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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.

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.

At least 75 dead as Hong Kong firefighters battle burning towers for a second day

Chan Ho-him and Huizhong Wu, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters battled a blaze at a high-rise apartment complex in Hong Kong for the second day on Thursday, as the death toll rose to 75 in one of the deadliest blazes in the city's modern history.

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.

'From moderate to Mamdani-land': Gov. Cox says Utah redistricting ruling created 'extreme' congressional districts

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said on Tuesday that Democratic candidates, including former Congressman Ben McAdams, are running to the left in a new, deep blue congressional district established by court order.

Ogden girl who prompted Amber Alert found safe in Colorado

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 26 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden girl whose disappearance prompted an Amber Alert on Wednesday has been found safe in Colorado, police said.

FCC says hackers hijack radio gear to send fake alerts, obscenities

Raphael Satter and AJ Vicens, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 26 - 9:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hackers are hijacking radio transmission equipment to broadcast bogus emergency messages and obscene language, the Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday.

National Guard soldiers shot in 'targeted' attack near White House

Leah Douglas, Phil Stewart and Jana Winter, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 26 - 9:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two National Guard soldiers were shot and critically wounded on Wednesday in downtown Washington near the White House in what officials described as a targeted ambush.

Salt Lake City looks to launch next $85M bond tranche. Here's what projects it could fund

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City leaders are now looking to add to the pile of money they will have available for park projects, tied to a $85 million bond approved in 2022.

Assisted living center director accused of illegally using elderly tenant's credit card

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 8:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

The executive director of an assisted living center in South Salt Lake has been arrested for investigation of fraud.

Redwood Road reopened in Utah County after crash

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 26 - 7:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Redwood Road has reopened after a crash impacted traffic in Utah County near Camp Williams, city officials said Wednesday.

Trump's Ukraine plan triggers outrage from Republican lawmakers

Patricia Zengerle, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 7:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several congressional Republicans are harshly criticizing President Donald Trump's White House over its handling of a proposed Ukraine peace plan they say favors Russia.

Kalani Sitake won't campaign for BYU's playoff bid. The problem? Nobody else will, either

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 7:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

The one-loss Cougars are seemingly stunted at No. 11 by the CFP selection committee, behind two-loss Notre Dame and a pair of SEC teams.

Suli Davis' 26 kills lift No. 24 BYU women's volleyball to 5-set win over Utah

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 7:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Davis poured in 26 kills, nine digs and two assists as No. 24 BYU women's volleyball held off rival Utah, 25-23, 16-25, 25-23, 15-25, 15-10 Wednesday night.