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Podcasting gives Utah politicians a new platform for political discourse
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 28 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Here's how a pair of Utah state senators are using podcasts to interact with the public.
How musician David Tolk is providing background music for the world
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 28 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
A keyboard artist in Draper with a studio that doubles as his front room is being heard literally around the world.
Northern Utah finally gets snow, skiers and snowboarders couldn't be happier
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Dec. 28 - 11:21 a.m. | Save Story
After weeks of waiting, winter finally showed up in northern Utah.
Barack Obama shared his favorite movies of the year — including this film that debuted in Utah
Valerie Jones, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 28 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
The former president is closing out 2025 with his annual tradition of sharing his favorite movies, music and books of the year.
Brigitte Bardot, 1960s French sex symbol turned militant animal rights activist, dies at 91
Thomas Adamson and Elaine Ganley, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 28 - 8:34 a.m. | Save Story
French 1960s sex symbol Brigitte Bardot has died at age 91. Bardot became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant animal rights activist.
This Utah resort named best spot for snowboarding in the US
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 28 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
USA Today named Brighton Resort as the best spot for snowboarding in 2025.
Utah woman delivers comfort to incarcerated women
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted Dec. 27 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah woman who visited her sister in the Salt Lake County Jail walked away with an idea to give back to those who are struggling through a nonprofit that donates pillows to incarcerated women.
Volunteering with children can build character and create lasting family memories
Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 27 - 6:19 p.m. | Save Story
Volunteering with children can instill confidence in youngsters, teach social and problem-solving skills and provide unique ways for families to bond.
Low snow doesn't mean no avalanche risk, Utah experts say
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Dec. 27 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Avalanche experts say lower snow totals this season can be misleading — just because there's less snow doesn't mean the risk has disappeared.
Have You Seen This? Dad goes above and beyond for his kids at Scheels
Grant Olsen for KSL | Posted Dec. 27 - 3:34 p.m. | Save Story
To all the parents out there like this dad, I respect everything you do to make the world a better and happier place for your families.
Salt Lake City won't break this 135-year-old record, but the similarities are striking
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 27 - 2:46 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City's first snowfall of the year avoids a record set in early 1891, but there are a lot of similarities 135 years apart.
Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled concert after Trump name added to building
Steven Sloan, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 27 - 1:36 p.m. | Save Story
The president of the Kennedy Center on Friday fiercely criticized a musician's sudden decision to cancel a Christmas Eve performance at the venue days after the White House announced that President Donald Trump's name would be added to the facility.
Woman of Nicaraguan descent wins inaugural Miss Utah Latina Imagen pageant
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 26 - 9:47 p.m. | Save Story
A woman of Nicaraguan descent, Yanelin Rivera, won the inaugural Miss Utah Latina Imagen pageant followed by contestants of Dominican and Mexican descent.
Families reinvent Christmas traditions due to lack of snow
Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 26 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
With little to no snow blanketing much of eastern Idaho this holiday season, many families were forced to rethink Christmas traditions typically built around sledding, skiing and snowmobiling.
Idaho family asks community for help with child's cerebral palsy treatment
Cody Roberts, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 26 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
An Idaho family is seeking community support to fund their son's cerebral palsy treatment.
Returning your Christmas gifts? Here's some things you should know
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 26 - 5:07 p.m. | Save Story
Now that Christmas is over and many have received gifts that they love and some gifts that they don't love as much, some of those gifts need to be returned.
Have You Seen This? Horse displays majestic mane while pulling carriage
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 26 - 3:30 p.m. | Save Story
A Gypsy Vanner stallion showed off his majestic mane, worthy of a shampoo commercial, while pulling a carriage earlier this month.
Utah woman gives birth under Orem hospital's Christmas tree in the lobby
Ray Boone, KSL | Posted Dec. 26 - 2:59 p.m. | Save Story
Jaxson Largo was born under a Christmas tree in the lobby of Orem Community Hospital.
Salt Lake City breaks Christmas record; winter weather advisories issued across Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Dec. 26 - 7:41 a.m. | Save Story
Christmas will remain warm and windy across the state, but a dose of more seasonal weather is on tap for this weekend.
Arts & Entertainment »
How musician David Tolk is providing background music for the world
- Barack Obama shared his favorite movies of the year — including this film that debuted in Utah
- Brigitte Bardot, 1960s French sex symbol turned militant animal rights activist, dies at 91
- Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled concert after Trump name added to building
- Woman of Nicaraguan descent wins inaugural Miss Utah Latina Imagen pageant
Historic »
Salt Lake City won't break this 135-year-old record, but the similarities are striking
- Tooele's Little Mountain Christmas tree stands as a beacon of community spirit
- Remembering Utah's epic snowstorms: Here's the top 6 that made history
- Church returns petroglyphs removed from Utah-Idaho border 80 years ago to Shoshone Nation
- Camp Floyd's 'Spirit of the Season' shows how soldiers celebrated holidays 160 years ago
