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US judge orders Kilmar Abrego released from immigration detention

Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. judge on Thursday ordered the immediate release of Kilmar Abrego, whose wrongful deportation became a flashpoint in President Donald Trump's immigration ​crackdown.

Time magazine names 'Architects of AI' as its person of the year for 2025

Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 10:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

The "Architects of AI" were named Time magazine's person of the year for 2025. The magazine on Thursday cited 2025 as the year when the potential of artificial intelligence "roared into view" with no turning back.

How a sophomore with 'a lot of minutes in BYU blue' has carried Cougars to 9-1 start

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 9:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

With a starting five that includes teenage freshmen Sydney Benally and Olivia Hamlin, Cannon's 40 games of experience that included 14 starts dating back to four games last year has been critical in BYU's 9-1 start.

August Beckwith found 'alive and well,' reunited with mother

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 9:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

August Beckwith was found on Thursday morning after being missing for nearly a month.

What the IOC president says about the new name for Utah's next Olympics

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 9:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry is on board with the recent name change for Utah's next Olympics, saying it's not that unique to have a state as a host.

Motorcyclist fled Utah troopers at 145 mph, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 8:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcycle rider who claimed he was on his way to take a physical fitness test was arrested Wednesday for allegedly going nearly 145 mph while fleeing troopers.

Heading into midterms, Republicans hold edge with older voters, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Jason Lange and James Oliphant, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Victories have given Democrats increasing hope of taking back one and perhaps both houses of the U.S. Congress in next year's midterm elections, but a new Reuters/Ipsos poll suggests that some of that enthusiasm may ​be premature.

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A tribute to excellence: Utah Valley resident James Clarke retires from Clearlink

Utah Valley Chamber  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Clarke is one of Utah's sharpest business minds. He founded Clearlink, Clarke Capital Partners, served on boards of private and public companies, supported global nonprofits and is committed deeply to higher education.

Salt Lake City postpones decision on $224K grant amid concerns over how it'll be used

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 7:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City leaders voted to adopt millions of dollars in grants to the city's budget on Tuesday, but they agreed to delay a vote on the smallest award amid the controversy it generated.

Misplaced wire label, other mishaps likely caused collision, Baltimore bridge collapse, NTSB says

Alexandra Skores, CNN  |  Updated Dec. 11 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A misplaced wire label, the vulnerability of a bridge and other mishaps in protocols likely caused the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge after a large vessel struck it in the spring last year, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.

Salt Lake City crime down to lowest level in nearly a decade, but some challenges persist

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The number of criminal offenses in Salt Lake City is down amid an uptick in arrests and ways to use alternative resources, per Salt Lake City data. But some crimes remain higher.

Panthers' late goal sinks Mammoth, who drop 3rd straight

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 11:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Mammoth fall to the Panthers 4-3 after Anton Lundell's goal with under a minute left to play lifts the defending champs over Utah.

Utah women use strong 2nd quarter to pull away in blowout over Boise State

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 10:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lani White took the game into her own hands.

DHS says a man detained by ICE was a predator. His attorneys say that's libel

Shelby Lofton and Adam Small, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

After Jair Celis was arrested by ICE, the Department of Homeland Security is now being accused of libel by his legal representation due to comments it made on social media alleging he was a predator.

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.

Parent of student charged in shooting that killed teen at Kentucky State University

Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A parent of a Kentucky State University student has been charged with murder in an on-campus shooting that killed one student and critically injured another.

Weber State erred in creating list of 'prohibited' words, says Utah System of Higher Ed head

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah System of Higher Education Commissioner Geoff Landward said Weber State erred in creating list of "prohibited" words guest speakers may not use.

Footage shows officers confront father days before 'nightmare' hike that hospitalized children

Jacob Freeman and Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Newly obtained police documents show Micah Smith, charged with child abuse and torture, had a run-in with police a week before that left officers worried for his mental state.

Corner Canyon drops game to No. 2 St. Frances in Overtime national championship

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Burke ran for over 100 yards and a touchdown, and Virginia running back signee Jae'Oyn Williams threw for three touchdowns as St. Frances rallied to a 37-20 win over No. 23 Corner Canyon.

Divided Fed lowers rates, signals pause and 1 cut next year as growth rebounds

Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 8:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A sharply divided Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday, but signaled borrowing costs are unlikely to drop further in the near term as it awaits clarity on the job market, inflation and ​the economy.

US seizes oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump says

Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart and Steve Holland, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, a ​move that raised oil prices and is likely to further inflame tensions between Washington and Caracas.

School board unanimously votes to close Cedar Valley Elementary School; community reacts

Arianne Brown for KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Board of Education of the West District, also known as the Lake Mountain School District, voted to close Cedar Valley Elementary School last week. Cedar Fort residents cited concerns with the decision.

Slain Santaquin officer's family sues truck driver accused of killing him and driver's employer

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The family of Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser has filed a lawsuit against the truck driver accused of intentionally hitting and killing him, as well as the trucking company and food manufacturer he was working for.