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ECHL players head toward strike, putting the Utah Grizzlies' final season in question

ECHL players head toward strike, putting the Utah Grizzlies' final season in question

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

ECHL players are on the verge of launching a strike, which could complicate the Utah Grizzlies' final season before relocating.
Majestic Elementary music teacher heads to Rose Parade on New Year's Day

Majestic Elementary music teacher heads to Rose Parade on New Year's Day

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lisa Blodgett, a teacher at Majestic Elementary, will be marching in the Pasadena Rose Parade along with more than 300 other band directors from across North America.
7 Questions With Emmy explores holiday magic at the Grand America Hotel

7 Questions With Emmy explores holiday magic at the Grand America Hotel

Emmy Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 7:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Emmy goes to The Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah, chatting with Executive Pastry Chef Xavier Baudinet and Jonnie Hartman, an artist who designed the Holiday Window Stroll at the hotel.
DA seeks to vacate man's murder conviction 24 years later, after he served his sentence

DA seeks to vacate man's murder conviction 24 years later, after he served his sentence

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 22 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office says a 2001 murder conviction should be thrown out because potential exculpatory information was never released by police.
'Glad to fill the gaps': Salt Lake Mission gives boxes of Christmas food to over 200

'Glad to fill the gaps': Salt Lake Mission gives boxes of Christmas food to over 200

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake Mission distributed boxes of Christmas food to over 200 people as part of the mission's annual food box giveaway on Monday.
Utah's longest-serving female legislator to step down after 26 years

Utah's longest-serving female legislator to step down after 26 years

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's longest-serving female lawmaker announced Monday that she will not seek reelection next year and will conclude her service after 26 years in the Utah Legislature.
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.  |  Save Story

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.
Musician surprises Herriman High School marching band while on tour

Musician surprises Herriman High School marching band while on tour

Deanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 7:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah high school marching band that spent over 250 hours preparing a field show based on an indie-folk artist's music got a surprise they'll never forget.
'Stamp Out Suicide': How a Utah man is using a newspaper to save lives

'Stamp Out Suicide': How a Utah man is using a newspaper to save lives

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 6:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

Through his nonprofit, Stamp Out Suicide, Kris Cottrell helps people experiencing homelessness across Davis and Salt Lake counties.
Utah man with autism found after 10-day search

Utah man with autism found after 10-day search

Pearl Ashton, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 8:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

August Beckwith, a 29-year-old Utah man with autism, has been found safe after disappearing for a second time in a matter of weeks.
Amid unfolding crackdown, Utah advocates launch effort to aid immigrants headed to court

Amid unfolding crackdown, Utah advocates launch effort to aid immigrants headed to court

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the immigration crackdown unfolds, Utah immigrant advocates have launched an initiative to aid immigrants heading to criminal and immigration court.
Taylorsville driver charged with firing gun at another vehicle in road rage case

Taylorsville driver charged with firing gun at another vehicle in road rage case

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 12:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Taylorsville man was charged in a road rage investigation on Friday.
Woman shares cancer journey as she warns about radon risk

Woman shares cancer journey as she warns about radon risk

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kerri Robbins is sharing her cancer story in hopes others don't wind up like her, as she draws attention to the radon risk that she says could exist in many Utah homes.
Get a message about a big financial windfall from a long-lost relative? It's an inheritance scam

Get a message about a big financial windfall from a long-lost relative? It's an inheritance scam

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you've received a letter or message about a multi-million-dollar inheritance from a relative you didn't know about, it's an inheritance scam. Matt Gephardt explains why.
Video captures bobcat encounter in SLC's Avenues neighborhood

Video captures bobcat encounter in SLC's Avenues neighborhood

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A video of two bobcats on the prowl in the Avenues went viral Saturday as wildlife officers said sightings were likely to be a little more common in the weeks ahead during bobcat breeding season.
Mountain Ridge students rally for Be Brave Baylee Foundation, supporting burn survivors

Mountain Ridge students rally for Be Brave Baylee Foundation, supporting burn survivors

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 10:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Students at Mountain Ridge High School on Friday chose the Be Brave Baylee Foundation as the focus of their Season of Scarlet fundraiser. 
Your guide to easier holiday travel at the Salt Lake City International Airport

Your guide to easier holiday travel at the Salt Lake City International Airport

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City International Airport is working to make holiday travel go more smoothly for everyone going through the airport, and they have plenty of advice.
John Curtis, Dave Ramsey call out 'legalized fraud' of the timeshare business

John Curtis, Dave Ramsey call out 'legalized fraud' of the timeshare business

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. John Curtis on Friday joined personal finance expert Dave Ramsey on "The Ramsey Show" to discuss the timeshare industry and Curtis' plan to protect consumers with the Timeshare Transparency Act.
Utah father fears for children's safety after mother flees to Europe

Utah father fears for children's safety after mother flees to Europe

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

West Jordan police are urgently searching for four children believed to have been taken overseas by their biological mother, in violation of a joint custody agreement.