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Trump administration seeks to halt SNAP food aid payments after a court order

David A. Lieb, Michael Casey and Scott Bauer, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 7 - 10:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration has asked a federal appeals court to block a judge's order to distribute November's full SNAP benefits during a U.S. 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.

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.

Travelers face cancellations and frustration as the FAA orders flight cuts due to the shutdown

Josh Funk and Rio Yamat, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 7 - 8:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

The FAA's order to scale back flights nationwide because of the government shutdown is now in effect. Flights at 40 major airports, including in New York, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City, are being cut Friday.

'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.

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

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 7 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

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

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.

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.

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.