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Doug Christensen elected as new Box Elder County sheriff

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 4 - 7:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Career Utah Highway Patrol trooper Doug Christensen was elected as Box Elder County sheriff as final results were tallied early Wednesday.

Ancient canine paw print found preserved in brick at Turkish archaeological dig

Staff  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 6:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

A canine pawprint found at an archaeological site in Turkey in helps humans map the bond with "man's best friend."

Democrats on track to regain control of Salt Lake County Council; bond set to pass

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 4 - 12:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Democrats could flip the Salt Lake County Council, while a proposed $128 million bond for recreational facilities across the state's most populous county is on track to pass.

Kennedy leads Larsen in Utah's 4th Congressional District

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 11:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Mike Kennedy, R-Utah, looks to survive a challenge from Democrat Johnny Larsen in the 4th Congressional District race.

Democrats win US Senate by harnessing voters' frustration with Trump

Jill Colvin, Mary Clare Jalonick and Will Weissert, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 11:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democrats were also on track to retake the House, flipping seats across the country.

Blake Moore declares win in Utah's 2nd Congressional District

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 11:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Blake Moore declared a win Tuesday night in his election race to win a fourth term in Congress.

Delta man charged with 2 counts of murder in stabbing deaths of parents

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 10:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Millard County man was charged Tuesday with two counts of aggravated murder in connection with the stabbing deaths of his parents.

Republicans Kaufusi, Spencer lead Utah County Commission election

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah County may see some changes in the near future as two of the three commissioner seats were up for grabs this election. But Republicans still came out on top in all countywide races.

Ben McAdams caps off political comeback, declares victory in Utah's 1st District

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democrat Ben McAdams declared victory Tuesday night in his election for Utah's 1st Congressional District, marking his return to Congress after six years.

New lines spark offense as Utah Mammoth sweep Toronto Maple Leafs to bounce back

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 10:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Mammoth remain the NHL's only team yet to suffer back-to-back losses this season, bouncing back once again with a victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Democrat Amy Acton defeats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor's race

Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 10:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dr. Amy Acton delivered a stunning victory in the race for Ohio governor on Tuesday, overcoming more than $100 million spent against her to become the first Democrat to win the seat in 20 years and the first woman ever elected to the state's top post.

Celeste Maloy wins election in 3rd District, AP projects

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 10:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, will win another term in Congress, the Associated Press projects.

Preliminary election results across Utah indicate Amendment A will pass

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 9:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah voters appear poised to pass a proposed constitutional amendment that would eliminate the requirement for future constitutional amendments to be published in newspapers in each county for two months before the election.

Democrats win control of US Senate, ending Republican dominance in Washington

Jill Colvin, Mary Clare Jalonick and Will Weissert, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 9:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democrat Annie Andrews has won an upset victory over Republican Darline Graham for a Senate seat in South Carolina.

Democrat James Talarico wins election to U.S. Senate from Texas

Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 9:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democrat James Talarico won the election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Texas, defeating Republican Ken Paxton.

BYU and Utah open inside top 10 of initial College Football Playoff rankings

VideoJosh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 9:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

The College Football Playoff selection committee valued wins over strength of schedule in the initial top 25 rankings of the season.

Home prices are dropping, but mortgage payments remain high

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Homes in the United States are becoming a little less expensive to buy. But the size of a typical mortgage payment is going up due to high mortgage rates.

2 rescued from southern Utah reservoir that received a rare fall surge

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 8:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities in southwest Utah are urging visitors to be careful around a reservoir that received an unlikely boost from heavy downpours over the past few weeks.

Delays in election results expected due to long lines in Utah, Henderson says

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 8:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

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

Republican Byron Donalds is elected Florida's first Black governor

Steven Sloan, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 8:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Republican Rep. Byron Donalds was elected Florida's first Black governor on Tuesday in a race that was seen as unexpectedly competitive down the stretch, defeating Democratic nominee David Jolly.

Job postings jumped sharply in September, potentially good sign for those seeking employment

Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 8:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Employers ramped up their job postings in September as stronger economic growth may be encouraging more hiring, even as voters headed to the polls Tuesday largely gloomy.

Utah Senate Democrats call for one of their own to resign amid misconduct allegations

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democrats in the Utah Senate say they have voted to remove Sen. Kathleen Riebe from the caucus and called on the senator to resign her seat amid misconduct allegations.

Wyoming elects new U.S. senator, governor

Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Republican Eric Barlow won the election Tuesday as governor of Wyoming, and Republican Harriet Hageman won the election to U.S. Senate representing Wyoming.