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'Keep Dimple Dell wild': Sandy residents pack city hall to debate proposed Highland Drive study

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 1:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sandy residents packed City Hall to voice opinions on a proposed environmental impact study examining a possible Highland Drive extension through the Dimple Dell area. The Sandy City Council is expected to vote on the study next week.

Lessie Benningfield Randle, the last known Tulsa Race Massacre survivor, turns 112

Jonathan Greco, KOCO  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 1:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The last known living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre celebrated a big milestone this week. Lessie Benningfield Randle, who is affectionately known as "Mother Randle," turned 112 on Wednesday.

Missing South Carolina infant rescued after being buried alive in a dog crate for 24 hours

Allen G. Breed and Kathy Mccormack, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 1:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

When an 11-month-old infant was reported missing in South Carolina, dozens of first responders combed the countryside for the "bright boy with reddish blond hair" that the sheriff's office said had disappeared while his grandmother ran errands.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen to miss at least one month with hand injury

VideoChandler Holt, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 12:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

The string of poor injury luck for the Utah Jazz continues this week as star forward Lauri Markkanen will miss at least one month with a right hand injury.

Virginia man convicted of murder after admitting he dismembered his wife. He still says he didn't kill her

Alisha Ebrahimji, Taylor Romine, CNN  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 12:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A jury found Virginia man Naresh Bhatt guilty of first-degree murder Tuesday, rejecting his claim on the stand that his wife died by suicide.

Russian ambassador to US dies suddenly, foreign ministry says

Sana Noor Haq, CNN  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 11:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Russia's ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, has died at age 66, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. The cause of his death has not been publicly confirmed.

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Lake Powell: Too empty to power, too important to drain

Leah Bowers, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 11:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

At 27% capacity, Glen Canyon Dam at Lake Powell may soon hit dead pool — and water managers can't agree on whether to drain the reservoir or repair the dam.

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5 Thanksgiving pie-baking mistakes (and how to fix them)

Oakdell Egg Farms  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Eggs do some serious heavy lifting in holiday pies, especially creamy favorites like pumpkin and pecan.

Man wanted in Sandy carjacking investigation arrested in Saratoga Springs

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 11:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say attempted to steal a car at gunpoint from one woman and then successfully took a car from a second was arrested Tuesday.

Peruvian homecoming: Pope Leo returns to the country that shaped his path to the papacy

Claudia Rebaza, Christopher Lamb, CNN  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 10:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Riding on horseback to visit the most isolated Andean areas of his community, distributing food amid the Covid-19 pandemic, or wearing rubber boots in the water and mud of floods: this is how many Peruvians remember the man who is now Pope Leo XIV.

White House confronts Democrats over planned probes, claiming possible 'criminality'

Darlene Superville and Seung Min Kim, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

The White House has issued a warning to Democrats over their planned probes into the Trump administration. It's going as far as claiming that such investigations, which are a standard oversight function of Congress, may amount to "blatant criminality."

The 2027 Coachella lineup is here: Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA to headline

The Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 10:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three acts who are no strangers to Coachella will headline the annual festival in the California desert next April, the organizers announced Wednesday.

Salt Lake City expects a big road construction change as it nears UDOT requirement

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City is nearing a required agreement with the state on certain transportation projects, but it's also ready to focus on smaller roads.

After bond fails, Sandy mayor defends process of putting issue to residents

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 9:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

After a bond issue failed on Election Night, Sandy's mayor said she would have put the matter of potentially acquiring Crescent View Middle School to voters all over again.

Russia, Ukraine agree to large prisoner exchange, talks conclude with no major breakthrough

Bassam Hatoum, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 8:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a large prisoner exchange during U.S.-mediated talks. However, no major breakthroughs were announced in efforts to end the war that began nearly five years ago.

Adults think kids are more creative than they are, but new research shows that's not the case

Dharma Niles, CNN  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 8:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Emily Liu's 2-year-old daughter, Rose, writes piano melodies, makes up yoga moves and turns mixing bowls and pacifiers into hats and jewelry. She makes up her own recipes too, although consumers should be wary of rocks.

Hidden for decades, a Bountiful veteran's letters tell story of Vietnam War

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 8:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Bountiful family discovered hundreds of letters written during the Vietnam War, giving them a chance to reconnect with their stepfather and husband.

Driver accused of hitting pedestrian and fleeing in Spanish Fork arrested

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr and Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman was arrested Tuesday in connection with a hit-and-run that critically injured a 25-year-old man on November 4.

As higher prices seep into broader economy, Fed officials consider faster hikes

Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 7:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

More evidence this week of hot inflation in the U.S. was unpleasant news for the Federal Reserve, not to mention consumers: Rising prices may be spreading beyond the one-time shocks from tariffs and high gas prices into the wider economy.

US futures climb and Nvidia shares stabilize in a brutal week for the chipmaker

Elaine Lai and Michelle Chapman, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 7:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. futures are rising as Nvidia's shares look to rebound and Brent crude remains below $100 a barrel. Futures for the S&P 500 gained 0.9% on Wednesday, while those for the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.2%. Nasdaq futures climbed 1.9%.

Bomb threats prompt evacuation of Italian schools in suspected hoax, UK, Ireland also targeted

Stefano Pozzebon, Arina Porkhovnik and Kara Fox, CNN  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 7:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds of schools were evacuated in Italy on Wednesday after bomb threats were sent via email, police told CNN, becoming the latest in a series of threats and cyberattacks targeting infrastructure across Europe.

Who is David Chappell? Democrat flips Utah House seat in Provo

VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 7:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

David Chappell, a 27-year-old engineer and member of the Democratic Socialists of America, is set to replace a longtime Republican in the Utah House of Representatives.

Eisenkot unveils agenda to reverse Netanyahu's policies as Israel's new parliament is sworn in

Melanie Lidman, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 6:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gadi Eisenkot, the politician tasked with forming a new Israeli government, pledged to reverse many of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies as the new parliament was sworn in.