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Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments

David A. Lieb, Michael Casey, Scott Bauer and Mike Catalini, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 7 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration's emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the government shutdown.

Interim presidents selected for 2 Utah higher education institutions

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Board of Higher Education has selected interim leaders at Weber State University and Tooele Technical College.

James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA's double helix, dead at 97

Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 7 - 8:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

James D. Watson, an American biologist whose 1953 discovery of the structure of DNA ushered in the age of genetics, has died at the age of 97.

Utah women's basketball pulls away in 2nd half to overwhelm Utah State

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 8:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah women's basketball jumped out to a hot start, with a complete team effort to take a 17-point lead at the end of the first quarter in the team's first road contest of the season against Utah State.

Weber Fire District proposing 23.6% tax hike; Weber County dispatch center mulling 4.9% bump

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 7:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Weber Fire District and the Weber County dispatch center are each proposing property tax hikes, 23.6% and 4.9%, respectively, as part of their 2026 budgeting.

Salt Lake City Downtown Farmers Market finds new winter market home outside of downtown

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake City Downtown Farmers Market is moving its winter market just outside of downtown limits, and into a newly vacated Central City building.

Several people at military base fall ill after suspicious package with white powder opened, CNN reports

Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 7 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A suspicious package containing white powder delivered to a U.S. military base in Maryland caused multiple people to fall ill and led to several being hospitalized, CNN reported on Thursday.

'A privilege': Elder Caussé shares thoughts on new calling to apostleship

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The newest member of the Church of Jesus Christ's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said he can't remember a time he didn't have a testimony of Christ.

US airlines cancel 1,000 flights while complying with shutdown order

Josh Funk and Rio Yamat, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 7 - 4:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Anxious travelers across the U.S. felt a bit of relief as airlines mostly stayed on schedule while gradually cutting flights because of the government shutdown.

Power restored after outage leaves thousands without power in Salt Lake County

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 7 - 4:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than 20,000 households were left without power for a time on Friday due to an outage in Salt Lake County.

How to avoid overpaying for your car loan

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Financial advisers say car buyers often don't give their car loan much thought until they're face-to-face with the dealer's finance manager. And that can cost them thousands of dollars.

Kendrick Lamar leads 2026 Grammy nominations

Maria Sherman, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 7 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy Award nominations. Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Canadian record producer and songwriter Cirkut follow Lamar with seven nominations each announced Friday.

Infant found dead at West Valley City day care, police say

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police are investigating the death of a 3-month-old child at a West Valley City day care.

John Curtis says Democrats don't have an endgame for government shutdown

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Curtis said government shutdowns have hurt Republicans in the past, and that Democrats don't have an "exit plan" for ending what is now the longest shutdown in history.

Child injured in Taylorsville shooting; 6 schools briefly put under secure protocol

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 7 - 2:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A child was injured Friday in a shooting that also prompted Granite School District administrators to issue safety protocols at six nearby schools.

Wanted fugitive shot by federal agents while serving a warrant in West Valley City, police say

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 7 - 2:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

A person was shot by agents with U.S. Marshals Service on Thursday night, police said.

Pick Six Previews: Big Ten showdown to lean Oregon's way in rainy Iowa

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 2:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

In my "last four games only" Game Grader, Iowa checks in at No. 7. But the Iowa pass offense is the weak-link here. All other units in this matchup are top-notch, but that lack of a pass threat tilts this game to Oregon.

Cornell University reports deal with Trump administration to restore research funds

Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cornell University said on Friday it had reached a deal with the Trump administration to immediately restore more than $250 million in research funds that were frozen in April.

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Why Dr. Ben Carson says the family is in a 'perilous fight'

Jennifer Graham and Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 1:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Sutherland Institute will honor the neurosurgeon and his wife at an awards dinner in Salt Lake City.

Pick Six Previews: A look at Utah at its 2nd bye week with playoffs on the table

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 1:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

If they finish 10-2 and continue to post big blowout margins down the stretch, they have a shot at an at-large playoff bid.

Ogden man facing federal charge in connection with shooting incident; state charges dismissed

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 12:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man is now facing a federal charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm stemming from a shooting incident, and state charges have been dismissed.

Here's a way to get into skiing or snowboarding that won't break the bank

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dale Roberts, the founder and CEO of Ogden-based Rocky Mountain Ski Swaps, wants to make skiing and snowboarding more accessible for families by offering gently used and discounted new gear.

Google likely to pay $700M in Play Store settlement; Utah to get approximately $10M

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 11:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Google is likely to pay a $700 million settlement in response to a Utah-led complaint over its anticompetitive conduct regarding payment processing and app distribution.

Utah SNAP recipients to receive November benefits; exact timeline remains unclear

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

SNAP benefits are expected to resume for November, despite the ongoing government shutdown.

KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 11 of college football

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 10:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Each week, we'll release the KSL.com sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.

Salt Lake City airport sees cancellations early Friday as FAA flight reductions begin

Mary Culbertson and Brian Carlson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 10:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

With a flight decrease at some of the highest traffic airports in the U.S. starting Friday, passengers in Salt Lake City were hoping to beat the bummer. Some weren't that lucky.

Hooper leaders revive push to strip the mayor of her powers and the measure, again, fails

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 9:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Hooper City Council revived a proposal to strip Mayor Sheri Bingham of her powers and, like last July, the measure failed in a split vote.

Pick Six Previews: Texas Tech the favorite at home against BYU in Big 12 showdown

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Texas Tech has been an absolute machine this season. Now that Morton is back healthy, I cannot find a significant weakness on their team.

Man who shot, killed sister's boyfriend in 2021 Murray shooting sentenced to prison

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 8:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man convicted of shooting and killing his sister's boyfriend in Murray in 2021 was sentenced last week to five years to life in prison.

'A prime example of growth': New St. George Fire Station 1 marks historic moment for city

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

St. George is exploding in population, with an estimated 108,800 residents this year. The city's fire department is growing too, meaning department headquarters needed an upgrade.

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7 things you must consider when deciding to file for Social Security benefits

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A single decision could impact your income for the rest of your life. Before you make that call, here are just a few things you absolutely must consider.

Utahns feel steady about finances — even as household debt climbs

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 7:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns appear to be in a similar financial situation to a year ago, according to Zions Bank's consumer sentiment index for last month, published in partnership with the University of Utah.

Jury awards $10 million to Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old student

Cindy Von Quednow, CNN  |  Updated Nov. 7 - 7:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

A jury has awarded $10 million to Abby Zwerner, the former teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student in 2023, in a civil trial that could set a precedent on holding officials responsible in the aftermath of a school shooting.

US Supreme Court allows Trump's passport policy targeting transgender people

Andrew Chung, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 7 - 6:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to bar applicants for passports from designating the sex reflecting their gender identities, part of the Republican president's crackdown on the rights of transgender Americans.

Miller family commits $100K toward Salt Lake City flood recovery fund

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 6:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

A fund seeking to help Salt Lake City residents affected by last month's flooding is getting a significant boost from one of Utah's more prominent families.

Mortgage rates up after month of decreases

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The weekly average for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in the U.S. rose slightly this week.

Utah State's matchup against VCU will prove to be critical for postseason hopes

Mark Greenwood for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 9:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Though just the second game of the season, the Aggies matchup on Friday is already a critical one

Government shutdown drags on as senators fail to find path out

Bo Erickson, Nolan D. McCaskill and David Morgan, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Senate Democrats continued to hold out on agreeing to end the record-long federal government shutdown on Thursday, despite Republican overtures to reverse federal employee layoffs in a bid to reopen shuttered agencies.

Vote to close Salt Lake City senior center creates rift within Salt Lake County Council

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A large senior center in Salt Lake City, which is undergoing renovation, is now set to permanently close after a heated, partisan debate over funding in the Salt Lake County Council.

Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi concedes to Marsha Judkins following tight municipal election race

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 8:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi took to social media to concede after a tight election race.

Dog that attacked Hurricane boy exhibited 'aggressive behaviors.' Police say it will be euthanized

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A dog that attacked a 5-year-old Hurricane boy will be euthanized.

Washington sandwich-thrower cleared of assaulting US agent

Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who hurled a sandwich at a federal agent in a fit of fury over President Donald Trump's law enforcement surge in Washington, D.C., was cleared on Thursday of a misdemeanor assault charge.

Walmart breaks ground on new West Haven location, the city's first grocery store

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new Walmart store in West Haven.

Salt Lake City among 40 airports to receive 10% service cut amid government shutdown

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's largest airport is among the 40 across the country that will have a reduction in service beginning on Friday, as the federal shutdown continues in its second month.

Utah university where Charlie Kirk was killed is expanding its police force

Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah university where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated is expanding its police force and adding security managers after it received criticism for its lack of key safety measures.

Elon Musk's $878 billion Tesla pay plan wins shareholder approval

Abhirup Roy and Akash Sriram, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tesla CEO Elon Musk scored a resounding victory as shareholders approved a pay package of as much as $878 billion over the next decade, endorsing his vision of morphing the EV maker into an AI and robotics juggernaut.

Davis County leaders still debating proposed 30% property tax hike as 2026 budget talks continue

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 6:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

As 2026 budget deliberations proceed, Davis County leaders are split on the proposal for a 30% property tax hike to keep pace with rising costs.

Parents petition against defunding of Salt Lake County child care programs

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County parents are fighting to persuade the Republican majority of the County Council to reconsider a funding cut to child care programs.

Peyton Manning talks leadership, tech and football at 47G Summit

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Peyton Manning made a stop in Utah this week to speak at the 47G Zero Gravity Summit, where he spoke about leadership, technology and football.

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The Humane Society of Utah donation match with KSL was a huge success

Karli Davis Classifieds, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

KSL Classifieds recently partnered with the Humane Society of Utah for a donation match to support local shelters. With your help, we raised $27,544 in just two days!

Cache County corrections deputy jailed for alleged aggravated child abuse against own child

Simone Seikaly, KSL NewsRadio  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 5:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Cache County corrections employee is accused of biting and severely injuring his own child.

Church of Jesus Christ names Bishop Elder Gérald Caussé as new apostle

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 5:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Presiding Bishop Gérald Caussé was announced Thursday as the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

36-year-old man dead after being hit by train in Provo

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 35-year-old man is dead after being hit by a train Thursday near 600 S. Freedom Boulevard in Provo.

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Tucker Carlson sparks conservative reckoning over antisemitism

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 4:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU grad caught up in Heritage Foundation fallout.

Gov. Cox orders flags flown at half-staff to honor former VP Dick Cheney

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox ordered that flags be lowered Thursday to honor former Vice President Dick Cheney, who died Monday at the age of 84.

Trump administration must fully fund food aid benefits by Friday, judge rules

Nate Raymond, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump's administration to fully fund food aid for 42 million low-income Americans in November by Friday, blocking its plan to only provide reduced benefits during the government shutdown.

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Do not miss out on 30% federal tax credit for attic fan: Expiring soon

Breezy  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's why a solar attic fan is one of the smartest upgrades you can make — and why now is the perfect time to do it.

St. George woman pleads guilty with mental condition to aggravated murder of parents

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 2:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman accused of shooting and killing her parents in St. George pleaded guilty with a mental condition Thursday.