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4 grizzly bears linked by DNA to deadly attack on mother and daughter in Canada

Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 6:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four grizzly bears captured in western Canada were responsible for killing a mother and her adult daughter this month in what investigators believe was a rare predatory attack, wildlife officials said Tuesday.

FILMéxico film festival in Salt Lake featuring 7 acclaimed Mexican films

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The FILMéxico film festival, now in its 15th year, is bringing seven acclaimed Mexican movies to Salt Lake, including Mexico's entry for the 2027 Academy Awards.

Republicans pick new leader to replace Speaker Mike Johnson

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 6:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

House Republicans underwent a shakeup in leadership on Tuesday, electing a new member to lead their party in the minority next year in the absence of House Speaker Mike Johnson, who said he would abstain from the internal elections.

Logan man given 15 years to life in prison for stabbing death of his father

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 6:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who pleaded guilty to the murder of his father in Logan was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison.

US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase

Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister And Eric Tucker, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 5:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three men were accused by U.S. authorities Tuesday of being Iran-supported operatives who plotted nearly 20 attacks on Jewish communities in Europe and the U.S.

Beaver man accused of harassing family charged with hate crime

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 5:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man allegedly caught on video using racial slurs against his neighbors in Beaver has been charged with several hate crimes.

Rock climber in critical condition after falling about 60 feet in Diamond Fork Canyon

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person was hospitalized after a rappelling accident in Diamond Fork Canyon Tuesday afternoon.

Police investigate whether burned Ohio State University students were victims of hazing

Patrick Aftoora-orsagos and Holly Ramer, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 4:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police are investigating whether two Ohio State University students, treated for burns after being engulfed in flames at a party, were hazing victims.

House Republicans quash effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth

Konstantin Toropin, Ben Finley and Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 4:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The House has turned aside a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The vote on Tuesday halted an effort to remove Hegseth as Pentagon chief for his conduct in office and his handling of the war in Iran.

'I'm not that little girl teenager I was,' woman convicted in fatal crash tells parole board

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The driver convicted in a fatal 2022 crash, in which investigators say she was going nearly 100 mph in a 35 mph zone, went before the parole board for the first time.

Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, cut off his ankle monitor, DOJ says

The Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The estranged father of Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, cut an electronic monitoring device off his ankle after his arrest for keeping child sexual abuse material, authorities say.

Have You Seen This? Coyote crosses I-15 in Lehi

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A coyote found its way to I-15 near 4800 North in Lehi on Tuesday morning, with the ordeal being captured by Utah Department of Transportation cameras.

DWR stocks Deer Creek Reservoir with thousands of rainbow trout

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 2:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is releasing thousands of hatchery-raised trout to help maintain fishing opportunities for anglers.

Man who loved outdoors and Ute football remembered after fatal shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 2:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake police are searching for the gunman who allegedly shot another driver and left him on the side of the road.

Murder charge refiled in 2020 Millcreek shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 2:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A murder charge dismissed earlier this year because of visa problems with a key witness has been refiled.

Senate Republicans vote to keep Thune as leader after steep election losses

Mary Clare Jalonick and Steven Sloan, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 1:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Senate Republicans have reelected South Dakota Sen. John Thune as leader of the GOP conference after a tense day of discussions about steep losses in the midterm elections that cost them their majority.

As first Senate president from southern Utah since 1960s, Vickers hopes to bring rural perspective

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 1:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Senate Republicans have selected Sen. Evan Vickers, R-Cedar City, as the next Senate president, marking the first time a southern Utah resident has held the leadership post since 1962.

Alleged spy plot targeting CEO Jensen Huang raises questions about Nvidia's future

Kaitlyn Huamani and Terry Chea, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 1:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Investigations into whether Nvidia's CEO was targeted by a Chinese intelligence effort are raising questions about the future of the chipmaker.

Prosecutors not dropping 1985 murder charges after DNA points away from Douglas Carter

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 1:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The case against Douglas Carter is moving toward a trial next summer. The man who is now out on bail attended a hearing on Tuesday where attorneys talked about various motions filed in his case.

Utahn charged in fentanyl-related death, 4 others charged with drug distribution

Devin Oldroyd and Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 12:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal grand jury indicted five people from the Salt Lake Valley for their alleged involvement in a fentanyl trafficking ring, one of whom is accused of contributing to a person's death.

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority

Kevin Freking, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 12:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio won the race Tuesday to serve as House Republican leader as the GOP prepares for its new role in the minority.

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Bruce Branch III is BYU's latest freshman phenom. Can he win bigger than his predecessors did?

Jackson Payne, Deseret News  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 5-star prospect could be the third consecutive NBA first-round pick from the Cougars.

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When to seek expert help for wounds that aren't healing

CommonSpirit Health  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

For many, wounds can become a long-term struggle. Whether due to diabetes, poor circulation, or other underlying health issues, some injuries simply refuse to heal.