Police K-9 death was avoidable, but no charges will be filed, district attorney says

Plan a sober ride home this holiday season, DPS urges

Karah Brackin, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 2:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

WCF Insurance is sponsoring 2,500 $10 Uber credit vouchers. It's part of an initiative by the Utah Department of Public Safety to make sure people get home safe.

RSL returns to CONCACAF Champions tournament in 2025 after 8-year absence

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Real Salt Lake is returning to continental competition for the first time since 2016 and will do so against a familiar opponent from its glory days.

Heber City man pleads guilty to sexually abusing elderly dementia patients

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 1:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Heber City man has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two elderly dementia patients at a senior living facility in February.

Bird strike disables a jetliner engine and forces an emergency landing at JFK airport

Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 1:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities say bird strike involving an American Airlines jetliner disabled one of the plane's two engines shortly after takeoff from New York's LaGuardia Airport.

Rose Park family starting over after a fire destroys 6 apartments

Shara Park, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 12:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Rose Park family says they have no choice but to start over after fire hit their apartment building on Monday, destroying their unit and five others.

Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after injury in Luxembourg

Richard Cowan and Idrees Ali, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was injured on a trip to Luxembourg and has been admitted to a hospital for evaluation, her office said in a statement on Friday.

Salt Lake County Council approves $2B budget for next year

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 13 - 11:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake County Council approved a more than $2 billion operating budget for the next fiscal year, even as Mayor Jenny Wilson described a "challenging" budgetary environment due to inflation pressures.

Public records backlog could keep Utahns in the dark until late 2025

Courtney Johns, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns seeking answers through public records appeals are running into an unprecedented roadblock: a backlog so severe it could take until the end of next year to clear.

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The secret sauce for Christian entertainment

Hanna Seariac, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 11:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Calling it faith-based entertainment doesn't quite fit the bill because the success and style of shows like "The Chosen" extend beyond what is typically under that umbrella.

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QUIZ: How well are you preparing your children to be financially capable?

Crew  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Take the quiz brief to see how you are doing when it comes to teaching your children about money. Provide your name and email for a chance to win a $100 gift card.

Midway home decorated with thousands of nativity pieces

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 10:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Midway woman decorates her home each year with hundreds of nativity scenes.

UnitedHealth says suspect in executive murder was not a customer

Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 9:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

The suspect in the murder of UnitedHealth Group executive Brian Thompson was not a customer of the health insurer, a company spokesperson said on Friday.

Research limited on whether weighted blankets help you sleep better

Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 13 - 9:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Weighted blankets are a popular choice to warm up in cold weather, but research on their effectiveness is limited.

Immigrant advocates offer advice amid deportation talk: Have a family plan, know your rights

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 8:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Attorneys and advocates hosted a gathering to advise immigrants and their families to know their rights and be prepared amid talk of mass deportations.

7-year-old from Kearns celebrates by receiving and giving

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Chloe Montoya is a girl from Kearns who is very proud and connected to her Navajo community. She's also a 7-year-old who likes to help anyone with anything.

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5 reasons your home needs high-quality windows for Utah's harsh winters

Mountain West Windows and Doors  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here are a few reasons why investing in high-quality windows is a smart choice for your home.

1 critically injured in motorcycle crash in Midvale

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 7:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was critically injured in a motorcycle crash in Midvale Thursday night after he left the roadway and hit a tree, police said.

Man thanks off-duty nurse and paramedic who saved his life at American Fork gym

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 7:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kevan Elkins went into cardiac arrest while at a Vasa in American Fork. On Thursday, he thanked the off-duty nurse and paramedic who went into action and saved his life.

Stanley recalls 2.6M switchback and trigger travel mugs due to possible burn hazard

Michelle Chapman, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 7:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Stanley is recalling approximately 2.6 million of its switchback and trigger action stainless steel travel mugs sold in the U.S. because of a potential burn hazard.

United, Apple rolling out new way to track lost luggage with AirTags

Alexandra Skores, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 6:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

If a lost bag has an Apple AirTag in it that information can now be passed directly to United Airlines, the company announced Thursday.

Recent petroglyph damage highlights 'disrespectful' Utah issue, experts say

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 6:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Local, state, federal and tribal agencies hope a land vandalism case in Utah serves as a teachable moment for the millions of people who recreate in Utah's outdoors.

Utah Hockey Club inches away from more history as it beat up on Colorado Avalanche

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 11:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dylan Guenther's 3-point night (two goals and an assist) led Utah to a 4-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche.

Group files complaint alleging Utah Senate President Adams violated financial disclosures rules

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 10:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

A political advocacy group filed a complaint with the Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office on Thursday alleging Senate President Stuart Adams has been violating campaign finance reporting statutes.

Applicants have until Dec. 31 to complete renter refund application

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Low-income housing advocates will gather at the Utah State Capitol in an effort to build on the momentum of record-setting participation in a rental assistance program in 2023.

Attorneys prepare for lengthened murder trial for Kouri Richins

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 10:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a hearing on Thursday, attorneys discussed what needs to happen before the April and May trial for Kouri Richins, who is accused of fatally poisoning her husband.

Utah County Sub for Santa program struggles to meet increased need

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United Way of Utah County Sub for Santa program helps provide Christmas for families in need, but the program needs some help to handle what organizers say is an an unprecedented need.

Ex-Utah Rep. Chris Stewart asks judge to allow Jan. 6 defendant to attend Trump inauguration

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 9:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Utah Rep. Chris Stewart has invited a man who pleaded guilty to participating in the Jan. 6 riot of the U.S. Capitol to Washington for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

Salt Lake police officer arrested, accused of raping woman on Hinge date

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake police officer has been placed on leave after a woman he allegedly met on the dating app Hinge said he raped her during a date Sunday night.

How DOGE can cut $2T from the federal budget each year

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Elon Musk said he would cut "at least $2 trillion" from the federal budget. On Wednesday, one libertarian think tank explained how it could be done.

Certain foods may disrupt your body's fight against cancer cells, study says

Sandee LaMotte, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 8:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The food you eat may be affecting your body's ability to fight cancer cells in the colon, according to a new study.

Salt Lake City leaders pressed on immigration issue as deportation talk intensifies

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 7:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City leaders are facing pressure on the immigration issue by immigrant advocates as President-elect Donald Trump's deportation talk intensifies.

A look inside controversial $895B defense budget supported by Utah's representatives

Collin Leonard and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The modified National Defense Authorization Act passed the House Wednesday, possibly giving junior enlisted members significant raises, but some of the act's language is being criticized.

How Walker Kessler has found a new perspective on basketball and life

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Walker Kessler feels a little out of the loop when it comes to this generation of kids' toys.

Family organizes Draper blood drive to help those who need it

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 5:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A family organized a blood drive to give back after a family member was recently diagnosed with a serious blood condition that required many transfusions to keep him alive.

Utah football hires Mark Atuaia as RB coach, Micah Simon as WR coach

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah football's reset of its offense continues.

Is Utah's port authority plan the latest threat to the Great Salt Lake?

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A health advocate says the Utah Inland Port Authority's plans for new development spanning the Wasatch Front and multiple counties is a death knell for Utah's environment.

No evidence New Jersey drone sightings pose security threat, White House says

Andrea Shalal, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 4:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. government has no evidence that drone sightings reported in New Jersey pose a national security or a public safety threat, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said on Thursday.

Southern Utah family of 9 loses everything in devastating house fire

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A southern Utah family of nine lost everything in a devastating house fire just weeks before Christmas, in the small town of Enterprise

Snow to return to Utah, snapping dry December start

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two small storms are forecast to bring rain and snow back to Utah after a dry stretch to start December.

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Why am I hearing so much about radon lately?

Utahradon.org  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The source of radon gas, uranium, has been around for eons, but how we've interacted and understood its impact in the last several years has changed drastically.

Average rate on 30-year mortgage hits 6.6%, its third straight weekly decline

Alex Veiga, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 12 - 2:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. has eased for the third week in a row. That's a welcome trend for prospective homebuyers during what's typically a less competitive time of the year for the housing market.

Angel Flight pilots bring early Christmas to Vernal school

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 2:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

A surprise arrived by helicopter Wednesday in Vernal, spreading holiday cheer to elementary students.

Man who tried to kill terminally ill wife sentenced to home confinement

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 1:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A southern Utah man convicted of choking his terminally ill wife was sentenced Thursday to five months of home confinement and three years of probation.

Unsupported price hikes added $815M to US drug spending in 2023

Sriparna Roy, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 12 - 1:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Price increases for five of the 10 drugs that contributed the most to a rise in U.S. medical spending in 2023 were not supported by clinical evidence and drove costs higher by $815 million, an influential drug pricing watchdog said on Thursday.

Kalani Sitake's long-term extension a no-brainer for BYU football

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 1:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The news came like a thief in the night, a press release after Saturday night's conference championship games leading into the first 12-team College Football Playoff.

Eagle Mountain considers allowing nuclear reactors, natural gas power plants in city

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 12:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

The city of Eagle Mountain is looking into energy alternatives such as nuclear reactors and natural gas power plants to help with preventing an energy crisis as the city rapidly expands.

'Major' impacts likely when west side road project begins in 2025, Salt Lake City warns

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 12:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Major improvements are coming to a heavily trafficked road between Rose Park and Fairpark, but construction is projected to create a partial closure that could last up to eight months.

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Can an AI tool combat media bias? An LA publisher wants to find out

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 11:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Facing declines in public trust, as well as revenue, some news organizations are heeding Jeff Bezos' call to "exercise new muscles."

Discover the magic of the season with KSL.com's 2024 Holiday Lights Guide

KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 12 - 11:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

The holiday season is here, and there's nothing quite like the glow of festive lights to brighten your nights and lift your spirits.

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Why Utah families love St. George for unforgettable winter vacations

Ember Stays  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's why St. George and Ember Stays should be your destination for a winter getaway.

EU revokes Pacific nation's visa-free travel for its $130K 'golden passport'

Charlotte Van Campenhout, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 12 - 11:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

The European Union revoked a visa-free travel agreement with a country over its 'golden passport' program for the first time on Thursday, ending the deal with the Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu due to concerns over its scheme.

Provo detective honored for his work in a disturbing child abuse investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 10:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Provo police detective has been honored for his work on a disturbing case of a mother allegedly trafficking her young daughter, which resulted in two arrests.

Day after signing, AJ Dybantsa already playing role for BYU men's basketball

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A bit over 24 hours after committing to the BYU basketball program on ESPN television, AJ Dybantsa ran toward the Cougars' student section.

Eagle Mountain father accused of abusing infant twins; 1 is in life-threatening condition

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 10:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Eagle Mountain father who police say becomes frustrated by his 2-month-old twins' crying has been arrested and accused of abusing them, leaving one with life-threatening injuries.

US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rise

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 12 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits unexpectedly rose last week and more people continued to collect unemployment checks at the end of November.

Former BYU star Paisley Johnson-Harding helping UVU women to best start in a decade

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 9:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

When Dan Neilson had a spot to fill on his staff on his Utah Valley women's basketball coaching staff earlier this year, it took him about 10 minutes to fill it. After all, he had already recruited his newest coach.

1 killed in Sevier County crash

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person is dead after a crash Wednesday night near the intersection of state Route 24 and state Route 259 in Sevier County.