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Peruvian leaders host visiting Utah delegation, eager to promote trade with state

Peruvian leaders host visiting Utah delegation, eager to promote trade with state

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Peruvian leaders hosted a Utah delegation that traveled to the country on Delta's inaugural Salt Lake City-Lima flight and are eager to promote trade with the state.
9-car collision on I-15 caused delays in Murray

9-car collision on I-15 caused delays in Murray

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 7:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

A crash involving nine cars prompted some traffic backups on Interstate 15 in Murray Monday night, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.
Winners of the KSL.com '12 Days of Thanksgiving' giveaway announced

Winners of the KSL.com '12 Days of Thanksgiving' giveaway announced

KSL Staff  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 6:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

KSL.com announced the winners of the 2025 "12 Days of Thanksgiving" giveaway
Sen. Curtis 'can't answer' if he'd confirm Hegseth as Defense secretary a second time

Sen. Curtis 'can't answer' if he'd confirm Hegseth as Defense secretary a second time

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, expressed uncertainty about whether he'd vote again to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if given a second chance.
Herriman man charged with 2 counts of murder, sex abuse in 120 mph wrong-way crash

Herriman man charged with 2 counts of murder, sex abuse in 120 mph wrong-way crash

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Herriman man accused of killing two people in a wrong-way crash while intoxicated is also facing charges of hitting and sexually abusing a woman just before the fatal crash.
West Valley mother charged with forcing son to touch heat lamp

West Valley mother charged with forcing son to touch heat lamp

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Valley mother who allegedly became angry at her son is facing a felony child abuse charge accusing her of forcing her son to touch a heat lamp.
Utah has a 115 confirmed cases of measles, with latest infection at Bingham High

Utah has a 115 confirmed cases of measles, with latest infection at Bingham High

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 3:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake County Health Department has confirmed a case of measles at a child care facility at Bingham High School.
Gov. Spencer Cox calls special session as Legislature looks to repeal collective bargaining ban

Gov. Spencer Cox calls special session as Legislature looks to repeal collective bargaining ban

Payton Davis and Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 8 - 3:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox announced a special Utah Legislature session scheduled for Tuesday.
University of Utah, BYU explore connections with centers of learning in India

University of Utah, BYU explore connections with centers of learning in India

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah has a global presence, including a campus in South Korea. Creating joint programming with institutions in India, home to a population of 1.4 billion, also aligns with that vision.
Immigrant advocates protest at Salt Lake immigration facility amid talk of heightened enforcement

Immigrant advocates protest at Salt Lake immigration facility amid talk of heightened enforcement

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 8 - 2:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Immigrant advocates protested outside Salt Lake City's main immigration facility Monday amid talk of heightened enforcement action targeting immigrants.
Salt Lake County DA unveils new screening dashboard for the public

Salt Lake County DA unveils new screening dashboard for the public

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 2:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office office on Monday unveiled a new dashboard in an effort to show the public its screening process for criminal charges.
Famed Michelin Guide to zero in on Utah's Wasatch region in 2026 edition

Famed Michelin Guide to zero in on Utah's Wasatch region in 2026 edition

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 12:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah could earn its first-ever culinary Michelin star as the renowned Michelin Guide plans to highlight its growing Wasatch Front and Wasatch Back for its 2026 edition.
$3K reward offered as Utah investigates theft of human skull at ancient burial site

$3K reward offered as Utah investigates theft of human skull at ancient burial site

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 11:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

State officials are offering a $3,000 reward as they continue to investigate who stole a human skull from a protected ancient burial site in southern Utah.
On International Volunteer Day: Here's how it's done

On International Volunteer Day: Here's how it's done

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A decade ago, when she was in middle school, Quinn Hennessy went on a field trip to the Salt Lake City Library in observance of World Refugee Day. When they arrived, the schoolkids lined up and were each given 10 cards they were told represented all their worldly possessions.
Are your online purchases legitimate? How to avoid buying counterfeit gifts

Are your online purchases legitimate? How to avoid buying counterfeit gifts

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 10:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Counterfeit goods use a company's brand to make people think they're the real deal. Knockoffs hurt companies, but they also pose real safety risks
Is the new Utah 2034 logo for the Olympics hard to read?

Is the new Utah 2034 logo for the Olympics hard to read?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The man whose family foundation paid for the new Utah 2034 installation at the Salt Lake City International Airport had to get used to the controversial design, too.
Millcreek man stabbed father multiple times for 'revenge,' police say

Millcreek man stabbed father multiple times for 'revenge,' police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 8:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Millcreek man was arrested Sunday for investigation of attempted murder and accused of stabbing his father multiple times.
Utah family donates $10 million to support youth mental health

Utah family donates $10 million to support youth mental health

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah family is making a major investment in youth mental health. The Huntsman Mental Health Foundation announced a $10 million gift made in honor of their parents.
Coal, manufacturing ... and theme parks? Where Utah can partner with India

Coal, manufacturing ... and theme parks? Where Utah can partner with India

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah state Senate President Stuart Adams said after his visit to India he sees an abundance of opportunities there for the Beehive State.