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Cold case breakthrough: Body found in woods nearly 20 years ago identified

Robb Coles  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 7:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The body of a woman discovered in remote woods in November 2007 has finally been identified as Mary Alice Maloney, a 40-year-old Connecticut native who was living in Nashville at the time of her death.

Woman gives birth to Thanksgiving baby on I-15

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 6:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman gave birth to a baby girl on I-15 in Murray on Thursday afternoon, according to state troopers.

Kennard Davis goes for 18 in return from suspension as No. 9 BYU upends Miami

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 27 - 5:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

AJ Dybantsa added 16 points, eight rebounds and two assists as the Cougars outscored Miami 43-29 in the second half en route to a 72-62 win over the Hurricanes.

Trump says National Guard member dies after shooting, as ambush becomes political flashpoint

Jasper Ward, Lucia Mutikani and Julia Harte, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 5:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a National Guard member had died after being shot in an ambush by an Afghan national near the White House.

Man allegedly 'degraded' by roommate arrested in stabbing investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 4:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A South Salt Lake man was arrested Wednesday night for allegedly stabbing his roommate in what police are calling an unprovoked attack.

Have You Seen This? Typhoon Tino leads to giant python's appearance in Philippine city

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Typhoon Tino in the Philippines prompted a giant python to emerge in floodwaters in the city of Talisay and slither past onlookers.

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Buying a new business vehicle? What you need to know about Section 179 deductions

Young Automotive Group  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Taking advantage of Section 179 expense and bonus depreciation, a list of trucks from Chevrolet, Ford, GMC and Ram have been made eligible for 100% deductions.

Utah's Beehive Cheese earns global recognition at World Cheese Awards

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Beehive Cheese Company showcased its cheese at the 37th edition of the World Cheese Awards, bringing home five bronze awards in the process.

Hong Kong police arrest construction firm bosses over fire; death toll hits 83 with scores missing

Tyrone Siu, Joyce Zhou and Jessie Pang, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 27 - 2:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hong Kong police arrested the bosses of a construction company on suspicion of manslaughter on Thursday over the city's worst fire in nearly 80 years, which killed at least 83 people with scores more listed as missing.

Teen killed in rollover crash near Utah-Wyoming border

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 2:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 15-year-old girl was killed and an 18-year-old woman injured in a crash Thursday morning on I-80.

Some families are 'adopting' turkeys for Thanksgiving instead of eating them

Hallie Golden and Thomas Peipert, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Gus" the turkey has been spending Thanksgiving week much differently than millions of other unlucky gobblers across the U.S.

Tooele man accused of performing 'suicide checks' arrested in child abuse investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Tooele man accused of making his stepdaughter take off all her clothes to perform "suicide checks" has been arrested for investigation of child abuse.

As many push for new housing, Ogden mayor seeks site of former school to keep the land open

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Though clamoring for new housing is loud, the Ogden mayor is pursuing purchase of the site of a former school so it can be maintained as public open space.

Sen. John Curtis on why he likes the Senate better and his strategy to get things done

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 11:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. John Curtis is happy he made the decision to leave his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives to run for the U.S. Senate.

Helper man pleads guilty to shooting, killing his mother in January 2024

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Helper man pleaded guilty Monday to shooting and killing his mother in her bedroom in January of 2024.

Weber State University student brings a musical to deaf and blind audiences

Par Kermani, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 10:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Audree Clark is using funds from a research grant to create a theatrical musical accessible to both deaf and blind audiences at Weber State University.

Ogden man had confrontations with girl's parents in days leading up to Amber Alert

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 9:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

An arrest warrant has been issued for an Ogden man arrested in Colorado after he allegedly kidnapped a teen girl.

Thanksgiving taboo: Epstein files, fat jokes and the Sydney Sweeney debate

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

As families across the country come together to celebrate Thanksgiving, there's one piece of advice that perhaps everyone could keep in mind before they open their mouths — read the room.

Alleged gunman in shooting of Guardsmen has worked with CIA in Afghanistan, FBI says

Leah Douglas, Jana Winter and Ted Hesson, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 8:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Investigators led by the FBI's joint terrorism task force sought clues on Thursday to what drove a suspect to open fire on two National Guard soldiers mere blocks from the White House in what officials called an "ambush" attack on Thanksgiving eve.

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Utah's talent show TV stars: Where are they now?

Siegfried & Jensen  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has been well-represented in the world of television talent shows. Find out what some of the past performers are doing now.

Utah seventh-grader runs donation stand to help families in need

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Thirteen-year-old Tate Keesler, of Brigham City, has run a donation stand for the last month. He and his mom give away donated food, hygiene products and jackets to families who need them.

University of Utah launches ChatGPT Edu campuswide

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah has launched OpenAI's ChatGPT Edu — a version of the AI tool specifically designed for higher education and securely deployed for university use.

Brown hits go-ahead free throws as Runnin' Utes bounce back with narrow win over Ole Miss

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 12:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Alex Jensen has at least one thing to be thankful for this year.