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Driver accused of shooting at another vehicle

Driver accused of shooting at another vehicle

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 12:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Taylorsville man was charged in a road rage investigation on Friday.
Why a Washington, D.C., journalist wants Utah's governor to run for president

Why a Washington, D.C., journalist wants Utah's governor to run for president

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Public calls for Gov. Spencer Cox to run for president reached the inner circle of national politics despite Cox's continued insistence that he will not consider a White House bid.
Skateboarders aren't punk kids anymore. An inside look at USU's skateboard club

Skateboarders aren't punk kids anymore. An inside look at USU's skateboard club

Lauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 11:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

When you think of skateboarders, do you think of punk kids? Well, those kids are now in college and they're still skating. Utah State University Journalism professor Brian Champagne took some of his photography students along to let the USU skateboard club touch-up their image in their own words.
Celebrate Christmas with these books by authors with Utah ties

Celebrate Christmas with these books by authors with Utah ties

Valerie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Looking for a festive holiday read? You don't have to look too far — there are plenty of authors with ties to Utah that have written some very merry Christmas books. From holiday romances to mysteries to illustrated children's books, here are some books to get you in the Christmas spirit.
Woman shares cancer journey as she warns about radon risk

Woman shares cancer journey as she warns about radon risk

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kerri Robbins is sharing her cancer story in hopes others don't wind up like her, as she draws attention to the radon risk that she says could exist in many Utah homes.
Get a message about a big financial windfall from a long-lost relative? It's an inheritance scam

Get a message about a big financial windfall from a long-lost relative? It's an inheritance scam

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you've received a letter or message about a multi-million-dollar inheritance from a relative you didn't know about, it's an inheritance scam. Matt Gephardt explains why.
Video captures bobcat encounter in SLC's Avenues neighborhood

Video captures bobcat encounter in SLC's Avenues neighborhood

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A video of two bobcats on the prowl in the Avenues went viral Saturday as wildlife officers said sightings were likely to be a little more common in the weeks ahead during bobcat breeding season.
Mountain Ridge students rally for Be Brave Baylee Foundation, supporting burn survivors

Mountain Ridge students rally for Be Brave Baylee Foundation, supporting burn survivors

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 10:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Students at Mountain Ridge High School on Friday chose the Be Brave Baylee Foundation as the focus of their Season of Scarlet fundraiser. 
Your guide to easier holiday travel at the Salt Lake City International Airport

Your guide to easier holiday travel at the Salt Lake City International Airport

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City International Airport is working to make holiday travel go more smoothly for everyone going through the airport, and they have plenty of advice.
John Curtis, Dave Ramsey call out 'legalized fraud' of the timeshare business

John Curtis, Dave Ramsey call out 'legalized fraud' of the timeshare business

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. John Curtis on Friday joined personal finance expert Dave Ramsey on "The Ramsey Show" to discuss the timeshare industry and Curtis' plan to protect consumers with the Timeshare Transparency Act.
Pine Valley recreation area to remain closed as repairs continue through 2026

Pine Valley recreation area to remain closed as repairs continue through 2026

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Repair efforts at Pine Valley Reservoir and recreation area will persist through the 2026 season, officials say.
Utah father fears for children's safety after mother flees to Europe

Utah father fears for children's safety after mother flees to Europe

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

West Jordan police are urgently searching for four children believed to have been taken overseas by their biological mother, in violation of a joint custody agreement.
Heard of skimo? It's the new sport coming to next year's Olympics

Heard of skimo? It's the new sport coming to next year's Olympics

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Regula Meier, president of the International Ski Mountaineering Federation in Switzerland, couldn't say enough about the "absolutely great" Salt Lake City Skimo World Cup held in December at Solitude Mountain Resort.
Woman arrested in southern Utah for DUI after collision that put cyclist on life support, police say

Woman arrested in southern Utah for DUI after collision that put cyclist on life support, police say

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 26-year-old southern Utah woman is in custody after police say she was driving under the influence following a collision that left a cyclist on life support on Friday.
Utah farms generated $2.3B in a year, new report finds

Utah farms generated $2.3B in a year, new report finds

Eastin Hartzell, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's farm operations generated $2.3 billion in animal products and crop sales in 2022, according to a new "Portrait of Agriculture" report released Thursday by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.
Utah man ordered to pay up to $7.9M for running e-commerce scam

Utah man ordered to pay up to $7.9M for running e-commerce scam

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 1:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Parker Wilde was ordered on Thursday to pay up to $7.9 million in restitution following the Utah Division of Consumer Protection's filing of a complaint.
Claiming independence: Machinist program for Utahns with autism graduates inaugural cohort

Claiming independence: Machinist program for Utahns with autism graduates inaugural cohort

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

This holiday season is already far more festive for Addie Morley.
Utah trees blooming in December? Why experts aren't worried

Utah trees blooming in December? Why experts aren't worried

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Winter officially begins Sunday, but don't tell that to some of Utah's plants and trees.
Utah couple charged with impersonating attorney, collecting thousands from victim

Utah couple charged with impersonating attorney, collecting thousands from victim

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 8:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two Utah County residents have been charged with impersonating legal staff and stealing more than $4,200 from a man.