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Would Shakespeare give a thumbs-up to the film 'Hamnet'? A University of Utah professor's take

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 11:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Besides examining how one processes deep grief, "Hamnet" reminds moviegoers of the humanities' cathartic capacity.

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3 juveniles arrested after Eagle Mountain shooting that injured 1

Curtis Booker and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 24 - 11:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police have arrested three juveniles after a shooting in Eagle Mountain Tuesday evening that left one man with critical injuries.

Tooele's Little Mountain Christmas tree stands as a beacon of community spirit

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Christmas tree on a hill in Tooele has been a holiday staple for nearly 50 years

Woman killed in crash on northbound Legacy Highway in Davis County

Sicily Stanton for KSL  |  Updated Dec. 24 - 7:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Northbound Legacy Highway near 500 South in Davis County was closed early Wednesday as Utah Highway Patrol investigated a crash.

Former Democrat-turned-Republican leaving Utah Legislature to run for local office

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 7:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Christine Watkins, R-Price, is joining the ranks of Utah state lawmakers who will not seek reelection, saying she plans to run for a local office instead.

Beaver Mountain delays opening until after Christmas, first time in several decades

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a rare turn of events, management at Beaver Mountain Ski Resort made the unexpected decision to delay opening until after Christmas.

9-year-old who vanished during road trip found dead in Utah

Josh Campbell, Holly Yan, CNN  |  Updated Dec. 23 - 9:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The remains of missing 9-year-old California girl Melodee Buzzard have been found in Utah's Wayne County. Her mother has been arrested.

'American Idol' singer from Idaho Falls proposed to after singing national anthem at Jazz game

Brittni Johnson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 8:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Local musician and former "American Idol" contestant Paige Anne is used to being in the spotlight, but recently all eyes were on her for something other than music — this time, it was a marriage proposal.

Provo meat processing business faces uncertain future after devastating fire

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 7:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fire at Ford's Locker in Provo has resulted in a complete loss, and owners ask for patience as they figure out next steps for the business.

Vital World Cup ski competition pulled out of Utah over low snow accumulation

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

An international ski championship that's considered one of the last qualifying events for the 2026 Winter Olympics is being pulled out of Utah over low snow totals.

Centerville man sentenced for attempted obstruction in deadly Weber County shooting case

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Centerville man has been sentenced for attempted obstruction of justice in a case tied to a deadly Aug. 31 shooting in western Weber County.

Taylorsville man, 30, killed in crash Monday night, police say

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 23 - 3:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist was killed and two teenagers were injured in a crash late Monday in Taylorsville.

Remembering Utah's epic snowstorms: Here's the top 6 that made history

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's a list of the top six snowfalls from a single storm, based on snow levels recorded at the Salt Lake City International Airport.

Utah to benefit from atmospheric river, but will it be a white Christmas?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 23 - 2:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Some parts of the state will be under a winter weather advisory this year, but you probably won't find snow in most of Utah.

Grantsville porch pantry keeps hope and support afloat, despite recent winds

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Porch of Hope Food Pantry in Grantsville perseveres amid damage from recent wind storms.

Vernal caretaker arrested in death of 3-year-old boy

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 23 - 1:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 50-year-old Vernal woman has been arrested for investigation of child abuse homicide in the death of a 3-year-old boy.

ECHL players head toward strike, putting the Utah Grizzlies' final season in question

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

ECHL players are on the verge of launching a strike, which could complicate the Utah Grizzlies' final season before relocating.

Angry U-Haul driver claims impatient driver prompted road rage confrontation, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A U-Haul driver who says he was angry at another driver for not waiting for him to move was arrested in Park City on Monday for allegedly hitting the other driver's vehicle intentionally.

Majestic Elementary music teacher heads to Rose Parade on New Year's Day

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lisa Blodgett, a teacher at Majestic Elementary, will be marching in the Pasadena Rose Parade along with more than 300 other band directors from across North America.