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US Senate passes government funding bill, averts shutdown
Richard Cowan, Bo Erickson, Andy Sullivan and Katharine Jackson, Reuters | Updated Dec. 20 - 11:01 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Congress passed spending legislation early on Saturday in a down-to-the wire burst of activity that will avert a destabilizing government shutdown ahead of the busy holiday travel season.
BYU basketball cruises by Florida A&M to close out nonconference play
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Dec. 20 - 10:56 p.m. | Save Story
Fouss Traore supplied 9 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Cougars (9-2) in the absence of Egor Demin (knee) and Richie Saunders (concussion).
Ballet West warns of scam 'Nutcracker' tickets
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 10:37 p.m. | Save Story
Ballet West is warning patrons about scam tickets to "The Nutcracker" after several customers paid for invalid tickets from third-party vendors.
Dylan Guenther scores twice as Utah continues to look like a playoff threat in win over Wild
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 9:51 p.m. | Save Story
Dylan Guenther scored twice on Friday, extending his team lead to 16 goals on the season, as Utah won its fourth straight game and seventh straight on the road.
Man shot, killed Clinton shooter in self-defense, police say
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 9:43 p.m. | Save Story
A man who shot and killed someone in Clinton in self-defense will not face charges in an incident that resulted in the deaths of two people, police said.
Weber State graduates its maiden class of physician assistants
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 20 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Weber State University graduated its first-ever physician's assistants.
Future uncertain for popular Riverdale Senior Center
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
The Weber Human Services board of directors have decided to stop funding the Riverdale Senior Center, prompting outcry from patrons.
Lawmakers disapprove of federal decision to endorse southern Utah highway alternative
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 7:32 p.m. | Save Story
A federal decision issued Friday on a proposed highway in Washington County "blatantly disregards" Utah voices and the law, Utah's congressional delegation says.
Guest artists share what it was like performing at the Tabernacle Choir's 2024 Christmas Concert
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Guest artists and choir leaders spoke about the Tabernacle Choir's 2024 Christmas concert, which shares the story of Charles Mulli and his family, during a press conference on Friday.
Review: Does 'Sonic 3' deliver more chaotic, blue fun?
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 6:34 p.m. | Save Story
If you like cool shoes, fast hedgehogs, and some silly, energetic entertainment, then you're going to have a great time with "Sonic 3."
Food truck worker charged with abusing intoxicated woman
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 5:43 p.m. | Save Story
A food truck worker who invited an intoxicated woman to sit in his truck is accused of sexually abusing her.
Cyber hack compromised data of all current, former students in Granite School District
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com and Mary Culbertson, KSL-TV | Updated Dec. 20 - 5:25 p.m. | Save Story
Granite School District on Friday issued an update revealing that a data leak reported earlier in the weak also impacted "all current and former Granite School District students."
What to know about the bird flu after California's emergency declaration
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 5:06 p.m. | Save Story
Bird flu captured more headlines this week, but Utah experts say they're still unsure about potential human impacts as it continues to impact wild birds and farm animals.
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Utahn's viral TikTok tells her story of a puppy scam. What you should know to avoid fraud on KSL Pets
Kathleen Clove, KSL Classifieds | Posted Dec. 20 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Content creator Ashley England talks about the warning signs she missed when looking for a purebred pooch.
Utah Latinos hosting holiday gathering to promote unity, spread cheer
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 4:31 p.m. | Save Story
A contingent of Utah Latinos is hosting a holiday gathering in Sandy, We are Latinos, which is meant to promote unity and spread cheer.
Have You Seen This? UDOT installs pedestrian bridge overnight
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
Time-lapse videos always make mundane things seem really cool, and this video of a pedestrian bridge being installed is no exception.
RSL trades for Brazilian striker, takes 8 players in MLS SuperDraft
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 3:30 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake showed its intentions to be an active participant early Friday ahead of the 2025 MLS SuperDraft.
'Tainted' mushrooms causes 1 death, poison control center reports
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Updated Dec. 20 - 3:23 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Poison Control Center says a person recently died from ingesting what they thought were psychedelic mushrooms.
'These little angels need a little Christmas.' Davis County woman decorates children's cemetery
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 20 - 3:06 p.m. | Save Story
Each year, Valarie Hooper and her family decorate part of the Bountiful Cemetery where young children and infants are buried, many of whom never got to celebrate Christmas.
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