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Peterka has 2 goals and 2 assists, Vejmelka gets first shutout of season as Mammoth beat Ducks

Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 12:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

JJ Peterka had two goals and two asssists, Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 shots for his first shutout of the season.

Weber school officials vote against closing Lomond View Elementary, but the debate isn't over

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Weber School District officials voted not to close Lomond View Elementary, a proposal that drew opposition from parents, but the school's future is still up for debate.

Charges dismissed for 2 men arrested in connection to bomb placed under news outlet vehicle

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 10:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

State felony charges against two men who were arrested while police investigated an explosive device that was located under a Utah news organization's SUV in September have been dismissed.

Nearly 40 babies sickened in infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formula

Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly 40 babies have been sickened in an infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formula, federal health officials say.

'He was phenomenal:' Career night for Keita lifts No. 9 BYU to 7-1 start over California Baptist

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 9:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dybantsa poured in 22 points, five rebounds and five assists, and Keba Keita added a career-high at BYU with 22 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks.

Mendenhall highlights 2026 recruiting class of 17 signees for Aggies

Jason Turner, Herald Journal  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 9:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Attracting high school talent at the local and regional levels is a pillar to Bronco Mendenhall's recruiting approach as a college football coach.

Shredded cheese sold in dozens of states recalled due to potential metal fragment contamination

Michelle Chapman, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 9:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

There is a recall for more than 260,000 cases of shredded cheese sold in 31 states and Puerto Rico because of the potential for metal fragment contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Motorcycle rider who crashed in May, killing girlfriend, charged with murder

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcycle rider who police say was unlicensed, had been drinking and was speeding when he crashed into the back of another vehicle, resulting in the death of his passenger, has been charged.

'I'm coming over to shoot you,' man accused of shooting ex and another man allegedly told her

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend multiple times and another man is now facing several felony charges.

Pentagon review faults Hegseth over Signal messages on Yemen strikes 

Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Pentagon investigation has faulted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for using Signal on his personal device to transmit sensitive information about planned strikes in Yemen.

More transit and tolls? UDOT unveils plan to handle Big Cottonwood Canyon travel woes

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 7:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah transportation officials are looking at increased bus service and tolling as potential solutions to Big Cottonwood Canyon's growing popularity.

Utah County teacher charged with sexually abusing student 6 years ago

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who was teaching in Utah County in 2019 was charged Wednesday with inappropriately touching a teen student.

Ghislaine Maxwell will make new plea to judge to let her out of prison

Kara Scannell, CNN  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend who was convicted of recruiting young girls into sex trafficking, is planning to ask a judge to release her from prison, according to a new court filing.

Lyons, strong homegrown contingent highlight BYU's historic 2026 signing class

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 5:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars inked 18 players to national letters of intent on the first day of the early signing period, though that number did not include elite quarterback recruit Ryder Lyons.

Winter storm watch issued in Utah ahead of first 'significant' snowfall event of the season

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a slow start to the season, parts of Utah's mountains could receive 2 feet of snow or more from an incoming system.

Cox proposes $30.7B budget with funding for homeless campus, child tax credits

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com and Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 4:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's governor unveiled his proposed $30.7 billion state budget Wednesday, which include funds for a homeless campus and expanded child tax credits for families with young kids.

Cox requests that Utah spend $50M on homeless issues in upcoming budget

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 4:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox's proposed 2027 fiscal year budget includes money that could go toward the construction of a proposed 1,300-bed homeless services campus in Salt Lake City.

A person has the right to use deadly force, but not in a reckless manner, district attorney says

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 4:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

District Attorney Sim Gill says his decision to file a criminal charge stemming from a killing at a large rally was complicated and nuanced because of Utah gun and self-defense laws.

Doctor who sold ketamine to 'Friends' star Matthew Perry gets over 2 years in prison

Andrew Dalton, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 3:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dr. Salvador Plasencia, who sold ketamine to "Friends" star Matthew Perry before his overdose death, was sentenced to 2½ years in prison by a federal judge in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Have You Seen This? Professional diver shakes 'hand' of octopus

Payton Davis, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

An "amazing" octopus let a professional diver get close — and even "shake hands" with it in footage captured in 2024.

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Discover the power of paper planning

Franklin Planner  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite having more digital tools than ever, many people still feel overwhelmed, distracted and disconnected from what really matters.

Manslaughter charge filed against 'peacekeeper' in No Kings protest killing

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A so-called "peacekeeper" accused of shooting and killing a man during the large No Kings protest in Salt Lake City in June was charged Wednesday with manslaughter.

Murray shooting leaves man in his 50s injured

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A shooting in Murray left one person with injuries that did not appear life-threatening, near Wheeler Historic Farm on Tuesday. Police are still searching for suspects.