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Springville man arrested after police chases exceeding 100 mph

Springville man arrested after police chases exceeding 100 mph

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 2:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Springville man was arrested early Wednesday and accused of twice trying to flee police by exceeding 100 mph.
Veterans affairs criminal investigator charged with sexually assaulting woman

Veterans affairs criminal investigator charged with sexually assaulting woman

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 1:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

A White City man who prosecutors say is a criminal investigator with the Department of Veterans Affairs was charged Wednesday with sexually assaulting a woman at his home.
'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  |  Updated Dec. 31 - 12:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

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.
Herriman man was shot, killed and driven around before being buried in shallow grave, police say

Herriman man was shot, killed and driven around before being buried in shallow grave, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Herriman man who went to buy auto parts Saturday was shot and killed and his body later buried in a shallow grave in Tooele County, police say. The suspected gunman has been arrested.
These were the 10 most-read stories of 2025

These were the 10 most-read stories of 2025

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

More happened in 2025 than U.S. politics, but it factored in many of the most-read KSL articles of the year.
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.  |  Save Story

Two men who severely injured two others during a fight outside a county fair rodeo last year were sentenced to 60 days in jail.
Ring in the new year with these events in Utah

Ring in the new year with these events in Utah

Valerie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 8:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's time to ring in the new year, and there's a wide variety of ways to celebrate in Utah — from fireworks to laser shows to bull riding. Here are some of the events across the state where you can welcome in 2026.
Utah mechanics group votes to decertify from its union

Utah mechanics group votes to decertify from its union

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Employees of Smith Power Products recently voted to decertify and break free from their union, officials confirmed.
Charges: Nevada woman poisoned 1-year-old son with unprescribed meds while in Utah hospital

Charges: Nevada woman poisoned 1-year-old son with unprescribed meds while in Utah hospital

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Nevada woman has been charged with poisoning her 1-year-old son with unprescribed medications while the toddler was being treated in a Utah hospital.
More than 40 law enforcement agencies to crack down on impaired drivers during New Year's

More than 40 law enforcement agencies to crack down on impaired drivers during New Year's

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the New Year's holiday approaches, the Utah Highway Patrol is warning drivers to be prepared on the roads, as it targets impaired drivers.
Cedar City man wasn't affected by Tasers, but surrendered to K-9, charges say

Cedar City man wasn't affected by Tasers, but surrendered to K-9, charges say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A southern Utah man is facing criminal charges accusing him of fighting with police officers while armed with golf clubs.
1 arrested after missing Herriman man's body found in shallow grave, police say

1 arrested after missing Herriman man's body found in shallow grave, police say

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was arrested and facing charges in connection to the death of a 60-year-man who went missing last week.
Feds send checks to CarShield extended warranty customers for 'misleading' ads

Feds send checks to CarShield extended warranty customers for 'misleading' ads

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Trade Commission has started sending checks to people it says were misled by advertising for CarShield extended warranty plans.
Utah to get $195M to improve rural health care, innovate

Utah to get $195M to improve rural health care, innovate

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah will get $195 million as its first-year grant from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, which is slated to run five years with a total budget of $50 billion.
Leeds rollover crash leaves semi driver with critical injuries

Leeds rollover crash leaves semi driver with critical injuries

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 6:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

A semitruck driver was critically injured in a rollover crash on Tuesday.
Winter finally arrives at Utah ski resorts after weekend snowfall

Winter finally arrives at Utah ski resorts after weekend snowfall

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fresh snowfall over the weekend brought improved conditions, more open terrain, and plenty of excitement for Utah skiers and snowboarders.
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  |  Updated Dec. 30 - 4:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

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  |  Updated Dec. 30 - 4:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police announced Tuesday that a Tremonton father killed his child before killing himself in a murder-suicide earlier this month.
Kearns house fire claims dog's life; cause under investigation

Kearns house fire claims dog's life; cause under investigation

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

A house fire in Kearns Tuesday morning has left one dog dead and the home unlivable.