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Ogden man renewed lapsed insurance 10 minutes after crash, charges say
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
An Ogden man faces a felony count of fraud accusing him of renewing his lapsed insurance coverage just minutes after he got into an accident.
ECHL, players finalize deal to end strike. Here's when Utah's final season will resume
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 10:22 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Grizzlies will finish out their final season before relocating to New Jersey in 2026, under a new collective bargaining agreement.
Sticking to your fitness goals in 2026
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 7:52 p.m. | Save Story
One of the most popular New Year's resolutions is to improve fitness and get into shape, but experts warn that unrealistic expectations can lead to burn out. Here's how to stick with it.
This Utah Republican is challenging a longtime GOP lawmaker for a seat in the Senate
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Two more Republican state lawmakers won't be returning to their seats after next year, with one seeking to unseat a GOP senator and another stepping away from lawmaking altogether.
Additional security in place for Salt Lake City New Year's celebration
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
As revelers celebrate the new year, additional security will be in place to ensure all who attend Salt Lake City's "Last Hurrah" will have a safe New Year's Eve celebration.
Sandy 'sim room' educates public about house fires
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 5:46 p.m. | Save Story
The Sandy Fire Department is one of the first firehouses to offer a "sim room" to help train both firefighters and the public in some very real scenarios.
Gov. Cox responds to Minnesota fraud reports. Could it happen in Utah?
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 31 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox took to social media this week to respond to allegations of widespread fraud in Minnesota — and why it probably won't happen in Utah.
What to know as Utah rings in 2026 with more rain, snow in the forecast
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
A mix of valley rain and mountain snow is expected to impact the state at the beginning of the new year.
Springville man arrested after police chases exceeding 100 mph
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
A Springville man was arrested early Wednesday and accused of twice trying to flee police by exceeding 100 mph.
Veterans affairs criminal investigator charged with sexually assaulting woman
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 1:10 p.m. | Save Story
A White City man who prosecutors say is a criminal investigator with the Department of Veterans Affairs was charged Wednesday with sexually assaulting a woman at his home.
'Evidence of divine love': Services honor life, legacy of President Jeffrey R. Holland
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Updated Dec. 31 - 12:57 p.m. | Save Story
President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was honored Wednesday as a man of deep faith.
Herriman man was shot, killed and driven around before being buried in shallow grave, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Herriman man who went to buy auto parts Saturday was shot and killed and his body later buried in a shallow grave in Tooele County, police say. The suspected gunman has been arrested.
These were the 10 most-read stories of 2025
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
More happened in 2025 than U.S. politics, but it factored in many of the most-read KSL articles of the year.
2 men given jail time, probation for injuring 2 in fight outside Utah rodeo
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 9:25 a.m. | Save Story
Two men who severely injured two others during a fight outside a county fair rodeo last year were sentenced to 60 days in jail.
Ring in the new year with these events in Utah
Valerie Jones, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 31 - 8:53 a.m. | Save Story
It's time to ring in the new year, and there's a wide variety of ways to celebrate in Utah — from fireworks to laser shows to bull riding. Here are some of the events across the state where you can welcome in 2026.
Utah mechanics group votes to decertify from its union
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 31 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
Employees of Smith Power Products recently voted to decertify and break free from their union, officials confirmed.
Charges: Nevada woman poisoned 1-year-old son with unprescribed meds while in Utah hospital
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A Nevada woman has been charged with poisoning her 1-year-old son with unprescribed medications while the toddler was being treated in a Utah hospital.
More than 40 law enforcement agencies to crack down on impaired drivers during New Year's
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Dec. 30 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
As the New Year's holiday approaches, the Utah Highway Patrol is warning drivers to be prepared on the roads, as it targets impaired drivers.
Cedar City man wasn't affected by Tasers, but surrendered to K-9, charges say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 30 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
A southern Utah man is facing criminal charges accusing him of fighting with police officers while armed with golf clubs.
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