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Silicon Slopes to Hollywood Hills? UVU student's screenplay to be produced by FanX
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 21 - 10:36 p.m. | Save Story
UVU student Jessa Wright was granted a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity when she received a call informing her that her screenplay is moving into development with FanX Studios.
It's official: Chase Roberts coming back to BYU for 1 more year
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 21 - 9:58 p.m. | Save Story
The Cougars' leading receiver reversed course on his earlier decision to leave BYU after graduating in December, and will instead "run it back" for one more year in 2025, he announced late Saturday night in a video.
2 US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent 'friendly fire' incident, US military says
Jon Gambrell, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 21 - 9:57 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. military says two Navy pilots have been shot down over the Red Sea in an apparent "friendly fire" incident, and both pilots were recovered alive, with one suffering minor injuries in the incident on Sunday.
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.
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Silicon Slopes to Hollywood Hills? UVU student's screenplay to be produced by FanX
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