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Utah and Peru: 2 regions sharing rich Latter-day Saint histories
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 14 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Much of the intrigue around Delta Air Lines' launch of seasonal service from Salt Lake City to Lima, Peru, surrounded on the commercial and cultural opportunities waiting to be optimized.
Developer wins federal court battle over rejected Sandy mixed-use project proposal
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 14 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
A federal judge in Utah overturned Sandy's denial of a proposed mixed-use housing project with 196 residential units.
Hanukkah celebration proceeds as Utah rabbis 'will not give in to terror'
Brian West, KSL | Updated Dec. 14 - 2:57 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah celebration of Hanukkah will proceed Sunday, despite a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney. Three Utah rabbis say they "will not give in to terror."
YouTube sensation among those called to church advisory council for young men
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 14 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
The creator of the wildly popular YouTube channel "Outdoor Boys" has a new venue in which to share his wisdom with the world.
Salt Lake police investigate suspicious death in Sugar House
Sicily Stanton for KSL | Posted Dec. 14 - 8:53 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake police are investigating the death of a man found early Sunday on Lincoln Street in the Sugar House area of Salt Lake City, saying evidence at the scene suggests a fight may have led to the death.
From mom to Sugar Plum Fairy: Ballet West dancer shares how motherhood impacts her dancing
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 14 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Just a year after giving birth to her first child, Ballet West principal artist Jenna Rae Herrera is back in the spotlight performing almost every night in the holiday classic "The Nutcracker."
Tragedy transformed to giving: Holiday cheer meets generosity in Salt Lake toy drive
Jodi Reynosa, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
The festive spirit was alive and well in downtown Salt Lake City as the Utah Arts Alliance hosted its 10th Annual Doug Barney Memorial Toy Drive at the Urban Arts Gallery.
How to protect yourself from the 5 most dangerous words used in email scams
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
Here are the five most dangerous words cybercriminals use in email scams and how you can protect yourself.
Shots exchanged with police in Salt Lake City early Saturday
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 11:24 a.m. | Save Story
Police confirmed shots were exchanged outside a nightclub early Saturday in downtown Salt Lake City.
Returning items to their rightful owners: Inside Salt Lake City airport's lost and found
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 13 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Even though many don't know it exists, Salt Lake City's airport — which has as many as 30,000 daily visitors — has a robust lost and found on the third floor of the main terminal.
Car loan balances in Utah are among the nation's highest. Here's a way to minimize your debt
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 8:52 a.m. | Save Story
Utah drivers are carrying some of the fastest-growing car loan debt in the nation, but there is a way to help minimize the hit to your wallet.
Some Utah Republicans push back on Trump's order on AI regulation
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
Several Utah Republicans have spoken out against an executive order from President Trump that aims to restrict state's abilities to regulate AI.
Utah convenience store chain provided online gambling, prescription meds, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 8:46 p.m. | Save Story
A half dozen people were arrested Thursday following the execution of search warrants at four convenience stores in Salt Lake County looking for online gambling and illegal drug sales.
Deaf Utah man files federal civil rights lawsuit after encounter with ICE agents outside SLCC
Eric Cabrera, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Arturo Ruvalcaba has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging he was injured during an encounter with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents outside Salt Lake Community College's Taylorsville campus.
Emily Buss wins preference poll to replace state Sen. Daniel Thatcher of the Forward Party
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Emily Buss won a preference poll on Thursday to replace state Sen. Daniel Thatcher, of the Utah Forward Party, in Senate District 11.
'Transcendent': Broadway couple creates magic in Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 3:02 p.m. | Save Story
Stephanie J. Block's and her husband Sebastian Arcelus' performance as guest artists at the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square emphasizes faith, unity and the magic of shared experiences.
Bangerter Highway reopened after shots fired during road rage incident; no injuries reported
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 1:09 p.m. | Save Story
Northbound lanes of state Route 154 were temporarily closed after shots were fired in the area of 1800 South, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.
Transgender inmates sue Utah, claim lack of care for gender dysphoria
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 12:59 p.m. | Save Story
Five transgender inmates are suing the state corrections and health departments, claiming their hormone treatment has been cut off because of a new law passed earlier this year.
