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Will there be a peace prize for Trump after all?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 7:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

There may be a peace prize for President Donald Trump this year after all.

Wendy's to close hundreds of US restaurants in bid to halt falling profit

Dee-ann Durbin, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 6:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Wendy's plans to close hundreds U.S. restaurants over the next few months in an effort to boost its profit and make its remaining stores more appealing.

'A dream come true': Ace Bailey makes most of first start with Jazz

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 11:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Anthony Edwards made sure Ace Bailey knew what he had just done.

Runnin' Utes move to 3-0 after double-digit win over Holy Cross

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 11:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Just two days after Utah managed a near buzzer-beating 3-pointer to force overtime to get past Weber State, the Runnin' Utes had a little more in the tank on Monday.

Praise and reform: Utah political leaders react to passage of shutdown-ending legislation

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 10:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah politicians reacted to the Senate's approval of a bill that will end the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history. Sen. John Curtis praised fellow lawmakers while also urging reform of the budgeting process.

Taiwan evacuates 3,000 ahead of arrival of Typhoon Fung-wong

Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Taiwan issued a land warning and evacuated more than 3,000 people ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Fung-wong which is expected to dump large amounts of rain on the island's mountainous east coast.

'Open and ready': Clearfield Job Corps still operating despite program's uncertain future

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Clearfield Job Corps program, targeted for closure last spring along with 98 others around the country, is still operating and taking applications.

Trump hosts Syria's Sharaa at White House; US renews temporary waiver of tough sanctions

Steve Holland and Matt Spetalnick, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump held low-key White House talks on Monday with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al Qaeda commander who until recently was on Washington's terrorist blacklist.

Arches opens investigation after visitor reports graffiti on landscapes

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

National Park Service officials say they're investigating a land vandalism case near Landscape Arch in the Devils Garden area of Arches National Park.

Flights continue to be canceled across the US as government shutdown continues

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Following the FAA's announcement last week about reducing flights at major airports across the U.S., thousands of flights were canceled over the weekend, and the cancellations will continue this week.

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No needles, no mess: Why Utah homes are switching to pre-lit artificial trees

  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Switching to a modern pre-lit artificial tree means more convenience, and more time creating holiday magic with your family.

Nonprofit Youth Futures needs your help to combat teen homelessness

Jodi Reynosa, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 6:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

November marks National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, and the Utah nonprofit Youth Futures is taking action with its annual event: the Utah Sleep Out.

Supreme Court will decide if states can count mail-in ballots after Election Day

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to decide if states can count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day. It's a key issue for President Donald Trump, who has criticized the practice since his 2020 election loss.

A Veterans Day salute for all who wear America's uniform — yesterday and today

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 5:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Moore was joined at the charter school's Veterans Day Program by a Gold Star wife whose husband, Utah National Guard Maj. Brent Taylor, was killed while in Afghanistan.

FDA to drop black box warnings from menopause hormone therapies

Christy Santhosh and Ahmed Aboulenein, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 4:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Monday it would remove the strictest "black box" warnings from hormone therapies used to treat menopause symptoms, a move that may boost access to treatments long shunned by patients and doctors over safety fears.

Teen arrested in connection with Taylorsville shooting that injured a 14-year-old

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 3:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for his alleged connection to a shooting in Taylorsville last week that injured another teenager.

Have You Seen This? Bats fill the sky ahead of typhoon in Philippines

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 3:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bats filled the sky in Pandan, Philippines, ahead of Typhoon Tino, prompting consternation among some. But it may have been a natural reaction to the looming storm.

Body camera footage shows Salt Lake police shooting that left a 47-year-old man dead

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City Police body camera footage from a fatal shooting last month was released on Monday.

NCAA soccer: Cougars, Aggies open tournament against each other; Wolverines learn fate

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 2:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU will host Utah State in the opening round of the 2025 NCAA women's soccer tournament, while Utah Valley earned an at-large berth and will travel to Colorado.

Nick Schmaltz is Utah Mammoth MVP 1 month into season

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 2:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

With a big enough sample size to move beyond the "still too early" naysayers, it is safe to say the story of the season so far for the Mammoth is 29-year-old forward Nick Schmaltz.

Trump threatens to sue as BBC admits erroneous speech edit

Paul Sandle, Sam Tabahriti and Jack Queen, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 1:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against the BBC for its editing of a speech he made in 2021 on the day his supporters overran the Capitol, which the British broadcaster admitted on Monday was an "error of judgment."

Salt Lake County to extend child care services at 4 centers for a few more months

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 12:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake County Council voted to extend a child care program a few more months, but its still plans to close four county-run child care centers.

AP Top 25: Big 12's Cougars — both of them — move up in latest college basketball poll

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 12:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars out of the Big 12 are moving up — both of them — after the first games of the 2025-26 regular season.

He's standing up for the coral reefs … with his violin

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ever since he started taking lessons at the Deborah Moench Studio in Salt Lake City when he was 4, the violin has taken Chad Cannon places.

'I was a random victim.' Calif. man injured by frozen water balloon thrown through windshield

Peyton Headlee, KCRA via CNN  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 11:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man in California was injured when a frozen water balloon was thrown through his windshield, sending shattered glass into his face and eyes.

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Home for the holidays: Expert tips from a Utah nursery on decorating your space for Christmas

J&J Garden Center  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Whether you're welcoming guests or simply creating a cozy retreat for your family, thoughtful details can fill your home with warmth and cheer.

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Life in America's most polluted city

Natalia Galicza, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 11:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Why Bakersfield, California, suffers poor air quality and what that means for the people who call it home.

Trump demands air traffic controllers return to work as flight cancellations spike

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 10:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump demanded air traffic controllers return to work on Monday as government-directed flight cuts and air traffic staffing absences continue to wreak havoc with U.S. air travel.

Trump pardons Giuliani and dozens of others accused of seeking to overturn his 2020 defeat

Susan Heavey and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 10:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump has pardoned dozens of allies accused of trying to overturn his 2020 election loss, including Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, Jeffrey Clark and Sidney Powell, a top Justice Department official said on Monday.

Transparency delayed: Utah's public records appeals now take twice as long

Courtney Johns, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's newly formed Government Records Office was designed to streamline the state's public records appeals process.

12-year-old Camden the Preacher has growing audience

David Kennard, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 9:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

A young preacher regularly posts short, 5- to 10-minute Bible-centered videos focused on bringing people to Christ. His YouTube audience — about 500 followers — is slowly growing.

Utah State hoping to carry momentum forward after dominant win over Nevada

Mark Greenwood for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 9:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

After a blowout win over Nevada, Utah State will look to carry momentum searching for a sixth win against UNLV

Portion of SR-189 closed in Provo Canyon after gravel spill

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 9:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A gravel spill Monday morning closed a northbound lane of Route 189 in Provo Canyon.

US Supreme Court rejects bid to overturn same-sex marriage right

Andrew Chung, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 8:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected on Monday a bid by a former Kentucky county official to overturn its landmark 2015 ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.

How AI and your cellphone data decide which stores come to Utah

Deanie Wimmer, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you've ever wished for a Trader Joe's, Buc-ee's or Costco in your neighborhood, here's the secret: it's not luck — it's data.

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Tour England, Ireland and Scotland for less than $5,000 including non-stop air on Delta

Jensen McKay Tours  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

From England's iconic landmarks to the rugged landscapes of Scotland and Ireland, the U.K. offers a wealth of experiences in a compact area.

Is drying up the Colorado River going to dry up Utah?

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 6:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

The seven states that make up the Colorado River basin are facing a Tuesday decision with the federal government on a commitment to draw down on water use on a river in crisis.

Locals in the NFL: East High alum Jaylen Warren is hurdling up Steelers' depth chart

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Warren rushed for 70 yards on 14 carries, and adding two catches for 21 yards including an 18-yard catch-and-run in a 25-10 loss to the Chargers, and more from Week 10 of the 2025 NFL regular season.

This former Romney campaign staffer is now running to be governor of New York

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Elise Stefanik, who once served as the fourth highest-ranking Republican in the House, made her candidacy official on Friday morning.

Largest observed flare from a black hole unleashes the light of 10 trillion suns

Ashley Strickland, CNN  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 9:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Astronomers have spotted the largest and most distant flare ever observed from a supermassive black hole. Nicknamed "Superman," the flare originated 10 billion light-years from Earth.

Crews contain massive fire at under-construction apartments in Lehi

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com and Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 9:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A large fire broke out Sunday morning in the Lehi-Draper area, sending thick black smoke and flames high into the air as witnesses reported hearing what may have been an explosion.

US Senate advances bill to end federal shutdown

David Morgan and Nathan Layne, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 9:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate on Sunday moved forward on a measure aimed at reopening the federal government and ending a now 40-day shutdown that has sidelined federal workers, delayed food aid and snarled air travel.

Utah Mammoth drop 3rd straight with 4-2 loss in Ottawa

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The lack of offensive production has stood out especially as the losses pile up, with Utah being held to three or fewer goals in its last seven games.

What people are saying about Trump's choice to head the BLM

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration has announced its new choice to head the Bureau of Land Management, six months after the previous nominee was asked to withdraw.

Utah barbershop donates day's earnings to support veterans' healing

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Every dollar from every haircut one day this week at both Branded Barbers locations was donated to a nonprofit called "High Flight Heroes."

Sculpture in Idaho Falls pays tribute to children's author who once lived here

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 7:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wilson Rawls lived in Idaho Falls when he wrote "Where the Red Fern Grows," and the city wanted a memorial paying tribute to him.

Why an anti-incumbent wave swept major Utah mayor seats

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah voters ousted mayors across the state on Tuesday, including in Provo and St. George, highlighting concerns over rapid growth and expensive city projects, which made all the difference in low-turnout elections.

25 of Utah's centenarian veterans celebrated by Veterans Department

Par Kermani, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 6:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

An event at the Utah Capitol on Thursday celebrated the lives and service of Utah's centenarian veterans.

Salt Lake City strikes deal to bring lost after-school programs back to west side

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city has reached an agreement with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salt Lake to restore after-school programs on the city's west side, months after the services closed.

Idaho Falls native and son die after being stung hundreds of times by murder hornets

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man originally from Idaho Falls and his 15-year-old son died after being swarmed by murder hornets during a ziplining excursion in Southeast Asia.

Is it time to end Major League Baseball's antitrust exemption?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two U.S. senators, including one from Utah, are taking another swing at ending Major League Baseball's century-old exemption from antitrust laws.

Infant botulism in 10 US states linked to formula being recalled

Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 2:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases in 10 states of infant botulism linked to baby formula that was being recalled, authorities said Saturday.

Boat with Rohingya migrants sinks off Malaysia; hundreds missing

Ashley Tang and Devjyot Ghoshal, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A boat carrying members of the Rohingya community from Myanmar has sunk near the Thai-Malaysian border, with hundreds missing, seven dead and 13 rescued, the Malaysian maritime agency said on Sunday.

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'Stunning find': Meet the missing woman in the Bible rediscovered by a BYU researcher

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 12:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

An error in Greek manuscripts erased the name of the only woman to receive a New Testament letter.

After top-10 showdown loss, BYU drops as Utah rises in latest AP Top 25 rankings

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 12:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

The trip to Lubbock, Texas, was not one to remember for BYU in a disappointing — although not entirely unexpected — weekend result.

Deadline closing in for Utah and 6 other states hammering out a new water plan

Annie Knox, Utah News Dispatch  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 12:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah and six other states along the Colorado River are pushing up against a deadline to figure out as a group how to manage the river and its reservoirs.

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Get your own copy of 'Putting On Christ' for free: Here's how

Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And for a limited time, KSL.com readers can get a free e-book version.

Super Typhoon Fung-wong slams into Philippines, killing 2 and displacing 1 million

Jim Gomez, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 11:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Super Typhoon Fung-wong has slammed into the northeastern coast of the Philippines, leaving at least two people dead and forcing over a million to evacuate.