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Audit: Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind needs increased oversight, better planning

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 8:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A legislative audit released Tuesday suggests Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind need more oversight and better strategic planning.

Construction vehicle driver extricated after rollover crash near Powder Mountain

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 8:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man hauling gravel in a construction vehicle was injured after a rollover crash on Tuesday.

US jobless benefits rolls in mid-October were the highest since August, Labor Dept says

Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits stood at a two-month high in mid-October at the time when the Labor Department would have been conducting its survey of U.S. households.

Former USU recruiter charged with taking personal trips on school's dime

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A New Mexico woman employed by Utah State University is facing criminal charges accusing her of using her school issued P-card for personal expenses.

BYU, Utah inch up in latest College Football Playoff rankings after Texas loss

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Big 12 remains in a strong position for another week.

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Maximizing earning potential: The role of Fieldstone Homes in ADU construction

Fieldstone Homes  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Accessory Dwelling Units, commonly referred to as accessory apartments, second units, in-law apartments, or granny flats, offer a versatile and affordable way to expand your living space.

Kremlin accuses Poland of 'Russophobia' after Warsaw blames railway sabotage on Russia

Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 18 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Kremlin accused Poland on Tuesday of succumbing to Russophobia after Warsaw blamed an explosion on a railway route to Ukraine on two Ukrainian citizens whom it said were recruited by Russian intelligence.

Kouri Richins denied new bail hearing

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge has ruled that regardless of what drugs Kouri Richins' housekeeper was allegedly given, there is still sufficient evidence for her to remain in custody without the possibility of posting bail pending trial.

Nik the Amur tiger dies at the Hogle Zoo

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Animal caretakers at Utah's Hogle Zoo had to say goodbye to a tiger who unexpectedly died from urinary and bladder issues last week.

Trump plans more steps to cut health care costs in coming weeks

Andrea Shalal, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump will travel domestically before year-end to tout his economic agenda and highlight efforts to improve affordability, and he could make new announcements on lowering health costs.

Congress passes measure to force release of Epstein files, sending it to Trump

David Morgan and Nolan D. McCaskill, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 18 - 4:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Republican-controlled Congress voted almost unanimously on Tuesday to force the release of Justice Department files on the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

'That looked like it hurt': UHP lieutenant recounts being hit by vehicle

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A UHP lieutenant hit by a car in snowy Sardine Canyon in 2018 told his story on Tuesday as part of Crash Responder Safety Week, aimed at promoting safety for emergency responders.

Have You Seen This? How airport workers entertain themselves

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 3:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

What's unusual about this video is how visible the game is. After all, one of the first rules of time-wasting at work is that you're supposed to do it discreetly.

Police report: BYU's Kennard Davis Jr. cited for DUI, marijuana possession after crash

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 3:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 6-foot-6 junior transfer from St. Louis has not played the past two games for the Cougars, but was on the bench for both, including Saturday's game against No. 3 UConn in Boston.

Google unveils Gemini's next generation, aiming to turn its search engine into a 'thought partner'

Michael Liedtke, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 3:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Google is unleashing its Gemini 3 artificial intelligence model on its search engine in the high-stakes battle to create technology that people can trust to enlighten them and manage tedious tasks.

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Utah clinic's chronic pain treatment could be the answer for some with PTSD

Sterling Orthopedic Pain & Spine  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you live with PTSD or chronic anxiety, there's a new and effective treatment that might help you.

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Prominent conservative intellectual resigns from Heritage Foundation after Tucker Carlson blowup

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 2:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Robert George quit the think tank's board over president Kevin Roberts' response to Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes.

Man identified who died from fall in Mount Superior area of Little Cottonwood Canyon

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 18 - 2:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fallen hiker was found dead on Mount Superior in Little Cottonwood Canyon on Thursday.

Mother, son sentenced for roles in 2021 kidnapping, murder of Kearns woman

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The final two people charged in the 2021 murder of a Kearns woman were sentenced to prison Monday.

Utah on pace to add 2 million people over the next 40 years, but is growth slowing?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 18 - 2:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

University of Utah researchers say the state's population growth may quintuple the U.S. average over the next 40 years, but it may not be as robust as previously projected.

Trump says visiting Saudi crown prince knew nothing about Khashoggi killing

Steve Holland, Matt Spetalnick and Humeyra Pamuk, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 18 - 1:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump insisted on Tuesday that Mohammed bin Salman knew nothing about the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents, offering a fierce defense of the visiting Saudi crown prince.

Rubicon files second lawsuit against former Utah AG Sean Reyes

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three weeks after the owners of a Davis County general contracting company filed a lawsuit against former Attorney General Sean Reyes and members of his staff, nearly 40 employees have filed their own lawsuit.

Loud boom in Jefferson County sounds like 'someone shot a hole' through a house.' What is it?

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A loud boom has been heard throughout Jefferson County, Idaho, for months. Those who have heard it say it usually happens in the evening on the weekend. It's a piercing noise that many say sounds like a sonic boom.

This Utah ski hotel was just named world's best

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Stein Eriksen Lodge came away as "World's Best Ski Hotel," beating out hotels from 23 different countries, in the World Ski Awards.

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New legislation makes health care access more affordable for employers and contractors

Vamos Health  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

What if you could have access to health care that's simple, transparent, and built to help real people instead of insurance companies?

Devon Dampier, Byrd Ficklin and Utah football's QB inflection point

Josh Newman for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 11:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

If Dampier cannot start vs. Kansas State, Ficklin will start in his place Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium

Patrick Kinahan: Style points would supplement BYU's playoff aspirations

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Both football coaches are in accord, stating strong opposition to running up scores after outcomes are effectively decided, yet their united philosophy is becoming outdated by the week.

Kilby Block Party lineup announced. Here's who is coming to Salt Lake City in 2026

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 10:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Big names and recent Grammy Award nominees highlight a stacked lineup coming to one of Utah's largest music festivals next year.

Utah voters more likely to blame Democrats for shutdown — but many still say both parties at fault

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new poll found that Utah voters were more likely to attribute the shutdown to congressional Democrats, but a substantial number of respondents said both parties are to blame.

Will Utah's 2034 Olympics be a repeat or a 'reimagining of what's possible?'

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 9:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Four-time Olympic speedskater Catherine Raney Norman sees the more than $200 million in contributions she's already helped raise for the 2034 Winter Games in Utah as an example of what sets the state apart.

Here's how BYU can clinch a Big 12 championship game berth this weekend

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

When No. 11 BYU travels to Cincinnati in the penultimate game of the 2025 season Saturday, a championship — or at least, a title shot — will be at stake.

Kids can run their own cafe at Pocatello museum's new exhibit

Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 8:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Pocatello children's museum held the grand opening of its newest exhibit, where kids can cooperatively pretend to run their own cafe and mini market.

Elderly Ogden man charged with sexually abusing employee at rehab facility

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 8:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 78-year-old Ogden man has been charged with forcible sexual abuse of an employee at an Ogden health care rehabilitation facility where he was seeking care.

Utah athlete representing Ghana training for one more Olympic run

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Born in Ghana and living in Utah, Olympian Akwasi Frimpong is training in Park City for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy.

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3-week wait for a 15-minute scan: Why hospital MRI scheduling can be slow

TaylorMed MRI  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

When an MRI takes as little as 15 minutes, waiting three or four weeks for a scan can be infuriating.

Herriman man abused young son for not taking pills, eating his food and lifting weights, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 7:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Herriman man was charged Monday with aggravated child abuse after police said hit and threatened a boy.

Here's where you can find Christmas plays and concerts in Utah this year

Valerie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 7:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Christmastime is here — and so are "The Nutcracker," "A Christmas Carol," the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and many more performances to get you in the holiday spirit.

First measles cases found in central Utah; state's total infections surpass 80

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two cases of measles have been detected in central Utah, and the state now has over 80 cases of the virus.

Utahns align with national sentiment on releasing Epstein documents

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Debate in Congress over releasing the Epstein files has created unlikely alliances across party lines and disunity among partisan bedfellows.

Court condemns threats after Utah judge's redistricting ruling

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 10:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge's decision to reject a congressional map drawn by lawmakers in favor of one proposed by voter groups has led to threats, the judiciary confirmed on Monday.

Border Patrol arrests over 130 in first 48 hours of Charlotte immigration operation

Brad Brooks, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 17 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Over 130 people suspected of being in the U.S. illegally have been detained in Charlotte, North Carolina, authorities said on Monday.

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Mountain View Village: Holiday Cheer around every corner

Mountain View Village  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mark your calendars for an enchanting evening of holiday magic! Mountain View Village invites you to celebrate Santa's arrival Nov. 21 from 5-7 p.m

Granite School District holding public hearings to decide fate of 2 east-side elementary schools

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two elementary schools in Granite School District's east side could be closing after officials recommended they shut down.

Are Grizzly bears making their way to Utah?

Mike Godfrey for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A grizzly bear was seen approximately 20 miles east of Utah's northern border in April of this year. Experts weight in on what happens if the species returns to the Beehive State.

UN Security Council adopts US resolution on Trump's Gaza plan

Simon Lewis, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 17 - 7:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

The UN Security Council on Monday voted to adopt a U.S.-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza and authorizing an international stabilization force for the Palestinian enclave.

Cause still undetermined for Lehi construction blaze; developer plans to rebuild

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 17 - 7:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Lehi fire chief announced Monday the cause of a fire on the point of the mountain is still undetermined more than a week after the construction site caught fire.

Taylorsville mother arrested after children found sleeping in police station parking lot

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Taylorsville woman was arrested Monday after police say they found her two children sleeping in a car in the department's parking lot.

Loved ones remember Kaysville teen who died after falling from power pole as kind, generous

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The teen killed after falling from a Fruit Heights power pole is mourned by family and community members.

Southern Utah woman ordered to pay almost $15K in fines over damaged Utah petroglyph

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 6:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Daniela Ganassim Ericksen, 47, of Ivins, Washington County, was sentenced for land vandalism on Monday.

After Trump reversal, US House pushes forward on Epstein vote

David Morgan, Andrea Shalal and Jonathan Allen, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 17 - 5:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives will vote on Tuesday on forcing the release of investigative files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with passage seen as all but guaranteed.

Another winter weather advisory issued as storms linger in Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A storm system that slammed into Utah over the weekend provided beneficial moisture across the state, and there's more on the way.

Supreme Court to review government power to limit asylum processing

John Kruzel, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 17 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear a defense by President Donald Trump's administration of the government's authority to limit the processing of asylum claims at ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Migrants crucial to economy; immigration reform needed, Idaho farmers say

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Members of the Idaho agriculture sector say migrant workers are critical to Idaho's economy, and immigration reform is needed to stay in operation.

Have You Seen This? Missing shadows

Alex Tumalip, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

No, you're not living in a dream sequence. Twice a year, Hawaii residents can't see their shadows during the day. And it's completely normal.

New book shows how Harry Reid's team celebrated false claims about Mitt Romney's taxes

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The author of a forthcoming biography of former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid published previously unreleased email exchanges last week that shed light on the political machinations behind Reid's false claims about then-presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

Gov. Cox announces preliminary plans for nuclear power facility in the Brigham City area

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 17 - 2:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox joined other Utah leaders to announce plans to develop possibly four or more small modular nuclear reactors in the Brigham City area.

West Valley woman accused of stabbing husband over alleged texts

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 2:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman who police say was upset with her husband for allegedly texting another woman was arrested and is accused of stabbing him and hitting him with glass bottles.

Driver gets rear-ended then arrested

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 1:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say was hit from behind by another driver was arrested himself for allegedly hitting the driver with his car when the driver asked to exchange information.

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Dine out on turkey day: Your ultimate guide to restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Utah County

Utah Valley Chamber  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 12:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

If the idea of skipping the cooking and cleaning sounds like your kind of holiday, you're in luck. Many Utah County restaurants are keeping their doors open this Thanksgiving.