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5 reasons your home needs high-quality windows for Utah's harsh winters

Mountain West Windows and Doors  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here are a few reasons why investing in high-quality windows is a smart choice for your home.

1 critically injured in motorcycle crash in West Jordan

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 7:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was critically injured in a motorcycle crash in West Jordan Thursday night after he left the roadway and hit a tree, police said.

'Heroes incognito': Man thanks strangers who stepped in to save his life at American Fork gym

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 7:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kevan Elkins went into cardiac arrest while at a Vasa in American Fork. On Thursday, he thanked the off-duty nurse and paramedic who went into action and saved his life.

Stanley recalls 2.6M switchback and trigger travel mugs due to possible burn hazard

Michelle Chapman, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 7:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Stanley is recalling approximately 2.6 million of its switchback and trigger action stainless steel travel mugs sold in the U.S. because of a potential burn hazard.

United, Apple rolling out new way to track lost luggage with AirTags

Alexandra Skores, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 6:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

If a lost bag has an Apple AirTag in it that information can now be passed directly to United Airlines, the company announced Thursday.

Utah Hockey Club inches away from more history as it beat up on Colorado Avalanche

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 11:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dylan Guenther's 3-point night (two goals and an assist) led Utah to a 4-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche.

Group files complaint alleging Utah Senate President Adams violated financial disclosures rules

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 10:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

A political advocacy group filed a complaint with the Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office on Thursday alleging Senate President Stuart Adams has been violating campaign finance reporting statutes.

Applicants have until Dec. 31 to complete renter refund application

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Low-income housing advocates will gather at the Utah State Capitol in an effort to build on the momentum of record-setting participation in a rental assistance program in 2023.

Attorneys prepare for lengthened murder trial for Kouri Richins

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 10:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a hearing on Thursday, attorneys discussed what needs to happen before the April and May trial for Kouri Richins, who is accused of fatally poisoning her husband.

Utah County Sub for Santa program struggles to meet increased need

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United Way of Utah County Sub for Santa program helps provide Christmas for families in need, but the program needs some help to handle what organizers say is an an unprecedented need.

Ex-Utah Rep. Chris Stewart asks judge to allow Jan. 6 defendant to attend Trump inauguration

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 9:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Utah Rep. Chris Stewart has invited a man who pleaded guilty to participating in the Jan. 6 riot of the U.S. Capitol to Washington for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

Salt Lake police officer arrested, accused of raping woman on Hinge date

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake police officer has been placed on leave after a woman he allegedly met on the dating app Hinge said he raped her during a date Sunday night.

How DOGE can cut $2T from the federal budget each year

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Elon Musk said he would cut "at least $2 trillion" from the federal budget. On Wednesday, one libertarian think tank explained how it could be done.

Certain foods may disrupt your body's fight against cancer cells, study says

Sandee LaMotte, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 8:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The food you eat may be affecting your body's ability to fight cancer cells in the colon, according to a new study.

Salt Lake City leaders pressed on immigration issue as deportation talk intensifies

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 7:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City leaders are facing pressure on the immigration issue by immigrant advocates as President-elect Donald Trump's deportation talk intensifies.

A look inside controversial $895B defense budget supported by Utah's representatives

Collin Leonard and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The modified National Defense Authorization Act passed the House Wednesday, possibly giving junior enlisted members significant raises, but some of the act's language is being criticized.

How Walker Kessler has found a new perspective on basketball and life

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Walker Kessler feels a little out of the loop when it comes to this generation of kids' toys.

Family organizes Draper blood drive to help those who need it

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 5:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A family organized a blood drive to give back after a family member was recently diagnosed with a serious blood condition that required many transfusions to keep him alive.

Utah football hires Mark Atuaia as RB coach, Micah Simon as WR coach

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah football's reset of its offense continues.

Is Utah's port authority plan the latest threat to the Great Salt Lake?

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A health advocate says the Utah Inland Port Authority's plans for new development spanning the Wasatch Front and multiple counties is a death knell for Utah's environment.

No evidence New Jersey drone sightings pose security threat, White House says

Andrea Shalal, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 4:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. government has no evidence that drone sightings reported in New Jersey pose a national security or a public safety threat, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said on Thursday.

Southern Utah family of 9 loses everything in devastating house fire

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A southern Utah family of nine lost everything in a devastating house fire just weeks before Christmas, in the small town of Enterprise

Snow to return to Utah, snapping dry December start

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two small storms are forecast to bring rain and snow back to Utah after a dry stretch to start December.

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Why am I hearing so much about radon lately?

Utahradon.org  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The source of radon gas, uranium, has been around for eons, but how we've interacted and understood its impact in the last several years has changed drastically.

Average rate on 30-year mortgage hits 6.6%, its third straight weekly decline

Alex Veiga, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 12 - 2:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. has eased for the third week in a row. That's a welcome trend for prospective homebuyers during what's typically a less competitive time of the year for the housing market.

Angel Flight pilots bring early Christmas to Vernal school

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 2:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

A surprise arrived by helicopter Wednesday in Vernal, spreading holiday cheer to elementary students.

Man who tried to kill terminally ill wife sentenced to home confinement

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 1:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A southern Utah man convicted of choking his terminally ill wife was sentenced Thursday to five months of home confinement and three years of probation.

Unsupported price hikes added $815M to US drug spending in 2023

Sriparna Roy, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 12 - 1:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Price increases for five of the 10 drugs that contributed the most to a rise in U.S. medical spending in 2023 were not supported by clinical evidence and drove costs higher by $815 million, an influential drug pricing watchdog said on Thursday.

Kalani Sitake's long-term extension a no-brainer for BYU football

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 1:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The news came like a thief in the night, a press release after Saturday night's conference championship games leading into the first 12-team College Football Playoff.

Eagle Mountain considers allowing nuclear reactors, natural gas power plants in city

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 12:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

The city of Eagle Mountain is looking into energy alternatives such as nuclear reactors and natural gas power plants to help with preventing an energy crisis as the city rapidly expands.

'Major' impacts likely when west side road project begins in 2025, Salt Lake City warns

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 12:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Major improvements are coming to a heavily trafficked road between Rose Park and Fairpark, but construction is projected to create a partial closure that could last up to eight months.

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Can an AI tool combat media bias? An LA publisher wants to find out

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 11:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Facing declines in public trust, as well as revenue, some news organizations are heeding Jeff Bezos' call to "exercise new muscles."

Discover the magic of the season with KSL.com's 2024 Holiday Lights Guide

KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 12 - 11:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

The holiday season is here, and there's nothing quite like the glow of festive lights to brighten your nights and lift your spirits.

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Why Utah families love St. George for unforgettable winter vacations

Ember Stays  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's why St. George and Ember Stays should be your destination for a winter getaway.

EU revokes Pacific nation's visa-free travel for its $130K 'golden passport'

Charlotte Van Campenhout, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 12 - 11:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

The European Union revoked a visa-free travel agreement with a country over its 'golden passport' program for the first time on Thursday, ending the deal with the Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu due to concerns over its scheme.

Provo detective honored for his work in a disturbing child abuse investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 10:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Provo police detective has been honored for his work on a disturbing case of a mother allegedly trafficking her young daughter, which resulted in two arrests.

Day after signing, AJ Dybantsa already playing role for BYU men's basketball

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A bit over 24 hours after committing to the BYU basketball program on ESPN television, AJ Dybantsa ran toward the Cougars' student section.

Eagle Mountain father accused of abusing infant twins; 1 is in life-threatening condition

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 10:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Eagle Mountain father who police say becomes frustrated by his 2-month-old twins' crying has been arrested and accused of abusing them, leaving one with life-threatening injuries.

US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rise

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 12 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits unexpectedly rose last week and more people continued to collect unemployment checks at the end of November.

Former BYU star Paisley Johnson-Harding helping UVU women to best start in a decade

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 9:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

When Dan Neilson had a spot to fill on his staff on his Utah Valley women's basketball coaching staff earlier this year, it took him about 10 minutes to fill it. After all, he had already recruited his newest coach.

1 killed in Sevier County crash

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person is dead after a crash Wednesday night near the intersection of state Route 24 and state Route 259 in Sevier County.

Utah school bus driver arrested in child sex abuse material investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 8:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Canyons School District bus driver was arrested Wednesday after police say child sex abuse material was found on his laptop, including explicit videos of bus drivers and children.

Body cam video shows road rage incident where man fired gun at Amazon driver

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 8:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Newly released body camera video shows a road rage incident that led to a Utah man going to prison for firing a gun at an Amazon driver.

Riverdale woman pleads guilty to murder of 2-month-old baby

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 8:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Bryce Jo Harkins, 27, faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years to life in prison, after entering a guilty plea last week to murder in the death of her 2-month-old son in January.

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8 ways to celebrate the holidays in Utah Valley

Utah Valley Chamber  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 8:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's a list of fun ways to celebrate and make some new holiday memories that you'll cherish for years in Utah Valley.

Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences, pardons 39 in biggest single-day act of clemency

Colleen Long, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 7:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of roughly 1,500 people who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic.

BYU-Idaho unveils new monument to connect students and alumni

EastIdahoNews.com Staff  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 7:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of students and faculty gathered outside the BYU-Idaho Center for the unveiling of a new campus monument — the BYUI letters — on Tuesday after the university's weekly devotional.

US inflation ticked up last month as some price pressures remain persistent

Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 12 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fueled by pricier used cars, hotel rooms and groceries, inflation in the United States moved slightly higher last month in the latest sign that some price pressures remain elevated.

15 BYU students nominated for animated short, commercials at national competition

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 6:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

More than a dozen BYU students made history with the most nominations for a university for the 2025 College Television Awards.

Public face of Utah County Sheriff's Office retiring after 34-year career

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A longtime public information officer is calling it a career after more than two decades as the source for answers on police investigations and more.

Knell, Saunders help BYU pull past Fresno State in return home

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 10:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Trevin Knell poured in 22 points on 8-of-11 shooting, including 4-of-6 3-pointers, with 10 rebounds as the Cougars pulled past Fresno State 95-67 at the Marriott Center.

Friends, family pay tribute to Evans Hairstyling College founder Dale J. Evans

Jeff Richards, St. George News  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tributes and condolences have been pouring in for longtime Cedar City resident Dale J. Evans, who died last week at age 88 in front of the Evans Hairstyling College that he founded.

Hannah Kobayashi found safe after disappearance prompted massive search

Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 9:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hannah Kobayashi has been found safe, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. She had vanished last month in Los Angeles.

Mike Lee wants app stores to verify the ages of users, add parental controls

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 9:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mike Lee has introduced federal legislation that seeks to push the major application stores on Apple and Android cellphones to verify the ages of users.

Homeland Security shares new details of mysterious drone flights, N.J. lawmaker says

Bruce Shipkowski, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A New Jersey lawmaker says the devices appear to avoid detection by traditional methods.

Layton Hills Mall providing children with autism and sensory disorders chance to see Santa

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 8:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Layton Hills Mall has a special opportunity for children who cannot be in high sensory environments and who still want time with Santa Claus.

Reward offered in Murray cold case

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 7:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Murray police are offering a $5,000 reward for information that will help them solve a homicide investigation from 2015.

Utah National Guard to add an infantry battalion of 762 soldiers

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new infantry battalion, made up of an estimated 762 soldiers, is in the initial phase of creation within the Utah National Guard.

Gunman arrested, accused of robbing people in Salt Lake RV

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 6:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake police arrested one of two men suspected of robbing the occupants of an RV at gunpoint early Wednesday.