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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.
Immigrant advocates protest at Salt Lake immigration facility amid talk of heightened enforcement
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
Immigrant advocates protested outside Salt Lake City's main immigration facility Monday amid talk of heightened enforcement action targeting immigrants.
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?
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
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
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
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.
Tired of scam calls? Bill from Utah and Connecticut senators would put new rules on AI robocalls
Eastin Hartzell, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 8 - 6:20 a.m. | Save Story
Sens. John Curtis and Richard Blumenthal introduced a bipartisan bill Thursday to expose AI robocalls and toughen penalties for impersonation scams.
More transportation money ahead of the Utah Olympics? What a new bill in Congress would do
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 7 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
A new fund would make $50 million available annually for cities hosting the Olympics and World Cup soccer matches under a bipartisan bill in Congress from Utah Rep. Burgess Owens.
Live Nativity scene in Lehi raises funds for humanitarian aid
Sarah Martin, KSL | Posted Dec. 7 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
Volunteers in Lehi brought a slice of Bethlehem to life this week, complete with donkeys, sheep and a baby in a manger.
Schools' approach to parental rights spark congressional debate
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 7 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
During a House committee meeting Thursday, lawmakers debated whether schools should be able to conceal a student's chosen name and gender from their parents.
Gov. Spencer Cox calls special session as Legislature looks to repeal collective bargaining ban
Payton Davis, KSL | Updated Dec. 7 - 7:36 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox announced a special Utah Legislature session scheduled for Tuesday.
From Springville to Wendover: WWII buildings are going back where they came from
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 7 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah company is making a donation to preserve a piece of the state's and World War II's history.
Here's what Olympic organizers say about the reaction to the new Utah 2034 logo
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 7 - 6:20 p.m. | Save Story
A week after launching the new name and logo for Utah's 2034 Winter Games to mixed reviews, the state's Olympic organizers said the public will come around to the unusual design.
Crispy Cones is bringing a European-style dessert experience to Utah
Sarah Gambles, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 7 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Crispy Cones started in a tent in Rexburg, and in a few short years, it now has more than 20 locations across the U.S. — including Utah, and it's continuing to grow.
A Utah man's death-defying pivot to the circus arts
Peter Rosen, KSL | Posted Dec. 7 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Until he was diagnosed with cancer, yoga was "something for older people," not him, he said.
New calendar highlights Utah's unique geological wonders
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 7 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
A nearly two-decade tradition featuring photos of some of Utah's most scenic and iconic landscapes has been released by the Utah Geological Survey via a calendar that is an ideal stocking stuffer.
Does Utah really have the 'Greatest Snow on Earth'?
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 7 - 10:40 a.m. | Save Story
Utah for decades has billed itself as having the "Greatest Snow on Earth."
University of Utah Health research funding reaches record $531M in 2025
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Dec. 7 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
University of Utah Health this year achieved record research funding totals, surpassing the half-billion mark for 2025, reaching $531 million.
Business & Tech »
Trump is proposing a $12B aid package for farmers hit hard by his trade war with China
- Are your online purchases legitimate? How to avoid buying counterfeit gifts
- Paramount makes $108.4 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery
- Coal, manufacturing ... and theme parks? Where Utah can partner with India
- More transportation money ahead of the Utah Olympics? What a new bill in Congress would do
Environment »
Does Utah really have the 'Greatest Snow on Earth'?
- Utah dam reconstruction wins national award
- Released 911 calls reveal desperate pleas and tragic outcomes during Texas Hill Country flood
- Officials: leaking barrels near Great Salt Lake aren't suspicious, public health risk low
- Salt Lake City eyes grants to cover safety, Jordan River upgrades amid potential budget deficit
Police & Courts »
$3K reward offered as Utah investigates theft of human skull at ancient burial site
- Millcreek man stabbed father multiple times for 'revenge,' police say
- AI-powered police body cameras, once taboo, get tested on Canadian city's 'watch list' of faces
- How an Olympic snowboarder became one of the FBI's most wanted fugitives
- Suspect arrested in stabbing on Charlotte light rail line where Ukrainian refugee was killed
Politics »
Trump is proposing a $12B aid package for farmers hit hard by his trade war with China
- Immigrant advocates protest at Salt Lake immigration facility amid talk of heightened enforcement
- Coal, manufacturing ... and theme parks? Where Utah can partner with India
- Kennedy Center Honors fete performers, but Trump takes spotlight
- Tired of scam calls? Bill from Utah and Connecticut senators would put new rules on AI robocalls
Science »
Tired of scam calls? Bill from Utah and Connecticut senators would put new rules on AI robocalls
- AI-powered police body cameras, once taboo, get tested on Canadian city's 'watch list' of faces
- Idaho National Laboratory achieves milestone on military reactors
- 'Life in color again': Why some young adults are switching their smartphones for flip phones
- Vertex's gene therapy shows promise in younger children with blood disorders
