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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 with the risks of artificial intelligence during its rise 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."
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.
Utah father accused of torturing children given 'hard no' to release from jail
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 2 - 4:16 p.m. | Save Story
Micah Smith, 31, of South Jordan, appeared virtually in 3rd District Court Tuesday morning where a protective order was issued. Smith was also denied a release on bail.
Utah 2034 Olympic brand designer explains meaning behind logo, responds to criticism
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 2 - 3:25 p.m. | Save Story
According to Molly Mazzolini, the creative designer behind the Utah 2034 branding, there is more meaning in the design than many people might notice at first.
Family mourns wrong-way crash victims as UDOT investigates why detection system failed to work
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 2 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
As families mourn the death of two teenagers following a crash involving a wrong-way driver, UDOT is investigating why a wrong-way detection system didn't appear to work.
Jazz, Mammoth to join forces in 'paying it forward.' Here's how Utahns can participate, too
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 2 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
"Pay it Forward Day" is recognized globally in late April, but the owners of the Utah Jazz and Mammoth are hoping to make it more of a Christmas season tradition.
Man driving wrong way on I-15 was 3 times over legal alcohol limit, troopers say
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 2 - 9:31 a.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested Saturday for investigation of DUI and driving the wrong way on I-15 near downtown Salt Lake City.
Why Utah plans to discontinue public parking at Salt Lake courthouse in 2026
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 2 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's court system says it's ending public parking at one of its busiest courthouses over safety concerns.
Are electricity rates getting another hike in Utah?
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 2 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Another electricity rate hike is being proposed by Rocky Mountain Power to offset the cost of wildfires in Utah. But critics are wondering when the prices of electricity will stop increasing.
New state liquor store opens in Roy
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 2 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A new state liquor store opened in Roy, replacing an older location in the city and becoming the second new outlet to launch in Weber County since October.
Immigrant advocacy group decries Salvadoran day laborer's death in confrontation with police
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 2 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah immigrant advocacy group is decrying the death of a Salvadoran day laborer in a confrontation with Salt Lake City police in late October.
3 charged in double killing outside West Valley Halloween party
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 1 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Three men who police say opened fire on an SUV, killing two 17-year-olds inside, were each charged Monday with murder.
How this southern Utah high school is curing 'math anxiety'
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 1 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Hurricane High School students solve math problems together. The school has enjoyed success in boosting student math skills by incorporating "Building Thinking Classrooms" learning strategies.
Utah-based airline adds more Dallas flights ahead of Big 12 title game
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 1 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
BYU fans seeking to make it to the Big 12 championship football game this weekend are getting some additional transportation options.
It's Cyber Monday, but is that still a thing?
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 1 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
The days of queueing up for "door buster" deals on Black Friday, and the occasional mayhem that sometimes ensued, are well behind us now, but is the recent king of holiday shopping — Cyber Monday — still a thing?
These Utah resorts will open this week as snow continues to impact state
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 1 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
A handful of Utah resorts are planning to open this week following northern Utah's first big storm of the season, and there's more snow on the way.
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