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Drug debt may have led to weekend Salt Lake shooting death; 1 arrested
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 18 - 7:43 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting early Sunday and say the incident may have been prompted by a drug debt.
Utah secures major wins in $900-billion defense bill
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 18 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
The $900 billion framework outlines priorities for the Pentagon in the 2026 fiscal year, authorizing what the Defense Department can do with its budget.
Utah sex offender accused of creating pornographic AI images using real person
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 18 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
A man in Grand County has been arrested for investigation of nearly two dozen charges of creating pornographic AI images using a real person's face.
New Utah Government Records director hits city over missing surveillance video
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Dec. 18 - 6:21 a.m. | Save Story
The director of Utah's new Government Records Office told West Valley City it didn't do enough to follow public records laws after problems with surveillance footage of an alleged assault.
Salt Lake Jewish leaders say they see light through darkness Australia attack cast on community
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 10:37 p.m. | Save Story
While Sunday's attack brought darkness to Hanukkah this year, Salt Lake's Jewish leaders say they feel the light from the city's and world's response to the attack.
Woman, 64, critically injured after being hit by car in Price
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
Police are investigating Price crash involving teen driver that left a woman in her 60s with critical injuries.
Sandy's Hale Centre Theatre celebrates bond payoff, takes sole ownership of building
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 9:47 p.m. | Save Story
Hale Centre Theatre takes sole ownership of Sandy building, as a construction bond is paid off early to the city.
Utah's growth experienced a 'significant shift' in 2025. These were the fastest-growing counties
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah is still growing, but state demographers say its growth continues to moderate as the number of people moving in is starting to slow down.
3 charged with performing unlicensed stem cell operations in Draper
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
A man with a license that has either been revoked or surrendered several times since 1999 is among those accused of performing illegal procedures.
Weber County prosecutors hope AI can replicate Joyce Yost's voice in murder case
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Weber County prosecutors want to tap artificial intelligence to replicate the voice of Joyce Yost in the upcoming sentencing hearings of her killer, Douglas Lovell.
A top Utah House Republican says he won't run for another term next year
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
A leader of Utah's House Republican caucus said he won't run for reelection next year, citing "other commitments and responsibilities" that require his attention.
Youth soccer coach released from ICE detention facility, returns to Utah
Shelby Lofton and Adam Small, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 5:44 p.m. | Save Story
After spending nearly two weeks in ICE detention, Jair Celis, a Utah youth soccer coach, has been released and reunited with his family.
UDOT moves forward with increased bus service, tolling in Little Cottonwood Canyon
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Dec. 17 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
Utah transportation officials will move forward with the first phase of its controversial plan to handle Little Cottonwood Canyon traffic problems after all, despite ongoing litigation over it.
How strong wind gusts helped Salt Lake City shatter a temperature record
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 4:12 p.m. | Save Story
A meteorological phenomenon is partially behind the newest addition to the Salt Lake City's record book.
Weekly poll: Real vs. artificial tree for Christmas?
Kathleen Clove, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Tell us which kind of tree makes your Utah holiday traditions complete.
19-year-old hit by car, killed in Duchesne County
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 2:31 p.m. | Save Story
A 19-year-old man was killed Tuesday after getting struck by a car in Duchesne County.
Family, friends hold out hope for Washington County girl injured in e-bike collision
Arianne Brown for KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
Family and friends are holding out hope for a 13-year-old girl who was involved in an e-bike crash on Monday evening in Washington.
Ogden man charged with kidnapping that led to Amber Alert extradited to Utah
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 1:13 p.m. | Save Story
An Ogden man charged with taking a 13-year-old girl from her home, prompting police to issue an Amber Alert, was booked into the Weber County Jail on Tuesday.
New report outlines the crisis on the Colorado River and the ongoing threats
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 17 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
A new report from Colorado Law's Colorado River Research Group warns the Colorado River Basin is "out of time," describing conditions so severe that they threaten the region's water supply, economy and governance.
Education »
Rhode Island joins Utah on the diverse list of states to experience a college campus shooting
- University of Utah athletics private equity deal catches the attention of Congress
- Authorities say they'll release person of interest detained in Brown University shooting
- Utah students report improved mental health, less substance use
- Student housing planned for site of abandoned 'eyesore' Provo apartment complex
Environment »
88 environmental groups oppose proposal to dispose of Canadian radioactive waste in Utah
- How strong wind gusts helped Salt Lake City shatter a temperature record
- New report outlines the crisis on the Colorado River and the ongoing threats
- Salt Lake County launches 'Green Vision,' encouraging cross-departmental sustainability efforts
- Damage from record flooding in Washington state is profound; more on the way, governor says
Health »
House passes Republican health care bill without ACA subsidy renewal
- Family, friends hold out hope for Washington County girl injured in e-bike collision
- Utah reaches $1.52M settlement in generic drug antitrust case
- CDC ends guidance that all newborns should get hepatitis B vaccine, in major policy shift
- Is Miami the key to solving homelessness, criminal justice issues in Salt Lake County?
Religion »
Pope names fellow Chicagoan, Bishop Ronald Hicks, as new archbishop of New York
- Salt Lake Jewish leaders say they see light through darkness Australia attack cast on community
- Australian state to pass emergency gun laws as funerals of Bondi attack victims begin
- 'We will not cower': Utah County Hanukkah celebration honors tradition following deadly violence
- Hundreds gather for Utah Chanukah celebration following deadly attack
Science »
Catch the Ursid meteor shower as it peaks just before Christmas
- How strong wind gusts helped Salt Lake City shatter a temperature record
- Senate confirms private astronaut, Musk ally Jared Isaacman as NASA chief
- Saturn's moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as long suspected, new study suggests
- Eagle Mountain pauses vote to create code allowing future nuclear energy generation
Utah Counties »
88 environmental groups oppose proposal to dispose of Canadian radioactive waste in Utah
- Drug debt may have led to weekend Salt Lake shooting death; 1 arrested
- Utah sex offender accused of creating pornographic AI images using real person
- New Utah Government Records director hits city over missing surveillance video
- Salt Lake Jewish leaders say they see light through darkness Australia attack cast on community
