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Volunteer pilots bring Santa, gifts to Title I schools on Utah-Arizona border
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 10:08 p.m. | Save Story
Volunteer pilots from Angel Flight West delivered toys, coats, backpacks, and 500 books to students in Hildale, Utah and Colorado City, Arizona, during the annual Santa Flight on Wednesday.
Weber State erred in creating list of 'prohibited' words, says Utah System of Higher Ed head
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah System of Higher Education Commissioner Geoff Landward said Weber State erred in creating list of "prohibited" words guest speakers may not use.
Footage shows officers confront father days before 'nightmare' hike that hospitalized children
Jacob Freeman and Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
Newly obtained police documents show Micah Smith, charged with child abuse and torture, had a run-in with police a week before that left officers worried for his mental state.
School board unanimously votes to close Cedar Valley Elementary School; community reacts
Arianne Brown for KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 7:33 p.m. | Save Story
The Board of Education of the West District, also known as the Lake Mountain School District, voted to close Cedar Valley Elementary School last week. Cedar Fort residents cited concerns with the decision.
Slain Santaquin officer's family sues truck driver accused of killing him and driver's employer
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
The family of Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser has filed a lawsuit against the truck driver accused of intentionally hitting and killing him, as well as the trucking company and food manufacturer he was working for.
'Frustrated' babysitter pleads guilty to murder in death of baby girl
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
A babysitter accused of smashing a 4-month-old baby's head into the corner of a metal door, resulting in her death, pleaded guilty this week to murder.
Southern Utah woman gave herself $98K in raises, charges say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 5:43 p.m. | Save Story
A woman in southern Utah is facing charges of theft and communications fraud accusing her of giving herself raises that totaled nearly $100,000.
How Utah's newest lawmaker went from fighting HB267 to using his first vote to repeal it
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 5:11 p.m. | Save Story
After fighting to overturn Utah's law banning public unions from collective bargaining, teacher John Arthur cast his first vote in the Utah Legislature Tuesday to repeal that very same law.
Who should draw the congressional maps? Here's what voters and Constitution say
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 3:12 p.m. | Save Story
As lawmakers spar with judges over redistricting, here's what voters and the Constitution say about who has the power to draw congressional maps.
Taylorsville man charged with carjacking in federal court now facing similar state charges
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 2:15 p.m. | Save Story
A Taylorsville man accused of shooting another man while carjacking a friend's vehicle and then leading police on a chase is facing criminal state charges.
Woman admits to selling 'discounted' Utah ski tickets purchased with stolen credit cards
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
A South Carolina woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to purchasing Ikon ski passes for Utah resorts using stolen credit cards, and then reselling them at "discounted" prices.
Utah's snowpack off to 'slow start' amid 'whiplash' start to 2026 water year
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's snowpack is off to a "slow start," which won't turn around with this week's forecast. But experts remain hopeful for the remainder of winter.
Former 'Real Housewives' of Salt Lake City star moved from prison to community program
Associated Press | Updated Dec. 10 - 11:26 a.m. | Save Story
Jennifer Shah, former star on "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," has been moved from a federal prison into a community confinement program after serving less than half of her sentence.
Utah, Pennsylvania governors speak out against political violence at bipartisan event
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's governor took his message of "disagreeing better" to Washington with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, moderated by "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie.
Family of slain Saratoga Springs mother and son insists they're cooperating
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
Saratoga Springs police and Jessica Orton Lyman's family released joint statements Wednesday saying the family has been cooperating with the ongoing police investigation.
'A lot for everyone': Sundance releases programming for final Utah film festival
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's final Sundance Film Festival is approaching, and audiences can expect a diverse range of films along with a celebration of the event's history in Park City.
Utahn charged with driving 111 mph near Bear Lake
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 9:27 a.m. | Save Story
A driver who police say drove over 100 mph between Laketown and Garden City is facing criminal charges.
Payson man charged with threatening to shoot governor, other state leaders
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 8:45 a.m. | Save Story
A Payson man with a history of making terroristic threats has been charged with threatening to shoot Utah's governor and other leaders.
UVU guaranteeing admission to all SLCC graduates through new partnership
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Valley University and Salt Lake Community College are partnering together to create a pathway toward bachelor's degrees for more Utah students.
Business & Tech »
Tony Dokoupil named 'CBS Evening News' anchor in Weiss's network revamp
- Divided Fed lowers rates, signals pause and 1 cut next year as growth rebounds
- Trade deal with Indonesia at risk of collapse, US official says
- Trump defends economic record at Pennsylvania rally amid frustration over rising prices
- Utah Legislature passes resolution condemning judges, repeals anti-bargaining law
Education »
Volunteer pilots bring Santa, gifts to Title I schools on Utah-Arizona border
- Weber State erred in creating list of 'prohibited' words, says Utah System of Higher Ed head
- School board unanimously votes to close Cedar Valley Elementary School; community reacts
- UVU guaranteeing admission to all SLCC graduates through new partnership
- University of Utah engineers build bionic hand with an AI brain
Police & Courts »
DHS says a man detained by ICE was a predator. His attorneys say that's libel
- Parent of student charged in shooting that killed teen at Kentucky State University
- Footage shows officers confront father days before 'nightmare' hike that hospitalized children
- Slain Santaquin officer's family sues truck driver accused of killing him and driver's employer
- 'Frustrated' babysitter pleads guilty to murder in death of baby girl
Politics »
Weber State erred in creating list of 'prohibited' words, says Utah System of Higher Ed head
Utah Counties »
DHS says a man detained by ICE was a predator. His attorneys say that's libel
- Volunteer pilots bring Santa, gifts to Title I schools on Utah-Arizona border
- Weber State erred in creating list of 'prohibited' words, says Utah System of Higher Ed head
- Footage shows officers confront father days before 'nightmare' hike that hospitalized children
- School board unanimously votes to close Cedar Valley Elementary School; community reacts
