Domestic violence service asks for TVs, new clothing for holiday season

A domestic violence shelter that helps victims in Salt Lake and Tooele County has televisions at the top of its wish list this year.

Utah-based company's outreach effort leads to construction of 52 new homes in Mexico

Volunteers with Utah-based Vivint's charitable arm traveled to Guadalajara, Mexico, last month and helped build 52 new homes for families in need.

Christmas festivities unfold in Salt Lake City with candy displays, more holiday fun

Local artists unveiled six one-of-a-kind candy window displays made from hundreds of pounds of candy at Macy's City Creek last week, providing a sweet start to the holiday season and a sneak peak at the holiday displays Utah has to offer in its capital city.

Director Jon M. Chu talks all things 'Wicked' with Deseret News

"Wicked" opened this week, and many longtime fans of the Broadway musical are bursting with questions on how director Jon M. Chu translated the stage show for the screen.

He'll be the last meatpacker in the Meatpacking District. Here's how NYC's gritty 'hood got chic

The last meatpackers in New York's Meatpacking District have agreed to end their leases early and make way for development on their city-owned lot.

Here's how much money the Utah Hockey Club is worth

Earlier this year, before Ashley and Ryan Smith acquired the team, the Arizona Coyotes had the lowest valuation among the NHL's 32 teams, somewhere around $500 million.

Antibiotics cost-effective, safe surgery alternative for kids with appendicitis

Treating children who have uncomplicated acute appendicitis only with antibiotics is both cost-effective and safe compared to having surgery, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

Oregon Trail computer game is now being developed as a movie

Bill Heinemann co-created The Oregon Trail in 1971, and now the popular computer game is being developed into a movie.

'I have to give thanks': Utah's homeless offer their take on Thanksgiving

The Salt Lake City Mission and Salvation Army provided around 2,000 free Thanksgiving meals, and recipients said they have much to be thankful for.

JuJu Murray, No. 23 Ole Miss hand BYU first loss in overtime

Saunders totaled 16 points, five rebounds and two steals for BYU (5-1), and five-star freshman Egor Demin scored 13 of his 16 points after halftime to go along with four assists.

Utah investor launches holiday clothing drive

Jay Tobey, founder and CEO of North Star Financial Group and North Star Recovery and Wellness, is kicking off a holiday clothing drive this year.

Have You Seen This? Seriously impressive shooting star

I had no idea that some shooting stars are officially declared "fireballs," but it makes sense that this beauty made the grade.

Utah Hockey Club, Ski Utah team up to promote winter sports

Ski Utah and the Utah Hockey Club are teaming up this season as a way to showcase winter sports in the state, and the partnership has some benefits for kids.

What's coming to Disney+ and coming and going on Hulu in December

What does extreme couponing, baking competitions and Christmas have in common? These are the subjects of titles coming to Disney+ and Hulu in December.

Have You Seen This? Jazz coach Will Hardy shares what he's thankful for

Hardy is in his third season as an NBA head coach. It's still sometimes hard for him to believe this is where he ended up.

Report: Amazon develops video AI model

E-commerce giant Amazon has developed new generative artificial intelligence that can process images and videos in addition to text.

Americans agree way more than you think. How many of them can you guess?

A record-high 80% of U.S. adults in a September 2024 Gallup poll believe Americans are "greatly divided on the most important values." But here are 10 beliefs a majority of Americans share.

Cedar Hills woman wins Food Network's 'Christmas Cookie Challenge'

Anya Fazulyanov received $10,000, $500 in chocolate and the opportunity to increase her cookie prices to $95 per dozen after winning the Food Network "Christmas Cookie Challenge."

US inflation inches up. Will Fed hold steady on interest rates?

Prices on consumer goods and services moved up 2.3% on an annual basis in October, according to Wednesday's personal consumption expenditures report from the U.S. Department of Commerce. The rate was up 0.2% on a monthly basis, which matched the annual uptick from September's 2.1%.

Idaho woman shares her story of how getting wisdom teeth removed led to her cancer diagnosis

An Idaho Falls woman's life changed in an instant when getting her wisdom teeth removed led her to a cancer diagnosis.

Wasatch High School students learn what it takes to bring a turkey from 'farm to fork'

The days leading up to Thanksgiving break, biology and agriculture students at Wasatch High School were given the opportunity to learn what it takes to harvest a turkey.

The UK debates legalizing assisted suicide

The United Kingdom may become the next country to legalize assisted suicide.

Shoe mystery solved at Japanese kindergarten when security camera catches weasel in the act

Police thought a shoe thief was on the loose at a kindergarten in southwestern Japan, until a security camera caught something else.

Police release identities of 2 men shot, killed in Clinton

Police have identified two men who were shot and killed at a Clinton home on Thursday morning.

'Moana 2' director drew inspiration from his ancestors for sequel

"Moana 2" breezes into theaters on Wednesday. One of the directors of the seafaring sequel, David Derrick Jr., is a Utahn who worked on the original as a story artist.

Thanksgiving leftovers: What to keep, when to toss and how to stay healthy

Ask most Americans about Thanksgiving and they'll likely tell you that one of the best parts of the holiday isn't so much the original meal but enjoying the leftovers afterward. However, food isn't meant to last forever.

Pacific Islander advocacy group launches effort to aid Utah prison inmates

A group that advocates for the Pacific Islander community has launched a new initiative to help inmates in the Utah State Correctional Facility.