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Heard of skimo? It's the new sport coming to next year's Olympics

Heard of skimo? It's the new sport coming to next year's Olympics

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Regula Meier, president of the International Ski Mountaineering Federation in Switzerland, couldn't say enough about the "absolutely great" Salt Lake City Skimo World Cup held in December at Solitude Mountain Resort.
Woman arrested in southern Utah for DUI after collision that put cyclist on life support, police say

Woman arrested in southern Utah for DUI after collision that put cyclist on life support, police say

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 26-year-old southern Utah woman is in custody after police say she was driving under the influence following a collision that left a cyclist on life support on Friday.
Utah farms generated $2.3B in a year, new report finds

Utah farms generated $2.3B in a year, new report finds

Eastin Hartzell, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's farm operations generated $2.3 billion in animal products and crop sales in 2022, according to a new "Portrait of Agriculture" report released Thursday by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.
Utah man ordered to pay up to $7.9M for running e-commerce scam

Utah man ordered to pay up to $7.9M for running e-commerce scam

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 1:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Parker Wilde was ordered on Thursday to pay up to $7.9 million in restitution following the Utah Division of Consumer Protection's filing of a complaint.
Claiming independence: Machinist program for Utahns with autism graduates inaugural cohort

Claiming independence: Machinist program for Utahns with autism graduates inaugural cohort

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

This holiday season is already far more festive for Addie Morley.
Utah trees blooming in December? Why experts aren't worried

Utah trees blooming in December? Why experts aren't worried

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Winter officially begins Sunday, but don't tell that to some of Utah's plants and trees.
Utah couple charged with impersonating attorney, collecting thousands from victim

Utah couple charged with impersonating attorney, collecting thousands from victim

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 8:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two Utah County residents have been charged with impersonating legal staff and stealing more than $4,200 from a man.
Will Utah have a white Christmas?

Will Utah have a white Christmas?

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 7:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Christmas is coming next week, and many in Utah and around the U.S. are wondering if they will experience a white Christmas.
Fighter jets to fast sleds: Weber State advanced materials lab could give USA sleds the edge

Fighter jets to fast sleds: Weber State advanced materials lab could give USA sleds the edge

Deanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 7:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Weber State University's MARS lab is working on developing new technology that could allow U.S. skeleton and bobsled athletes to go even faster ahead of the 2034 Winter Olympic Games.
Driver charged in fatal Provo auto-pedestrian crash

Driver charged in fatal Provo auto-pedestrian crash

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The driver of a truck accused of hitting and killing an 80-year-old man crossing a street in Provo has been charged with negligently operating a vehicle resulting in death.
Salt Lake City International Airport busy with holiday travelers

Salt Lake City International Airport busy with holiday travelers

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Just under 30,000 people were expected to make their way through the Salt Lake airport on Friday, but this weekend will get even busier.
Utah's economy remains steadier than national trends; experts monitoring key sectors

Utah's economy remains steadier than national trends; experts monitoring key sectors

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The latest economic data shows that Utah's indicators are remaining steadier than national trends.
EnergySolutions proposal to deposit Canadian radioactive waste in Tooele County gets initial OK

EnergySolutions proposal to deposit Canadian radioactive waste in Tooele County gets initial OK

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

EnergySolutions' plans to dispose of low-level radioactive waste from Canada in Tooele County have gotten an initial OK, though the approval process isn't over.
New section of Mountain View Corridor opens in Bluffdale

New section of Mountain View Corridor opens in Bluffdale

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The new section of the Mountain View Corridor opened four months ahead of schedule thanks to unseasonably mild weather.
5 places in Utah worth exploring for the longest night of the year

5 places in Utah worth exploring for the longest night of the year

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some people loathe winter solstice as the longest night of the year, but it does offer more time to explore one of Utah's top features — its night sky.
High school coach arrested after meeting with vigilante teen 'decoy'

High school coach arrested after meeting with vigilante teen 'decoy'

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former coach of the Riverton High School mountain biking team was arrested and accused of meeting up with someone he thought was a teenage girl for sex.
Springville officer arrested, accused of driving to work under the influence

Springville officer arrested, accused of driving to work under the influence

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 19 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Springville police officer was arrested shortly after showing up for his night shift after other officers detected alcohol on his breath.
Wind, snow advisories issued in Utah as storms linger into the weekend

Wind, snow advisories issued in Utah as storms linger into the weekend

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Parts of Utah's mountains could receive close to a foot of snow from an unorganized pattern passing through this weekend, while valleys are expected to receive more rain.
Tremonton couple shares story of courage, compassion after deadly shooting of 2 police officers

Tremonton couple shares story of courage, compassion after deadly shooting of 2 police officers

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 3:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Tremonton couple is being hailed as heroes after intervening during a violent incident that led to a police response in which two officers were fatally shot.