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'Transcendent': Broadway couple creates magic in Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Stephanie J. Block's and her husband Sebastian Arcelus' performance as guest artists at the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square emphasizes faith, unity and the magic of shared experiences.

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 ​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

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

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.

An owl fell into a concrete mixer in southern Utah. Thanks to caregivers, its future is bright

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A great horned owl fell into a concrete mixer several months ago and ended up with 25% of its body covered in the thick but dry cement mess.

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.

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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.

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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 — and it's being led by Zoomers.

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

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

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 — all while raising funds.

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

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

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 — 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

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

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.

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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

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 ​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

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%

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 ​shares up about 10% in extended trade on Thursday.

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

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

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

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

The Indiana Senate ​on Thursday rejected a new congressional map that ⁠would have boosted Republican chances of ‌keeping control of the ⁠House of ‌Representatives in next ‍year's midterm elections.

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.

Wreaths Across America event in SLC to honor nearly 3,000 veterans on Saturday

Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wreaths Across America will be holding a wreath-laying ceremony at the Salt Lake City Veterans Cemetery on Saturday to honor the graves of nearly 3,000 veterans.

US official defends critical characterization of immigrant; juvenile court papers shed light on case

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 9:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. official is defending her critical characterization of a man seeking U.S. residency while juvenile court papers offer more insight into the matter.

Urgent call for caution amid Utah's measles surge

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

With calendars filled with holiday gatherings and 26 more residents diagnosed with measles within the last three weeks, Utah health experts are concerned that case counts may climb even higher.

'You kept him alive,' August Beckwith's mom tells homeless community after he's found

Logan Stefanich and Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 9:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

August Beckwith was found on Thursday morning after being missing for nearly a month.

'Backcountry Santas' deliver Christmas to Navajo Nation families

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of volunteer pilots known as the Backcountry Santas took to the skies Thursday morning to deliver Christmas gifts and essential supplies to families across the Navajo Nation.

Police searching for vehicle in fatal Salt Lake hit-and-run

Curtis Booker and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 8:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake police are seeking information about a vehicle they suspect to be involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a man dead on Dec. 2.

Creekstone Energy studying nuclear power to support world's largest data center campus in Utah

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Creekstone Energy on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding with Utah-based EnergySolutions to evaluate potential nuclear power options to support energy needs at Creekstone's planned data center campus.

DOJ again fails to revive case against NY state attorney general, sources say

Sarah N. Lynch and Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 7:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal grand jury in Virginia again refused to indict New York state Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday on allegations of ​mortgage fraud after a judge dismissed charges against her last month.

Attorneys argue public access to murder suspect Tyler Robinson's court hearings

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 7:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Attorneys argued Thursday over public access to court hearings for Tyler Robinson, who is charged with killing Charlie Kirk. His attorneys want cameras banned from the courtroom.

Increase in drivers passing school buses draws safety concerns in Box Elder County

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 7:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Box Elder School District says motorists are putting children at risk by passing stopped school buses along U.S. 89 in Willard and Perry, where construction has narrowed traffic to two lanes.

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Utah lawmakers can protect Utahns from radon exposure

UtahRadon.org  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Researchers are now studying whether long-term exposure to certain environmental conditions may also influence cognitive health.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from immigration detention following judge's ruling

Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 6:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge on Thursday ordered the immediate release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose wrongful deportation became a flashpoint in President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

Bell ringers needed: Salvation Army calls for holiday volunteers 

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A volunteer shortage has left two-thirds of Salvation Army kettles uncovered across Utah this holiday season.

Utah Legislature asks judge to move quickly so they can appeal new congressional map

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 5:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers are asking a state judge to certify her November ruling on the state's new congressional map by next week so they can appeal the decision, according to court documents filed Thursday.

Tooele man sent to prison for child abuse he and his wife committed

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Tooele man previously convicted of child abuse was sentenced to prison this week on additional child abuse charges.

Mountain View Corridor crash prompts delays in West Valley City

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 4:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Traffic was delayed due a crash on Mountain View Corridor near 4100 South on Thursday afternoon.

'It is our problem': Gail Miller donates $10M to bolster Salt Lake homeless services

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 3:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gail Miller plans to donate $10 million to Shelter The Homeless, with most of it going to capital improvements for the Gail Miller Resource Center and other area shelters.

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A Utah family tradition: Discover sweet, magical Nancy Lou's Butter Mints

Nancy Lou's Butter Mints  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's what makes these tiny treats stand out and why you'll want to pick up several bags for holiday gifts or for your next gathering.

FDA approves first at-home device for depression

Kamal Choudhury, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 2:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Flow Neuroscience's at-home brain stimulation ​device to treat depression, offering an alternative to typical antidepressants that can cause side effects.

What is a 'K-shaped' economy and why is it a concern?

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 1:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Adopting letters as stand-in descriptors for economic conditions is a long-standing practice. So what is a "K-shaped" economy?

After 11 standout seasons, BYU women's volleyball has an opening at head coach

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 1:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Longtime BYU women's volleyball coach Heather Olmstead announced her departure from the university Thursday to pursue "new professional avenues," according to a department news release.

DHS says a man detained by ICE was a predator. His attorneys say that's libel

Shelby Lofton, Adam Small and Mary Culbertson, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 1:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

After Jair Celis was arrested by ICE, the Department of Homeland Security is now being accused of libel by his legal representation due to comments it made on social media alleging he was a predator.

Republican-controlled US Congress poised to allow Obamacare health subsidies to expire

Nolan D. McCaskill and Richard Cowan, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Republican-controlled Congress is poised to allow tax credits to lapse for 24 million Americans, as a Dec. 31 deadline approaches with no sign of a healthcare ​compromise.

New jobs and new neighbors: Sugar City preps for change

Erik Nielsen, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 12:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Long seen as a sleepy bedroom community for university staff and Department of Energy workers, Sugar City is on the verge of transformation.

Driver who intentionally hit, killed man on scooter sentenced to prison

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 11:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man convicted of murder for using his car to hit and kill another man on a scooter was sentenced to 16 years to life in prison.

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How one promise led this artist to write 'My Own Sacred Grove' in 6 days

Amy Ortiz, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 11:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Now a song that has reached millions worldwide, "My Own Sacred Grove" was the result of Latter-day Saint songwriter Angie Killian's commitment and complete surrender to God.

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New funds for a new year: How a Utah credit union rewards loyalty

Goldenwest Credit Union  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

At Goldenwest Credit Union, members of the Golden Rewards program are receiving a bonus to start 2026 on the right foot.

Utah mom arrested after kicking 8-year-old out of house for not being 'team player,' police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman already facing a child abuse charge for an incident with her teen daughter has been arrested again for allegedly kicking her 8-year-old son out of the house.

Time magazine names 'Architects of AI' as its person of the year for 2025

Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 10:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

The "Architects of AI" were named Time magazine's person of the year for 2025. The magazine on Thursday cited 2025 as the year when the potential of artificial intelligence "roared into view" with no turning back.

Families brace for challenges as Salt Lake County child care centers are set to close

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Families scramble for new child care options as Salt Lake County-funded day cares prepare to close in 2026.

How a sophomore with 'a lot of minutes in BYU blue' has carried Cougars to 9-1 start

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 9:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

With a starting five that includes teenage freshmen Sydney Benally and Olivia Hamlin, Cannon's 40 games of experience that included 14 starts dating back to four games last year has been critical in BYU's 9-1 start.

What the IOC president says about the new name for Utah's next Olympics

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 9:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry is on board with the recent name change for Utah's next Olympics, saying it's not that unique to have a state as a host.

Motorcyclist fled Utah troopers at 145 mph, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 8:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcycle rider who claimed he was on his way to take a physical fitness test was arrested Wednesday for allegedly going nearly 145 mph while fleeing troopers.

Heading into midterms, Republicans hold edge with older voters, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Jason Lange and James Oliphant, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Victories have given Democrats increasing hope of taking back one and perhaps both houses of the U.S. Congress in next year's midterm elections, but a new Reuters/Ipsos poll suggests that some of that enthusiasm may ​be premature.