Mike Lee wants app stores to verify the ages of users, add parental controls

Public face of Utah County Sheriff's Office retiring after 34-year career

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A longtime public information officer is calling it a career after more than two decades as the source for answers on police investigations and more.

Knell, Saunders help BYU pull past Fresno State in return home

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 10:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Trevin Knell poured in 22 points on 8-of-11 shooting, including 4-of-6 3-pointers, with 10 rebounds as the Cougars pulled past Fresno State 95-67 at the Marriott Center.

Friends, family pay tribute to Evans Hairstyling College founder Dale J. Evans

Jeff Richards, St. George News  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tributes and condolences have been pouring in for longtime Cedar City resident Dale J. Evans, who died last week at age 88 in front of the Evans Hairstyling College that he founded.

Hannah Kobayashi found safe after disappearance prompted massive search

Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 9:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hannah Kobayashi has been found safe, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. She had vanished last month in Los Angeles.

Homeland Security shares new details of mysterious drone flights, N.J. lawmaker says

Bruce Shipkowski, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A New Jersey lawmaker says the devices appear to avoid detection by traditional methods.

Layton Hills Mall providing children with autism and sensory disorders chance to see Santa

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 8:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Layton Hills Mall has a special opportunity for children who cannot be in high sensory environments and who still want time with Santa Claus.

Reward offered in Murray cold case

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 7:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Murray police are offering a $5,000 reward for information that will help them solve a homicide investigation from 2015.

Utah National Guard to add an infantry battalion of 762 soldiers

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new infantry battalion, made up of an estimated 762 soldiers, is in the initial phase of creation within the Utah National Guard.

Gunman arrested, accused of robbing people in Salt Lake RV

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 6:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake police arrested one of two men suspected of robbing the occupants of an RV at gunpoint early Wednesday.

Dangerous TikTok challenge involving Kia and Hyundai resurfaces in Salt Lake City

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 5:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City police say they've seen a recent spike in the thefts or attempted thefts of Kias and Hyundais, and they believe an old TikTok challenge is sparking the crime.

'A woman ahead of her time': Utah trailblazer Martha Hughes Cannon honored in DC

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Martha Hughes Cannon, a trailblazer in Utah history, now has a home in the nation's capital.

Time magazine to name Trump 'Person of the Year,' sources say

Helen Coster, Steve Holland and Laura Matthews, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 4:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Donald Trump will ring the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday on the same day he is expected to be named Time magazine's "Person of the Year," according to two sources.

What Utah's getting with New Mexico quarterback Devon Dampier's move to Utes

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 4:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a matter of a few hours, Utah football's quarterback room had been completely gutted.

Utah driver arrested in alleged road rage confrontation with bicyclist

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah County man was arrested Wednesday morning for intentionally running a bicyclist off the road, according to police.

Have You Seen This? Polar bear trudges across the Arctic Ocean

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 3:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

I've had cold and snow on my brain and this video of a polar bear crossing the Arctic Ocean as it swells, snow block by snow block, riveted me.

Gun found on suspect in killing of health care CEO matches shell casings at scene, police say

Michael R. Sisak and Mark Scolforo, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 3:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The gun found on the suspect in the killing of United Healthcare's CEO matched shell casings found at the site of the shooting, New York City's police commissioner said Wednesday.

Roy police say man was within his rights when he shot, killed woman's dog in park

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman is mourning her dog after it was shot and killed in a city park. Roy police said the man who shot the dog was within his rights.

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Consumers facing all-time high APR margins on credit cards

Utah First Credit Union  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

High APR margins translate to more expensive debt that too many people simply can't repay. One Utah credit union is offering a much lower rate.

Midvale appoints Councilman Dustin Gettel as mayor after abrupt resignation of predecessor

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

The Midvale City Council voted to appoint Councilman Dustin Gettel as mayor Tuesday night, to replace Marcus Stevenson who resigned last month.

2025 Sundance Film Festival schedule announced

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 1:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 2025 lineup for the Sundance Film Festival features a large number of newcomers in major categories.

FBI Director Chris Wray will resign following Trump nomination of Patel

Sarah N. Lynch, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 12:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

FBI Director Chris Wray will step down from his post early next year, the bureau said on Wednesday, after Republican President-elect Donald Trump signaled his intent to fire the veteran official and replace him with firebrand Kash Patel.

Facebook, Instagram down for thousands of users, Downdetector shows

Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 12:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Meta's Facebook and Instagram were down for thousands of users across the United States on Wednesday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.

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Utah brothers' pillow uses science and common sense to help people sleep better

Twilla  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 12:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah brothers, Peter and Mark, created a pillow that is fully adjustable. It's like building your own pillow from the ground up.

'24' actor Dennis Haysbert to narrate Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

An actor known for his resonant voice will be the narrator at the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square 2024 Christmas concert, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Wednesday.

Man who jumped a desk to attack Nevada judge sentenced to at least 26 years

Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 11:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who was captured on courtroom video attacking a judge in Las Vegas has been sentenced to at least 26 years in prison.

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Can Trump 'end' birthright citizenship? Mike Lee, legal scholars weigh in

Samuel Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Trump wants to sign an executive order terminating citizenship for the children of unauthorized immigrants on Day 1 of his administration.

Speaker Schultz questions future of vote by mail following legislative audit reports

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 10:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz questioned the future of Utah's vote by mail system after reviewing two legislative audits from the 2024 election cycle.

Man says he drove car through showroom doors out of 'sadness and rage'

Debbie Worthen and Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 10:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Michael Murray admits that he was frustrated and emotionally drained when he crashed his newly purchased car into the Tim Dahle dealership building in Sandy on Monday.

Health workers investigate massive illegal dumping case near Salt Lake landfill

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 9:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

Health workers on Tuesday confirmed they were investigating a massive illegal dumping case involving thousands of tires, among other discarded junk.

EPA bans 2 cancer-causing common chemicals

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 9:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Environmental Protection Agency this week announced bans on two chemicals used in home and workplace settings that are known to cause cancer.

Death toll from contaminated infant IV feeding bags in Mexico rises to 17

Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 8:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities in Mexico say a total of 17 children have died in central Mexico from suspected contamination of IV feeding bags, after four more deaths were confirmed.

YWCA of Utah creates Christmas programs for women, children to feel hope of the holidays

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The YWCA of Utah's staff believe all deserve to celebrate the holidays, so they have created Christmas programs for all the women and children in their shelters to enjoy.

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Kids ski pass offers Utah Hockey Club access

Ski Utah  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ski Utah and Utah Hockey Club are partnering to offer 4th, 5th and 6th grade Ski Utah Passport holders two hockey game tickets, access to a morning skate practice and a Ski Utah/Utah Hockey Club beanie.

CNBC touts Salt Lake City's 'American success story' in prime-time special

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 7:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Front had their moment in a CNBC prime-time special that premiered Tuesday, the latest installment in the business news outlet's "Cities of Success" series.

Albertsons terminates $25B merger, files suit against Kroger

Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 7:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Albertsons on Wednesday terminated its $25 billion merger agreement with Kroger after the U.S. District Court in Oregon and the King County Superior Court for the State of Washington blocked the deal.

More charges for Colorado funeral home owner with corpse in back of hearse for over a year

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

An arraignment for a Colorado funeral home owner accused of keeping a woman's corpse in the back of a hearse for over a year has been delayed because prosecutors have filed additional charges.

UHP trooper who fell off bridge returns to work

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 6:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Steve Myer, a trooper with the Utah Highway Patrol, is back to work after falling more than 30 feet off a bridge near 7200 West and I-80 in February.

Keller pushed Utah to its 1st shootout, but it wasn't enough to stop a home loss

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 11:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah got a result on Tuesday against one of the best teams in the game. But it'll have to wait a little longer for another home win.

What did the world's Olympic leader say about President-elect Trump?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 10:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

There's no worries about the next U.S. president backing the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

Davenport, defense guide BYU women to 76-36 win over Utah Valley

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 9:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lauren Davenport poured in 20 points with six 3-pointers, five rebounds and a block as BYU women's basketball improved to 8-2 with a 76-36 win over crosstown rival Utah Valley at the Marriott Center.

Salt Lake City approves rezone, partnerships on major Fairpark development

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 9:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City leaders approved agreements with the Larry H. Miller Company and state officials, finalizing a new Fairpark district that could house an Major League Baseball team someday.

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

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 9:24 p.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.

GM to stop funding development of Cruise robotaxis

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

General Motors said on Tuesday it will stop funding development of robotaxis at its majority-owned Cruise business, a blow to the automaker that had made the advanced technology unit a top priority.

What did you Google in 2024? Here's what search trends show

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Do you remember what you searched for in 2024? Google does.

Idaho property under quarantine after bird flu wipes out majority of man's flock

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A strain of bird flu wiped out most of an Idaho man's flock, and now the state is quarantining his property.

Godmother of NBA Youngboy speaks out about rapper and his Utah family

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

Kentrell Gaulden, also known as rapper NBA Youngboy, was sentenced to prison Tuesday 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.

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

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 4:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cache County Council is voting Tuesday on using a proposed sales tax increase for public safety, which nineteen county mayors have signed a letter opposing such a change.

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.