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Have You Seen This? Southern Utah University student walks marathon around campus

  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lindsey Wessling, a senior outdoor recreation major at Southern Utah University, recently completed what she's calling the "AFEC Marathon" by walking a marathon (173 laps) around the America First Event Center building. The challenge took her close to 9½ hours to complete. Would you attempt the AFEC Marathon?

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6-year-old West Valley City girl reunited with family after being found

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 22 - 3:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 6-year-old girl who was believed to have been taken late Friday by an acquaintance was safely reunited with her family Saturday.

Holiday blues? Here's what consumers say about holiday shopping plans

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 2:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite U.S. economic conditions that are pummeling consumers with persistent inflation, skyrocketing housing costs and a softening labor market, retail experts predict the 2025 holiday shopping season will easily top last year's spending volumes.

Larry H. Miller Company annual Thanksgiving event about more than serving meals

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 1:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Larry H. Miller uttered a phrase before he died in 2009 at age 64 that has stayed with the family and the billion-dollar company he built.

Utah lawmaker argues for kratom ban to protect public health against 'gas station heroin'

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah legislator just introduced a bill that would put a state ban on the controversial — and somewhat obscure — drug kratom. If passed, Utah would join at least seven other states in banning its sale altogether.

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Fill your heart with cheer at Utah's Odyssey Dance Theatre's Christmas Spectacular

Odyssey Dance  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Odyssey is once again raising the bar with a festive extravaganza that promises to be the ultimate holiday experience.

Hearing aids may reduce dementia risk by 61%, study says

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 11:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Only about one in five adults who could benefit from hearing aids actually uses them. But new research shows that treating hearing loss early may do more than improve hearing — it could also protect your brain.

At least 24 people dead, 54 wounded after Israeli airstrikes in Gaza test ceasefire

Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Israel's military says it has launched new airstrikes against Hamas militants in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began on October 10. Health officials in Gaza report at least 24 people killed and at least 54 wounded, including children.

Hedengren runner-up as BYU women finish 2nd at NCAA cross country championships

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 22 - 10:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Alabama's Doris Lemngole held off Hedengren in a course-record 18 minutes, 25.4 seconds to win a second consecutive individual title at Gans Creek cross country course in Columbia, Missouri.

Local artists create 'magical' life-size snow globes on Park City's Main Street

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Seven local artists were chosen to create a life-size snow globe for the Park City Snow Globe Art Stroll where the artworks will be displayed along Main Street to bring holiday cheer.

Analyst: Holiday discounts won't be as deep due to tariffs

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

As Utah businesses continue to navigate the effects of tariffs on their operations, an analyst and a small shop owner reflected Thursday on what holiday shopping season will look like.

Patrick Kinahan: Familiarity settling in for BYU basketball

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 8:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Through only four games, mostly due to unforeseen circumstances and injuries, BYU has trotted out multiple starting units.

Why Cox, Burgum and RFK Jr. think governors will save America

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 8:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three Republican and two Democratic governors gathered on Thursday under the leadership of Utah Gov. Spencer Cox to send what he said was a vital message to the rest of the country.

'A historic moment:' Vineyard's first grocery store opening met with fanfare, eager shoppers

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The city of Vineyard celebrated the grand opening of its first-ever grocery store on Saturday.

Cox says delayed redistricting decision makes it harder for 'justice to fairly play out'

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said on Thursday that the slow arrival of the state's bombshell redistricting decision has limited the Legislature's ability to appeal the ruling which overrode lawmakers' authority over redistricting.

New in-utero surgery gives babies with spina bifida a healthier start

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Angela Ibarra-Garcia in an ultrasound learned her baby girl, Daniela, had spina bifida, a condition where the spine doesn't form properly. Doctors promptly gave her an option that made a difference.

Kennedy says he told CDC to change website's language on autism and vaccines

Sriparna Roy and Michael Erman, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told The New York Times he instructed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to change its long-standing position that vaccines do not cause autism.

Utah has a grand vision for homeless campus, but plan's ambiguity sparks concern

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Office of Homeless Services requested state funding for a 1,300-bed homeless services campus, but several groups have concerns about the project as it moves forward.

Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign after split with Trump

James Oliphant and Kanishka Singh, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 21 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Saying she refused to be a "battered wife," Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced on Friday she was resigning from the House of Representatives in the wake of a dramatic falling out with President Donald Trump.

Idaho's mental health services slashed, prompting Saturday march and fast-growing petition

Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mental health providers across eastern Idaho are sounding the alarm over sweeping cuts to Idaho's behavioral health system, and they're urging the public to take action.

BYU soccer does it again, eliminates UCLA on penalties for Round of 16 berth

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Chelsea Peterson stopped two penalties in a second straight NCAA Tournament shootout, and Mackenzee Vance, Ellie Walbruch, Izzi Stratton and Halle Dixon all converted from the spot to help BYU eliminate UCLA 4-2 on penalties.

Historic World War II buildings returning to Wendover after 75 years in Springville

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two historic World War II–era buildings are making a long-awaited return to Wendover, nearly 75 years after they were first moved to Springville.

Ohio officer found not guilty of murdering pregnant Black woman

Rich McKay, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ohio jury found a white police officer not guilty of murder on Friday in the 2023 fatal shooting of a pregnant Black woman suspected of shoplifting from a grocery store, attorneys in the case and court records said.