Utah Breaking News, Sports and Weather

Wright guides No. 10 BYU past Pacific for 7th straight win

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wright scored 16 of his 22 points in the second half to go along with five rebounds, four assists and five steals, and Richie Saunders scored 24 as the 10th-ranked Cougars improved to 10-1.

Ballet West warns 'The Nutcracker' patrons about third-party ticket scams

Shelby Lofton and Eric Cabrera, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 8:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ballet West is warning patrons to be cautious when buying tickets for "The Nutcracker" after multiple customers recently reported paying inflated prices for tickets that were invalid or did not exist.

Alleged Bondi Beach gunman to be charged within hours, Australia PM says

Scott Murdoch and Renju Jose, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 16 - 8:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man accused of carrying out Australia's deadliest mass shooting in three decades will be charged later on Wednesday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, as the funerals of the victims began.

San Juan County man whose murder conviction was overturned given 15 years for fatal shooting

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A San Juan County man whose murder conviction was overturned received a lesser sentence after pleading guilty to fatally shooting a man in 2018.

Capitol board votes to move auditor's office amid dispute over space in Utah Capitol

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A board tasked with maintaining the Utah state Capitol Hill Complex voted Monday to relocate the state auditor's office within the Capitol, prompting pushback from Republican State Auditor Tina Cannon.

SPONSORED

Discover the gate to salvation: Get your free copy of 'Putting On Christ'

Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And now interested readers can get an e-book version for free.

Man shot by West Valley police shot at armored vehicle, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The man shot by police following a standoff in West Valley on Monday had shot at an armored vehicle, police say.

Pleasant View police officer investigated for improperly accessing driver's license records resigns

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 16 - 6:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Pleasant View police officer who was investigated for allegedly accessing the driver's license information of three Weber County dispatchers resigned.

'General Hospital' actor Anthony Geary, a Utah native, has died at 78

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Anthony Geary, the Utah native who played one half of the beloved soap opera couple Luke and Laura on "General Hospital," has died. He was 78.

2 businesses burn in Provo fire

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 16 - 5:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fire crews responded to a report of flames at two businesses at 500 West and 800 North in Provo on Monday night.

Judge says he is unlikely to immediately halt Trump's $300M White House ballroom project

Mike Scarcella and Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 16 - 5:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge in Washington said on Tuesday that he was not inclined to order the Trump administration to ​immediately halt work on a $300 million White House ballroom on the site of the East Wing.

Incoming storm pattern to break up latest inversion, bring precipitation back to Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The National Weather Service issued a series of high-wind warnings and advisories, as a shift in patterns is expected to clear out the latest inversion and snap the state's latest dry stretch.

Trump adds 7 countries, including Syria, to full travel ban list

Daphne Psaledakis, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Tuesday expanded a list of countries subject to a full travel ban, prohibiting citizens from an additional seven countries, including ​Syria, from entering the United States.

Have You Seen This? Dog's mouth becomes a drag chute

Orrin Olsen  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 4:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

I guess what we're seeing in this video could more accurately be called a "dog" chute.

Prosecutors will charge Rob Reiner's son, Nick, with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents

Andrew Dalton and Christopher Weber, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 16 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rob Reiner's son, Nick Reiner, will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents, Los Angeles County prosecutors said Tuesday.

Detained immigrant at center of public spat with feds to be released, Utah lawyer says

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 3:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

The detained immigrant at the center of a public spat last week with U.S. immigration officials over a juvenile court case should soon be released, his lawyer says.

SPONSORED

Local film event gathering communities and revving engines: How to see it

Young Automotive Group  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dec. 19 at 7 p.m., Young Powersports will screen their new film "Chasing Dust."

Man who killed truck stop security guard seeks parole during rambling hearing

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 2:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man convicted of killing a security guard in Salt Lake City nearly 20 years ago talked nearly nonstop on Tuesday during his first parole hearing while claiming he was acting in self-defense.

How AI is helping UDOT catch previously undetected truck tire problems

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 1:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah transportation officials say a new system that uses artificial intelligence has helped them better identify flat tires in semitrucks and other freight vehicles at ports of entry across the state.

US not planning to release unedited boat strike video to public, Hegseth says

Patricia Zengerle and Idrees Ali, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 16 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said there ​are no plans to release the unedited video of Sept. 2 strikes on a suspected drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean that has fueled concerns.

Is Miami the key to solving homelessness, criminal justice issues in Salt Lake County?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County leaders hope a former Florida judge who helped turn around Miami-Dade County's criminal justice system can help them address growing public safety issues.

PARTNER

What does private equity mean for the future of college sports?

Dennis Romboy, Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 11:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Foray into outside investment in athletic programs brings some land mines to navigate.

'It's a miracle': 10-year-old boy burned in plane crash returns home

Wakisha Bailey, CNN  |  Updated Dec. 16 - 11:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

A story that's touched hearts across the country came full circle Monday as classmates, teachers and neighbors helped welcome home Philadelphia plane-crash survivor 10-year-old Ramesses Vazquez-Viana.

SPONSORED

The benefits and advantages of ultrasound breast screening

Echo Ultrasound  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

By using sound waves instead of radiation, ultrasound can uncover subtle abnormalities that mammography may overlook.

Former hospital employee with history of stealing from hospitals arrested again

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man with a history of stealing from hospitals has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $25,000 worth of supplies in Lehi.

'Suspicious' death now being treated as homicide investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 16 - 10:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

The death of a man in Salt Lake City that police had originally called "suspicious" has is now being investigated as a homicide.

Corner Canyon's Eric Kjar named head football coach at Weber State

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

One of the most successful high school football coaches in the state of Utah is getting called up.

SPONSORED

Stubborn weight? Not thyroid? Free online survey reveals real cause that is likely to blame

Health Utah  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Take the new, fast-paced, proprietary questionnaire – free. It identifies underlying problems that are often difficult for doctors to find.

'No ICE Allowed': Immigrant backers launch sign campaign as counterpoint to crackdown

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A pair of grassroots groups launched a campaign in support of immigrants in response to the federal crackdown on illegal immigration.

Santa makes special visit to NICU at Ogden Regional Medical Center

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

It was 10 days before Christmas, but the staff at Ogden Regional Medical Center knew it was never too soon to bring cheer to families in need of it. That's why they brought a very special holiday visitor — Santa.

Police fan out to Providence schools to calm worries with the Brown University shooter still loose

Kimberlee Kruesi And Leah Willingham, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 16 - 8:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police have been sent to Providence schools to reassure worried parents that their kids will be safe with the Brown University shooter on the loose and no indication yet that investigators have zeroed in on a specific suspect in the attack.

US up 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October; unemployment rate at 4.6%

Paul Wiseman, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 16 - 8:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

The United States gained a decent 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October as federal workers departed after cutbacks by the Trump administration, the government said in delayed reports.

Plan to go shed hunting? Here's what you need to know

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's "shed hunting" season begins on New Year's Day, but people must complete an ethics course before collecting big game antlers.

'We will not cower': Utah County Hanukkah celebration honors tradition following deadly violence

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 7:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Hanukkah celebration in Lehi sends a message of strength and unity in light of the recent deadly attack in Australia.

Rhode Island joins Utah on the diverse list of states to experience a college campus shooting

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Last Saturday, two people were killed and nine others wounded at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, after a gunman dressed in black entered the Ivy League school's engineering building during final exams and began firing.

Driver booked for investigation of DUI in Provo crash that killed pedestrian, police say

Curtis Booker and Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 16 - 7:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person died Monday after being hit by a car in Provo.

Trump sues the BBC for defamation over editing of Jan. 6 speech

Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 16 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump sued the BBC for defamation over edited clips of a speech that made it appear he directed supporters ​to storm the Capitol, opening an international front in his fight against media coverage he deems untrue or unfair.

University of Utah athletics private equity deal catches the attention of Congress

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Federal lawmakers are exploring ways to block colleges from entering into private equity deals, possibly putting plans at risk for the University of Utah after it announced last week a first-of-it-kind proposal.

George scores 37 as Jazz top Mavericks in OT despite Flagg's career-high 42

Matthew Coles, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 11:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Keyonte George scored 37 points and Lauri Markkanen added 33 to lift the Utah Jazz to a 140-133 overtime win against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night.

Utah man charged with strangling woman with cord, burning her with torch, for alleged 'snitching'

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah County man has been charged with attempted murder for injuries he allegedly caused to a woman he accused of "snitching."

Bondi gunmen were inspired by Islamic State, had traveled to the Philippines, Australia police say

Christine Chen and Cordelia Hsu, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 15 - 9:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two alleged gunmen who attacked a Hanukkah event at Sydney's Bondi Beach had traveled to the Philippines before the assault which killed 15 people and appeared to be inspired by Islamic State, police ​said on Tuesday.

Frustrated Salt Lake County residents seek referendum on 14% tax increase

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of Salt Lake County residents filed paperwork seeking to hold a referendum on the county's recent decision to raise property taxes by nearly 14%.

Cox and former Govs. Herbert, Leavitt speak on need for a 'higher standard' in politics

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 8:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox spoke alongside former Utah Govs. Gary Herbert and Mike Leavitt about the need to move away from divisive politics on Monday.

Trump weighs order to loosen federal marijuana restrictions

Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 15 - 7:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Monday he is considering an executive order ​to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug — a decision that could reshape the cannabis industry, ease criminal penalties and unlock billions in research funding.

Stryker Utah expansion expected to bring over $615M in investments, 862 new jobs

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Medical technology company Stryker last week announced the expansion of its Salt Lake City operations in a move the company said will deliver 862 new jobs and an over $615 million investment in Utah over the next two decades.

Why Pop-Tarts Bowl with No. 22 Georgia Tech is 'personal' for BYU's Atlanta-raised cornerback

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 6:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

No. 12 BYU's trip to the Pop-Tarts Bowl against No. 22 Georgia Tech is something of a consolation prize — but as good of one as can be expected for Tre Alexander.

Riverdale man charged with sexual abuse of a child stemming from alleged incidents in 2022

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Riverdale man has been charged with sexual abuse of a child and accused of inappropriately touching a boy in 2022.

West Valley standoff ends with shots fired; barricaded man critically wounded

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 15 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A barricaded man in West Valley City was critically injured after exchanging shots with police on Monday. Earlier, the man allegedly pointed a gun at another driver following a minor accident and then brandished a weapon at police.

Man critically injured in Box Elder County trailer explosion

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man and a dog were seriously injured in a trailer explosion early Monday morning.

Rob Reiner's son Nick arrested after director and his wife found dead at their Los Angeles home

Christopher Weber and Mike Balsamo, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 15 - 5:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police say the younger son of Rob Reiner, Nick Reiner, was taken into custody Monday after the deaths of the director-actor and his wife Michele at their home in Los Angeles.

Idaho man lost a leg. Here's why he feels gratitude

Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 45-year-old man lost part of his leg in a surgery this week after a horrific accident nearly took his life.

Trump mocks slain director Rob Reiner, drawing swift bipartisan condemnation

Jeff Mason, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 15 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump mocked Rob Reiner in a social media post on Monday, suggesting the slain actor and ​director died because of his anti-Trump views.

Have You Seen This? Man rides bull in parking lot

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ohio police officer got a surprising call of a man riding a bull in a parking lot in November.

Hundreds gather for Utah Chanukah celebration following deadly attack

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds filled the Utah Capitol rotunda Sunday night to mark the first night of Chanukah, balancing grief over recent violence with the joy of the holiday.

31-year-old man allegedly kidnapped, assaulted teen girl in Taylorsville

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 2:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police arrested a Taylorsville man early Monday after they found a frightened 13-year-old girl under several blankets in the back seat of the man's vehicle.

Truck driver killed, 18 injured in Ephraim school bus crash

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 15 - 1:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A truck driver was killed and 18 people were injured Friday night in a head-on collision with a school bus in Ephraim.

Rob Reiner's 5 best films (and why they still hit us right in the feels)

John Clyde for KSL  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the wake in the tragic passing of Rob Reiner, let's take a minute to appreciate the man behind the movies that helped raise us, whether we realized it or not.

PARTNER

Living with the aftermath: How Utah victims carry grief through a system not built for them

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 1:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Behind every case file are families living with trauma, bureaucracy and a determination to make sure others never face the same.

Brian Walshe found guilty of murdering his wife, who disappeared nearly 3 years ago

Michael Casey, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 12:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Massachusetts man has been found guilty of murdering his wife, who has never been found after she disappeared nearly three years ago.