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Mitt Mamdani? Romney says it's time to tax the rich
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 1:48 p.m. | Save Story
Facing Social Security insolvency and a growing national debt, former Utah Sen. Mitt Romney argues wealthy Americans, like him, should be taxed more in a New York Times op-ed.
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.
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.
60,000 structures considered high fire risk in Utah. Is your home one of them?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah land managers released a new map, outlining nearly 60,000 "high risk" wildland urban interface structures all over the state.
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.
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.
Delivery 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 a deliver driver on Thursday who investigators say entered a woman's home without permission and inappropriately touched her.
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.
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.
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.
Compassion and dignity: Community gathers in Salt Lake City to honor homeless lives lost
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 18 - 10:10 p.m. | Save Story
An annual candlelight vigil was held Thursday to honor the many Utahns who died experiencing homelessness.
Springville officer arrested, accused of driving to work under the influence
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 18 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
A Springville police officer was arrested shortly after showing up for his night shift after other officers detected alcohol on his breath.
Church returns petroglyphs removed from Utah-Idaho border 80 years ago to Shoshone Nation
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 18 - 8:37 p.m. | Save Story
A 2,500-pound stone containing prehistoric petroglyphs has returned to wildland near the Utah-Idaho border, 80 years after it was removed and taken to a Tremonton church.
National average gas prices drop to December 2020 levels, AAA says
Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Posted Dec. 18 - 8:05 p.m. | Save Story
Scenic drives through the snowy mountains of Utah may be on the table again this Christmas season, as AAA reported Thursday that the average price of a gallon of gas dropped 11 cents.
Mike Lee wants American privateers to seize drug cartel property on the high seas
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 18 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Private citizens could be granted authority to seize property from drug cartels under a constitutional provision not used in more than 200 years, thanks to a new bill by Utah Sen. Mike Lee.
Positively 50+: Holiday music connects students and seniors in Salt Lake City
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted Dec. 18 - 6:27 p.m. | Save Story
Ensign Elementary School students and seniors at Liberty Senior Center got to enjoy the emotional power of music on Thursday to help ring in the Christmas season.
Education »
2 lawmakers say anti-diversity, equity and inclusion law not meant to prohibit speech on campus
- Rhode Island joins Utah on the diverse list of states to experience a college campus shooting
- University of Utah athletics private equity deal catches the attention of Congress
- Authorities say they'll release person of interest detained in Brown University shooting
- Utah students report improved mental health, less substance use
Environment »
60,000 structures considered high fire risk in Utah. Is your home one of them?
- 88 environmental groups oppose proposal to dispose of Canadian radioactive waste in Utah
- How strong wind gusts helped Salt Lake City shatter a temperature record
- New report outlines the crisis on the Colorado River and the ongoing threats
- Salt Lake County launches 'Green Vision,' encouraging cross-departmental sustainability efforts
Police & Courts »
Tremonton couple shares story of courage, compassion after deadly shooting of 2 police officers
- Suspect in Weber County Amber Alert makes initial court appearance in child kidnapping case
- Salt Lake officers found justified in killing man in dangerous domestic violence call
- 'Very chilling': Mia Bailey sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for murder of parents
- Utah prison assault: 1 pleads guilty; 1 now facing federal charges
Religion »
Church returns petroglyphs removed from Utah-Idaho border 80 years ago to Shoshone Nation
- Pope names fellow Chicagoan, Bishop Ronald Hicks, as new archbishop of New York
- Salt Lake Jewish leaders say they see light through darkness Australia attack cast on community
- Australian state to pass emergency gun laws as funerals of Bondi attack victims begin
- 'We will not cower': Utah County Hanukkah celebration honors tradition following deadly violence
Science »
Catch the Ursid meteor shower as it peaks just before Christmas
- How strong wind gusts helped Salt Lake City shatter a temperature record
- Senate confirms private astronaut, Musk ally Jared Isaacman as NASA chief
- Saturn's moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as long suspected, new study suggests
- Eagle Mountain pauses vote to create code allowing future nuclear energy generation
Utah Counties »
Tremonton couple shares story of courage, compassion after deadly shooting of 2 police officers
- Salt Lake officers found justified in killing man in dangerous domestic violence call
- 'Very chilling': Mia Bailey sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for murder of parents
- Utah prison assault: 1 pleads guilty; 1 now facing federal charges
- 2 lawmakers say anti-diversity, equity and inclusion law not meant to prohibit speech on campus
