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Have You Seen This? The history of the famous Times Square ball

Have You Seen This? The history of the famous Times Square ball

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 3:28 p.m.

One of the time honored traditions for New Year's Eve is staying up to watch the Times Square ball drop at midnight. But do you know the history of the tradition?
'Evidence of divine love': Services honor life, legacy of President Jeffrey R. Holland

'Evidence of divine love': Services honor life, legacy of President Jeffrey R. Holland

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 12:57 p.m.

President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was honored Wednesday as a man of deep faith.
2 men given jail time, probation for injuring 2 in fight outside Utah rodeo

2 men given jail time, probation for injuring 2 in fight outside Utah rodeo

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 9:25 a.m.

Two men who severely injured two others during a fight outside a county fair rodeo last year were sentenced to 60 days in jail.
59-year-old hiker critically injured in Little Cottonwood Canyon fall

59-year-old hiker critically injured in Little Cottonwood Canyon fall

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 4:36 p.m.

A 59-year-old man was critically injured in a fall at Mount Superior in Little Cottonwood Canyon Tuesday.
Father killed child, himself in Tremonton murder-suicide, police say

Father killed child, himself in Tremonton murder-suicide, police say

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 4:25 p.m.

Police announced Tuesday that a Tremonton father killed his child before killing himself in a murder-suicide earlier this month.
2 Minnesota residents charged with trafficking 150 pounds of meth on I-15

2 Minnesota residents charged with trafficking 150 pounds of meth on I-15

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 10:30 a.m.

Two Minnesota residents were charged earlier this month in federal court with trafficking 150 pounds of drugs through Utah.
College grad devastated after U-haul stolen while passing through Salt Lake City

College grad devastated after U-haul stolen while passing through Salt Lake City

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 10:00 a.m.

A college graduate from Colorado is devastated after all of her belongings were stolen while she was staying at hotel in Salt Lake City.
Man killed in South Jordan shooting, 1 in custody

Man killed in South Jordan shooting, 1 in custody

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 27 - 4:32 p.m.

One person was arrested, and police are searching for a second person after a man was killed in an overnight shooting in South Jordan.
'Compassionate leadership': Local leaders praise service of President Jeffrey R. Holland

'Compassionate leadership': Local leaders praise service of President Jeffrey R. Holland

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 27 - 11:23 a.m.

Local religious and political leaders express condolences for President Jeffrey Roy Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ, who died Saturday.
No jail time for 4 of 5 men arrested in Heber City quinceañera stabbing

No jail time for 4 of 5 men arrested in Heber City quinceañera stabbing

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 10:30 p.m.

The cases for four of the five men arrested in connection with a double stabbing at a quinceañera party in Heber City earlier this year have been resolved, with all four only receiving probation for their involvement in the attack.
Goshen woman accused of orchestrating kidnapping plot sentenced to prison

Goshen woman accused of orchestrating kidnapping plot sentenced to prison

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 7:15 p.m.

A woman accused of harassing a mayor, obstructing police and extorting a woman in Arizona, was sentenced this week to prison for her role in orchestrating a kidnapping plot in Goshen.
Utahn sentenced to probation for pointing gun at other vehicle in road rage confrontation

Utahn sentenced to probation for pointing gun at other vehicle in road rage confrontation

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 1:31 p.m.

A Utah man pleaded guilty to pointing a firearm at another driver in a road rage confrontation in Midvale.
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is ... a giant gingerbread man?

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is ... a giant gingerbread man?

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 25 - 8:31 a.m.

What started as just a silly idea in a group chat has become a movement connecting an entire community. And at the heart of it all are 20-foot tall blow-up gingerbread men.
SLC to NYC: Utah dancers perform in Rockettes' Christmas Spectacular

SLC to NYC: Utah dancers perform in Rockettes' Christmas Spectacular

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 8:00 p.m.

Two Utah dancers are living the dream, performing in New York City with the Radio City Rockettes, the iconic dance group that is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
Utah man sentenced for sexually abusing child in hospital waiting room

Utah man sentenced for sexually abusing child in hospital waiting room

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 9:03 a.m.

A Utah man who inappropriately touched a girl in a hospital waiting room in 2018 has been sentenced to three years to life in prison.
Springville woman given probation for hitting employee with car after stealing sports cards

Springville woman given probation for hitting employee with car after stealing sports cards

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 6:15 p.m.

A Springville woman pleaded guilty to hitting an employee with her car after stealing sports cards from an antiques store.
'Very chilling': Mia Bailey sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for murder of parents

'Very chilling': Mia Bailey sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for murder of parents

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 12:11 p.m.

Mia Bailey, who pleaded guilty to shooting and killing her parents in southern Utah, was sentenced Friday to at least 50 years and up to life in prison.
Utah prison assault: 1 pleads guilty; 1 now facing federal charges

Utah prison assault: 1 pleads guilty; 1 now facing federal charges

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 11:03 a.m.

An inmate at the Central Utah Correctional Facility pleaded guilty Wednesday to aggravated assault for an attack that occurred while he was incarcerated, while another inmate involved now faces federal charges of attempted murder.
Eagle Mountain parents sentenced to probation for exposing children to drugs

Eagle Mountain parents sentenced to probation for exposing children to drugs

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 9:29 a.m.

An Eagle Mountain couple has been sentenced to three years of probation for exposing their children to drugs.
Nevada man given 17 years for distributing fentanyl that led to Utah woman's death

Nevada man given 17 years for distributing fentanyl that led to Utah woman's death

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 18 - 5:49 p.m.

A Nevada man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison after distributing fentanyl that led to the death of a Utah woman.
19-year-old hit by car, killed in Duchesne County

19-year-old hit by car, killed in Duchesne County

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 17 - 2:31 p.m.

A 19-year-old man was killed Tuesday after getting struck by a car in Duchesne County.
Ogden man charged with kidnapping that led to Amber Alert extradited to Utah

Ogden man charged with kidnapping that led to Amber Alert extradited to Utah

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 17 - 1:13 p.m.

An Ogden man charged with taking a 13-year-old girl from her home, prompting police to issue an Amber Alert, was booked into the Weber County Jail on Tuesday.
Ex-Iron County GOP treasurer given 2 years in prison for $2M wire, bank fraud

Ex-Iron County GOP treasurer given 2 years in prison for $2M wire, bank fraud

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 17 - 7:40 a.m.

A Cedar City property manager, and the former treasurer and chairman of the Iron County Republican Party, was sentenced Monday to two years in prison after defrauding victims of more than $2 million.
San Juan County man whose murder conviction was overturned given 15 years for fatal shooting

San Juan County man whose murder conviction was overturned given 15 years for fatal shooting

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 8:03 p.m.

A San Juan County man whose murder conviction was overturned received a lesser sentence after pleading guilty to fatally shooting a man in 2018.
Truck driver killed, 18 injured in Ephraim school bus crash

Truck driver killed, 18 injured in Ephraim school bus crash

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 1:45 p.m.

A truck driver was killed and 18 people were injured Friday night in a head-on collision with a school bus in Ephraim.