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Maverik Nitro Card saved a Utah couple at the pump; then came the fees

Sloan Schrage and Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 9:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mike and Kathy Bergin used Maverik's Nitro Card to save 15 cents a gallon on diesel. When five payments failed to come out of their account, they ended up in collections and faced about $95 in fees.

Investigators recover cockpit voice recorder from fatal Learjet crash site

Taylor Romine, CNN  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board have recovered a cockpit voice recorder from the primary crash site where a Learjet collided with a busy roadway in South Florida last week, killing all nine people on board.

Utahn charged in fentanyl-related death, 4 others charged with drug distribution

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Multiple people are facing charges for their alleged involvement in drug trafficking, one of whom is accused of contributing to a person's death.

Utah restaurant operator giving away 10,000 meals to military veterans to say thanks

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The operator of the five Taqueria 27 restaurants is hoping to give away 10,000 meals through November to military veterans as a way of thanking them.

Spring frost, dry summer lead to below-normal honey harvest in northern Utah

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The spring frost that damaged Utah's fruit crops also created challenges for honeybees and the beekeepers who depend on them.

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US Speedskating, Salt Lake Community College renew contract to assist Winter Olympic athletes

Allison Lyons, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Speedskating and Salt Lake Community College will continue to help winter athletes achieve their goals, on and off the ice.

Officer killed, 3 officers and bystander wounded in Denver-area bus shootout

Mead Gruver and Dave Collins, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 5:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police in a Denver suburb on Friday mourned an officer killed in a shootout on a city bus that also killed a gunman, wounded three other officers and injured a bystander.

5 states in Colorado River Basin elect new governors. Will it impact negotiations?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 5:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Cox was the only river basin governor not on the ballot this year. California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Wyoming all elected new governors, while Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs won her reelection.

Run, fly, repeat: A Utah woman prepares for 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah mom and distance runner Melissa Walker is running The Great World Race, which entails seven marathons in seven days on seven continents.

Utah House Democrats' wins come with mixed feelings over loss of some moderate Republicans

Katie McKellar, Utah News Dispatch  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 4:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah House Democrats are poised to break the Republican supermajority after election victories, but some Democrats expressed mixed feelings over the defeats of moderate GOP lawmakers known for bipartisan work.

Trump says FBI is looking at Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with Chinese agent

Josh Boak and Huizhong Wu, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 4:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump says the FBI is investigating Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with an alleged Chinese government agent.

FDA adds rare vision-loss warning to popular GLP-1 drugs

Matthew Perrone, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 4:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Food and Drug Administration is adding a new warning about possible rare cases of vision loss reported with popular drugs used for weight loss and diabetes, such as Ozempic.

Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky launches bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Konstantin Toropin and Steven Sloan, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 4:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky has filed a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The swift action came as the House opened Monday, following the midterm elections.

Jury trial for Tyler Robinson scheduled to last 105 days in summer 2028

VideoEmily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 4:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fourth District Judge Tony Graf reviewed requests and schedules for the many attorneys involved in the case against Tyler Robinson and issued a scheduling order at a hearing.

UDOT launches new quiz to help Utah drivers prepare for winter road conditions

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 4:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The online quiz helps drivers understand traction requirements based on their vehicle and where they plan to travel.

University of Utah gets $35M to advance mental healthcare, research

VideoLogan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah and Huntsman Mental Health Foundation announced on Monday that it received a $35 million gift to complete the Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Translational Research Facility.

Have You Seen This? US Geological Survey worker shovels pile of red-hot lava

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 3:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

With lava from Kilauea volcano spewing in the background, a U.S. Geological Survey worker shoveled a heap of red-hot lava as part of the agency's research initiatives.

Gov. Cox says Great Salt Lake, housing, social media will be priorities in 2027

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox says the Great Salt Lake, affordable housing and protecting kids from the negative impacts of social media will be his priority issues in 2027.

Governor says Utah GOP leaders need to 'listen more' following election losses

VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 2:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Republicans suffered a "historic defeat" in the midterm elections across the country, but he didn't expect that would translate into such heavy GOP losses in state legislative races.

Supreme Court clears the way for border wall construction in Texas' Big Bend to resume

Rebecca Santana and Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 2:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for the Trump administration to resume border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas for now, a blow to bipartisan opponents who had argued the project is a waste of money that threatens the unique landscape.

Utah singer 'very upset' with his latest performance on 'The Voice,' but he could still win the show

VideoLottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 2:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah singer and father Cade Mower advanced to the top 13 on NBC's "The Voice" while balancing the challenges of being away from his family during filming.

Karen Attiah says she won't rejoin The Washington Post, which fired her over Charlie Kirk comments

Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 1:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Opinion writer Karen Attiah has decided not to return to her job at The Washington Post, despite winning reinstatement after her firing over social media posts about the 2025 killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation seeks public input on southwest region plan

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 1:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation is seeking public input through an online survey to help shape its Long-Range Outdoor Recreation Plan for five southwestern counties. Residents and visitors have until Nov. 30 to share feedback on trail conditions, local crowding, and future infrastructure investment priorities.