Police K-9 death was avoidable, but no charges will be filed, district attorney says

Plan a sober ride home this holiday season, DPS urges

Karah Brackin, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 2:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

WCF Insurance is sponsoring 2,500 $10 Uber credit vouchers. It's part of an initiative by the Utah Department of Public Safety to make sure people get home safe.

RSL returns to CONCACAF Champions tournament in 2025 after 8-year absence

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Real Salt Lake is returning to continental competition for the first time since 2016 and will do so against a familiar opponent from its glory days.

Heber City man pleads guilty to sexually abusing elderly dementia patients

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 1:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Heber City man has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two elderly dementia patients at a senior living facility in February.

Bird strike disables a jetliner engine and forces an emergency landing at JFK airport

Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 1:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities say bird strike involving an American Airlines jetliner disabled one of the plane's two engines shortly after takeoff from New York's LaGuardia Airport.

Rose Park family starting over after a fire destroys 6 apartments

Shara Park, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 12:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Rose Park family says they have no choice but to start over after fire hit their apartment building on Monday, destroying their unit and five others.

Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after injury in Luxembourg

Richard Cowan and Idrees Ali, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was injured on a trip to Luxembourg and has been admitted to a hospital for evaluation, her office said in a statement on Friday.

Salt Lake County Council approves $2B budget for next year

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 13 - 11:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake County Council approved a more than $2 billion operating budget for the next fiscal year, even as Mayor Jenny Wilson described a "challenging" budgetary environment due to inflation pressures.

Public records backlog could keep Utahns in the dark until late 2025

Courtney Johns, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns seeking answers through public records appeals are running into an unprecedented roadblock: a backlog so severe it could take until the end of next year to clear.

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The secret sauce for Christian entertainment

Hanna Seariac, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 11:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Calling it faith-based entertainment doesn't quite fit the bill because the success and style of shows like "The Chosen" extend beyond what is typically under that umbrella.

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QUIZ: How well are you preparing your children to be financially capable?

Crew  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Take the quiz brief to see how you are doing when it comes to teaching your children about money. Provide your name and email for a chance to win a $100 gift card.

Midway home decorated with thousands of nativity pieces

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 10:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Midway woman decorates her home each year with hundreds of nativity scenes.

UnitedHealth says suspect in executive murder was not a customer

Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 9:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

The suspect in the murder of UnitedHealth Group executive Brian Thompson was not a customer of the health insurer, a company spokesperson said on Friday.

Research limited on whether weighted blankets help you sleep better

Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 13 - 9:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Weighted blankets are a popular choice to warm up in cold weather, but research on their effectiveness is limited.

Immigrant advocates offer advice amid deportation talk: Have a family plan, know your rights

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 8:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Attorneys and advocates hosted a gathering to advise immigrants and their families to know their rights and be prepared amid talk of mass deportations.

7-year-old from Kearns celebrates by receiving and giving

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Chloe Montoya is a girl from Kearns who is very proud and connected to her Navajo community. She's also a 7-year-old who likes to help anyone with anything.

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5 reasons your home needs high-quality windows for Utah's harsh winters

Mountain West Windows and Doors  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here are a few reasons why investing in high-quality windows is a smart choice for your home.

1 critically injured in motorcycle crash in Midvale

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 7:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was critically injured in a motorcycle crash in Midvale Thursday night after he left the roadway and hit a tree, police said.

Man thanks off-duty nurse and paramedic who saved his life at American Fork gym

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 7:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kevan Elkins went into cardiac arrest while at a Vasa in American Fork. On Thursday, he thanked the off-duty nurse and paramedic who went into action and saved his life.

Stanley recalls 2.6M switchback and trigger travel mugs due to possible burn hazard

Michelle Chapman, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 7:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Stanley is recalling approximately 2.6 million of its switchback and trigger action stainless steel travel mugs sold in the U.S. because of a potential burn hazard.