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Woman of Nicaraguan descent wins inaugural Miss Utah Latina Imagen pageant

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.
Salt Lake man broke windows, poured fuel to get attention for missing dog, police say

Salt Lake man broke windows, poured fuel to get attention for missing dog, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 4:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man was arrested and accused of breaking multiple windows and pouring fuel at several apartments early Friday, allegedly to grab the attention of police.
Utahn sentenced to probation for pointing gun at other vehicle in road rage confrontation

Utahn sentenced to probation for pointing gun at other vehicle in road rage confrontation

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man pleaded guilty to pointing a firearm at another driver in a road rage confrontation in Midvale.
American Fork man faces sex abuse charges after young girl is found hiding in his car

American Fork man faces sex abuse charges after young girl is found hiding in his car

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police believe an American Fork man charged with sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl may have victimized other children.
Man charged with murder in Salt Lake shooting death over drug debt

Man charged with murder in Salt Lake shooting death over drug debt

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man allegedly upset with another man who owed him money from a drug debt has been charged with shooting and killing him.
Salt Lake City breaks Christmas record; winter weather advisories issued across Utah

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.
U. expands its Master of Business Creation program to a third continent — Europe

U. expands its Master of Business Creation program to a third continent — Europe

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 25 - 8:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

From its headquarters in Salt Lake City, the University of Utah's Master of Business Creation program already operates from eastern Canada to Ghana and several other African nations.
Kearns woman arrested after stabbing, killing boyfriend, West Valley police say

Kearns woman arrested after stabbing, killing boyfriend, West Valley police say

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 25 - 3:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Kearns woman was arrested on Thursday in connection with the death of her boyfriend, whose body was found lying on a sidewalk in West Valley City on Christmas morning.
Utah mom who survived COVID complications, delivered at 28 weeks gives back to NICU families

Utah mom who survived COVID complications, delivered at 28 weeks gives back to NICU families

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four years after a life-threatening battle with COVID-19 and an emergency delivery at 28 weeks, a Utah mother returned to the hospital where her son was born.
Taylorsville man, 30, killed in crash Monday night, police say

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

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

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.
7 Questions With Emmy explores holiday magic at the Grand America Hotel

7 Questions With Emmy explores holiday magic at the Grand America Hotel

Emmy Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 7:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Emmy goes to The Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah, chatting with Executive Pastry Chef Xavier Baudinet and Jonnie Hartman, an artist who designed the Holiday Window Stroll at the hotel.
DA seeks to vacate man's murder conviction 24 years later, after he served his sentence

DA seeks to vacate man's murder conviction 24 years later, after he served his sentence

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 22 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office says a 2001 murder conviction should be thrown out because potential exculpatory information was never released by police.
'Glad to fill the gaps': Salt Lake Mission gives boxes of Christmas food to over 200

'Glad to fill the gaps': Salt Lake Mission gives boxes of Christmas food to over 200

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake Mission distributed boxes of Christmas food to over 200 people as part of the mission's annual food box giveaway on Monday.
Utah's longest-serving female legislator to step down after 26 years

Utah's longest-serving female legislator to step down after 26 years

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's longest-serving female lawmaker announced Monday that she will not seek reelection next year and will conclude her service after 26 years in the Utah Legislature.
Utah man sentenced for sexually abusing child in hospital waiting room

Utah man sentenced for sexually abusing child in hospital waiting room

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man who inappropriately touched a girl in a hospital waiting room in 2018 has been sentenced to three years to life in prison.
Musician surprises Herriman High School marching band while on tour

Musician surprises Herriman High School marching band while on tour

Deanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 7:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah high school marching band that spent over 250 hours preparing a field show based on an indie-folk artist's music got a surprise they'll never forget.
'Stamp Out Suicide': How a Utah man is using a newspaper to save lives

'Stamp Out Suicide': How a Utah man is using a newspaper to save lives

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 6:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

Through his nonprofit, Stamp Out Suicide, Kris Cottrell helps people experiencing homelessness across Davis and Salt Lake counties.