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What Utah lawmakers say they learned about school shootings on trip to Georgia
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 20 - 1:05 p.m. | Save Story
Members of the School Security Task Force say they're trying to learn from other states that recently had school shootings to make Utah's schools safer.
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From DEI to Disney, the top 5 culture war battles of 2024
Jennifer Graham, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 20 - 11:41 a.m. | Save Story
While some say Donald Trump won the culture war with his victory, the man who coined the term says it's now an enduring part of America's DNA.
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7 signs that it's time to replace your windows
Mountain West Windows and Doors | Posted Dec. 20 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
Cold drafts, condensation between panes, or rising energy bills might be subtle signs that it's time to replace your windows.
Huntsville volunteers deliver water to elderly during 9-day boil order
Erin Cox, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 20 - 11:27 a.m. | Save Story
Sometimes the toughest times can reveal a community's true character. That's proven true in Huntsville, where residents were on day nine without drinking water.
Congress scrambles to try to avert looming shutdown
Reuters | Posted Dec. 20 - 11:01 a.m. | Save Story
The Congress was scrambling to avert a partial government shutdown on Friday, hours after more than three dozen Republicans rejected a demand by President-elect Donald Trump to use the measure to lift the nation's debt ceiling.
'Tainted' mushrooms causes 1 death, poison control center reports
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 10:33 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah Poison Control Center announced a person recently died from ingesting 'tainted' psychedelic mushrooms.
Longtime Park City resident hit by pickup, killed while crossing road
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated Dec. 20 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
A woman was hit by a pickup truck and killed while crossing the road in front of Park City High School on Thursday.
Group sets hearing over high school international recruiting as legislators consider bill
Amy Donaldson, KSL Podcasts | Posted Dec. 20 - 9:57 a.m. | Save Story
A legislative committee discussed potential legislation Thursday that could address concerns about the recruitment of international student athletes by private high schools.
Driver arrested after alleged confrontation with runner
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 9:15 a.m. | Save Story
A driver was arrested in Sandy on Thursday for allegedly attacking a runner during a confrontation that police say started when the driver failed to yield to the runner.
FDA updates the definition of 'healthy' foods
Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 20 - 8:41 a.m. | Save Story
Packaged foods in the U.S. must follow new rules in order to call themselves "healthy." The move is aimed at helping Americans navigate food labels at the grocery store.
Idaho man falls 10 feet after suffering severe thermal, chemical burns. He remains in a coma
Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 8:19 a.m. | Save Story
An East Idaho man, despite being in a medically-induced coma, is recovering from what his wife calls a "life-threatening" work incident.
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Unwrap Snowbasin Resort's Christmas deals of the day
Snowbasin | Posted Dec. 20 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
From now until Dec. 25, each day will unwrap a special Snowbasin Christmas deal. But you'll have to be quicker than Santa's reindeer to snag it before the deal expires at midnight that night.
Green Beret calls for more to be done in search for missing Utah National Guard member
Brian Carlson, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 20 - 7:58 a.m. | Save Story
There's frustration in the search to find the body of a missing member of the Utah National Guard, presumed murdered by his wife.
Big Lots to start 'going out of business' sales at its remaining locations
Jordan Valinsky, CNN | Posted Dec. 20 - 7:25 a.m. | Save Story
Big Lots is preparing to close its remaining 963 locations after a sale to save the bankrupt retailer fell through.
Gov. Cox wants Congress to make building coalitions great again despite possible shutdown
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 20 - 6:50 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said the state is prepared to keep national parks open during a potential government shutdown that could start this Friday, at midnight.
Vigil held to remember 112 deaths among Utah's unhoused population
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 6:14 a.m. | Save Story
Between 200 and 250 people came to Pioneer Park Thursday night to honor siblings, parents, children and friends who all died while living in homelessness in Salt Lake County.
Prosecutors decline to file charges in Duchesne High basketball assault case
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 19 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Iron County prosecutors opted not to pursue any assault charges against any members of the Duchesne High boys' basketball team, it was announced Thursday.
Sen. Mike Lee on 1,500-page continuing resolution: 'Christmastime legislative extortion'
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 19 - 10:08 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mike Lee called the effort to pass a 1,500-page continuing resolution ahead of the midnight Friday shutdown deadline "Christmastime legislative extortion."
Grief counselors offer advice on kids processing difficult details of West Valley murder-suicide
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 19 - 9:41 p.m. | Save Story
As details emerge about an apparent murder-suicide in West Valley City involving a family of six, they can be difficult to hear and process.
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