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Top-seeded Stanford blanks BYU soccer in NCAA third-round match

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 24 - 5:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jasmine Aikey notched a brace in the first 20 minutes, and Eleanor Klinger added two goals and two assists as top-seeded Stanford blanked the Cougars 6-0 to advance to the quarterfinals of the NCAA women's soccer tournament Monday.

Former West High drama teacher convicted of sexually abusing teen student

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 24 - 5:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

A jury has convicted a former West High School teacher of sexually abusing one of his students.

'Unacceptable': Ogden police chief issues rebuke after 2 weekend shooting incidents

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 24 - 4:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden Police Chief Jake Sube rebuked two weekend shooting incidents as "unacceptable" and lauded police efforts to detain the suspects allegedly involved.

Small plane fire closes Provo Airport; at least 1 injured

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 24 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A small plane fire forced the temporary closure of the Provo Airport. At least one person was injured.

Pentagon threatens to prosecute Sen. Mark Kelly by recalling him to Navy service

Phil Stewart, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 24 - 4:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Pentagon on Monday threatened to recall Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, to active duty status in order to prosecute him after saying it received "serious allegations of misconduct."

Have You Seen This? Reindeer eats moss off of baby's head

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 24 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A reindeer was captured eating moss off of a baby's head during a Christmas photo shoot.

Providence rollover leaves 2 teens dead, 3 injured

Sicily Stanton for KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 24 - 2:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were killed and three others injured Saturday after a vehicle rolled into a field on state Route 165 in Providence, Cache County.

Wisconsin woman in 2014 Slender Man stabbing is found a day after walking away from group home

Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 24 - 2:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Wisconsin woman who admitted to nearly stabbing a classmate to death at age 12 to please the online horror character Slender Man has been found in Illinois after she cut off an electronic monitoring device and left a group home, authorities said.

Warrant issued for man accused of sexually abusing teen girl

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 24 - 1:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police say a man last known to be living in Bluffdale has fled the state because of an investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl.

Police identify man hit and killed on mobility scooter in Provo

Payton Davis, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 24 - 12:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man crossing the street on his mobility scooter died Sunday afternoon in Provo after being hit by a car.

Schools are using isolation practices more than ever — mostly for 'disruption'

Courtney Johns, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 24 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

New data shows not only has disruption remained the No. 1 reason for secluding Utah students, but cases have hit a new record high.

US judge tosses cases against ex-FBI chief Comey, New York AG James

Sarah N. Lynch and Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 24 - 11:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Monday dismissed criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, finding that the U.S. Attorney hand-picked by President Donald Trump to bring the cases was unlawfully appointed.

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The dangers of weight loss shots and a better alternative

Health Utah  |  Posted Nov. 24 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Popular weight loss shots carry significant risk for some patients and doctors often fail to discuss those risks with patients.

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'Conservation' questioned as a legitimate use in ongoing public lands debate

Kevin Lind, Deseret News   |  Posted Nov. 24 - 11:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

A vast majority want to retain the controversial land-use rule, but some special interest groups disagree.

Jimmy Cliff, reggae legend who sang 'The Harder They Come,' dead at 81

Issy Ronald, CNN  |  Posted Nov. 24 - 10:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jimmy Cliff, the smooth-voiced singer who helped popularize the reggae genre, has died at age 81, his wife announced on Instagram on Monday.

Intoxicated man accused of shooting multiple rounds at stranger

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 24 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man accused of firing multiple rounds at a man working on his car, causing minor injuries, is facing several felony charges.

New retail developments, businesses in Tooele aim to strengthen local spending and jobs

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 24 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

New businesses in Tooele keep consumer dollars in the community and job seekers close to home.

European officials welcome progress in talks on US proposals to end Russia-Ukraine war

Barry Hatton, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 24 - 9:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

European officials have expressed cautious optimism after discussions on U.S. peace proposals for Ukraine. They said Monday that the talks, held in Switzerland, were a step forward but warned that the path to peace remains long.

Bryson Barnes makes case for Mountain West's top honor after heroic performance

Mark Greenwood for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 24 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Barnes gritty effort against Fresno State should put him in the conversation for conference offensive player of the year.

Salt Lake officer hit, injured; investigators looking into distracted driving

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 24 - 8:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake police officer received minor injuries after being hit by a driver on Sunday who was possibly distracted by her phone.

US appeals court weighs whether Trump can ban AP from Oval Office

Jan Wolfe, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 24 - 8:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. appeals court on Monday will hear oral arguments in the Associated Press's battle with President Donald Trump over access to presidential events.

Routine call turns heroic as deputy helps delivery baby in store parking lot

Madisen Keavy, CNN  |  Posted Nov. 24 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

What started as a suspicious circumstances call for California's Rancho Cordova police, ended with a newborn surprise.

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Experience the Aloha Spirit: Local tour company takes you on the ultimate Hawaiian adventure

Southwest Adventure Tours  |  Posted Nov. 24 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

With two different Hawaiian itineraries to choose from, Southwest Adventure Tours gives you a front row seat to the culture, landscapes, and spirit of the islands.