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Ballet West warns of scam 'Nutcracker' tickets

Ballet West warns of scam 'Nutcracker' tickets

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 10:37 p.m.

Ballet West is warning patrons about scam tickets to "The Nutcracker" after several customers paid for invalid tickets from third-party vendors.
Man shot, killed Clinton shooter in self-defense, police say

Man shot, killed Clinton shooter in self-defense, police say

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 9:43 p.m.

A man who shot and killed someone in Clinton in self-defense will not face charges in an incident that resulted in the deaths of two people, police said.
Lawmakers disapprove of federal decision to endorse southern Utah highway alternative

Lawmakers disapprove of federal decision to endorse southern Utah highway alternative

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 7:32 p.m.

A federal decision issued Friday on a proposed highway in Washington County "blatantly disregards" Utah voices and the law, Utah's congressional delegation says.
Have You Seen This? UDOT installs pedestrian bridge overnight

Have You Seen This? UDOT installs pedestrian bridge overnight

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 4:04 p.m.

Time-lapse videos always make mundane things seem really cool, and this video of a pedestrian bridge being installed is no exception.
'Tainted' mushrooms causes 1 death, poison control center reports

'Tainted' mushrooms causes 1 death, poison control center reports

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 3:23 p.m.

The Utah Poison Control Center says a person recently died from ingesting what they thought were psychedelic mushrooms.
Hogle Zoo announces death of George the rhinoceros

Hogle Zoo announces death of George the rhinoceros

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 8:02 p.m.

Utah's Hogle Zoo announced the death of one of its oldest residents: a southern white rhino who was fighting cancer.
Man upset over Utah football loss charged with throwing bottle, hitting BYU cheer coach

Man upset over Utah football loss charged with throwing bottle, hitting BYU cheer coach

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 6:02 p.m.

A North Salt Lake man was charged Thursday with aggravated assault accusing him of throwing a bottle onto the field and hitting a BYU cheer coach after the BYU vs. Utah game last month.
Utah County approves 'absolutely necessary' tax increase for 2025 budget

Utah County approves 'absolutely necessary' tax increase for 2025 budget

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 18 - 10:32 p.m.

The Utah County Commission on Wednesday approved its budget for 2025, which includes a significant property tax increase that the commissioners said was "absolutely necessary."
Police search for Ogden man charged with stabbing wife

Police search for Ogden man charged with stabbing wife

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 18 - 9:51 p.m.

An arrest warrant has been issued for an Ogden man charged with attempted murder after police say he stabbed his wife in front of their two children.
Sundance Resort announces 'The Wizard of Oz' for summer outdoor production

Sundance Resort announces 'The Wizard of Oz' for summer outdoor production

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 18 - 4:36 p.m.

Anyone dreading the long wait until the second "Wicked" movie is released next November may find some relief at Sundance Mountain Resort this summer with "The Wizard of Oz."
5 dead, 1 injured in West Valley City shooting

5 dead, 1 injured in West Valley City shooting

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 17 - 6:53 p.m.

Police are investigating what they're calling a multi-victim homicide after five people were found dead inside a West Valley home Tuesday. A teenager was also found alive.
Troopers identify man killed in Millard County crash last week

Troopers identify man killed in Millard County crash last week

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 17 - 6:15 a.m.

A Layton man was killed, and four others were injured in a multi-vehicle crash that forced the closure of northbound I-15 in Millard County last week.
Thanksgiving Point opens new 5-story Jurassic-themed interactive playground

Thanksgiving Point opens new 5-story Jurassic-themed interactive playground

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 10:51 p.m.

Thanksgiving Point celebrated the grand opening of its newest educational attraction: a five-story tall interactive playground themed around the Jurassic period.
Orem rejects rezoning Canyon Park Tech Center, continues Wilkerson Farm discussion

Orem rejects rezoning Canyon Park Tech Center, continues Wilkerson Farm discussion

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 9:21 p.m.

Tensions were high in the Orem City Hall Tuesday at a six-hour meeting, during which city leaders voted against applications for the Canyon Park Tech Center and Wilkerson Farm to be rezoned and developed into housing.
Group files complaint alleging Utah Senate President Adams violated financial disclosures rules

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

More than a dozen BYU students made history with the most nominations for a university for the 2025 College Television Awards.
Boy stabbed his mom's boyfriend in Ogden, police say

Boy stabbed his mom's boyfriend in Ogden, police say

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 4:08 p.m.

Police are investigating a stabbing that injured a man in Ogden Monday night.
1 injured after motorcycle, vehicle crash in Sandy

1 injured after motorcycle, vehicle crash in Sandy

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 10:33 p.m.

A man is in critical condition after a car and motorcycle collided in Sandy Monday night.
Elf on the Shelf ideas your kids might love — or hate

Elf on the Shelf ideas your kids might love — or hate

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 8:29 p.m.

Social media is ripe with parents blaming a particular festive tradition for pushing them over the edge — the dreaded Elf on the Shelf.
Tired of Utah? Immersive park at Orem mall aims to transport patrons to another world

Tired of Utah? Immersive park at Orem mall aims to transport patrons to another world

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 7:09 p.m.

Dreamwalk Park is described as an "indoor, micro theme park" with the intent to help patrons escape this world and discover another one.
Sibling-run dance studio aims to expand ballroom presence in Salt Lake County

Sibling-run dance studio aims to expand ballroom presence in Salt Lake County

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 7 - 7:06 p.m.

Alexis and Daniel Pollack own Ladu Dance Studio in Sandy and are hoping to expand the presence of ballroom dancing in Salt Lake County.
Cosmetology school founder trapped under car, dies from injuries in Cedar City

Cosmetology school founder trapped under car, dies from injuries in Cedar City

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 4:30 p.m.

An 88-year-old man was killed after getting trapped beneath a vehicle in Cedar City on Wednesday.
Provo repeals pathway to acquire mother-in-law, basement apartment permits

Provo repeals pathway to acquire mother-in-law, basement apartment permits

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 8:06 a.m.

The Provo City Council repealed a pathway that has been in place for over a year that allowed homeowners to acquire approval for basement and mother-in-law apartment rentals.
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by car in Ogden

Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by car in Ogden

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 9:22 p.m.

One person was taken to a hospital in critical condition after getting struck by a car in Ogden.