trevor Hunnicutt, Idrees Ali and Surbhi Misra, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 25 - 8:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States carried out a strike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria at ​the request of Nigeria's government, President Donald Trump and the U.S. military said on Thursday, claiming the group had been targeting Christians in the region.

U. expands its Master of Business Creation program to a third continent — Europe

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 25 - 8:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

From its headquarters in Salt Lake City, the University of Utah's Master of Business Creation program already operates from eastern Canada to Ghana and several other African nations.

Dignity delayed: Family notified over 3 years after patient died at hospital, remains kept in storage

Lysée Mitri, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 25 - 7:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A year into an investigation of a backlog of human remains tied to patient deaths at Dignity Health hospitals in the Sacramento area, a family is saying that they were just recently notified about a loved one who died 3½ years ago.

Idaho senior offered full-ride scholarship after becoming a finalist in a highly competitive program

Brittni Johnson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 25 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A high school senior from Hillcrest High School in Idaho recently accepted a full four-year scholarship offer worth over $325,000 to a college in Vermont.

At 93, Draper man finds health and happiness in giving

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 25 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

This Christmas, giving back may do more than spread holiday cheer. Experts say volunteering and acts of kindness can enhance your physical and mental well-being. Lowell Baum, 93, has seen those benefits firsthand.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversees test-firing of long-range missiles, KCNA says

Heejin Kim, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 25 - 5:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing ​on Wednesday of long-range surface-to-air missiles at a launch site near its east coast, state media KCNA reported on Thursday.

A narrow majority thinks Trump is doing 'too much' to deport immigrants, Pew survey says

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 25 - 4:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A narrow majority of Americans think President Donald Trump is doing "too much" in his moves to deport immigrants in the country illegally, a new Pew survey shows.

Kearns woman arrested after stabbing, killing boyfriend, West Valley police say

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 25 - 3:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Kearns woman was arrested on Thursday in connection with the death of her boyfriend, whose body was found lying on a sidewalk in West Valley City on Christmas morning.

Have You Seen This? Shaqtin' a fool this Christmas

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 25 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Shaq channeled Kool-Aid Man's signature wall-breaking entrance this Christmas.

Roller hockey community raising funds for new Pocatello rink

Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 25 - 2:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A community of hockey players in Pocatello have secured land for a new roller rink, but they need to raise the money to build it.