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Temple Square's Christmas lights are back. Here's what to expect this season

11/27/2024 10:32pm
Visitors will have more room to roam around Temple Square this season as its iconic Christmas lights return this weekend.

Trump nominates critic of COVID-19 lockdowns to reform NIH

11/27/2024 10:07pm
President-elect Donald Trump reaffirmed his administration's focus on disruptive reform with the selection of Dr. Jay Bhattacharya as director of the National Institutes of Health on Tuesday.

Officials celebrate opening of Cedar City's newest affordable housing complex

11/27/2024 9:31pm
Community leaders in Cedar City recently celebrated the arrival of a new affordable and supportive housing complex.

Even in a loss, Oscar Tshiebwe gives Jazz a reason to smile

11/27/2024 9:29pm
Even at full strength, no one would claim the Jazz are among the most talented groups in the NBA. They were far from that against the Denver Nuggets.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail by 3rd judge as he awaits sex trafficking trial

11/27/2024 9:16pm
District Judge Arun Subramanian said in a written ruling Wednesday that Combs was at "serious risk" of witness tampering and had violated jail rules to hide communications with third parties.

'Renewed hope': Hundreds of homeless Utahns served Thanksgiving meals at Rescue Mission

11/27/2024 9:03pm
Utah's governor and lieutenant governor helped serve Thanksgiving dinners to hundreds of Utahns experiencing homelessness at the Rescue Mission of Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Local fire departments warn families of dangers during Thanksgiving Day

11/27/2024 8:34pm
Thanksgiving Day is one of the busiest days of the year for fire departments nationally and locally. It is their busiest day to deal with home fires, most of which start in the kitchen.

Trump nominates Latter-day Saint lawyer as his trade chief

11/27/2024 8:07pm
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a Latter-day Saint to a key administration position, Trump announced Tuesday evening.

TSA-approved hack allows travelers to bring a bottle of water through airport security

11/27/2024 7:32pm
As millions of Americans take to the skies over the Thanksgiving holiday this week, some will likely be searching for easy travel hacks to help make their journeys a little less painful.

Lagoon's Primordial wins award as park announces 3 new rides

11/27/2024 7:11pm
Lagoon Amusement Park's newest roller coaster is officially world-class, according to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.

Is Jay Hill a candidate to coach Utah State? BYU defensive coordinator 'focused' on Houston

11/27/2024 6:43pm
Hill has recently been linked by a handful of media outlets to a potential opening at Utah State, where interim head coach Nate Dreiling has led the Aggies to a 4-7 record ahead of Saturday's finale against Colorado State.

What's open and closed on Thanksgiving Day 2024

11/27/2024 6:36pm
For people who are wondering if they can run to the grocery store or send mail on Turkey Day, here's what will be open and closed on Thursday, Nov. 28.

Woman tried to get brother-in-law to stop driving by shooting at him, charges say

11/27/2024 6:06pm
A West Valley woman was charged Wednesday with shooting at her brother-in-law as he drove away, allegedly because she thought he was harming her sister.

US Magnesium 'hopeful' layoffs, plant closure is temporary

11/27/2024 5:32pm
The closure of Skull Valley's US Magnesium plant and release of almost 200 workers was prompted by a market collapse of lithium carbonate, the company says.

How Utah's turkey population rebounded this year

11/27/2024 5:05pm
Utah reported an increase in its wild turkey population over the past year.

Have You Seen This? Terry Crews can't stand the loss of his 300-year-old burrito on 'Studio C'

11/27/2024 4:34pm
Terry Crews was featured in this week's 'Studio C' episode, including this sketch where he struggles to accept the loss of a burrito and some gun after a 300-year cryosleep.

Fuel on Parleys Creek prompts hazmat response at Sugar House Park

11/27/2024 4:01pm
Fire crews conducting training at Sugar House Park were alerted to fuel, believed to have washed off roads in the recent storm, on Parleys Creek. The "minimal" fuel does not pose a threat to wildlife, pets or people, officials say.

'This was a good storm': How much snow, rain Utah got before Thanksgiving

11/27/2024 3:03pm
Many parts of Utah received strong snow totals from what was the largest storm of the season, so far.

7 Reasons to book your next stay at The Grand or Little America hotels

11/27/2024 3:00pm - SPONSORED
Here's why The Grand America and Little America hotels should be your first choice when visiting Salt Lake City.

Magna man arrested, accused of obstructing attempted murder investigation

11/27/2024 2:32pm
A Magna man was arrested Tuesday and accused of lying to police and withholding information about an attempted murder case in Springville.

Review: Will 'Moana 2' sail into the Disney hall of fame?

11/27/2024 1:46pm
"Moana" is one of the best animated Disney films in recent memory, but how does the sequel stack up?

Popular trails, portion of road reopen at Capitol Reef amid ongoing construction

11/27/2024 12:56pm
A few popular trails and a section of a major road within Capitol Reef National Park reopened this week, but more temporary closures are expected in early 2025

'A message of fear': Immigrant advocates decry Cox's plans to assist in deportations

11/27/2024 12:01pm
Some immigrant advocates are decrying Gov. Spencer Cox's initiative to crack down on people here illegally in concert with President-elect Trump's deportation plans.

8-year-old pianist giddy with her Utah Symphony debut

11/27/2024 12:01pm - PARTNER
Regardless of age or instrument, the 7 young musicians performing at Abravanel Hall Wednesday night have at least this much in common: They've worked really hard, and they're ready to perform.

USU volleyball player speaks out concerning transgender lawsuit

11/27/2024 11:34am
A Utah State University volleyball player is now speaking out after joining a lawsuit trying to sideline an athlete who the lawsuit claims is transgender.

Woman killed, man critically injured in collision with SUV on I-15 near Willard

11/27/2024 11:08am
A woman was killed and a man was critically injured in a crash Tuesday night near Willard, Box Elder County.

'It's not a demotion': Why the Jazz sent Cody Williams to the G League

11/27/2024 10:34am
On Monday, the Utah Jazz sent Williams — the team's lottery selections in the 2024 draft — to the G-League to play with the Salt Lake City Stars.

Alexis 'never had a chance': Vineyard man sent to prison for murder of his 4-month-old daughter

11/27/2024 9:55am
A Vineyard man has been sentenced to prison for killing his 4-month-old daughter, who prosecutors say "was left quite literally to sit in her injuries over a significant portion of her life."

He's called Jazz games for more than 35 years, but Ron Boone remains a Utah legend for much more

11/27/2024 9:01am
Ron Boone is one of 7 men from the same area in Omaha who turned pro over a 10-year span during the civil rights era, including Gayle Sayers and Bob Gibson.

Man faces felony charge after deadly October crash near Willard Bay

11/27/2024 8:46am
A 30-year-old Utah man faces a felony charge of automobile homicide after a head-on crash in October that left his passenger dead.

Utah day care shut down after child's toes severed by lawnmower

11/27/2024 8:27am
A day care facility in Cedar City must close its doors by Dec. 4. That comes after the Utah Department of Health and Human Services found multiple safety violations at Chandara Childcare LLC.

Utah House Speaker: 'Men have no place in women's sports — period'

11/27/2024 8:03am
Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz left little doubt about his opinion of a federal judge's ruling allowing a San Jose State transgender athlete to compete in this week's Mountain West Conference women's volleyball tournament.

Utah Tech Labs can help reduce software costs by up to 30% in just four months

11/27/2024 8:00am - SPONSORED
With experience managing enterprise platforms, Utah Tech Labs developed a proven 10-step process to deliver effective maintenance at a significantly lower cost.

3 Americans held for years in China have been released, the White House says

11/27/2024 7:42am
Three American citizens imprisoned for years by China have been released. That word comes Wednesday from the White House and it's a diplomatic agreement with Beijing in the final months of the Biden administration.

AJ Dybantsa showcases several sides in Utah Prep's win over No. 1 Link Academy

11/27/2024 7:35am
"He's a joy to play with. He's an even bigger joy to be with and to spend time with off the court," Utah Prep's JJ Mandaquit told KSL.com of his teammate.

Trump chooses US COVID policy critic Bhattacharya to lead NIH

11/27/2024 7:12am
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday chose Stanford academic and COVID policy critic Jay Bhattacharya to run the National Institutes of Health, the country's top public funder of medical research with a budget of some $47.3 billion

Biden wants Medicare, Medicaid to cover weight-loss drugs

11/27/2024 6:48am
The Biden-Harris administration wants to expand coverage of anti-obesity medications in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

UDOT says its sticker program is working; 11,000 given out so far

11/27/2024 6:18am
In the Cottonwood Canyons just south of Salt Lake City, an increasing number of drivers now have something in common: a sticker on their windshields.