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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.

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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.

Former 'Real Housewives' of Salt Lake City star moved from prison to community program

Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jennifer Shah, former star on "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," has been moved from a federal prison into a community confinement program after serving less than half of her sentence.

Utah, Pennsylvania governors speak out against political violence at bipartisan event

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's governor took his message of "disagreeing better" to Washington with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, moderated by "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie.

Family of slain Saratoga Springs mother and son insists they're cooperating

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

Saratoga Springs police and Jessica Orton Lyman's family released joint statements Wednesday saying the family has been cooperating with the ongoing police investigation.

'A lot for everyone': Sundance releases programming for final Utah film festival

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's final Sundance Film Festival is approaching, and audiences can expect a diverse range of films along with a celebration of the event's history in Park City.

Utahn charged with driving 111 mph near Bear Lake

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 9:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

A driver who police say drove over 100 mph between Laketown and Garden City is facing criminal charges.

Trump defends economic record at Pennsylvania rally amid frustration over rising prices

Nandita Bose and Jarrett Renshaw, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 9:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump tried to reassure Americans that the economy was healthy at a campaign-style rally on Tuesday as Republicans brace for a ​tough fight to hold control of Congress in next year's midterm elections.

Payson man charged with threatening to shoot governor, other state leaders

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 8:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Payson man with a history of making terroristic threats has been charged with threatening to shoot Utah's governor and other leaders.

Democracies must fight for freedom, Nobel laureate Machado says

Gwladys Fouche and Terje Solsvik, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Democracies must be prepared to fight for freedom in order to survive, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado said on Wednesday, in a speech ​delivered by her daughter.

UVU guaranteeing admission to all SLCC graduates through new partnership

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Valley University and Salt Lake Community College are partnering together to create a pathway toward bachelor's degrees for more Utah students.

Why is the University of Utah partnering with a private equity firm for athletics?

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

It was natural to see the University of Utah's private equity deal as a short-term fix to a larger problem.

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A critical Social Security warning for Utah women

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Women face unique challenges when it comes to financial planning for retirement. And it all starts with your strategy to file for your Social Security benefits.

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.

Audit calls for more transparency in how Salt Lake County DA makes decisions

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new audit on the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office calls for more transparency in how cases are screened, how plea deals and decisions are reached.

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.

Utah Legislature passes resolution condemning judges, repeals anti-bargaining law

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 10:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Legislature strongly rebuked the state judiciary Tuesday, condemning the courts over a recent ruling on redistricting.

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.

Ex-wife of truck driver found dead in Tooele County charged with murder

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The ex-wife of a man who was found dead inside a semitruck in Tooele County last year has been arrested and accused of murder.

University of Utah board approves private equity deal to support athletics department

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 11:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah's board of trustees unanimously approved a measure to create a for-profit company in partnership with New York-based equity firm Otro Capital that could help infuse more than $500 million to the athletics department.

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Utah brothers design a pillow for better sleep: Adjustability is essential

Twilla  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah brothers, Peter and Mark, created a pillow that is fully adjustable. It's like building your own pillow from the ground up.

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What the sides told the Utah Supreme Court during oral arguments over the Heber Valley Utah Temple

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 11:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Attorney for Latter-day Saints asks Utah Supreme Court to remove an injunction that halted construction during opponents' pending appeal

How to watch one of the year's best meteor showers, the Geminids

Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 10:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's time for the Geminid meteor shower, one of the strongest of the year. The Geminids peak this weekend and are visible through mid-December.

Australia social media ban takes effect in world first

Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 9:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

Australia at midnight on Wednesday became the first country in the world to ban social media for children ​under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, Alphabet's YouTube and Meta's Instagram and Facebook.

Officials offer holiday fire safety reminders

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

As families gear up for the holidays, fire officials want to make sure they're doing it safely. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are among the top days for home fires nationwide.

'Skimo' takes center stage at Solitude ahead of 2026 Olympic debut

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 8:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Athletes from around the world converged on Solitude Mountain Resort over the weekend with hopes of qualifying for the Winter Olympics in ski mountaineering's 2026 debut in Italy.

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Tour England, Ireland and Scotland for less than $5,000 including non-stop air on Delta

Jensen McKay Tours  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

From England's iconic landmarks to the rugged landscapes of Scotland and Ireland, the U.K. offers a wealth of experiences in a compact area.

Proposed Thanksgiving Point STEM center gets financial backing from Lehi City Council

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 7:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Lehi City Council approved a measure in November to provide up to $32 million in sales tax revenue bonds to help fund a new STEM Center at Thanksgiving Point.

Man accused of stabbing in drug dispute says it was 'about principle,' police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 7:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was arrested Monday for slashing another man in the neck over a drug dispute, according to Unified police.

Hegseth, chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff to brief 'Gang of 8' US lawmakers, source says

Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 6:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and ​Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine are expected to ⁠brief the "Gang of Eight" lawmakers on Tuesday, according to ‌a source familiar with the plan.

US judge rejects Trump administration's halt of wind energy permits

Nate Raymond and Nichola Groom, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 6:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Monday ruled that U.S. President Donald Trump's administration had failed to justify its decision to suspend issuing leases and permits for new wind projects in keeping with the Republican president's wishes.

Mammoth's sluggish start too much to overcome in 4-2 loss to Kings

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 10:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Mammoth fell to the Kings 4-2 after Los Angeles jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead in the first period while Utah squandered opportunities.

Shoshone-Bannock author sheds new light on history and legal battles over Indian hunting rights

Lisa Lette, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A debut book by Fort Hall native Cleve Davis is reigniting discussion about the history, cultural meaning and legal battles surrounding Indian hunting rights.

Locals in the NFL: Nacua, Rams bounce back in big way with 530 yards vs. Cardinals

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 8 - 9:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

In just three years in the league, Puka Nacua has already risen his own standards a few times.

Union leaders optimistic as Utah lawmakers move to repeal bargaining ban

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Labor leaders expressed cautious optimism Monday as state lawmakers were poised to repeal a controversial law effectively banning collective bargaining for public sector unions.

Peruvian leaders host visiting Utah delegation, eager to promote trade with state

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Peruvian leaders hosted a Utah delegation that traveled to the country on Delta's inaugural Salt Lake City-Lima flight and are eager to promote trade with the state.