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SLC to NYC: Utah dancers perform in 100th annual Rockettes' Christmas Spectacular
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 24 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
Two Utah dancers are living the dream, performing in New York City with the Radio City Rockettes, the iconic dance group that is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
Court blocks Trump homelessness plan, creates uncertainty for Utah 'central campus' funding
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 24 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's overhaul of federal homeless services faced a setback on Friday that could jeopardize Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's top priority for 2026: funding Utah's massive central homelessness campus.
Utah mom who survived COVID complications, delivered at 28 weeks gives back to NICU families
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Dec. 24 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Four years after a life-threatening battle with COVID-19 and an emergency delivery at 28 weeks, a Utah mother returned to the hospital where her son was born.
President Jeffrey R. Holland hospitalized with 'ongoing health issue'
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted Dec. 24 - 2:18 p.m. | Save Story
President Jeffrey R. Holland has been hospitalized to be treated for ongoing health complications, according to a statement from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Man arrested with homemade bombs after making antisemitic threats, police say
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated Dec. 24 - 12:57 p.m. | Save Story
Police found multiple homemade bombs and an assault rifle in the home of an Ogden man they say made antisemitic threats online.
Mapleton man lights homes for people in need during the holiday season
Arianne Brown for KSL | Posted Dec. 24 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
Houses across Utah County are being lit up this holiday season, courtesy of one man who wants to give back.
Would Shakespeare give a thumbs-up to the film 'Hamnet'? A University of Utah professor's take
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 24 - 11:32 a.m. | Save Story
Besides examining how one processes deep grief, "Hamnet" reminds moviegoers of the humanities' cathartic capacity.
3 juveniles arrested after Eagle Mountain shooting that injured 1
Curtis Booker and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated Dec. 24 - 11:16 a.m. | Save Story
Police have arrested three juveniles after a shooting in Eagle Mountain Tuesday evening that left one man with critical injuries.
Tooele's Little Mountain Christmas tree stands as a beacon of community spirit
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 24 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
The Christmas tree on a hill in Tooele has been a holiday staple for nearly 50 years
Woman killed in crash on northbound Legacy Highway in Davis County
Sicily Stanton for KSL | Updated Dec. 24 - 7:55 a.m. | Save Story
Northbound Legacy Highway near 500 South in Davis County was closed early Wednesday as Utah Highway Patrol investigated a crash.
Former Democrat-turned-Republican leaving Utah Legislature to run for local office
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Dec. 24 - 7:14 a.m. | Save Story
Rep. Christine Watkins, R-Price, is joining the ranks of Utah state lawmakers who will not seek reelection, saying she plans to run for a local office instead.
Beaver Mountain delays opening until after Christmas, first time in several decades
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Dec. 23 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
In a rare turn of events, management at Beaver Mountain Ski Resort made the unexpected decision to delay opening until after Christmas.
9-year-old who vanished during road trip found dead in Utah
Josh Campbell, Holly Yan, CNN | Updated Dec. 23 - 9:15 p.m. | Save Story
The remains of missing 9-year-old California girl Melodee Buzzard have been found in Utah's Wayne County. Her mother has been arrested.
'American Idol' singer from Idaho Falls proposed to after singing national anthem at Jazz game
Brittni Johnson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 23 - 8:59 p.m. | Save Story
Local musician and former "American Idol" contestant Paige Anne is used to being in the spotlight, but recently all eyes were on her for something other than music — this time, it was a marriage proposal.
Provo meat processing business faces uncertain future after devastating fire
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 23 - 7:52 p.m. | Save Story
A fire at Ford's Locker in Provo has resulted in a complete loss, and owners ask for patience as they figure out next steps for the business.
Vital World Cup ski competition pulled out of Utah over low snow accumulation
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 23 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
An international ski championship that's considered one of the last qualifying events for the 2026 Winter Olympics is being pulled out of Utah over low snow totals.
Centerville man sentenced for attempted obstruction in deadly Weber County shooting case
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 23 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
A Centerville man has been sentenced for attempted obstruction of justice in a case tied to a deadly Aug. 31 shooting in western Weber County.
Taylorsville man, 30, killed in crash Monday night, police say
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Dec. 23 - 3:21 p.m. | Save Story
A motorcyclist was killed and two teenagers were injured in a crash late Monday in Taylorsville.
Remembering Utah's epic snowstorms: Here's the top 6 that made history
Kathleen Clove, KSL | Posted Dec. 23 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Here's a list of the top six snowfalls from a single storm, based on snow levels recorded at the Salt Lake City International Airport.
Education »
Clearfield High students raise over $100K for domestic violence services in Davis County
- Would Shakespeare give a thumbs-up to the film 'Hamnet'? A University of Utah professor's take
- Oklahoma university graduate student barred from teaching over gender essay grading dispute
- Majestic Elementary music teacher heads to Rose Parade on New Year's Day
- Trump administration to review safety at Brown University after campus shooting
Politics »
Trump-backed Asfura wins Honduras presidency after disputed election
- Court blocks Trump homelessness plan, creates uncertainty for Utah 'central campus' funding
- Former Democrat-turned-Republican leaving Utah Legislature to run for local office
- Oklahoma university graduate student barred from teaching over gender essay grading dispute
- Justice Department says card purportedly sent from Epstein to Nassar is 'fake'
Religion »
Pope Leo, on Christmas Eve, says denying help to poor is rejecting God
- President Jeffrey R. Holland hospitalized with 'ongoing health issue'
- Photo gallery: Christmas food giveaway a gift for those in need
- Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza
- Church returns petroglyphs removed from Utah-Idaho border 80 years ago to Shoshone Nation
Science »
'The best gift ever': Baby is born after the rarest of pregnancies, defying all odds
- Waymo resumes San Francisco service after power outage pause
- Japan prepares to restart world's biggest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima
- Students make history: First aircraft built at Wright Brothers site since 1903
- How surveillance technology and the 'Reddit Detective Agency' helped search for a killer
Utah Counties »
Clearfield High students raise over $100K for domestic violence services in Davis County
- Utah mom who survived COVID complications, delivered at 28 weeks gives back to NICU families
- Man arrested with homemade bombs after making antisemitic threats, police say
- Mapleton man lights homes for people in need during the holiday season
- 3 juveniles arrested after Eagle Mountain shooting that injured 1
