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Salt Lake City rezoned Smith's Ballpark. What happens next?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 2:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

The old home of the Salt Lake Bees is on track to be partially demolished in either late 2027 or 2028 after Salt Lake City leaders approved new zoning for the site last month.

DWR stocks Deer Creek Reservoir with thousands of rainbow trout

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 2:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is releasing thousands of hatchery-raised trout to help maintain fishing opportunities for anglers.

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Man who loved outdoors and Ute football remembered after fatal shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 2:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake police are searching for the gunman who allegedly shot another driver and left him on the side of the road.

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House nears test vote on impeaching Hegseth as he decries 'political spectacle'

Konstantin Toropin and Ben Finley, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 2:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

The House is nearing an initial test vote on whether to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Murder charge refiled in 2020 Millcreek shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 2:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A murder charge dismissed earlier this year because of visa problems with a key witness has been refiled.

Senate Republicans vote to keep Thune as leader after steep election losses

Mary Clare Jalonick and Steven Sloan, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 1:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Senate Republicans have reelected South Dakota Sen. John Thune as leader of the GOP conference after a tense day of discussions about steep losses in the midterm elections that cost them their majority.

As first Senate president from southern Utah since 1960s, Vickers hopes to bring rural perspective

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 1:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Senate Republicans have selected Sen. Evan Vickers, R-Cedar City, as the next Senate president, marking the first time a southern Utah resident has held the leadership post since 1962.

Alleged spy plot targeting CEO Jensen Huang raises questions about Nvidia's future

Kaitlyn Huamani and Terry Chea, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 1:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Investigations into whether Nvidia's CEO was targeted by a Chinese intelligence effort are raising questions about the future of the chipmaker.

Prosecutors not dropping 1985 murder charges after DNA points away from Douglas Carter

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 1:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The case against Douglas Carter is moving toward a trial next summer. The man who is now out on bail attended a hearing on Tuesday where attorneys talked about various motions filed in his case.

Utahn charged in fentanyl-related death, 4 others charged with drug distribution

Devin Oldroyd and Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 12:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal grand jury indicted five people from the Salt Lake Valley for their alleged involvement in a fentanyl trafficking ring, one of whom is accused of contributing to a person's death.

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority

Kevin Freking, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 12:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio won the race Tuesday to serve as House Republican leader as the GOP prepares for its new role in the minority.

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Bruce Branch III is BYU's latest freshman phenom. Can he win bigger than his predecessors did?

Jackson Payne, Deseret News  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 5-star prospect could be the third consecutive NBA first-round pick from the Cougars.

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When to seek expert help for wounds that aren't healing

CommonSpirit Health  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

For many, wounds can become a long-term struggle. Whether due to diabetes, poor circulation, or other underlying health issues, some injuries simply refuse to heal.

Outdoor event venue to be built at The Point development

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 11:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

An outdoor events venue is set to be built at The Point after its board of directors voted unanimously to approve a lease and development agreement Tuesday.

Texas man accused of cruise ship murder had argued with woman in their cabin, FBI says

Anna Wilder and Dave Collins, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 48-year-old man is detained on a murder allegation in connection with the death of woman aboard a cruise ship off Texas.

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Ready to cut your Christmas tree? The Wasatch Back is calling

Staff  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 10:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Christmas tree permits for the Wasatch Back are now available.

Paul McCartney achieves billionaire status, becomes world's third-richest musician

Charlotte Reck, CNN  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 10:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Paul McCartney reached the realm of billionaire status Monday after Forbes valued his net worth at a colossal $1.4 billion – making him the world's third-richest musician.

Save the lake? Ben Abbott is focused on sounding the alarm

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

BYU ecologist Ben Abbott is leading efforts to save the Great Salt Lake, warning of environmental and health consequences if the lake continues to shrink.

Logan substitute teacher charged with kidnapping, sexually exploiting teen

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 9:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 71-year-old man from Logan who works as a substitute teacher was arrested early Friday after he allegedly met up with a 15-year-old to have sex.

Holiday spending expected to rise, but budgeting remains a challenge for many families

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

As holiday shopping ramps up, Americans are expected to spend more than ever this season despite continued economic pressures.

British comedian and children's author David Walliams accused of sexual misconduct

Sylvia Hui and Brian Melley, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 9:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

British children's author and comedian David Walliams used his fame to groom girls and young women for sex, two British news outlets reported on Tuesday.

US Air Force relocates aircraft from a base in England because of a threat, US official says

Emma Burrows, Konstantin Toropin and Danica Kirka, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 8:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

An American official says the U.S. Air Force has relocated aircraft from a base in eastern England because of a threat.

US stocks stumble after a discouraging update on inflation

Stan Choe, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 8:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. stocks are falling after a report showed inflation was worse across the country last month than economists expected.

Hurricane mother and special needs son hailed heroes following pool rescue

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Heather Hall and her 14-year-old son Jaymon Hall of Hurricane were honored with the Citizen Life Saver Award after saving an unresponsive man from a drowning in a community hot tub.