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Immigrant advocates warn of increased enforcement action targeting Salt Lake immigrants

Immigrant advocates warn of increased enforcement action targeting Salt Lake immigrants

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Immigrant advocates warn of an uptick in enforcement targeting immigrants starting next week at Salt Lake City's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office.
Lehi city councilwoman resigns to spend more time with family

Lehi city councilwoman resigns to spend more time with family

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Lehi city councilwoman who recently ran for mayor announced her resignation from her position Friday, saying it was in the best interest of her health and family.
New censorship flap at Weber State prompts author to pull out of speaking appearance

New censorship flap at Weber State prompts author to pull out of speaking appearance

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

An author opted out of a speaking appearance at Weber State University over a list of "words and concepts" the university instructed her to avoid, per HB261 restrictions.
Layton man dies weeks after being hit by car in Idaho

Layton man dies weeks after being hit by car in Idaho

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 80-year-old man from Layton has died more than two weeks after he was struck by a car while crossing a street in southern Idaho.
Burgess Owens wants more federal collaboration to prevent child trafficking

Burgess Owens wants more federal collaboration to prevent child trafficking

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Burgess Owens is teaming up with a Democratic colleague on a bill to close gaps in the government's efforts to stop child trafficking identified by a 2023 report.
Lots of evidence, few interviews collected in Saratoga Springs double murder investigation

Lots of evidence, few interviews collected in Saratoga Springs double murder investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 12:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

New search warrants in the double murder investigation of a Saratoga Springs mom and her young son reveal what evidence has been collected and hurdles detectives have faced.
92 arrests made, 122 citations issued in monthslong sweep of Jordan River Parkway

92 arrests made, 122 citations issued in monthslong sweep of Jordan River Parkway

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly 100 arrests were made and several more citations were issued during a multiagency sweep of the Jordan River Parkway Trail carried out over the last few months.
How to avoid the pitfalls of financing your holiday shopping

How to avoid the pitfalls of financing your holiday shopping

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 11:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Holiday shopping is in full swing, and Utahns are looking for deals. But some of the deals offered up at the register could cost you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars if you're not careful.
Switchpoint in Tooele spreading holiday cheer with Christmas tree fundraiser

Switchpoint in Tooele spreading holiday cheer with Christmas tree fundraiser

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Christmas fundraiser aims to help people in the Tooele community who are experiencing poverty and homelessness.
Utahn invited man on a walk, then stabbed him multiple times, police say

Utahn invited man on a walk, then stabbed him multiple times, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 10:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Carbon County man who allegedly claimed he was trying to protect his child when he stabbed a suspected sex offender multiple times has been arrested for investigation of attempted murder.
Charges filed against man shot by manager during Murray jewelry store robbery

Charges filed against man shot by manager during Murray jewelry store robbery

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say was shot while trying to rob a jewelry store in Murray has been arrested and charged with aggravated robbery and aggravated kidnapping.
Cirque du Soleil brings new twist to 'Twas the Night Before' in Salt Lake City

Cirque du Soleil brings new twist to 'Twas the Night Before' in Salt Lake City

Carole Mikita, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 8:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

"Twas the Night Before Christmas" remains one of the season's most popular stories. Over more than a century, it has taken many forms, and now a new version has come to Salt Lake City.
DEA seeks 'total elimination' of fentanyl in the United States

DEA seeks 'total elimination' of fentanyl in the United States

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

DEA agents seized nearly 380,000 fentanyl pills in Utah during a month long operation in October.
Probation ordered for Orem woman who attempted to shoot her phone

Probation ordered for Orem woman who attempted to shoot her phone

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Orem woman who was arrested after trying to shoot her cellphone with her boyfriend's gun has been sentenced to probation for recklessly discharging a firearm.
Ballet West mourns loss of beloved costume designer days before 'Nutcracker' opening

Ballet West mourns loss of beloved costume designer days before 'Nutcracker' opening

Cassidy Wixom and Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Just two days before Ballet West's iconic "Nutcracker" opens in Salt Lake City, the company is grieving the unexpected death of costume manager Cindy Farrimond.
Skiers camp out for first chair at the start of Snowbasin's 85th season

Skiers camp out for first chair at the start of Snowbasin's 85th season

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 10:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Snowbasin Resort is kicking off its 85th season this weekend after a delayed start to winter sports statewide.
BYU football player dismissed from team after lewdness accusations in Provo

BYU football player dismissed from team after lewdness accusations in Provo

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 9:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

A football player for Brigham Young University has been dismissed from the team following accusations of committing lewd acts in Provo.
Utah Christmas lights map 2025 is live: Submit your display

Utah Christmas lights map 2025 is live: Submit your display

KSL Staff  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Explore the 2025 Utah Christmas Lights Map from KSL. Submit your display, browse neighborhood lights, and find holiday events across Utah. It is updated throughout December.
BYU fans helped a Texas Tech family. Red Raider Nation is 'returning the favor' for Utah widow

BYU fans helped a Texas Tech family. Red Raider Nation is 'returning the favor' for Utah widow

Eastin Hartzell, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 9:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Just a few weeks ago, BYU and Texas Tech fans came together to help a Red Raider family in crisis. Now, Texas Tech fans are trying to give some of that kindness back to a pair of Cougar fans after a tragic accident.