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What motivates people to give during the holidays? Is there still time to help?
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 21 - 8:21 p.m. | Save Story
Utahns showed up for their neighbors this holiday season, and the Christmas cheer isn't over yet.
West Jordan woman accused of financially exploiting stepfather
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 21 - 7:46 p.m. | Save Story
A West Jordan woman is accused of financially exploiting her stepfather, who has dementia.
Runnin' Utes give up 2nd half lead as Iowa pulls away for 95-88 win
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Updated Dec. 21 - 7:23 p.m. | Save Story
Iowa's defense was smothering, and Utah did little to help itself on offense by starting the game shooting just 12.5% from the floor.
What will Utah's new representative focus on as a freshman in Congress?
Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 21 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
Rep.-elect Mike Kennedy received his congressional committee assignments earlier this week, and like any freshman, is looking forward to the challenge. Kennedy, who will replace John Curtis in Utah's 3rd District in January, was appointed to the House Natural Resources and Science, Space and Technology Committees.
Sen. Mike Lee on his relationship with 'rock star type' Elon Musk
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 21 - 5:46 p.m. | Save Story
On Elon Musk's social media site, X, he and Utah Sen. Mike Lee appear to have developed a mutual admiration for one another, frequently agreeing with each other's takes on issues of the day.
South Jordan-based company creates 'Be Loving' campaign, free hotline to help the lonely
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 21 - 5:07 p.m. | Save Story
Western States Lodging and Management, based in South Jordan, has a 'Be Loving' campaign, a free hotline to spread positivity for those depressed or irritated by family.
Italy's 2026 Winter Games to hold events in New York? U.S. Olympic officials weighing
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 21 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
What had seemed like a far-fetched backup plan for sliding sports at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy is a step closer to reality.
Photo gallery: A backstage pass to the 'Nutcracker' ballet
Laura Seitz, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 21 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
The story of 'The Nutcracker' is loosely based on a fantasy story about a girl named Clara, who is given a nutcracker on Christmas Eve that she accidentally breaks.
Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind support families with infants, toddlers
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 21 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind have been providing services for babies from ages zero to 3 for close to 40 years, but not only for their students.
Group of burglars arrive armed to North Salt Lake neighborhood
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 21 - 2:02 p.m. | Save Story
North Salt Lake police and residents are concerned about a group of car burglars armed with rifles that are still at large.
How old are Saturn's rings? Study suggests they could be 4.5 billion years old just like the planet
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 21 - 1:02 p.m. | Save Story
New research suggests that Saturn's rings may be older than they look — possibly as old as the planet.
Utah's college grads often lacking 'durable skills' to succeed in industry, claims study
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 21 - 12:12 p.m. | Save Story
A new study has sobering results on university graduates' preparedness as they begin their careers.
Bird flu drives egg prices to all-time highs before Christmas
Leah Douglas and Tom Polansek, Reuters | Posted Dec. 21 - 11:15 a.m. | Save Story
Wholesale egg prices are shattering records as an accelerating outbreak of bird flu in laying hens slashes supplies while shoppers buy more to bake Christmas cookies and other holiday treats.
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Why BYU is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a ruling
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 21 - 11:05 a.m. | Save Story
A lower court's ruling would force Bethesda University to include members on its board of directors who do not follow the school's firmly held religious beliefs.
5 dark sky places in Utah worth exploring for the longest night of the year
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 21 - 10:21 a.m. | Save Story
These are five options worth exploring for those looking to enjoy Utah's dark sky during the longest night of the year.
Utah Valley out to build wrestling contender, and a hometown hero already is one
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 21 - 9:55 a.m. | Save Story
The 165-pound fifth-year senior won four state titles at Layton High, and currently ranks No. 4 in the country after transferring home to Utah Valley after starting his collegiate career at Penn State.
Biden signs bill that averts government shutdown
Lisa Mascaro, Farnoush Amiri And Matt Brown, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 21 - 9:44 a.m. | Save Story
President Joe Biden has signed legislation that averts a government shutdown heading into Christmas.
'You killed a mother': Family of woman killed in crash involving fleeing shooting suspect speaks out
Garna Mejia, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 21 - 9:40 a.m. | Save Story
The family of a pregnant woman who lost her life in a crash involving a driver fleeing from a shooting is speaking out about their loss.
Woman arrested, accused of damaging $10K cloth at Church History Museum
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 21 - 9:09 a.m. | Save Story
A woman was arrested Friday for allegedly damaging a tapa cloth in the Church History Museum in Salt Lake City.
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What motivates people to give during the holidays? Is there still time to help?
- South Jordan-based company creates 'Be Loving' campaign, free hotline to help the lonely
- Photo gallery: A backstage pass to the 'Nutcracker' ballet
- Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind support families with infants, toddlers
- 5 dark sky places in Utah worth exploring for the longest night of the year
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5 dark sky places in Utah worth exploring for the longest night of the year
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