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As Veterans Affairs expands automation, it commits more errors on veterans' claims

Phineas Hogan, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The VA has increasingly used automation to gather veterans' records and summarize medical evidence ahead of claims determinations, leading to increased errors in veterans' claims.

Annual 'Heart Gallery' on display at Utah Capitol to benefit Utah foster kids

Staff  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 7:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Portraits of children in Utah foster care were displayed at the Utah Capitol as part of Raise the Future's "Heart Gallery."

Ohio State suspends fraternity while investigating a video showing men engulfed in flames

Patrick Aftoora-orsagos And Holly Ramer, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 6:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

A fraternity at Ohio State University has been temporarily suspended while authorities investigate a video that appears to show two panicked men engulfed in flames.

Hegseth says bipartisan impeachment push is about 'policy disagreements,' not high crimes

Konstantin Toropin and Ben Finley, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 6:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is condemning the impeachment effort against him as "a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment."

License plate reader misuse uncovered by KSL raises questions about oversight in Utah

VideoDaniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 9:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

The KSL Investigators surveyed more than 30 Utah law enforcement agencies and found significant differences in how departments audit and oversee license plate reader systems.

Judge's ruling could clear the way for Lindsay Clancy to be tried again in the deaths of her 3 kids

Michael Casey, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 9:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge on Monday denied a motion to dismiss the murder case against Lindsay Clancy, potentially clearing the way for her to be retried next year in the deaths of her three children.

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

VideoSloan 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.

State lawmaker's attorneys demand Utah Senate set aside 'unreliable' investigative report

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Attorneys asked legislative leaders to set aside an independent investigative report about Sen. Kathleen Riebe that found she likely violated state policies on workplace harassment and discrimination.

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.