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Erika Kirk steps up at AmericaFest

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 1:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

"You may not agree with everyone on this stage this weekend — and that's OK. Welcome to America," she said on the first day of Turning Point USA's AmericaFest.

Suspect in Weber County Amber Alert makes initial court appearance in child kidnapping case

Daniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 12:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Amber Alert suspect Christopher Wiggins faced a Utah judge for the first time Thursday after he was caught with a missing girl in Colorado last month.

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Salt Lake officers found justified in killing man in dangerous domestic violence call

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 19 - 12:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two Salt Lake police officers were legally justified in shooting and killing a man during a dangerous domestic violence call, Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill said Friday.

'Very chilling': Mia Bailey sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for murder of parents

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 12:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mia Bailey, who pleaded guilty to shooting and killing her parents in southern Utah, was sentenced Friday to at least 50 years and up to life in prison.

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Are you in a high radon area? Here's what you can do

UtahRadon.org  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here is how you can determine your risk and protect your loved ones.

Utah prison assault: 1 pleads guilty; 1 now facing federal charges

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

An inmate at the Central Utah Correctional Facility pleaded guilty Wednesday to aggravated assault for an attack that occurred while he was incarcerated, while another inmate involved now faces federal charges of attempted murder.

Holy score: Utah's private equity plan is 'really well thought out,' NCAA president says

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 10:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

During a prestigious gathering of experts in the business of college sports last week at the Aria Resort and Casino, Utah's thunderous news drew instant praise. At least publicly.

Trump administration officials race to meet Friday deadline for Epstein files

Julia Harte, Sarah N. Lynch and Joseph Ax, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 10:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's Justice Department faces a Friday deadline to release a massive trove of documents from its investigations into ​the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after Congress overwhelmingly approved a new law forcing their disclosure last month.

2 lawmakers say anti-diversity, equity and inclusion law not meant to prohibit speech on campus

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Katy Hall and Sen. John Johnson, addressing a free speech controversy at Weber State, said HB261 was never meant to prohibit speech on university campuses.

88 environmental groups oppose proposal to dispose of Canadian radioactive waste in Utah

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 19 - 9:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

A coalition of 88 environmental groups opposes EnergySolutions' plans to dispose of radioactive waste at a Utah site, focus of consideration at a meeting on Friday.

Eagle Mountain parents sentenced to probation for exposing children to drugs

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 9:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Eagle Mountain couple has been sentenced to three years of probation for exposing their children to drugs.

Romanian court sentences US rapper Wiz Khalifa to 9 months for drug possession

Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

A court in Romania has sentenced American rapper Wiz Khalifa to nine months in jail on drug possession charges. The ruling on Thursday came more than a year after he took part in a music festival in the Eastern European country.

Patrick Kinahan: Selfless act enhances Kyle Whittingham's legacy at Utah

Patrick Kinahan for KSL  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The winningest coach in the history of Utah football is bowing out in a selfless act that avoids a potentially messy situation.

Amazon driver entered Millcreek woman's home, sexually abused her, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 8:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Unified police arrested an Amazon driver on Thursday who investigators say entered a woman's home without permission and inappropriately touched her.

Gaza no longer in famine after aid access improves, hunger monitor says

Michelle Nichols, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 8:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

There is no longer famine in Gaza, a global hunger monitor said on Friday, after access for humanitarian and commercial food deliveries improved following a fragile Oct. 10 ceasefire in the war ​between Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants.

Ogden's Topper Bakery offering speculaas cookies, other Christmas treats after 5-year hiatus

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Topper Bakery in Ogden is offering its speculaas cookies and other Christmas treats for the first time since a 2021 fire that led to its temporary closure.

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Test Drive: Ford Bronco Sport Badlands Sasquatch combines excellence with off-road legitimacy

Jason Bell  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Goldilocks Bronco. Here's why this compact, off-road SUV gets it just right

Jury finds a Wisconsin judge guilty of obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal agents

Todd Richmond, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 7:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A jury has found Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan on Thursday guilty of obstruction for helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal authorities.

Former Vineyard city manager appointed to replace councilwoman who resigned

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 7:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ezra Nair was appointed to the Vineyard City Council after the resignation of a councilwoman.

Democrats release dozens more new images from Epstein estate

Nolan D. McCaskill, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 6:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Congressional Democrats released new images from the ​estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday, a day before the Justice Department's deadline ⁠to release unclassified files from its investigation.

Family said son was victim in alleged stem cell scheme

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 6:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

The family of a Utah man who battled cancer said he underwent painful stem cell procedures performed by a man now charged with fraud and unlawful practice.

Keyonte George showing he's 'pretty freaking good' after 3rd straight 30-point night

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 1:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jazz head coach Will Hardy said Thursday night it's time for others to recognize his young guard has "gotten pretty good." In fact, he's tired of people explaining away George's recent successes.

Doncic notches 40-point triple-double as Lakers escape Jazz 143-135

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 18 - 11:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Keyonte George tallied his third straight 30-point game, but it wasn't enough to overcome Luka Doncic's 45 points in a loss to the Lakers.