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Utah's soil moisture levels jump to 'uncharted territory.' Here's why that matters

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 12:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A storm system that pushed Utah over the weekend was mostly gone by Monday morning, but not before bumping statewide soil moisture levels to heights never recorded before.

Red Rocks to open 2027 season at Sprouts Collegiate Quad meet, host California

VideoJosh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly a year later, the Red Rocks are ready for a new challenge, with hopes for a stronger season.

'The job of a citizen': Remarks from early Election Day voters in Salt Lake County

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in local races that will help shape their communities and the state's future.

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What is a poll chaplain? Faith leaders will play role in states with contentious races

Mariya Manzhos, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 11:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Interfaith leaders believe protecting voters in 9 states on Election Day will bring "peaceful and calming" presence to voting locations.

Dementia-Friendly Choir brings people together through music and love

John Kim, WTMJ via CNN  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 11:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

More than 30 people are finding connection, friendship and a sense of belonging through music at the Dementia-Friendly Choir of Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

Man pleads guilty to assaulting family members, driving car into Layton home

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 10:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man accused of assaulting several members of his extended family and driving a car into a Layton home in August has pleaded guilty to about half of his charges.

KSL's Adam Eakle pursues lifelong dream with Alaska archery moose hunt

VideoAdam Eakle, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

A lifelong dream leads Adam Eakle to the remote wilderness of Icy Bay, Alaska, in pursuit of a giant bull moose with a bow.

Salt Lake City's housing is 'out of whack.' This new complex seeks to help

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new apartment complex brings 105 affordable units to Salt Lake City, with many others around it chipping away at a shortage.

Annual Heels 2 Heal walk expanded this year to include focus on recent community violence

Staff  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 9:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Logan warming center opens for 5th season, adds space for families

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 9:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

As temperatures begin to drop, the William A. Burnard Warming Center is opening for its fifth season, providing people experiencing homelessness a place to escape the cold.

Morgan Scalley embraces different tone ahead of highest-ranked rivalry game

VideoJosh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

In a rivalry game often called the "Holy War," Utah head coach Morgan Scalley is hoping for a different tone ahead of what is being considered the biggest game between the two teams in its history.

Collins Dictionary chooses 'mogging' as its 2026 word of the year

Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Collins Dictionary has named "mogging" — a slang word meaning to outshine someone or something — as its word of the year.

Davis County jury finds ex-Roy firefighter guilty of 3 felony sexual abuse counts

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 8:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Davis County jury found ex-Roy firefighter Ryan Rampton guilty of three felony counts of sexual abuse after a four-day trial and he's to be sentenced next month.

Utah HEAT program offers utility assistance as heating costs rise

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 8:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's HEAT program is now open to the general public, but officials say applications are running lower than usual as families prepare for higher heating costs this winter.

Utah-based Rodizio Grill to bring its Brazilian steakhouse experience to Ogden

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 7:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah-based Rodizio Grill, founded by a Brazilian transplant to Utah, will expand its Brazilian steakhouse experience with a location to open next year in Ogden.

US strikes Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, official says, leaving unclear what comes next

Michelle L. Price, Samy Magdy and Elena Becatoros, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 7:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. official says the United States has launched strikes on Iranian targets. It appeared to be a limited operation on the eve of Tuesday's crucial midterm elections.

Conservative climate group faces a midterm reckoning. Its Utah founder still sees hope for the movement

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 7:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

A group of congressional Republicans focused on establishing climate-focused policies could be decimated in the midterm elections on Tuesday. But the caucus' founder is hopeful.

Midterm elections are coming to a close as voters pass judgment on Trump's second term

Jill Colvin, Mary Clare Jalonick and Will Weissert, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 6:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Midterm elections that will serve as a referendum on President Donald Trump's second term are coming to a close.

FBI points to nihilistic extremists as missing Garden City teen is found safe after nearly 18 months

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 6:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

FBI director Kash Patel vows to go after so-called 'gore groups,' and Nihilistic Violent Extremists after a Garden City teen who was missing for 521 days was found safe in Oregon.

Election Day has arrived. Here's what to watch for in Utah

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's what to watch as Utahns head to the polls on Election Day.

Utah Jazz tie third-worst start in franchise history with loss to Spurs

VideoChandler Holt, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 11:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Jazz fell to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, 119-97, to extend the team's losing streak to five games.

Instant takeaways from No. 25 BYU's season-opening win over Ohio State

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 10:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU basketball tipped off the 2026-27 season on Monday night against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Delta Center.

Utah's ski season remains on track to open this week after first big snowfall

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's resort season remains on track to launch this week, following a robust weekend snowfall.