'Very dangerous' avalanche conditions forecast as wet weather continues in Utah

Sardine Canyon under traction restriction due to 'white out conditions'

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 3:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Travel on U.S. 89/91 through Sardine Canyon is restricted in both directions Thursday afternoon, with only vehicles equipped with traction devices being allowed through.

Nebraska man who lost his home over $588 debt is getting it back

Jim Salter, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 26 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Nebraska man is getting title to his home back, years after losing it over a $588 tax debt. The man has been involved in a legal dispute since 2018, when he lost title to his home after failing to pay $588 in overdue property taxes.

Elderly man fell, died on Mt. Olympus trail, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 2:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police believe a man found unresponsive on the Mount Olympus trailhead who died at the scene had fallen.

'They're getting annihilated' — Momentum gathers for ongoing funding for wildlife crossing

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 12:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bipartisan support is growing ahead of the legislative session to fund wildlife crossings meant to save Utahns' tax dollars and their lives in areas with frequent animal-vehicle collisions.

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How the Supreme Court could change what schools teach your children

Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 12:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's what the Supreme Court said about parental rights in the 1920s — and why those old rulings are increasingly relevant today.

Russia's air defense fire likely caused Azerbaijan plane crash, experts say

Jon Gambrell, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 26 - 12:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Aviation experts say that Russian air defense fire was likely responsible for the Azerbaijani plane crash the day before that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured.

Teen actor Hudson Meek, who appeared in 'Baby Driver,' dies after falling from moving vehicle

Karina Tsui, CNN  |  Updated Dec. 26 - 12:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor who appeared in "Baby Driver," died last week after falling from a moving vehicle in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, according to CNN affiliate WVTM.

Police identify man found dead on I-215

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 11:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 30-year-old man has been identified by the Utah Highway Patrol, after his body was found on I-215 near the Redwood Road exit on Sunday morning.

Pacca bag and go: St. George couple redefines travel gear for families

Jessi Bang, St. George News  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 9:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

A St. George travel family has turned their globetrotting adventures into what could be a game-changing creation: the ultimate travel bag for kids, making family travel easier than ever.

'The Chosen' is going into the wild with Bear Grylls

Hanna Seariac, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 8:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Cast members of the hit show "The Chosen" will get a once-in-a-lifetime experience to adventure into the unknown with popular TV show host Bear Grylls.

Utahns divided on Trump legal battles as he prepares for presidency

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 8:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

With President-elect Donald Trump just over a month away from returning to the White House for a second term, what becomes of his legal battles remains controversial.

Tooele woman struck, killed by truck on Main Street

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman in her 30s was struck and killed by a truck on Christmas in Tooele, police say.

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Ex-Army Ranger goes from obese in wheelchair to fitness competitor: Learn his secret

Health Utah  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

This Army Ranger went from the extreme physical fitness to requiring epidural steroid spinal injections. By 2013 he was in a wheelchair and going through medical retirement from the Army. But he recovered his health thanks to a Utah clinic.

Appeals court upholds conviction for 2021 murder of roommate in Duchesne County

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 7:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Court of Appeals has upheld the murder conviction for Keith Broadwater, who murdered his roommate in 2021 and was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison.

Dead body found in wheel well of United plane from Chicago to Maui

Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 26 - 6:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

United Airlines has confirmed that a body was found in the wheel well of one of its planes after landing in Maui. United said the body was found after a flight arrived from Chicago on Tuesday.

Sen. Mike Lee: 3 bills that are 'big wins for Utah' pass Senate and House

Suzanne Bates, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three bills affecting Utah's infrastructure, the Great Salt Lake and public lands around the state's parks are on their way to President Joe Biden's desk.

Utah finally got another Winter Games. Here are 10 Olympic moments in 2024

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 25 - 10:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah was awarded the 2034 Winter Games this year. Here's 10 Olympic moments in Utah to note now that the countdown to 2034 is underway.

Brazil's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue is caught in a battle between church and state

Julia Vargas Jones, CNN  |  Updated Dec. 25 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Perched high atop Brazil's Corcovado Mountain, Christ the Redeemer is more than a religious symbol or tourist attraction — and now it's at the center of a debate over land and conservation.

The Utahns that helped Trump go viral

Samuel Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 25 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The request from Donald Trump's campaign was simple enough: Take the raw video, splice it up and upload it on TikTok as soon as possible.