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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

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.

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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.

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.

Takeaways: Utah basketball wins, but turnovers keep progress uneven

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 10:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah basketball beats Towson 67-57 Thursday at the Huntsman Center, following Monday's escape against Long Beach State.

Debt collection lawsuits surging in Utah

VideoMatt Gephardt, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 5 - 9:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than 76,000 debt collection lawsuits were filed in Utah in 2025, up 23% from 2019. Rising living costs, debt and depleted savings may be pushing more households to the breaking point.

Trump meets at the White House with Putin envoy after he appeared with Melania Trump

Darlene Superville, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 5 - 9:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump says he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin's envoy at the White House but did not meet with Ukrainian officials who were also visiting on Thursday.

Uintah County Sheriff's Office action at Ute checkpoint prompts rebuke from tribe

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 5 - 8:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Uintah County Sheriff's Office officials' action to halt a Ute checkpoint last month meant to keep tabs on hunters prompted a rebuke from the tribe.

Bingo, Care Bears, Pokémon cards, playground slide make it into the Toy Hall of Fame

Mark Kennedy, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 5 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The National Toy Hall of Fame has inducted bingo, Care Bears, the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the humble playground slide.

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

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 5 - 8:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

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

Groundbreaking ceremony held in celebration of Davis County's replacement animal shelter

VideoKennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 5 - 7:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new animal shelter in Fruit Heights will be replacing an old facility in Davis County that also counts as the county's only animal shelter.

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch may have so much plastic, it's changing the color of the ocean

Laura Paddison, CNN  |  Updated Nov. 5 - 7:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Far out in the Pacific Ocean, between Hawaii and California, a wide patch of water has been changing color over the past two decades, becoming significantly bluer and greener. Scientists say it's due to plastic.

4 Ogden women among the wave of Democrats poised to flip seats in the Utah Legislature

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 7:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four Ogden women are among the wave of Democrats poised to flip as many as 15 seats in the Utah House and Senate.

Whitney Leavitt's life beyond 'Secret Lives' is coming to Hulu

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Updated Nov. 5 - 6:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Six months after announcing her departure from "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," Whitney Leavitt is returning to reality television with a Hulu series of her own.

Trump makes the Oval Office a national monument. But future presidents can still redecorate

Collin Binkley and Darlene Superville, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 5 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Man gets probation for threatening family of man involved in Stratos data center project

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 6:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was sentenced to two years of probation after being accused of threatening a man involved in the Stratos data center project as a spokesman for Kevin O'Leary.

Wisconsin infant is third measles-related death this week in US

Jen Christensen, CNN  |  Updated Nov. 5 - 5:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

An infant in Wisconsin has died in connection with a large, ongoing measles outbreak, the state health department said Thursday. The death marks the first measles-related death in Wisconsin in more than 35 years and the third reported in the U.S. this week.

From Tonga to Utah's Capitol: Doug Fiefia celebrates historic Senate election

VideoEric Cabrera, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 5 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Doug Fiefia is poised to become Utah's first Tongan-American state senator. He reflects on his family's journey from Tonga and what the historic milestone means for the next generation.

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Game-day entertaining tips to make you an MVP host

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 4:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Your turn to throw the weekend football watch party? Give your guests luxury-suite treatment with these simple hosting tips.

Utah picks new mineral contractor for US Magnesium site, calls it a 'significant win'

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 5 - 4:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has selected a Texas-based mineral extraction company to help plan out the "responsible redevelopment" of the US Magnesium facility that it purchased for $30 million.