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Alleged gunman in hiding for a month arrested

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 12:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man accused of shooting a woman a month ago during an argument over a debt was arrested early Friday in Salt Lake County.

Feed recall issued in southern Utah following multiple horse deaths

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 12:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A feed recall was issued in southern Utah following multiple horse deaths in Utah, Nevada and Arizona.

USU partnership with local zoo is a win-win for exotic animals, future veterinarians

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 11:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

A partnership between Utah State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and a small zoo is helping future veterinarians get familiar with exotic animals before they have to treat one in the real world.

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A perfume shop on wheels is betting on the in-person shopping trip

Ariel Harmer, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

In an era where online shopping is the norm, a New-York-born perfumery is hitting the road to bring scents directly to people. Le Labo on Wheels is in Salt Lake City until Nov. 15.

What's happening with mortgage rates after the election?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Now that the midterm election is over, will buying a home be any cheaper?

San Juan County man given 16 years for possessing child sex abuse material

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 10:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

A San Juan County man was sentenced to 16 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.

Women underrepresented across higher education leadership in Utah, nationally

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 10:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Women remain underrepresented in many of higher education's most influential and important roles, according to research from Utah State University's Utah Women and Leadership Project.

Moore, Kennedy win reelection; Utah voters back top Supreme Court justice

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 9:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Freshman Rep. Mike Kennedy, R-Utah, will serve another term in Congress, according to the Associated Press.

European air traffic targeted by new threats after a week of hoaxes

Geir Moulson, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 9:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Officials across Europe report more bomb threats against flights after a series of hoaxes caused diversions this week. Two broadcasters also received security threats. It's unclear who is behind the wave of hoaxes.

Utah women raise awareness about heart health through personal stories, quilting

VideoEmma Benson  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 9:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 21-year-old Utah woman shares her experience with heart disease as doctors emphasize the importance of women's heart health and local quilters raise awareness for the cause.

KSL Sports Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 10 of college football

KSL Sports  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 9:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Each week, we'll release the KSL Sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.

Meghan Markle's estranged father arrested in child sexual abuse materials case, AP sources say

Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Prince Harry's wife Meghan, has been arrested by federal agents in Florida on charges related to child sexual abuse material.

Corrections department disputes claims of inadequate inmate care during month-long lockdown

Heather Peterson, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 8:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Department of Corrections is disputing the claims that Utah State Prison inmates were not getting adequate care during a month-long lockdown.

Batman's bike could be yours, if you have a spare $1.2 million

Jack Guy, CNN  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 8:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Batman's motorbike, known as the Batpod, is going under the hammer as part of a movie memorabilia auction, with an estimate of up to $1.2 million.

Betting is high stakes among young gamblers — even in a state where gambling is illegal

VideoDeanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

An estimated 26% of 11-year-olds say they've bet in the last year. Utah is not an exception.

Taylorsville man accused of killing kitten

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 7:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man accused of killing his 5-month-old kitten was charged on Thursday.

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Northbound I-15 near Beaver completely blocked by semitruck during early commute

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 7:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Both lanes of northbound I-15 were blocked early Friday morning after a semi-truck crashed. The trailer blocked both lanes while the cab was on the shoulder of the interstate.

At 96, Utah woman continues making teddy bears for kids

VideoTyrese Boone, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 7:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

For 33 years, Ruth Brasher has helped lead the Teddy Bear Project, a volunteer effort that has produced more than 23,000 handmade teddy bears for children visiting the Utah County Children's Justice Center.

Employers added a surprising 165,000 jobs in October; unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%

Paul Wiseman, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 7:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. job market likely bounced back last month from a disappointing September, but hiring has probably remained too modest to deliver much relief, a Labor Department report said.

The rivalry forecast: KSL Sports experts give their game-day predictions

VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 6:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

From storylines to surprise moments, Jeremiah Jensen and Sam Farnsworth from KSL Sports shared their Rivalry Forecast.

Why does BYU-Utah rivalry game trigger such deep emotions? Sports psychology prof weighs in

VideoJason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

The outcome of the annual Holy War matters deeply to many of us. Why? According to an expert, it's because it shapes many Utahns' identity.

Dolly Parton's manager moves to drop complaint accusing late singer's nephew of making threats

Andrew Dalton, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 5 - 10:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dolly Parton 's longtime manager moved Thursday to drop a complaint that accused the late singer's nephew who acted as her head of security with threatening her estate and its employees.

Democratic socialist Nithya Raman ousts embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass

Michael R. Blood, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 10:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Little-known Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman has defeated embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to lead the nation's second most populous city.