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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.

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.

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.

Rubio meets Venezuelan counterpart as US presses for progress on election preparations

Matthew Lee, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 2 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with his Venezuelan counterpart in Washington Monday as the Trump administration presses the interim government and opposition groups to make progress on election preparations.

'There's always surf after storms': Southern Utah residents surf Virgin River

VideoArianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 9:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The storms in southern Utah brought enough water for some residents to surf the Virgin River Monday.

Is it taxidermy or art? Utah business owner's insurance claim hinges on the distinction

VideoMatt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 9:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man bought insurance to protect the taxidermy he hauls. After a crash damaged his cargo, his insurer classified most of it as excluded artwork. His dispute raises a question for anyone buying coverage: Do you have the insurance you think you do?

Martha Stewart apologizes for homeless Halloween costume

Amarachi Orie, CNN  |  Updated Nov. 2 - 8:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Martha Stewart has said she is "distressed" and "sorry," after her choice of Halloween costume sparked a backlash.

Ex-school bus driver charged with secretly filming young girl on bus

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 8:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bus driver for the Jordan School District, who has since been fired, has been charged for allegedly video recording a girl sitting behind him while he was driving.

Number of new U.S. citizens who can vote has doubled since 2000

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The number of naturalized U.S. citizens who can vote is up twofold since 2000, with the figure representing 5.5% of Utah's pool of voters as of 2024.

Henderson issues emergency elections order for voters affected by San Juan County flooding

VideoHeather Peterson and Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 2 - 7:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson issued an emergency election accommodations declaration, allowing some voters to vote electronically after more flooding.

Argentina's Milei pitches a regulation-free AI haven at the end of the world

Isabel Debre, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 2 - 7:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Data centers are facing a growing backlash in the United States and Europe. Argentina wants to lure them anyway. President Javier Milei is pitching Patagonia to tech giants as a haven for artificial intelligence.

Spanish Fork hires 12 firefighters with $2M federal grant

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thanks to a $2 million federal grant, Spanish Fork announced its plans to hire 12 new firefighters, increasing its full-time fire department staff to 48 employees.

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The best way to layer for fall weather | Scheels outdoor tip

VideoAdam Eakle, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The experts at Scheels in Sandy show off their favorite cold-weather layering system for fall.

Trump administration has slow-walked 380K potential immigrant voters

Tim Henderson, Utah News Dispatch  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 6:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration's slowdown in naturalization approvals may have prevented nearly 380,000 immigrants from becoming eligible to vote in the 2026 midterm elections, according to a Stateline analysis.

Lehi man pleads guilty in $60 million Ponzi scheme

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 6:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Lehi man charged in federal court with running an alleged $60 million Ponzi scheme pleaded guilty Monday to wire fraud and money laundering.