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Here's how school district bond proposals fared across the Beehive State

11/05/2024 11:41pm
Across the Beehive State, four school districts — Salt Lake City, Murray, Iron County and Box Elder — placed bond proposals on the ballot for residents in district boundaries to vote on.

Utah County voters favor split of state's largest school district

11/05/2024 11:33pm
According to preliminary election results, most Utah County voters are in favor of propositions 11 and 14, which will essentially divide the state's largest school district into thirds.

Wilson takes lead in Salt Lake County mayor's race; $507M bond in dead heat

11/05/2024 11:07pm
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson says she's feeling "pretty comfortable" about her early lead as she seeks to retain her role over Utah's most populated county.

1 Utah House seat may flip to Democrats, early returns show; GOP still dominates Legislature

11/05/2024 11:04pm
Some Utah House seats appear in play, according to early vote returns, but a big shakeup in the Republican-dominated Legislature isn't in the offing.

Preliminary election results indicate amendments B and C will both pass

11/05/2024 10:50pm
Voters across the Beehive State let their collective voices be heard on amendments B and C, with preliminary election results released Tuesday night indicating that both amendments will pass.

Ogden Valley voters favor proposal to become city, preliminary vote totals show

11/05/2024 10:40pm
Ogden Valley voters favor turning the picturesque Weber County zone into a city by a wide margin, early vote totals show.

Spencer Cox wins reelection as Utah's governor, according to AP

11/05/2024 10:33pm
Incumbent Gov. Spencer Cox will serve another four years in office, according to the Associated Press, which called Utah's gubernatorial race for him and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson.

Rare letter signed by Founding Fathers expected to fetch $1M at auction

11/05/2024 9:44pm
A rare letter signed by three of the Founding Fathers of the United States is going on sale and is expected to fetch up to $1 million when it goes under the hammer next week.

Utah Hockey Club can't find back of the net in loss to NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets

11/05/2024 9:34pm
Utah Hockey Club goalie Karel Vejmelka has had some bad luck this season.

Man sentenced to prison at 73 for stabbing, killing his friend

11/05/2024 9:19pm
A 73-year-old was sentenced to prison on Monday for the murder of Riley Nagle four years ago, after being found guilty at a jury trial. Nagle's parents spoke about his kindness ahead of the sentencing.

Egor for 3: Demin lifts BYU to 38-point win in season opener

11/05/2024 9:02pm
The ballots are counted and the results are in: Egor Demin is a generational talent at BYU men's basketball.

AP: Donald Trump secures victory in Utah

11/05/2024 8:44pm
The Associated Press called former President Donald Trump the winner in Utah against his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, on Tuesday night.

Florida abortion rights ballot measure falls short of 60% requirement, making it first to fail

11/05/2024 8:33pm
Florida voters rejected adding abortion rights to their state constitution Tuesday, keeping a ban on abortion after the first six weeks of pregnancy in place.

5 killed when small jet crashes into vehicle after taking off in suburban Phoenix

11/05/2024 8:14pm
Four of the five people who died when a small jet crashed into a vehicle in Arizona on Tuesday have been identified.

John Curtis will replace Mitt Romney in the US Senate, AP calls

11/05/2024 8:05pm
Polls have closed in Utah, and preliminary election results are beginning to trickle in for several races for Utah's seats in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

Walmart, other US retailers import fewer Christmas goods ahead of tepid holiday season

11/05/2024 8:04pm
Retailers including Walmart are importing in less holiday product ahead of what is expected to be a so-so holiday season. Cautious shopping trends may also mean hiring fewer seasonal workers.

Coat drive during Saturday's BYU-Utah football game to help Utah's foster care youth

11/05/2024 7:10pm
Utah Foster Care, with the help of the National Football League Players Association's Utah chapter, is holding a coat drive before and during the BYU-Utah game on Saturday.

Henderson says 'some changes' needed after multiple Election Day issues in Utah County

11/05/2024 6:37pm
Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson said Wednesday that "changes" are needed in Election Day preparation after ballot issues led to delays and emergency solutions, including a flight to Arizona for more paper.

Google defeats lawsuit over gift card fraud

11/05/2024 6:32pm
A federal judge dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit accusing Google of illegally profiting from Google Play gift card scams by refusing to refund millions of dollars stolen from victims.

Migrant caravan of 3,000 heads north in Mexico as US votes

11/05/2024 6:04pm
A caravan of approximately 3,000 migrants set off on Tuesday from southern Mexico, headed toward the United States on the day when U.S. voters were deciding between U.S. presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

BYU ranked No. 9 in 1st CFP rankings; Oregon, Georgia, Miami also in playoff top 4

11/05/2024 5:28pm
In the first reveal of the College Football Playoff rankings BYU entered the discussion at No. 9 in the premiere unveiling by the 13-team playoff committee that will decide the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff.

Man shot, injured by US marshals in Salt Lake City has long criminal history

11/05/2024 5:11pm
A man with a lengthy criminal history and multiple warrants out for his arrest for violating his probation has been identified as the man shot Monday by officers from the U.S. Marshals Service.

2 men charged in September killing of Ogden man on front porch

11/05/2024 4:36pm
Police say at least seven shots were fired at a man who was sitting or sleeping on a porch swing in front of his Ogden house Sept. 21. Charges have been filed against two men.

Penn State police investigate cellphone incident involving Jason Kelce and a fan

11/05/2024 4:11pm
Penn State University police are investigating an altercation between retired NFL player Jason Kelce and a fan over a cellphone that occurred before the weekend game between Penn State and Ohio State.

Trump claims 'powerful mandate' after Fox News projects he has won US presidency

11/05/2024 3:50pm
Fox News projected that Republican Donald Trump has won the U.S. presidency, defeating Democrat Kamala Harris. Other media outlets have yet to call the race.

Republicans win control of US Senate, make gains in House

11/05/2024 2:35pm
Republicans won control of the U.S. Senate with victories in Montana, Ohio and West Virginia on Wednesday, ensuring Donald Trump's party will control at least one chamber of Congress next year.

Facing an identity crisis, of sorts, Utah football looking for a return to winning form

11/05/2024 2:18pm
Utah football prides itself on being physical — winning the trenches — and owning the run game while controlling the time of possession.

Fire kills dog, renders West Valley home uninhabitable

11/05/2024 2:14pm
A fire that is suspected to have started outside a house in West Valley City spread to the inside of the home, killing a dog and forcing a resident to flee.

Man accused of sneaking into student housing, sexually assaulting 3 students

11/05/2024 1:57pm
A former Utah Tech University student is accused of entering the rooms of three female students living in student housing on campus and sexually assaulting them.

5 Salt Lake County sites being considered for new large homeless campus

11/05/2024 1:28pm
At least five potential locations in Salt Lake County are being considered for the new, large 1,200-bed emergency shelter homeless campus.

Jazz still expect more from Keyonte George after season-best performance in Chicago

11/05/2024 1:09pm
Keyonte George went to the free throw line with 23 seconds left with a chance to put a bow on his best night of the young season.

Man charged with stealing $140K fur coat in Park City arrested in New York

11/05/2024 12:41pm
A man charged in Utah with stealing a Russian sable fur coat valued at $140,000 from a Park City store has been arrested in New York after a monthslong investigation.

Inmate convicted of kidnapping, sexually assaulting newspaper carrier seeks parole

11/05/2024 12:02pm
A Utah State Prison inmate convicted of kidnapping and sexually abusing a 12-year-old newspaper carrier more than 20 years ago is seeking parole.

Inside Maricopa County: Arizona voters share hopes and concerns amid high turnout

11/05/2024 11:41am - PARTNER
This Arizona county had received around 1.5 million early ballots as of Monday.

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11/05/2024 11:30am - SPONSORED
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South Jordan serial sex offender again convicted of possessing child pornography

11/05/2024 11:22am
A man who was previously convicted of sex crimes has been convicted again of possession of child sexual abuse material.

5 hospitalized; US 40 reopened in Wasatch County after snowy head-on collision

11/05/2024 10:39am
A head-on crash in Daniels Canyon, between Heber City and Strawberry Reservoir, closed U.S. 40 and sent five people to the hospital, with one in critical condition.

Patrick Kinahan: BYU looking to level playing field with Utah

11/05/2024 10:27am
Nine consecutive wins against BYU provided conclusive proof Utah owned the rivalry football game since both programs went their separate ways more than a decade ago.

Flag weighing over 400 pounds flies high over Snow Canyon ahead of Veterans Day

11/05/2024 10:01am
With Veterans Day just around the corner, several patriotic organizations gathered to unfurl an enormous flag over Snow Canyon State Park on Saturday.

2 suspected drug dealers arrested following chase in long-term investigation

11/05/2024 9:32am
Two men wanted in connection with a long-term investigation into drug trafficking in the Salt Lake Valley were arrested following a high speed chase Monday night

World's first wooden satellite, developed in Japan, heads to space

11/05/2024 9:22am
The world's first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration.

Remains of nearly 30 Civil War veterans found in a funeral home's storage are laid to rest

11/05/2024 9:06am
For decades, the cremated remains of more than two dozen American Civil War veterans languished in storage facilities in Washington.

8 dogs found abandoned behind southern Utah animal shelter, police seek information

11/05/2024 8:43am
The Washington City Police Department is asking the public for help with a case involving multiple dogs reportedly abandoned in a remote area behind an animal shelter over the weekend.

Location, location, location: How supermarkets influence the foods you buy

11/05/2024 8:19am
The cost of food has risen sharply over the last few years, but that's not the only reason the tab at checkout can run high. KSL's inflation buster Matt Gephardt reveals a tactic that could have you paying more.

Why Social Security is falling apart

11/05/2024 8:00am - SPONSORED
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It's Election Day in Utah. Here is what to watch for when initial results are released

11/05/2024 7:59am
A long and contentious election cycle is almost over. Here are a couple of things to watch for when Utah begins releasing initial results Tuesday night.

Salt Lake City launches renter resource center, relocation assistance fund

11/05/2024 7:41am
Salt Lake City and the Community Development Corporation of Utah have launched two new programs to provide support to renters.

Freebies on Election Day include Uber and Lyft rides, Krispy Kreme doughnuts and more

11/05/2024 7:22am
Election Day is here, and along with an "I Voted" sticker, some companies are offering perks from a discounted ride to the polls to a free sweet treat.

Boeing factory strike ends as workers vote to accept contract

11/05/2024 6:50am
A strike by 33,000 Boeing factory workers is coming to an end after more than seven weeks. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said he is pleased to see the issues resolved.

It's not too late to register in Utah to vote in Tuesday's election

11/05/2024 6:13am
Not registered to vote? In Utah, you can sign up at the polls on Election Day and cast a provisional ballot.