'This has been my life': Redwood Swap Meet to close Sunday as site redevelopment looms

Utah women's basketball dominates Arizona State 102-82 in Big 12 opener

Ella Peterson, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 9:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utes began their Big 12 campaign with authority, dismantling the Arizona State 102-82 Saturday afternoon at the Huntsman Center.

Jazz get back-to-back wins for 1st time this season with victory over Nets

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 9:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

With a 105-94 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday, the Utah Jazz have suddenly won two games in a row.

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.

Government shutdown avoided, Sens. Lee and Romney vote no on CR

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 7:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite avoiding a devastating government shutdown, not everyone in Utah's congressional delegation was thrilled by the outcome of Friday's interim spending bill.

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.

Sometimes we can't understand 'terrible choices': Slain West Valley family laid to rest

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 21 - 3:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four members of a West Valley family found shot to death in their home were laid to rest Saturday in Salt Lake City.

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.