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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.

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

Karli Davis, KSL Classifieds  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 4:57 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!

Davis County leaders split on proposed 30% property tax hike as 2026 budget talks continue

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 4:31 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.

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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.

BYU, Texas Tech fans raise more than $150K for wife of Lubbock barber injured by drunk driver

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 2:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The week before arguably the biggest game in the Big 12 between BYU and Texas Tech, Red Raider and Cougars fans are coming together to support the wife of Texas Tech's team barber.

Mother: Halloween decorations taken from son's grave in Lehi

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman said the Halloween decorations she placed at her son's grave vanished over the weekend, apparently stolen from the city's cemetery.

'It sucks for him': Jazz grapple with news of Walker Kessler's season-ending surgery

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Taylor Hendricks has an idea of what Walker Kessler is going through.

Turnover rate for homes in the US is the lowest in decades. Here's why

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 1:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The rate of homes changing hands in the United States is at the lowest since the 1990s.

'The Major,' a giant U.S. flag created to honor military veterans, is again flying in North Ogden

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 12:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

"The Major," a giant U.S. flag created in honor of military veterans, is again flying in Coldwater Canyon in North Ogden as Veterans Day approaches.

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

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 12:14 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.

Weber County students rise above challenges at problem-solving business competition

Par Kermani, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 11:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A record 160 students from 13 high schools across Utah competed for scholarships and cash prizes by solving real-world business problems at the WeberBiz Invitational High School Case Competition on Wednesday.

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Utah companies unite for 13th Annual Warm Bodies, Warm Souls clothing drive

Arctic Circle  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gently used coats, hats, scarves, gloves and blankets, as well as new socks and underwear, are being accepted at any participating Bank of Utah, Arctic Circle or Red Hanger location through Nov. 21 as part of the 13th annual Warm Bodies, Warm Souls clothing drive.

Indigenous director of GSL documentary hopes film sparks new conversations on saving the lake

Vanessa Hudson, Amplify Utah  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A documentary focused on Indigenous stewardship of Great Salt Lake is the latest cry, filmmakers say, for state leaders to listen to Indigenous voices who believe the issue has been "scienced to death."

Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland found dead at 24 after evading officers, police say

Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 10:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police in a Dallas suburb say 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland was found dead after evading authorities in his vehicle and fleeing the scene of an accident on foot.

Veterans Day deals, discounts and events in Utah this year

KSL.com Staff  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Find the best Utah Veterans Day deals, events and free meals for 2025. Celebrate and honor service members with discounts and celebrations statewide.

Free Utah boxing gym transforms lives of 'at-risk' youth

Kathleen Clove, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

For more than 50 years, Utah's Fullmer Brothers Boxing has been changing the lives of youth by teaching them how to win in the ring and in life.

Toyota recalling 1.02 million US vehicles over rear camera flaw

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 8:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Toyota Motor said Wednesday it is recalling 1.02 million vehicles in the United States due to a flaw that may cause a rear-view camera to fail, boosting the risk of a crash.

Ogden man charged with kidnapping, unlawful sexual conduct with a minor

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man has been charged in Weber County with kidnapping and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor reported to be a runaway.

Nancy Pelosi, first woman to serve as US House speaker, to retire from Congress

Richard Cowan, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 8:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to serve as the powerful Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, said on Thursday that she will not run for reelection to Congress in 2026, ending a four-decade career of a progressive Democratic icon often vilified by the right.

Which baby names did parents choose most often in 2024?

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

In a country where change can happen fast, one thing seems remarkably steady recently: Popular baby names are dug in and changing very little.

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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. 6 - 8:00 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.

19-year-old sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for drive-by killing in Murray

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 7:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A teenager was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for injuring four people and killing another in a drive-by shooting in Murray in May 2024.

Trump grapples with political setback after Democrats ride voter fury over prices

Jeff Mason, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 6:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's been a year since Donald Trump's decisive win in the 2024 presidential election, but the president and his Republican allies were left grappling with a string of Democratic victories in Tuesday's elections.

Utah directs $21M to help spur 38 outdoor recreation projects in the state

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 6:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dozens of outdoor recreation projects planned across Utah are receiving a boost from the state.

BYU women's season-opening win over Coastal Carolina a 1st for coach Lee Cummard

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 10:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brinley Cannon scored 16 points including three 3-pointers, and Lara Rohkohl added 13 points and 10 rebounds in BYU's 91-57 win over Coastal Carolina — the first under full-time head coach Lee Cummard.

4 Orem car technicians accused of fraudulent emissions testing

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four employees of an Orem repair shop are accused of administering fake emissions tests and giving passing marks to vehicles that should have failed.

US to slash air traffic by 10% at 40 airports, including Salt Lake City, amid shutdown

David Shepardson and Rajesh Kumar Singh, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 5 - 10:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Wednesday that he would order a 10% cut in flights at 40 major airports, citing air traffic control safety concerns, as the government shutdown hit a record 36th day.

12 dead after engine fell off UPS plane that crashed and exploded in Kentucky

Bruce Schreiner, Hallie Golden and Dylan Lovan, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 5 - 10:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Federal investigators say a UPS cargo plane's left wing caught fire and its engine fell off just before a fireball crash after takeoff. Authorities say at least 12 people died, and others are missing.

Supreme Court casts doubt on legality of Trump's global tariffs

Andrew Chung, John Kruzel and Jan Wolfe, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 5 - 10:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Supreme Court justices raised doubts on Wednesday over the legality of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs in a case with implications for the global economy that marks a major test of Trump's powers.

Fish species illegally introduced at Utah reservoir within Colorado River drainage

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah wildlife officials are again reminding people that it's illegal to dump fish into bodies of water after state biologists discovered an unapproved species had been introduced at a southeast Utah reservoir.

Even in loss to Pistons, Jazz see lessons in Svi Mykhailiuk's career night

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 9:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lauri Markkanen remembers staring at the athletic kid from Ukraine on the other side of the court.

2nd period slumps, missed opportunities cost Utah Mammoth again in 5-3 loss in Toronto

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 9:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Fighting Tuskys have now lost three of their last four games, most recently on Wednesday in a 5-3 result in favor of the home side Toronto Maple Leafs.

Parents petition against defunding of Salt Lake County child care programs

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 9:02 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.

Provo mayor locked in tight race with challenger, and other Utah County early elections tallies

Cassidy Wixom and Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 5 - 8:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

The first wave of election results is signaling several political shake-ups in Utah County.

Grantsville elects first female mayor; other unofficial results in Tooele County races

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 8:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's a look at the 2025 municipal election results throughout Tooele County

'Outdoor Boys' is back on YouTube — sort of

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The wildly popular "Outdoor Boys" will be back on YouTube this weekend — in a limited engagement.

Israel receives body of another hostage as Palestinian deaths reported in Gaza

Nidal Al Mughrabi, Pesha Magid, Menna Alaa El-Din and Muhammad Al Gebaly, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Israel received the remains of another hostage from Gaza on Wednesday, the prime minister's office said, after Hamas' armed wing transferred a body found near Gaza City to the Red Cross.

Former Utah House leader decides not to run for reelection

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com and Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 7:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

A state legislative leader, Rep. Karianne Lisonbee, R-Clearfield, said she would not seek reelection next year.

'A unifying moment': Luz de las Naciones, highlighting Latin American dance and music, returns

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Luz de las Naciones, a celebration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints focused on Latin American dance and music, returns on Friday and Saturday.

Movie association tells Meta to stop using PG-13 to refer to Instagram teen content

Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 5 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Motion Picture Association is asking Meta to stop referring to content shown to teen accounts on Instagram as guided by PG-13 ratings, saying it is misleading.

Rinse and repeat: Walbruch bags another brace to lead BYU to Big 12 Tournament final

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 6:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ellie Walbruch scored her second consecutive brace of the postseason, and the eighth-seeded BYU women's soccer advanced to the championship match of the Big 12 Tournament with a 4-0 win over Baylor.

Changing of the guards: Here's a look at preliminary election results in southern, northern Utah

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Preliminary results from the 2025 general election on Tuesday signal potential leadership changes in communities throughout southern and northern Utah.

'Perfect storm of ugly': Democrats warn of impacts to Utahns if premium subsidies expire

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pair of national Democrats warned of impacts to Utahns if COVID-era tax credits for insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act are allowed to expire at the end of the year in a call with local reporters Wednesday.

Woman sentenced 10 years to life in prison for deadly party-turned-kidnapping

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman who held guests against their will at a Sugar House party in 2021 that turned deadly was given 10 years to life in prison Tuesday.

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

Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 3:00 p.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.

Utah's 15 ski resorts made upgrades for this winter, but weather is delaying at least 1 opening

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's 15 ski resorts spent nearly $600 million toward investments over the past few years, but weather may still delay some openings this year.

Preliminary results for school board seats in Utah County's 3 new school districts

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 2:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three Utah County school districts born out of the November 2024 vote to split the Alpine School District are a bit closer to naming their inaugural board members following Tuesday's election.

'Freeing up Walt's brain': Jazz rookie learning when to pass — and when to shoot

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 2:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Walter Clayton Jr. tends to feel things out.

Teen girl dies after West Valley Halloween shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 5 - 2:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 17-year-old girl has died after she was critically injured in a shooting outside a Halloween party on Friday that also resulted in the death of a 17-year-old boy. No arrests have been made.

Are any jobs safe from AI?

Peter Rosen, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

These days, a lot of workers have been asking themselves whether AI is coming for their jobs.

Woman killed in crash on I-215 near Salt Lake airport

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 1:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman was killed in a crash near the I-215 and I-80 interchange by the Salt Lake City International Airport on Wednesday.

Holy Score: How the CFP rankings leave Utah, BYU in unexpected state of mutual dependence

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 1:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The initial College Football Playoff rankings were light on major controversies Tuesday evening but brought several notable twists.

Jazz's Walker Kessler to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 5 - 12:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler will undergo season-ending left shoulder surgery on a torn labrum.

House lawmakers probe Delta Air Lines on use of AI in ticket pricing

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 5 - 12:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of two dozen House Democratic lawmakers asked Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian on Wednesday to answer questions about whether it will use generative artificial intelligence to help set ticket prices.