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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.

Cause still undetermined for Lehi construction blaze

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 12:42 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.

Roosevelt man accused sending child sex abuse material faces more than 20 felonies

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 17 - 11:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 30-year-old Utah man was arrested for investigation of over 50 sexual exploitation crimes.

BYU hoops drops to No. 9 in AP Top 25 after loss to UConn, Davis absence

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 11:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars (3-1) dropped two spots to No. 9 after Saturday's 2-point loss to No. 3 UConn at TD Garden in Boston.

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This Ukrainian family has a story to tell. Why you'll never hear it

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News   |  Posted Nov. 17 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The climate around immigration in the United States has these refugees scared to speak openly about their lives.

US judge orders DOJ to turn over Comey grand jury materials, citing 'misconduct'

Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 17 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A judge on Monday found evidence of "government misconduct" in how a prosecutor aligned with President Donald Trump secured criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and ordered that grand jury materials be turned over to Comey's defense team.

BBC 'determined to fight' Trump defamation claim

Paul Sandle and Sam Tabahriti, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 17 - 10:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

The BBC is determined to fight any legal action filed by President Donald Trump and sees no basis for a defamation case over its editing of one of his speeches, its chair said on Monday.

LA's 2028 Games is already recruiting volunteers. When will it start for Utah's next Olympics?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The volunteer program for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles kicked off last week even though they're still nearly 1,000 days away. So when is Utah joining the party?

Idaho attorney general orders recount in election for Salmon City Council — over one vote

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 9:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Margaret Glodowski on Thursday petitioned for a recount for Salmon City Council in Idaho after losing by one vote on Nov. 4.

US appeals court to weigh reviving cases over Tylenol and autism

Diana Novak Jones, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 9:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. appeals court is expected to hear arguments on Monday from families seeking to revive their lawsuits over Tylenol, after the Trump administration publicly promoted its claims that the popular painkiller is linked to autism in children.

Idaho grand jury indicts 4 in alleged murder cover-up near local boat dock

Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 8:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Idaho grand jury has charged four people in connection with the fatal shooting of a man near a boat dock in June.

Girls only adventure group builds confidence and connection

Deja Brown, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 8:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Carrie Gregg started Girls Only Adventure Trips to create a safe and welcoming community for women to explore the outdoors together.

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Five countertop trends taking over kitchens everywhere in 2026

Bedrock Quartz  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Whether you're planning a full remodel or just dreaming, these five countertop trends are showing up in model homes, renovation blogs, and design-forward kitchens everywhere.

Man killed after medical episode, crash in Layton

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 7:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

An 84-year-old man died Monday morning after he suffered a possible medical episode and crashed into a traffic light, police said.

What does Trump's H-1B policy mean for India? Utahns there on trade mission react

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 7:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

As President Donald Trump made comments about legal immigration, an overall consensus among Utah politicians, experts emerged that their federal governments will sort it out.

Parents honor late daughter's love of animals through pet supplies donation drive

Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 6:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two parents have turned their grief into action by organizing a donation drive for a cause their daughter would have been "so excited" for.

'We're moving people': How the Utah Trail Network will help improve transportation

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 6:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Christina Gulla wants to live for 20 more years. Thanks to the newly proposed Utah Trail Network master plan, there will be more paved trails statewide to help accomplish that goal.

George makes late 3 in 2OT, Markkanen scores 47 as Jazz beat Bulls 150-147

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 10:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

including six in the second OT. Isaiah Collier and Brice Sensabaugh each had 16 points as the Jazz won for the second time in three games after losing six of seven.

Locals in the NFL: Kyle Van Noy helps 'welcome' Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders to NFL

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 10:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former BYU linebacker had a tackle, two quarterback hits and a 7-yard sack in Baltimore's win over the Browns.

Box Elder County Farm Bureau makes significant donation of locally-grown meat to food banks

Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Food banks in Box Elder County received large donations of locally grown meat just before the holidays on Friday.

New Utah poll: Is betting on sports good or bad for sports?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute poll gauges Americans' attitude toward gambling on sports.

Trump urges US House Republicans to vote to release Epstein files

Matt Spetalnick, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 16 - 8:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Sunday called on his fellow Republicans in Congress to vote for the release of files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

FAA to end mandated cuts in domestic US flights

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 16 - 7:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Aviation Administration late Sunday said it would end mandated cuts in domestic flights at 40 major U.S. airports effective at 4 a.m. MT Monday.

Here's where Utah stands when it comes to state debt

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new national dataset identified Utah as one of the most fiscally healthy states in the nation, sporting what might be the most consistently low amount of debt per person across all levels of government.

Man dies in semitruck crash on US 6

Payton Davis, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man died Sunday night after a crash with a semitruck on U.S. 6 between Spanish Fork and Price. 

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Reality TV royalty: Catching up with Utah's favorite contestants

Siegfried & Jensen  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has been well-represented in the world of reality TV, with numerous contestants from the state making a name for themselves on popular shows.

Steak or sizzle? No. 11 BYU's 31-point win over TCU should beef up resume — style points or not

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Perhaps the flashiest part of BYU's 44-13 rout of TCU was the lack of flash in the Cougars' first home game in nearly a month.

Utah woman turns pain into purpose through newly released memoir

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah County woman's new memoir recounts her experience of past childhood sexual abuse, and her journey to healing and advocacy

Honey factory 'total loss' in American Fork fire

Payton Davis, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 16 - 5:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A honey manufacturing factory in American Fork was destroyed in a fire early Sunday.

Utah motorcycle deaths up more than 40% compared to last year

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The number of motorcycle-related deaths in Utah is significantly higher compared to a year ago, according to Utah Highway Patrol data released on Friday.

Man dies after being hit by vehicle in La Verkin

Payton Davis, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 4:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

The man was crossing state Route 9 near 100 South in La Verkin when he was hit by a vehicle going south, according to the La Verkin Police Department.

US aircraft carrier arrives in the Caribbean in major buildup near Venezuela

Ben Finley, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 16 - 4:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

The presence of the USS Gerald R. Ford on Sunday raises questions about what the new influx of troops and weaponry could signal next about the Trump administration's intentions in Latin America.

Have You Seen This? Riding the razor's edge

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

This is one of those videos that makes my stomach feel tight. I'm sure the rider here knows what they're doing — but do they really?

Veterans with flutes: Utah vets use their talents to help others heal

Peter Rosen, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some Utah veterans have turned to an unusual therapeutic tool to help soldiers and other vets with post-traumatic stress syndrome – Native American flutes.

Missed kicks, questionable decisions cost Utah State a win in Vegas

Mark Greenwood for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 2:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah State had a number of opportunities to win on Saturday, extending well beyond simply missed kicks.

Pope returns artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada as part of reckoning with colonial past

Nicole Winfield, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 2:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Vatican has returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada as part of a move to address its role in suppressing Indigenous culture in the Americas.

Can Utah football get to the playoff? Here's how other contenders fared Saturday

Josh Newman for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 1:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utes will need some help if they hope to reach the 12-tram College Football Playoff.

Scrapyard workers recount horrific scene after UPS plane crash destroyed Kentucky business

Bruce Schreiner and Dylan Lovan, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Scrapyard worker Adam Bowman dove for cover as explosions and fires erupted without warning after a UPS cargo plane crashed after takeoff in Kentucky. His horrors were just starting.

BYU, Utah continue climb in latest AP Top 25 rankings after weekend blowout wins

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 12:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

The hopes of a Big 12 title game appearance got even closer to reality for BYU on Saturday.

American families divided on technology impacts but united in protecting kids

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Latest American Family Survey explores how smartphones, AI, social media and more impact families across the country.

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How your income gets taxed in retirement: (It's more than you think)

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

You could owe far more in taxes on your retirement income than you think. Learn how you could avoid costly mistakes.

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Democrats face a fork in the road after 2025 election wins

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 11:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Democratic strategist Simon Bazelon hopes the party will head in this direction.

'Grandpa's making history': New less-invasive aortic procedure at Intermountain Health

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 11:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Intermountain Health has successfully performed the state's first procedure to repair the ascending aorta without major open-heart surgery.

Bluffdale to close 14600 South at railway bridge as part of $77M project

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 10:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

14600 South in Bluffdale, one of the primary east-west thoroughfares in the far southern end of the Salt Lake Valley, will close in a few days as the city works on straightening and expanding the road.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Georgia, Oklahoma shake up top 10 with weekend wins

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A weekend shuffling altered the landscape of college football, with Oklahoma making a name for itself while Texas took a step back.

Pokemon cards and the extremes people go to get them

Par Kermani, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Trading card collectors are lining up hours before stores open across Utah to secure new Pokémon cards, due to scarcity caused by high demand and scalpers who immediately resell the products at inflated prices.

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon announces his surprise retirement at age 59

Anne D'innocenzio, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon is planning to retire early next year, and his successor has been named, the company said in a surprise announcement on Friday.

Ogden man, 18, pleads guilty to manslaughter in Taylorsville shooting death

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 8:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man, 18, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a Taylorsville burglary that turned deadly last year.

With one touch, they vanish. Meet the delicate, icy wonders called frost flowers

Hallie Golden, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The first major blast of wintry weather in the U.S. this week brought snow, frigid temperatures and in some places something a little more magical: frost flowers.

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Get your free copy of 'Putting On Christ.' Here's how

Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And now interested readers can get an e-book version for free.

From aerospace to tree house: A Nephi man's journey to building a 'galaxy'-renowned Airbnb

Arianne Brown for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

John Osburn worked on the Hubble Space Telescope as a subcontractor. Now, he owns a tree house that attracts people from around the world, and maybe even the galaxy.

No. 12 BYU bounces back to beat TCU in return home

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 16 - 1:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Bear Bachmeier threw for 296 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score as No. 12 BYU bounced back from its first loss of the season with a rout of TCU.

Aggies football suffers gut-wrenching 2OT road loss against Rebels

Jason Turner, Herald Journal  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 11:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A breakthrough on the road was there for the taking for the Aggies on multiple occasions, but they ultimately were unable to seize the moment.

Rio Tinto Kennecott signs wind power deal with Texas-based wind project

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

With a goal of continuing decarbonization, Rio Tinto Kennecott announced Thursday it signed a 15-year power purchase agreement with TerraGen for renewable energy from a newly completed wind farm in Texas.

How hurt is Utah football's Devon Dampier? Kyle Whittingham weighs in

Josh Newman for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 10:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dampier, a junior quarterback, has been playing injured for at least the last month

'The biggest catalyst': Ficklin tops 160 rushing yards, 2 TDs as No. 13 Utah thumps Baylor

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 15 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

With a defender standing in his way, freshman quarterback Byrd Ficklin simply brushed him away with a stiff arm en route to a 74-yard rushing touchdown.

Immigration raids begin in Charlotte, North Carolina, federal authorities say

Doina Chiacu, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 15 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Federal authorities conducted raids on Saturday in the banking hub of Charlotte, North Carolina, the Department of Homeland Security said, expanding its crackdown on illegal immigration to the South.

Dybantsa goes for 25 in No. 7 BYU's 2-point loss to No. 3 UConn in Boston

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 15 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

AJ Dybantsa went for 25 points and six rebounds just 25 miles from his hometown of Brockton, Massachusetts, and Richie Saunders added 17 points and four boards for the Cougars (3-1).