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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

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.

Salt Lake City honors 'quiet majority' by completing tree restoration 5 years after storm

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 12:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City and a few dozen volunteers completed a full restoration of the 250 trees that were lost during a strong windstorm in 2020.

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?

Dive teams to search Jordan River in Saratoga Springs double-murder investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 17 - 9:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Saratoga Springs Police Department and the FBI will search the Jordan River on Monday, looking for evidence in the March killings of a mother and her 8-year-old son.

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.