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Man charged with murder in Salt Lake shooting death over drug debt
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 26 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah man allegedly upset with another man who owed him money from a drug debt has been charged with shooting and killing him.
Salt Lake City breaks Christmas record; winter weather advisories issued across Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Dec. 26 - 7:41 a.m. | Save Story
Christmas will remain warm and windy across the state, but a dose of more seasonal weather is on tap for this weekend.
What's the Trump administration doing to help college aspirants make informed money decisions?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 26 - 6:25 a.m. | Save Story
The Department of Education introduced an earnings indicator with FAFSA to aid students.
Weber State University seeking public input in search for next president
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Dec. 25 - 10:05 p.m. | Save Story
Nearly two months after Brad Mortensen was announced as Utah State University's next president, Weber State University is seeking the public's input in its presidential search.
At 93, Draper man finds health and happiness in giving
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Dec. 25 - 5:45 p.m. | Save Story
This Christmas, giving back may do more than spread holiday cheer. Experts say volunteering and acts of kindness can enhance your physical and mental well-being. Lowell Baum, 93, has seen those benefits firsthand.
A narrow majority thinks Trump is doing 'too much' to deport immigrants, Pew survey says
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 25 - 4:17 p.m. | Save Story
A narrow majority of Americans think President Donald Trump is doing "too much" in his moves to deport immigrants in the country illegally, a new Pew survey shows.
Kearns woman arrested after stabbing, killing boyfriend, West Valley police say
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Dec. 25 - 3:51 p.m. | Save Story
A Kearns woman was arrested on Thursday in connection with the death of her boyfriend, whose body was found lying on a sidewalk in West Valley City on Christmas morning.
Gray wolves one step closer to losing federal protection
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 25 - 11:17 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. House passed a bill last week removing federal protections for gray wolves in the lower 48 states.
The Utah food I believe should get a Michelin star. Or 2. Or 3
Meg Walter, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 25 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
Earlier this month, Utah food enthusiasts rejoiced over the news that some Utah restaurants might earn a Michelin star. Maybe even two to three.
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is ... a giant gingerbread man?
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 25 - 8:31 a.m. | Save Story
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.
North Ogden Divide to get gates to enable closure for avalanches in bad weather
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 25 - 7:10 a.m. | Save Story
The North Ogden Divide, the mountainous road east of North Ogden, will install gates to close in the event of avalanches or hazardous driving conditions.
Clearfield High students raise over $100K for domestic violence services in Davis County
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 24 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
A Clearfield High fundraiser raised more than $100,000 to strengthen security measures at Safe Harbor Crisis Center.
SLC to NYC: Utah dancers perform in Rockettes' Christmas Spectacular
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 24 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
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.
Court blocks Trump homelessness plan, creates uncertainty for Utah 'central campus' funding
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 24 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's overhaul of federal homeless services faced a setback on Friday that could jeopardize Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's top priority for 2026: funding Utah's massive central homelessness campus.
Utah mom who survived COVID complications, delivered at 28 weeks gives back to NICU families
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Dec. 24 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Four years after a life-threatening battle with COVID-19 and an emergency delivery at 28 weeks, a Utah mother returned to the hospital where her son was born.
President Jeffrey R. Holland hospitalized with 'ongoing health issue'
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted Dec. 24 - 2:18 p.m. | Save Story
President Jeffrey R. Holland has been hospitalized to be treated for ongoing health complications, according to a statement from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Man arrested with homemade bombs after making antisemitic threats, police say
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated Dec. 24 - 12:57 p.m. | Save Story
Police found multiple homemade bombs and an assault rifle in the home of an Ogden man they say made antisemitic threats online.
Mapleton man lights homes for people in need during the holiday season
Arianne Brown for KSL | Posted Dec. 24 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
Houses across Utah County are being lit up this holiday season, courtesy of one man who wants to give back.
Would Shakespeare give a thumbs-up to the film 'Hamnet'? A University of Utah professor's take
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 24 - 11:32 a.m. | Save Story
Besides examining how one processes deep grief, "Hamnet" reminds moviegoers of the humanities' cathartic capacity.
Education »
What's the Trump administration doing to help college aspirants make informed money decisions?
- Weber State University seeking public input in search for next president
- U. expands its Master of Business Creation program to a third continent — Europe
- Idaho senior offered full-ride scholarship after becoming a finalist in a highly competitive program
- Massachusetts students build wind phone that connects grieving family with lost loved ones
Health »
Dignity delayed: Family notified over 3 years after patient died at hospital, remains kept in storage
Police & Courts »
American Fork man faces sex abuse charges after young girl is found hiding in his car
Politics »
White House to present plans for Trump's East Wing ballroom in January
- What's the Trump administration doing to help college aspirants make informed money decisions?
- US launches strike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria
- A narrow majority thinks Trump is doing 'too much' to deport immigrants, Pew survey says
- Gray wolves one step closer to losing federal protection
Religion »
Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of suffering
Science »
Should you stop saying 'um'? Here's what experts said
- 'The best gift ever': Baby is born after the rarest of pregnancies, defying all odds
- Waymo resumes San Francisco service after power outage pause
- Japan prepares to restart world's biggest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima
- Students make history: First aircraft built at Wright Brothers site since 1903
Utah Counties »
American Fork man faces sex abuse charges after young girl is found hiding in his car
- Man charged with murder in Salt Lake shooting death over drug debt
- Salt Lake City breaks Christmas record; winter weather advisories issued across Utah
- Weber State University seeking public input in search for next president
- U. expands its Master of Business Creation program to a third continent — Europe
