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Judge issues preliminary injunction in favor of Brazilian immigrant detained last June in Colorado

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction in favor of a Brazilian immigrant living in Utah who was detained by immigration officials in Colorado last June.

US immigration crackdown begins in New Orleans

Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 9:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Federal authorities began a law enforcement operation targeting people living in New Orleans illegally, the Department of Homeland Security said as the Trump administration continues its city-to-city immigration crackdown.

Patrick Kinahan: Penn State's interest in Sitake should serve as wake-up call for BYU

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

For listeners with a discerning ear, BYU coach Kalani Sitake provided keen insight into the ramifications of his dalliance with Penn State.

Davis County Commission OKs 14.9% property tax increase

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Davis County commissioners voted 2-1 in favor of a 14.9% tax increase Tuesday, instead of a nearly 30% hike thah was initially proposed.

62-year-old man crossing Salt Lake street killed in hit-and-run

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 8:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

A pedestrian was killed Tuesday night after a car hit him while he was crossing Redwood Road.

'Don't tread on our TRAX': Sen. Mike Lee leads bipartisan bill to speed up transit projects

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 8:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. Mike Lee is spearheading a bipartisan effort to loosen federal control over local transit decisions in an effort to expedite construction projects and reduce traffic in key areas.

Latinos increasingly pessimistic, critical of Trump and his immigration policies, Pew survey shows

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Latinos are increasingly pessimistic about their current state and critical of President Donald Trump and his immigration policies, a new Pew survey shows.

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Explore winter events along the Wasatch Front: Markets, lights, shows and more

Salt Lake Chamber  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

From longtime traditions to new favorites, here are some of the best ways to enjoy the holiday season and the months that follow. Some are even free!

Troopers: When faced with a wrong-way driver, how to improve the odds

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Highway Patrol Sgt. Mike Alexander told KSL-TV on Tuesday there are two things drivers could do in the moment once they spot a wrong-way car in front of them.

Dell family to donate $6B to 'Trump accounts' of 25 million children

Jaspreet Singh and Jeff Mason, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Entrepreneur Michael Dell and his wife, Susan, said they will deposit $250 in the individual investment accounts of 25 million American children in a $6.25 billion philanthropic pledge.

Northern Utah farm reaches agreement to lease quarter of its water to Great Salt Lake

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new agreement between a Weber County farm owner and multiple entities could serve as a new template for getting water to the Great Salt Lake.

In Sitake, BYU believes it has a coach who can compete for championships — and much more

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 10:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sitake reportedly turned down an offer of $11 million to be the next coach at Penn State, an offer sources confirmed to KSL.com that BYU did not match. But the extension finalized Tuesday wasn't about salaries.

Trump frees Honduran leader convicted on cocaine charges, sparks outcry from Democrats

Jeff Mason, Andrew Hay and Diego Oré, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 2 - 10:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump, who cast himself as a foe of illegal drugs, pardoned former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, freeing him from a 45-year sentence for conspiring to import cocaine into the United States.

Peru bound: Delta preparing for its maiden flight from Salt Lake City to South America

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 10:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Countless Utahns enjoy connections to South America. Now those connections get closer, as Delta Air Lines will launch a historic first direct flight from Utah to South America on Thursday.

Cal guards combine for 48 points to pull away late from Runnin' Utes

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 10:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Guards Dai Dai Ames and Justin Pippen, the son of Chicago Bulls great Scottie Pippen, were simply too much to handle Tuesday night.

Republican wins House election in Tennessee, bolstering party majority

Nolan D. McCaskill, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 2 - 9:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Voters in Tennessee elected Republican Matt Van Epps to fill a vacant House of Representatives seat, media outlets projected on Tuesday, padding the party's narrow lead.

Lawmakers to force vote on war powers if Trump attacks Venezuela

Patricia Zengerle, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 2 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lawmakers said on Tuesday they would file a new resolution to force a vote on President Donald Trump's aggression against Venezuela if the administration carries out a strike within the country.

Murray shooting leaves 1 injured

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 8:14 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.

Search for missing autistic Utah man grows; mother pleads for help finding him

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The mother of August Beckwith, who went missing last month, has been leading the charge in the search to find him.

Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt shares fears about AI at Utah conference

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Joseph Gordon-Levitt felt well-positioned to speak up about concerns he had about the risks of artificial intelligence as it rose to mainstream prominence. The actor has a background in the tech industry through the founding of his company, HITRECORD.

Humankind reckoning: Cox announces Utah's 'pro-human' AI initiative

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov Spencer Cox announced Tuesday the launch of Utah's "pro-human" AI initiative to "drive breakthroughs in human-centered innovation and advance human flourishing."

The holiday spirit lives on Netflix. Here's what coming

Alex Tumalip, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The epic conclusion to the hit series "Stranger Things" is likely the highlight of the holiday season for many viewers on Netflix this December.

Pinterest endorses Lee's bill requiring teens to get parents' permission before downloading apps

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Top officials at Pinterest are endorsing a bill by Utah Sen. Mike Lee to increase verification measures for children to download social media platforms and other apps on their digital devices.