19 mayors send letter opposed to Cache County's sales tax increase for public safety

Godmother of rapper NBA Youngboy speaks out after sentencing

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 7:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kentrell Gaulden, also known as NBA Youngboy, was sentenced to prison in 1st District Court for firearm charges, ending his years of home confinement and months in various Utah jails.

Davis County warming center has operated without issues, despite backlash

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Davis County warming center in Layton has operated without issues so far, though the facility sparked sharp backlash from some.

In landing No. 1 prospect AJ Dybantsa, BYU basketball has planted a flag

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 6:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

With BYU signing the 6-foot-9 jumbo wing from Brockton, Massachussetts, by way of Utah Prep in Hurricane, the Cougars signaled they are will to change with them.

Utah Homeland Security investigator faces federal drug charge

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A special investigator with the Department of Homeland Security in Utah is facing criminal charges in federal court accusing him of providing drugs to an informant to sell on the side.

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Last minute checklist: Is your home holiday ready?

Kathleen Clove, KSL Homes  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The holiday season is in full swing, which means visitors will be prancing and pawing their way to your house. Before decking the halls, discover how to prepare your home for winter guests with tips from KSL Homes.

Proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons is halted by federal, state judges

Dee-ann Durbin, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 5:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge in Oregon temporarily blocked the largest proposed grocery store merger in U.S. history until an in-house administrative judge at the Federal Trade Commission considers it.

Salt Lake City narrows down 3 options for future of Smith's Ballpark

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 4:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City has big ideas for Smith's Ballpark, the former minor league stadium site.

Utah state revenues are falling short of expectations. Here's how legislative leaders responded

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The state revenue estimates presented to Utah legislative leaders Monday included some red ink.

Boy stabbed his mom's boyfriend in Ogden, police say

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 4:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police are investigating a stabbing that injured a man in Ogden Monday night.

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to make Broadway debut in '& Juliet'

Kaanita Iyer, CNN  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is set to fulfill another one of her life's goals with a Broadway appearance.

Judge could permanently halt Trump's hush money case while upholding conviction

Michael R. Sisak and Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 3:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors are urging a judge not to throw out President-elect Donald Trump's hush money criminal conviction but suggesting a willingness to end the case in a way that would preserve the verdict.

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Why SEO is crucial to grow your business in 2025

BKA Content  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a business landscape where online competition is fierce, an expert SEO strategy can be the game-changer that puts your business on top in 2025.

'It's much more vibrant': Salt Lake businesses, leaders celebrate 200 South reopening

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 2:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City's 200 South project is now over, completely revamping a vital road in the city.

Chase Venstra arrested by US Marshals in Davis County

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 2:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Chase Venstra, a fugitive wanted for firearm offenses, was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Davis County early Tuesday.

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

KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 1:58 p.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.

Republican-led states are rolling out plans that could aid Trump's mass deportation effort

David A. Lieb, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 1:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Governors and lawmakers in Republican-led states are rolling out plans that could aid President-elect Donald Trump's effort to deport millions of people living in the U.S. illegally.

Suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO struggles, shouts while entering courthouse

Michael R. Sisak and Mark Scolforo, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 1:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO struggled with deputies and shouted Tuesday while arriving for a court appearance in Pennsylvania, a day after he was arrested at a McDonald's and charged with murder.

American Fork duplex explosion that killed woman was 'accidental' but 'preventable,' report says

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

American Fork released its final investigative report Monday into an explosion at a duplex in March that killed a 78-year-old woman.

Majority of workers are satisfied at work, but nearly a third are not happy with their pay

Jeanne Sahadi, CNN  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. workers feel relatively satisfied and secure in their jobs and few say they expect to look for a new job in the coming months, but close to a third say they are not satisfied with their pay.

Supreme Court arguments begin over environmental regulation of Utah oil railway plan

Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 12:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A proposed western railroad expansion aimed at boosting crude oil production in Utah is coming before the Supreme Court in a case that could have wider effects on federal environmental regulation.

Judge blocks Biden health care rule for DACA immigrants in some states

Daniel Wiessner, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A judge in North Dakota has blocked the Biden administration from requiring 19 Republican-led states to provide health insurance coverage to immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children.

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Things your wife really wants for Christmas

Minky Couture  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

This list of thoughtful and popular gifts has something that's bound to thrill your wife (or any woman in your life!)

Top-rated recruit AJ Dybantsa commits to BYU basketball and Kevin Young

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 11:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 6-foot-9 wing made his commitment on ESPN's First Take, when he revealed to host Stephen A. Smith his pick of the Cougars over Alabama, Kansas and North Carolina.

13 arrested in Utah in nationwide retail theft investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 11:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

A group that police believe has been stealing clothing from retail stores across the nation was arrested Monday in Orem.

Patrick Kinahan: Top basketball recruit's commitment makes for new day at BYU

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 10:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Aside from a few games against inferior competition, Kevin Young has yet to win much as the new BYU basketball coach. Hold on a bit, winning time is coming.

Flap over Clinton housing proposal enters new phase as developer tries to halt challenge

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The controversy over a Clinton housing proposal has entered a new phase as the project developer tries to halt a challenge to the plans.

NFL, Justice Department urge Congress to take action on threat from drones

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 9:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

The NFL, the Justice Department, the FBI and other agencies will call on Congress on Tuesday to expand U.S. government authority to detect and destroy drones that could pose security threats over stadiums and other locations.

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How to handle the holiday season's most awkward moments

Mariya Manzhos, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 9:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

The author of a new book on awkwardness says awkward moments are about society, not individuals.

Switchpoint asks for holiday help to support the homeless

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 9:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A nonprofit that is working to help Utah's homeless get back into the community is asking for some help this holiday season.

Financial scam artists moving to social media in 2024

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 8:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

The BBB of Salt Lake is alerting people of a highly sophisticated scam on social media that looks legit, but once you place your order, the problems begin.

Man drove newly purchased car into Sandy dealership after being denied refund, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was arrested in Sandy after police say he drove a car he had just purchased through the front doors of the dealership after being told he couldn't get a refund.

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Imagine a luxury golf simulator building in your backyard!

Backyard Office Utah  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Building an extra space to separate your home and professional life is what one company specializes in.

Man narrowly escapes burning van with help of stranger nearby

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 7:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who narrowly survived being burned alive is sharing his story. Chris Boone was heading to work when the engine in his van burst into flames.

ByteDance, TikTok seek temporary halt to US ban pending Supreme Court review

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 7:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

China-based ByteDance and its short-video app TikTok on Monday asked an appeals court to temporarily block a law that would require that parent company ByteDance divest TikTok by Jan. 19 or face a ban, pending a review by the Supreme Court.

West Valley man charged with forcing teen girl into his apartment

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 7:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

A West Valley man is accused of forcing a teen girl into his apartment against her will and trying to sexually assault her.

Polygamous sect leader gets 50 years in prison in scheme to orchestrate sex involving children

Jacques Billeaud and Anita Snow, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 6:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

A polygamist leader in Arizona has been sentenced to 50 years in prison. Samuel Bateman had pleaded guilty to claiming more than 20 spiritual "wives," including 10 underage girls.

Audit: Better data, intervention strategies needed to close student proficiency gaps

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A legislative audit released Monday found the percentage of students in Utah who change their proficiency on statewide academic assessments is "problematically low."

1 injured after motorcycle, vehicle crash in Sandy

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man is in critical condition after a car and motorcycle collided in Sandy Monday night.

Apartment complex fire in Rose Park damages 6 units, displaces 12 people

Shara Park, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 9:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fire burning in the walls and attic of a Salt Lake City apartment complex Monday left six units damaged and 12 people displaced.

2 gunmen charged with kidnapping woman in Lehi

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 9:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man and an Eagle Mountain man were each charged Monday with kidnapping a woman in Lehi. Police say they both had guns and threatened her.

Red Cross, Salt Lake firefighters warn of Christmas present and tree dangers

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 9:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters and Red Cross officials say house fires from Christmas trees and Christmas presents are preventable if people take the proper safety steps.

Audit finds 1,400 apparently deceased voters on rolls in Utah, recommends changes

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 9:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A legislative audit found over 1,400 voters who are believed to be deceased and recommended that election officials do more to remove deceased and duplicate voters from the rolls.

Supreme Court rejects school gender-identity policy challenge

Andrew Chung, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 8:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court, turning away another case involving transgender issues, declined on Monday to hear a bid to revive a lawsuit against a public school district in Wisconsin over a gender identity policy.

What it's like inside the Asher Adams, a historic train station turned Salt Lake hotel

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 7:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Asher Adams, Salt Lake City's newest hotel, features a unique blend of Utah railroad history within its details.

Rocky Mountain Power customers rally against 18% proposed rate increase, commitment to coal

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Customers of Rocky Mountain Power aren't happy with the company's amended rate increase and say the power giant will still get its desired 30% increase.

Webb telescope confirms the universe is expanding at an unexpected rate

Will Dunham, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 6:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fresh corroboration of the perplexing observation that the universe is expanding more rapidly than expected has scientists pondering the cause.

Videos released of officers responding to naked man who later died

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 5:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Body camera videos were released Monday from two officers who responded to a naked man who appeared to be struggling and later died after being handcuffed.

Taco Bell is testing a new cafe focused on its drinks

Jordan Valinsky, CNN  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 4:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Taco Bell is testing a new restaurant that isn't focused on tacos.

Supreme Court avoids Hawaii legal fight over hiking with a gun

Andrew Chung, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 4:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court rejected on Monday a Hawaii man's bid to throw out criminal charges for carrying a pistol while hiking.

Testimony wraps in competency dispute for death-row inmate Ralph Menzies

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The final testimony was offered Monday in a hearing to determine whether Utah death row inmate Ralph Menzies is competent enough to be executed. More arguments are scheduled for April.

US consumers expect higher inflation and better economy, New York Fed says

Michael S. Derby, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 3:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. consumers were bracing last month for higher levels of inflation in coming years even as they marked up expectations that their personal financial situations would improve markedly, the New York Federal Reserve reported on Monday.

Have You Seen This? Hawaii gets snow, too

Alex Tumalip, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 3:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's not always sunshine and rainbows in the 50th state. Check out what happens when big storms blow through the island paradise I call home.

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How you can dramatically improve the life of a refugee in Utah

Catholic Community Services  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns now have the incredible opportunity to "pay it forward" and make a profound difference in the lives of unaccompanied refugee minors.

'Polarization' is Merriam-Webster's 2024 word of the year

Anna Furman, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 2:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Depending on who you ask, the results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election rattled the country or were cause for celebration. Is it any surprise the Merriam-Webster word of the year is "polarization"?

Man in custody had gun, mask and writings tying him to UnitedHealthcare CEO killing, police say

Cedar Attanasio and Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 2:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police arrested a "strong person of interest" Monday in the brazen Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO after a quick-thinking McDonald's employee in Pennsylvania alerted authorities.

Veteran Daniel Penny is acquitted in NYC subway chokehold case over Jordan Neely's death

Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 2:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Marine veteran who put an agitated subway rider in a chokehold on a New York subway has been acquitted in the man's death.

Charges: South Jordan mom hosted parties, engaged in sexual activities with teen boys

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 2:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

A South Jordan woman is facing multiple felony charges accusing her of providing a group of boys marijuana and alcohol and engaging in sexual activity with some of them.

I-15 reopens after fatal multivehicle crash in Millard County

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 1:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person was killed and four others injured in a multivehicle crash that forced the closure of northbound I-15 in Millard County for several hours on Monday.

Prison ordered for man who murdered woman in 2020 Millcreek carjacking

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 1:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah judge said he was "overwhelmed" by the family of murder victim Linda Nemelka's "capacity for generosity" in sentencing her killer to prison. She died during a failed carjacking attempt in March 2020.