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Peruvian leaders host visiting Utah delegation, eager to promote trade with state
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
Peruvian leaders hosted a Utah delegation that traveled to the country on Delta's inaugural Salt Lake City-Lima flight and are eager to promote trade with the state.
9-car collision on I-15 caused delays in Murray
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 7:56 p.m. | Save Story
A crash involving nine cars prompted some traffic backups on Interstate 15 in Murray Monday night, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.
Winners of the KSL.com '12 Days of Thanksgiving' giveaway announced
KSL Staff | Posted Dec. 8 - 6:20 p.m. | Save Story
KSL.com announced the winners of the 2025 "12 Days of Thanksgiving" giveaway
Sen. Curtis 'can't answer' if he'd confirm Hegseth as Defense secretary a second time
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 8 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, expressed uncertainty about whether he'd vote again to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if given a second chance.
Herriman man charged with 2 counts of murder, sex abuse in 120 mph wrong-way crash
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
A Herriman man accused of killing two people in a wrong-way crash while intoxicated is also facing charges of hitting and sexually abusing a woman just before the fatal crash.
West Valley mother charged with forcing son to touch heat lamp
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
A West Valley mother who allegedly became angry at her son is facing a felony child abuse charge accusing her of forcing her son to touch a heat lamp.
Utah has a 115 confirmed cases of measles, with latest infection at Bingham High
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 3:43 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake County Health Department has confirmed a case of measles at a child care facility at Bingham High School.
Gov. Spencer Cox calls special session as Legislature looks to repeal collective bargaining ban
Payton Davis and Brian Carlson, KSL | Updated Dec. 8 - 3:27 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox announced a special Utah Legislature session scheduled for Tuesday.
University of Utah, BYU explore connections with centers of learning in India
Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 8 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah has a global presence, including a campus in South Korea. Creating joint programming with institutions in India, home to a population of 1.4 billion, also aligns with that vision.
Immigrant advocates protest at Salt Lake immigration facility amid talk of heightened enforcement
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Dec. 8 - 2:50 p.m. | Save Story
Immigrant advocates protested outside Salt Lake City's main immigration facility Monday amid talk of heightened enforcement action targeting immigrants.
Salt Lake County DA unveils new screening dashboard for the public
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 2:09 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office office on Monday unveiled a new dashboard in an effort to show the public its screening process for criminal charges.
Famed Michelin Guide to zero in on Utah's Wasatch region in 2026 edition
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 12:15 p.m. | Save Story
Utah could earn its first-ever culinary Michelin star as the renowned Michelin Guide plans to highlight its growing Wasatch Front and Wasatch Back for its 2026 edition.
$3K reward offered as Utah investigates theft of human skull at ancient burial site
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 11:47 a.m. | Save Story
State officials are offering a $3,000 reward as they continue to investigate who stole a human skull from a protected ancient burial site in southern Utah.
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.
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.
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
Politics »
Shoshone-Bannock author sheds new light on history and legal battles over Indian hunting rights
- Union leaders optimistic as Utah lawmakers move to repeal bargaining ban
- Peruvian leaders host visiting Utah delegation, eager to promote trade with state
- US Justice Department sues Virginia school board over transgender use of locker rooms
- US judge rejects Trump administration's halt of wind energy permits
Science »
New images show interstellar comet that will soon make its closest approach to Earth
- 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
Utah Counties »
9-car collision on I-15 caused delays in Murray
- Herriman man charged with 2 counts of murder, sex abuse in 120 mph wrong-way crash
- West Valley mother charged with forcing son to touch heat lamp
- Utah has a 115 confirmed cases of measles, with latest infection at Bingham High
- Immigrant advocates protest at Salt Lake immigration facility amid talk of heightened enforcement
