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Trump approval rating rises as Republicans back cost-of-living efforts

Jason Lange, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 7:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's approval rating edged up to 41% in the past week as Republicans ​warmed to his handling of the cost of living.

University of Utah engineers build bionic hand with an AI brain

Peter Rosen, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

University of Utah engineers have given a bionic hand a mind of its own with the assistance of artificial intelligence.

How a rare drug made from scientists' blood saves babies from botulism

Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 6:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

When Alessandro Barbera was rushed to a California hospital with infant botulism in October, his father had barely heard of the disease, never mind the rare and costly treatment that likely saved the newborn's life.

Salt Lake County Council approves property tax increase of almost 14%

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 10:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake County Council approves tax increase of about 14% following more than three hours of public comment.

Hiker rescued after hours stuck in quicksand in Arches National Park

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Grand County Search and Rescue said an experienced hiker who became trapped in quicksand over the weekend did everything right, and still needed help.

Luigi Mangione's notes to self: 'Pluck eyebrows,' 'Keep momentum, FBI slower overnight'

Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A to-do list and travel plans found during Luigi Mangione's arrest were revealed this week, showing the steps he may have taken or planned to take to avoid capture after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing last year.

A student dies during stabbing at North Carolina high school

Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A stabbing at a central North Carolina high school Tuesday left one student dead and another injured, authorities said.

6-year-old expertly navigates close call with a deer on the slopes

Britt Johnson and Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

It was an exciting opening day at Deer Valley Resort, filled with skiers and even a few deer. Luckily, a skilled 6-year-old walked away unscathed following a near-crash with one of them.

Grand Blanc shooting survivor shares recovery story

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly 10 weeks after a deadly mass shooting and fire at a Church of Jesus Christ meetinghouse in Michigan, one of the wounded finally came home from the hospital.

Dybantsa, Wright rally No. 10 BYU from 22-point 2nd-half deficit to top Clemson in Jimmy V Classic

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wright beat the buzzer with a 3-pointer to rally No. 10 BYU from a 22-point second-half deficit for a 67-64 win over Clemson in Game 1 of the Jimmy V Classic.

Senate to vote Thursday on Republican health care plan

Richard Cowan and Katherine Jackson, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate will vote on Thursday on a Republican-proposed ​health care plan, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said on Tuesday, as Democrats continued to push for an ⁠extension of expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies.

Shooting at Kentucky State University leaves 1 dead, 1 hurt; suspect in custody, officials say

Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 7:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

At least one student was killed and another was critically wounded in a shooting at a residence hall at Kentucky State University on Tuesday, and a suspect who is not a student was in custody, officials said.

Audit finds overcrowding at Salt Lake County Jail increases recidivism

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Persistent issues with overcrowding at the Salt Lake County Jail have led to increased recidivism rates and, in some cases, more severe offenses, according to a new audit.

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Free Santa photos at RC Willey

RC Willey  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bring your family to meet Santa on Dec. 6, 13, and 20 from noon to 4 p.m. for a free photo with Santa!

Springville elementary employee arrested, accused of possessing child sex abuse material

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Springville elementary school skills coach was arrested Monday and accused of possessing child sexual abuse material.

Ogden man faces 8 felonies in shooting during alleged drug deal gone awry

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man faces eight felonies, including felony discharge of a firearm causing bodily injury, stemming from a shooting during an alleged drug deal gone awry.

'Ineffective leadership' within Salt Lake police led to low morale and issues, audit finds

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 5:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A scathing new audit outlines multiple problems with old Salt Lake City police leadership that led to low morale, performance issues and other concerns.

Salt Lake City finalizes redevelopment plan for Smith's Ballpark

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City has officially settled on what it plans to do with the former home of the Salt Lake Bees.

Police stop wrong-way driver in Davis County

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was taken into custody after damaging multiple cars while driving the wrong way in Clearfield.

Man originally arrested in No Kings protest says he was treated as a 'psychopathic villain'

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 3:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Arturo Gamboa says he was simply practicing his First Amendment rights when he carried an unloaded AR-15 to a No Kings protest in June in Salt Lake City and was shot and arrested.

Have You Seen This? A taste of Hawaiian home

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 3:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Just because you're over 3,000 miles from home doesn't mean the aloha spirit is gone. Check out what Cameron Villanueva did for Waianae native Josh Pieper and his family.

Widow of slain Utah sergeant finds peace, calls killer's accomplice her 'friend'

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 1:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

The widow of slain Sgt. Cory Wride says she is finally at peace and now considers the woman convicted of being an accomplice to the 2014 killing a 'friend.'

Japan assesses damage from 7.5 magnitude quake that injured 34

Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 12:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Japan is assessing damage and cautioning people of potential aftershocks after a late-night 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused injuries, light damage and a tsunami in Pacific coastal communities.