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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.

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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 is reportedly delayed due a crash on Mountain View Corridor near 4100 South on Thursday.

Indiana Senate rejects Trump-backed congressional redistricting

Joseph Ax, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 4:33 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.

'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.

August Beckwith found 'alive and well,' reunited with mother

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 9:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

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

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.

Why have Utah's high school dropout rates been sliced in half?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new report from the Utah State Board of Education said the state's overall four-year graduation rate rose, and the dropout rate has been sliced in half.

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A tribute to excellence: Utah Valley resident James Clarke retires from Clearlink

Utah Valley Chamber  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Clarke is one of Utah's sharpest business minds. He founded Clearlink, Clarke Capital Partners, served on boards of private and public companies, supported global nonprofits and is committed deeply to higher education.

Salt Lake City postpones decision on $224K grant amid concerns over how it'll be used

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 7:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City leaders voted to adopt millions of dollars in grants to the city's budget on Tuesday, but they agreed to delay a vote on the smallest award amid the controversy it generated.

Misplaced wire label, other mishaps likely caused collision, Baltimore bridge collapse, NTSB says

Alexandra Skores, CNN  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A misplaced wire label, the vulnerability of a bridge and other mishaps in protocols likely caused the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge after a large vessel struck it in the spring last year, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.

Salt Lake City crime down to lowest level in nearly a decade, but some challenges persist

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The number of criminal offenses in Salt Lake City is down amid an uptick in arrests and ways to use alternative resources, per Salt Lake City data. But some crimes remain higher.

Panthers' late goal sinks Mammoth, who drop 3rd straight

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 11:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Mammoth fall to the Panthers 4-3 after Anton Lundell's goal with under a minute left to play lifts the defending champs over Utah.

Utah women use strong 2nd quarter to pull away in blowout over Boise State

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 10:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lani White took the game into her own hands.

Volunteer pilots bring Santa, gifts to Title I schools on Utah-Arizona border

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 10:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Volunteer pilots from Angel Flight West delivered toys, coats, backpacks, and 500 books to students in Hildale, Utah and Colorado City, Arizona, during the annual Santa Flight on Wednesday.

Parent of student charged in shooting that killed teen at Kentucky State University

Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A parent of a Kentucky State University student has been charged with murder in an on-campus shooting that killed one student and critically injured another.

Weber State erred in creating list of 'prohibited' words, says Utah System of Higher Ed head

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah System of Higher Education Commissioner Geoff Landward said Weber State erred in creating list of "prohibited" words guest speakers may not use.

Footage shows officers confront father days before 'nightmare' hike that hospitalized children

Jacob Freeman and Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Newly obtained police documents show Micah Smith, charged with child abuse and torture, had a run-in with police a week before that left officers worried for his mental state.

Corner Canyon drops game to No. 2 St. Frances in Overtime national championship

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Burke ran for over 100 yards and a touchdown, and Virginia running back signee Jae'Oyn Williams threw for three touchdowns as St. Frances rallied to a 37-20 win over No. 23 Corner Canyon.

Divided Fed lowers rates, signals pause and 1 cut next year as growth rebounds

Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 8:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A sharply divided Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday, but signaled borrowing costs are unlikely to drop further in the near term as it awaits clarity on the job market, inflation and ​the economy.

US seizes oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump says

Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart and Steve Holland, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, a ​move that raised oil prices and is likely to further inflame tensions between Washington and Caracas.

School board unanimously votes to close Cedar Valley Elementary School; community reacts

Arianne Brown for KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Board of Education of the West District, also known as the Lake Mountain School District, voted to close Cedar Valley Elementary School last week. Cedar Fort residents cited concerns with the decision.

Slain Santaquin officer's family sues truck driver accused of killing him and driver's employer

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The family of Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser has filed a lawsuit against the truck driver accused of intentionally hitting and killing him, as well as the trucking company and food manufacturer he was working for.

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From snowflakes to shorelines: Local tour company wants you to discover Hawaii

Southwest Adventure Tours  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

With two different Hawaiian itineraries to choose from, Southwest Adventure Tours gives you a front row seat to the culture, landscapes, and spirit of the islands.

'Frustrated' babysitter pleads guilty to murder in death of baby girl

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A babysitter accused of smashing a 4-month-old baby's head into the corner of a metal door, resulting in her death, pleaded guilty this week to murder.

Southern Utah woman gave herself $98K in raises, charges say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 5:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman in southern Utah is facing charges of theft and communications fraud accusing her of giving herself raises that totaled nearly $100,000.

How Utah's newest lawmaker went from fighting HB267 to using his first vote to repeal it

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 5:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

After fighting to overturn Utah's law banning public unions from collective bargaining, teacher John Arthur cast his first vote in the Utah Legislature Tuesday to repeal that very same law.

House backs massive defense policy bill; Senate next

Patricia Zengerle, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The House of Representatives passed a massive defense policy bill on Wednesday authorizing a record $901 billion ​in annual military spending, paving the way for the must-pass measure to become law for a 65th straight year.

Have You Seen This? Arizona lineman coaxes bear from atop utility pole

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A lineman in Arizona helped prod a wayward bear that had climbed up a power pole to the ground and safety. It wasn't the first time he'd done it.

Who should draw the congressional maps? Here's what voters and Constitution say

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 3:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

As lawmakers spar with judges over redistricting, here's what voters and the Constitution say about who has the power to draw congressional maps.

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5 reasons to grow your startup in U. of U's Master of Business Creation Program (online or in person)

Master of Business Creation  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The award-winning Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah is available online or in person.

Taylorsville man charged with carjacking in federal court now facing similar state charges

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Taylorsville man accused of shooting another man while carjacking a friend's vehicle and then leading police on a chase is facing criminal state charges.

Woman admits to selling 'discounted' Utah ski tickets purchased with stolen credit cards

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A South Carolina woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to purchasing Ikon ski passes for Utah resorts using stolen credit cards, and then reselling them at "discounted" prices.

Judge lets more Epstein grand jury materials be made public

Jan Wolfe, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 12:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge in Manhattan on Wednesday allowed for the public release of ​records from a grand jury investigation into Jeffrey Epstein because of a law recently passed by Congress, the latest in a string of similar rulings.

Utah's snowpack off to 'slow start' amid 'whiplash' start to 2026 water year

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's snowpack is off to a "slow start," which won't turn around with this week's forecast. But experts remain hopeful for the remainder of winter.

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Teach faith and freedom in class? This school says yes

American Heritage School  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The school's ethos of high love coupled with high expectations allows students to thrive.