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'Backcountry Santas' deliver Christmas to Navajo Nation families
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Dec. 11 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
A group of volunteer pilots known as the Backcountry Santas took to the skies Thursday morning to deliver Christmas gifts and essential supplies to families across the Navajo Nation.
Volunteer pilots bring Santa, gifts to Title I schools on Utah-Arizona border
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 10:08 p.m. | Save Story
Volunteer pilots from Angel Flight West delivered toys, coats, backpacks, and 500 books to students in Hildale, Utah and Colorado City, Arizona, during the annual Santa Flight on Wednesday.
Southern Utah woman gave herself $98K in raises, charges say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 5:43 p.m. | Save Story
A woman in southern Utah is facing charges of theft and communications fraud accusing her of giving herself raises that totaled nearly $100,000.
Hiker rescued after hours stuck in quicksand in Arches National Park
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
Grand County Search and Rescue said an experienced hiker who became trapped in quicksand over the weekend did everything right, and still needed help.
$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.
St. George man arrested, accused of manslaughter in shooting death of friend
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 6 - 2:51 p.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested Friday and accused of manslaughter after his friend was killed in an alleged accidental shooting in St. George.
Provo woman who competed internationally as a 'mermaid' to host similar competition in Utah
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 6 - 7:05 a.m. | Save Story
Mia Sim, who has competed internationally as a mermaid, is helping to bring a similar competition to Utah next year.
DEA seeks 'total elimination' of fentanyl in the United States
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 8:06 a.m. | Save Story
DEA agents seized nearly 380,000 fentanyl pills in Utah during a month long operation in October.
Utah Christmas lights map 2025 is live
KSL Staff | Posted Dec. 4 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
Explore the 2025 Utah Christmas Lights Map from KSL. Submit your display, browse neighborhood lights, and find holiday events across Utah. It is updated throughout December.
How this southern Utah high school is curing 'math anxiety'
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 1 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Hurricane High School students solve math problems together. The school has enjoyed success in boosting student math skills by incorporating "Building Thinking Classrooms" learning strategies.
Las Vegas man killed on snowy southern Utah road while checking on crashed drivers
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 1 - 1:20 p.m. | Save Story
A man who was checking on the drivers of two vehicles involved in a collision on a snow-packed road near Duck Creek Village was hit and killed by a third vehicle that slid into him on Sunday.
Iron County schools considering 4-day school week, seeking public input
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 1 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Iron County School District is weighing a switch to a four-day school week and will hold public town hall meetings on Tuesday, Dec. 2, as the debate grows.
Cardio drumming class in St. George offers unique form of exercise
Arianne Brown for KSL | Posted Nov. 30 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
It's rare to find a studio that offers cardio drumming, but St. George seems to be a hot spot for the rare group exercise opportunity.
Feds to build new campground near Capitol Reef National Park
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Nov. 28 - 6:25 p.m. | Save Story
Federal land managers say a new campground near Capitol Reef National Park should help to alleviate the impacts of growing visitation to Utah's outdoor gems.
Police identify body of man found at bottom of southern Utah cliff 3 years ago
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Nov. 25 - 12:32 p.m. | Save Story
Washington police say they have finally identified a body that was found at the bottom of a southern Utah cliff three years ago.
2 Utah moms make TV debut on 'Squid Game: The Challenge'
Par Kermani, KSL | Posted Nov. 23 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utahns Lizzie McGee and Britt Christensen recently had the opportunity to win a $4.5 million prize in "Squid Game: The Challenge."
Running community remembers 'last-place finisher' who touched many hearts
Arianne Brown for KSL | Posted Nov. 22 - 2:46 p.m. | Save Story
Thousands of runners stood in a moment of silence to remember Kimball Webb, well known for his last-place finishes.
Southern Utah man sentenced to 8 years in prison in $23M Ponzi scheme
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Nov. 19 - 5:46 p.m. | Save Story
A southern Utah man was sentenced this month to more than eight years in federal prison for defrauding investors of more than $23 million over the last eight years.
