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Man who killed truck stop security guard seeks parole during rambling hearing
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 16 - 2:18 p.m. | Save Story
A man convicted of killing a security guard in Salt Lake City nearly 20 years ago talked nearly nonstop on Tuesday during his first parole hearing while claiming he was acting in self-defense.

How AI is helping UDOT catch previously undetected truck tire problems
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 16 - 1:43 p.m. | Save Story
Utah transportation officials say a new system that uses artificial intelligence has helped them better identify flat tires in semitrucks and other freight vehicles at ports of entry across the state.

Is Miami the key to solving homelessness, criminal justice issues in Salt Lake County?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 16 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake County leaders hope a former Florida judge who helped turn around Miami-Dade County's criminal justice system can help them address growing public safety issues.

Former hospital employee with history of stealing from hospitals arrested again
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 16 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah man with a history of stealing from hospitals has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $25,000 worth of supplies in Lehi.

'Suspicious' death now being treated as homicide investigation
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Dec. 16 - 10:17 a.m. | Save Story
The death of a man in Salt Lake City that police had originally called "suspicious" has is now being investigated as a homicide.

'No ICE Allowed': Immigrant backers launch sign campaign as counterpoint to crackdown
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 16 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
A pair of grassroots groups launched a campaign in support of immigrants in response to the federal crackdown on illegal immigration.

Santa makes special visit to NICU at Ogden Regional Medical Center
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Dec. 16 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
It was 10 days before Christmas, but the staff at Ogden Regional Medical Center knew it was never too soon to bring cheer to families in need of it. That's why they brought a very special holiday visitor — Santa.

Plan to go shed hunting? Here's what you need to know
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 16 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's "shed hunting" season begins on New Year's Day, but people must complete an ethics course before collecting big game antlers.

'We will not cower': Utah County Hanukkah celebration honors tradition following deadly violence
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 16 - 7:52 a.m. | Save Story
A Hanukkah celebration in Lehi sends a message of strength and unity in light of the recent deadly attack in Australia.

Driver booked for investigation of DUI in Provo crash that killed pedestrian, police say
Curtis Booker and Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Dec. 16 - 7:28 a.m. | Save Story
One person died Monday after being hit by a car in Provo.

University of Utah athletics private equity deal catches the attention of Congress
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 16 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Federal lawmakers are exploring ways to block colleges from entering into private equity deals, possibly putting plans at risk for the University of Utah after it announced last week a first-of-it-kind proposal.

Utah man charged with strangling woman with cord, burning her with torch, for alleged 'snitching'
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 15 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah County man has been charged with attempted murder for injuries he allegedly caused to a woman he accused of "snitching."

Frustrated Salt Lake County residents seek referendum on 14% tax increase
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 15 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
A group of Salt Lake County residents filed paperwork seeking to hold a referendum on the county's recent decision to raise property taxes by nearly 14%.

Cox and former Govs. Herbert, Leavitt speak on need for a 'higher standard' in politics
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 15 - 8:11 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox spoke alongside former Utah Govs. Gary Herbert and Mike Leavitt about the need to move away from divisive politics on Monday.

Stryker Utah expansion expected to bring over $615M in investments, 862 new jobs
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Dec. 15 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Medical technology company Stryker last week announced the expansion of its Salt Lake City operations in a move the company said will deliver 862 new jobs and an over $615 million investment in Utah over the next two decades.

Riverdale man charged with sexual abuse of a child stemming from alleged incidents in 2022
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 15 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
A Riverdale man has been charged with sexual abuse of a child and accused of inappropriately touching a boy in 2022.

West Valley standoff ends with shots fired; barricaded man critically wounded
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Dec. 15 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
A barricaded man in West Valley City was critically injured after exchanging shots with police on Monday. Earlier, the man allegedly pointed a gun at another driver following a minor accident and then brandished a weapon at police.

Man critically injured in Box Elder County trailer explosion
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 15 - 5:45 p.m. | Save Story
A man and a dog were seriously injured in a trailer explosion early Monday morning.

Pleasant View police officer investigated for improperly accessing driver's license records resigns
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 15 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
A Pleasant View police officer who was investigated for allegedly accessing the driver's license information of three Weber County dispatchers resigned.
Business & Tech »

2 businesses burned in Provo fire
- US up 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October; unemployment rate at 4.6%
- University of Utah athletics private equity deal catches the attention of Congress
- Stryker Utah expansion expected to bring over $615M in investments, 862 new jobs
- US tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases
Education »

Rhode Island joins Utah on the diverse list of states to experience a college campus shooting
- University of Utah athletics private equity deal catches the attention of Congress
- Authorities say they'll release person of interest detained in Brown University shooting
- Utah students report improved mental health, less substance use
- Student housing planned for site of abandoned 'eyesore' Provo apartment complex
Police & Courts »

Prosecutors will charge Rob Reiner's son, Nick, with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents
Religion »

'We will not cower': Utah County Hanukkah celebration honors tradition following deadly violence
Science »

How AI is helping UDOT catch previously undetected truck tire problems
- Worried that your personal data has been leaked online? Here's what you should know
- Instacart's AI technology is hiking prices as much as 20% for the same item, new study reveals
- How to protect yourself from the 5 most dangerous words used in email scams
- California-based energy company planning underground nuclear reactor in Utah
Utah Counties »

2 businesses burned in Provo fire
- Man who killed truck stop security guard seeks parole during rambling hearing
- Is Miami the key to solving homelessness, criminal justice issues in Salt Lake County?
- Former hospital employee with history of stealing from hospitals arrested again
- 'Suspicious' death now being treated as homicide investigation




