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Have You Seen This? Sunrise in Salt Lake City

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 3:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

KSL meteorologist Matt Johnson is taking the time to record and post videos of Salt Lake City's sunrise.

This ocean liner was the world's fastest. It's being sunk to make the largest artificial reef

John Hanna and Stephen Smith, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 3:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

An ocean liner that is longer than the Titanic and was once the fastest on the seas headed Wednesday toward its final home on the floor of the Gulf of Mexico as the world's largest artificial reef.

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A trusted health care solution for Utah employers

University of Utah Health Plans  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fnding the right group health insurance plan means balancing employee needs, coverage options and company costs. Here are a few reasons why University of Utah Health Plans could be a great fit.

Box Elder County sheriff accused of lying to police in DUI investigation

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 2:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Box Elder County Sheriff Kevin Potter, who was involved in a vehicle crash that turned fatal, was charged with obstruction of justice for allegedly lying about his location during a DUI investigation.

Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah honors military veterans, aims to preserve stories and honors

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 2:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Native Americans serve in the U.S. armed forces at five times the national average, according to federal data.

'Keep Dimple Dell wild': Sandy residents pack city hall to debate proposed Highland Drive study

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 1:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sandy residents packed City Hall to voice opinions on a proposed environmental impact study examining a possible Highland Drive extension through the Dimple Dell area. The Sandy City Council is expected to vote on the study next week.

Lessie Benningfield Randle, the last known Tulsa Race Massacre survivor, turns 112

Jonathan Greco, KOCO  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 1:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The last known living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre celebrated a big milestone this week. Lessie Benningfield Randle, who is affectionately known as "Mother Randle," turned 112 on Wednesday.

Missing South Carolina infant rescued after being buried alive in a dog crate for 24 hours

Allen G. Breed and Kathy Mccormack, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 1:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

When an 11-month-old infant was reported missing in South Carolina, dozens of first responders combed the countryside for the "bright boy with reddish blond hair" that the sheriff's office said had disappeared while his grandmother ran errands.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen to miss at least one month with hand injury

VideoChandler Holt, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 12:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

The string of poor injury luck for the Utah Jazz continues this week as star forward Lauri Markkanen will miss at least one month with a right hand injury.

Virginia man convicted of murder after admitting he dismembered his wife. He still says he didn't kill her

Alisha Ebrahimji, Taylor Romine, CNN  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 12:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A jury found Virginia man Naresh Bhatt guilty of first-degree murder Tuesday, rejecting his claim on the stand that his wife died by suicide.

Russian ambassador to US dies suddenly, foreign ministry says

Sana Noor Haq, CNN  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 11:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Russia's ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, has died at age 66, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. The cause of his death has not been publicly confirmed.

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Lake Powell: Too empty to power, too important to drain

Leah Bowers, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 11:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

At 27% capacity, Glen Canyon Dam at Lake Powell may soon hit dead pool — and water managers can't agree on whether to drain the reservoir or repair the dam.

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5 Thanksgiving pie-baking mistakes (and how to fix them)

Oakdell Egg Farms  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Eggs do some serious heavy lifting in holiday pies, especially creamy favorites like pumpkin and pecan.

Man wanted in Sandy carjacking investigation arrested in Saratoga Springs

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 11:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say attempted to steal a car at gunpoint from one woman and then successfully took a car from a second was arrested Tuesday.

Peruvian homecoming: Pope Leo returns to the country that shaped his path to the papacy

Claudia Rebaza, Christopher Lamb, CNN  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 10:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Riding on horseback to visit the most isolated Andean areas of his community, distributing food amid the Covid-19 pandemic, or wearing rubber boots in the water and mud of floods: this is how many Peruvians remember the man who is now Pope Leo XIV.

White House confronts Democrats over planned probes, claiming possible 'criminality'

Darlene Superville and Seung Min Kim, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

The White House has issued a warning to Democrats over their planned probes into the Trump administration. It's going as far as claiming that such investigations, which are a standard oversight function of Congress, may amount to "blatant criminality."

The 2027 Coachella lineup is here: Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA to headline

The Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 10:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three acts who are no strangers to Coachella will headline the annual festival in the California desert next April, the organizers announced Wednesday.

Salt Lake City expects a big road construction change as it nears UDOT requirement

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City is nearing a required agreement with the state on certain transportation projects, but it's also ready to focus on smaller roads.

After bond fails, Sandy mayor defends process of putting issue to residents

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 9:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

After a bond issue failed on Election Night, Sandy's mayor said she would have put the matter of potentially acquiring Crescent View Middle School to voters all over again.

Russia, Ukraine agree to large prisoner exchange, talks conclude with no major breakthrough

Bassam Hatoum, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 8:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a large prisoner exchange during U.S.-mediated talks. However, no major breakthroughs were announced in efforts to end the war that began nearly five years ago.

Adults think kids are more creative than they are, but new research shows that's not the case

Dharma Niles, CNN  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 8:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Emily Liu's 2-year-old daughter, Rose, writes piano melodies, makes up yoga moves and turns mixing bowls and pacifiers into hats and jewelry. She makes up her own recipes too, although consumers should be wary of rocks.

Hidden for decades, a Bountiful veteran's letters tell story of Vietnam War

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 8:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Bountiful family discovered hundreds of letters written during the Vietnam War, giving them a chance to reconnect with their stepfather and husband.

Driver accused of hitting pedestrian and fleeing in Spanish Fork arrested

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr and Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman was arrested Tuesday in connection with a hit-and-run that critically injured a 25-year-old man on November 4.