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Salt Lake County Council approves property tax increase of almost 14%

12/09/2025 10:54pm
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

12/09/2025 10:40pm
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

12/09/2025 10:01pm
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'

12/09/2025 9:35pm
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

12/09/2025 9:03pm
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

12/09/2025 8:32pm
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

12/09/2025 8:03pm
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.

Senate to vote Thursday on Republican health care plan

12/09/2025 7:36pm
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.

Dybantsa, Wright rally No. 10 BYU from 22-point 2nd-half deficit to top Clemson in Jimmy V Classic

12/09/2025 7:20pm
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.

Audit finds overcrowding at Salt Lake County Jail increases recidivism

12/09/2025 7:11pm
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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12/09/2025 7:00pm - SPONSORED
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Springville elementary employee arrested, accused of possessing child sex abuse material

12/09/2025 6:28pm
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

12/09/2025 5:46pm
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.

Salt Lake City finalizes redevelopment plan for Smith's Ballpark

12/09/2025 5:02pm
Salt Lake City has officially settled on what it plans to do with the former home of the Salt Lake Bees.

Shooting at Kentucky State University leaves 1 dead, 1 hurt; suspect in custody, officials say

12/09/2025 4:28pm
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.

Police stop wrong-way driver in Davis County

12/09/2025 4:03pm
A man was taken into custody after damaging multiple cars while driving the wrong way in Clearfield.

'Ineffective leadership' within Salt Lake police led to low morale and issues, audit finds

12/09/2025 3:52pm
A scathing new audit outlines multiple problems with old Salt Lake City police leadership that led to low morale, performance issues and other concerns.

Have You Seen This? A taste of Hawaiian home

12/09/2025 3:19pm
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'

12/09/2025 1:54pm
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.'

Man originally arrested in No Kings protest says he was treated as a 'psychopathic villain'

12/09/2025 12:57pm
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.

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

12/09/2025 12:00pm
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.

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

12/09/2025 11:09am - PARTNER
Attorney for Latter-day Saints asks Utah Supreme Court to remove an injunction that halted construction during opponents' pending appeal

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

12/09/2025 11:06am
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.

Trump approval rating rises as Republicans back cost-of-living efforts

12/09/2025 9:55am
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.

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

12/09/2025 9:44am
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.

How a rare drug made from scientists' blood saves babies from botulism

12/09/2025 9:36am
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.

Australia social media ban takes effect in world first

12/09/2025 9:27am
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

12/09/2025 9:03am
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.

Japan assesses damage from 7.5 magnitude quake that injured 34

12/09/2025 8:56am
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.

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

12/09/2025 8:21am
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.

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

12/09/2025 8:00am - SPONSORED
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

12/09/2025 7:57am
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

12/09/2025 7:31am
A man was arrested Monday for slashing another man in the neck over a drug dispute, according to Unified police.