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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

Matt 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

Heather 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 on Monday, allowing some voters in southeastern Utah to vote electronically after more severe 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.

Motorcyclist dies after Ogden Canyon crash involving local sheriff

Garna Mejia and Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 6:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman who was injured in a Tuesday motorcycle crash near the mouth of Ogden Canyon has died, according to a family statement. Katie Sue Ruth Huggins was 22 years old.

Utah weighs a 60% threshold for tax initiatives as California considers taxing billionaires

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

As California voters consider implementing a one-time 5% tax increase on billionaires, Utah lawmakers are asking Utahns to make it harder for voters to pass ballot initiatives that change how much people pay in taxes.

Supermarket freezers in several European countries hit by apparent cyberattacks

Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 2 - 5:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Supermarkets in Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ireland and Estonia were hit Monday by problems with freezers and fridges that apparently were caused by cyberattacks

Haven't voted yet? Here's what you need to know

VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 2 - 5:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Election Day is on Tuesday, and statewide voter turnout hovered at just around 27% as of Monday.

3 qualities that confident employees and confident kids have in common (and how to teach them)

VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 5:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Many of the qualities that help people thrive in the workplace start developing at home long before that first job interview. Spencer Horn shared three observations that connect what confident kids and confident employees share and what that can teach parents.

Historic flooding forces evacuations in Southwest as storm shifts east for Election Day

Tyler Ory, Chris Dolce and Briana Waxman, CNN  |  Updated Nov. 2 - 4:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

A storm causing historic flooding, evacuations and rescues in the Southwest is now pushing into the central United States, where it will bring soggy weather on Election Day on Tuesday.

Supreme Court rejects Trump administration push to set aside thousands of California ballots

Lindsay Whitehurst and Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 2 - 4:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court has rejected a push for California to set aside thousands of mail ballots from people President Donald Trump's administration claims are noncitizens.

2 amendments, 1 fight: What's on Utah's ballot this November

Reagan Campbell, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah voters will decide on two constitutional amendments in November, one changing how proposed amendments are publicized and another requiring 60% approval for citizen-led ballot measures that raise taxes, which has drawn an opposition campaign.

New traffic patterns on southbound I-15 in Lehi will continue into next year

Staff  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 3:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new traffic pattern is in effect on southbound I-15 in Lehi, and will remain for months.

Have You Seen This? Baby brushtail possum will melt your heart

VideoGrant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 3:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mother possums in Tasmania are known to sometimes leave their joeys in garbage cans to protect them from threats. This leads to some adorable encounters.

SUU theater class looks to engage community in Greek mythology, performing arts

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ahead of its production of "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical," a Southern Utah University theatre class is inviting local students and their families on an interactive journey exploring Greek mythology and performing arts while also earning discounted tickets.