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North Ogden man faces 13 felonies in sex abuse of 13-year-old

North Ogden man faces 13 felonies in sex abuse of 13-year-old

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 9:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

A North Ogden man is facing 13 felonies alleging sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl, first uncovered after the girl's father found explicit photos on his daughter's phone.
16 arrested, more than 50 dead roosters discovered in Provo cockfighting bust

16 arrested, more than 50 dead roosters discovered in Provo cockfighting bust

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

More than a dozen people have been arrested in Provo following the discovery of an illegal cockfighting operation, according to police.
New Millcreek initiative aims to expose youth to diverse career paths

New Millcreek initiative aims to expose youth to diverse career paths

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Millcreek Futures, a recently launched initiative, introduces students to diversified career paths.
How a firefighter accidentally found the secret door to success

How a firefighter accidentally found the secret door to success

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 7:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jeremy Barker set out to add a family theater space to his home in 2012, but was looking for a way to include a little kid-friendly pizzazz to the project.
Examining bee behavior in winter

Examining bee behavior in winter

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

After a fire destroyed a honey factory in American Fork, a local expert shared insight about how to care for bees during the winter and how this business owner can recover.
Utahns prefer Republicans' approach to cost of living, bucking national trends

Utahns prefer Republicans' approach to cost of living, bucking national trends

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns are more likely to trust Republicans to reduce the cost of living in the United States, while nationally, respondents were more likely to trust Democrats, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll conducted by Morning Consult.
How a phone call turned into 40 years helping homeless people

How a phone call turned into 40 years helping homeless people

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

After four decades, Zions Bancorporation chairman and CEO Harris Simmons is stepping down as chairman of Shelter the Homeless but will remain on the board
Holiday party brings Utah military families together

Holiday party brings Utah military families together

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 8:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some military families in Utah welcomed in the holiday season in a special way. They gathered at a Christmas party in Layton on Sunday to meet Santa Claus and enjoy cookies.
Cardio drumming class in St. George offers unique form of exercise

Cardio drumming class in St. George offers unique form of exercise

Arianne Brown for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's rare to find a studio that offers cardio drumming, but St. George seems to be a hot spot for the rare group exercise opportunity.
Multiple crashes close part of US 6

Multiple crashes close part of US 6

Payton Davis, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 30 - 5:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Multiple crashes on U.S. 6 on Sunday night led to some westbound lanes being closed.
Bernie Sanders makes endorsement in Utah's new first district race

Bernie Sanders makes endorsement in Utah's new first district race

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bernie Sanders, U.S. senator from Vermont, is backing Nate Blouin, a first-term state senator from Millcreek, in the race for Utah's newly redrawn first district, his campaign announced Friday.
Americans believe Trump exercises too much power. Here's what Utahns think

Americans believe Trump exercises too much power. Here's what Utahns think

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A majority of U.S. voters think the American presidency is exercising too much power, while fewer than 1 in 10 think the president isn't wielding enough, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.
The power of Utah college sports is more than money

The power of Utah college sports is more than money

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's no secret that Division I college athletics in Utah are a pretty big deal, driven by thousands of premier athletes across two dozen sports that generate tens of millions in ticket sales and hundreds of million dollars in revenue every year.
What big shows are coming to Utah next year?

What big shows are coming to Utah next year?

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 11:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

As the year winds down, entertainment venues across Utah are starting to announce concert lineups for 2026.
Gov. Cox's popularity holds strong with GOP, dips among Democrats, poll says

Gov. Cox's popularity holds strong with GOP, dips among Democrats, poll says

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox continues to enjoy a positive approval rating by a 15 percentage-point margin, with 50% of registered voters in Utah saying they approve of his performance and 35% saying they disapprove.
Clearfield police begin new mental health officer program to help people in crisis

Clearfield police begin new mental health officer program to help people in crisis

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Clearfield Police Department is launching a new mental health officer program aimed at giving people in crisis the kind of help that goes beyond a single 911 call.
It started with a jar. 20 years later, 'Christmas Jars' is a book series, a film — and a movement

It started with a jar. 20 years later, 'Christmas Jars' is a book series, a film — and a movement

Valerie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

As Jason Wright's bestselling novel "Christmas Jars" turns 20 — and with a new "Christmas Jars Cookbook" out to commemorate the occasion — he talked to the Deseret News about what the anniversary means to him.
Two families devastated after wrong-way crash takes lives of loved ones

Two families devastated after wrong-way crash takes lives of loved ones

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com and Jodi Reynosa, KSL-TV  |  Updated Nov. 29 - 11:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were killed after a wrong-way driver crashed head-on into their vehicle on I-15 early Saturday.
Meet the former Sen. Mitt Romney staffer who's joined Utah's Olympic organizers

Meet the former Sen. Mitt Romney staffer who's joined Utah's Olympic organizers

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kelsey Berg's knowledge of the state beyond its urban areas impressed Romney during their first meeting as the former GOP presidential nominee was planning his 2018 Senate run.