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UDOT employee retires after 40-year career; first woman to hold several positions

12/24/2024 10:33pm
A Utah Department of Transportation employee said goodbye after four decades of doing just about every job at UDOT. She also broke ground as a woman in the industry.

Trump says he'll seek the death penalty for 'rapists, murderers and monsters'

12/24/2024 9:50pm
President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday he will direct his Justice Department to "vigorously pursue" the death penalty to protect Americans from "violent rapists, murderers, and monsters."

Poll: Trump's policy promises garner widespread support from Utahns

12/24/2024 9:05pm
Utahns are largely supportive of President-elect Donald Trump's policy promises, including his plans to conduct deportations and reduce U.S. involvement abroad, a new poll found.

Salt Lake man charged with kidnapping 9-year-old, sexually assaulting her multiple times

12/24/2024 8:30pm
A Salt Lake man is facing eight felony charges in a disturbing case accusing him of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl.

FDA says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn't work. So what does?

12/24/2024 7:45pm
The FDA recently announced plans to phase out the key ingredient in some cold and allergy pills. For consumers it will likely mean switching to alternatives, including nasal sprays or older oral decongestants.

The lights still shine bright on Salt Lake's Christmas Street

12/24/2024 7:00pm
Whatever you call Emma Thatcher, do not call her the woman who saved Christmas Street.

California residents on edge as high surf and flooding threats persist on Christmas Eve

12/24/2024 6:00pm
Persistent high surf and flooding threats along California's coast have residents on high alert a day after a major storm was blamed for one man's death and the partial collapse of a pier.

Family reeling after car crash kills woman, a recent arrival after trek from South America

12/24/2024 5:00pm
The family of a woman who recently reached the United States after an arduous trek from South America is reeling after her death in a West Valley car crash.

Family loses dog and trailer full of belongings in crash during move across state lines

12/24/2024 4:10pm
A family of five is expected to be in the hospital through this week after getting injured in a crash in Juab County.

Have You Seen This? Charlie Woods gifts dad Tiger memorable Christmas gift: son's 1st ace

12/24/2024 3:06pm
Wearing the usual Sunday red and nailing an ace on the par-3 fourth hole of a tournament felt right for the Woods family. Even if it wasn't Tiger that nailed the perfect shot.

Utah was 1 of 3 states to resume executions in 2024 after lengthy hiatus, report finds

12/24/2024 2:58pm
A new report shows how Utah aligned with and contributed to capital punishment trends in the U.S. in 2024.

Have you ever been stuck on a ski lift?

12/24/2024 1:02pm
Whenever a ski lift you're on comes to an unexpected stop with your feet still dangling in the air, it brings a momentary uneasy feeling that you might be there for a while.

NORAD's Santa Tracker was a Cold War morale boost. Now it attracts millions of kids

12/24/2024 12:00pm
Here's a behind-the-scenes look at one of the nation's — and the world's — most beloved Christmas traditions.

'I couldn't feel God': How past trauma can interfere with current faith

12/24/2024 11:43am - PARTNER
Those who struggle to feel joy, peace and love during the holidays may not realize how unresolved trauma can get in the way of feeling anything at all.

Marine veteran moves to Utah to chase dreams of US Ski Team

12/24/2024 10:46am
Annika Hutsler's dream is to become a Paralympian and represent the United States as an alpine ski racer. The military veteran is determined to make it happen.

Did you splurge this month? It may end up dinging your credit

12/24/2024 10:03am
All the shopping you did this month may have a bigger impact on your finances than just having to budget for all the money you spent. It could also hurt your credit score.

Man charged with murder in NYC subway death fanned flames with shirt, prosecutors say

12/24/2024 9:37am
Prosecutors say a man accused of burning a woman to death inside a New York City subway train used a shirt to fan the flames, causing her to become engulfed.

Summit County man charged in road rage shooting death, but not for the killing

12/24/2024 8:44am
Police arrested a Summit County man who they say shot and killed a man in a September road rage incident. But he has been charged with obstructing justice and not the homicide.

Holiday food giveaway aids Utah families in need with Christmas dinner

12/24/2024 8:27am
Dozens of Christmas baskets went out to individuals and families in need in Salt Lake City Monday.

Brief grounding of all American Airlines flights kicks off heavy travel day

12/24/2024 7:50am
American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide Tuesday because of a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive.

EPA: Methane emissions are down in drilling basins

12/24/2024 7:14am
Production of methane, a potent greenhouse gas and characterized as a major contributor to climate change, is decreasing even as crude oil production is up, a study finds.