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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.

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.
Hong Kong police arrest 3 as apartment fire death toll rises to 44; hundreds missing
Tyrone Siu, Joyce Zhou and Jessie Pang, Reuters | Updated Nov. 26 - 7:14 p.m. | Save Story
A huge fire still burning in a Hong Kong apartment complex that has killed at least 44 people and left almost 300 missing may have been spread by unsafe scaffolding and foam materials, police said on Thursday.

'Great day to give back': Homeless Utahns served Thanksgiving meals, more at Rescue Mission
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 26 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Rescue Mission of Salt Lake on Wednesday welcomed hundreds of homeless Utahns for its annual Thanksgiving banquet.

Utah Red Cross opens donation centers on Thanksgiving to meet lifesaving platelet needs
Par Kermani, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 26 - 6:27 p.m. | Save Story
The American Red Cross of Utah is urgently calling for platelet donations, opening select donation centers on Thanksgiving Day to meet a critical, constant need for patients battling cancer, chronic illnesses and trauma.

Recent avalanche highlights Utah's risk despite low snow levels
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 26 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Experts warn that a 150-foot-wide avalanche in Little Cottonwood Canyon over the weekend underscores a danger that exists within the mountains despite low snow totals so far.

Man shot his ex-girlfriend, another man during Kearns fight, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 26 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
A man accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend and another man in Kearns early Wednesday has been arrested.

Death row inmate Ralph Menzies dies of natural causes
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 26 - 4:27 p.m. | Save Story
Ralph Menzies, whose execution by firing squad was postponed in August, has died, the Utah Department of Corrections announced Wednesday.

2 men charged in Taylorsville fight that led to victim being run over and killed
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 26 - 4:17 p.m. | Save Story
A Sandy man and a Woods Cross man face charges tying them to a fight outside a party in Taylorsville that led to an unconscious man being run over and killed in July.

Have You Seen This? Candle magically relights
Grant Olsen for KSL.com | Posted Nov. 26 - 3:38 p.m. | Save Story
How does this magic trick work? Read on to find out.
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Sports »

Brown hits go-ahead free throws as Runnin' Utes bounce back with narrow win over Ole Miss
- Kalani Sitake won't campaign for BYU's playoff bid. The problem? Nobody else will, either
- Suli Davis' 26 kills lift No. 24 BYU women's volleyball to 5-set win over Utah
- Pick Six Previews: Utah with the decisive advantage in road test against Kansas
- Holy Score: The CFP selection committee's treatment of BYU isn't as bad as it looks
Outdoors »

Salt Lake City looks to launch next $85M bond tranche. Here's what projects it could fund
- Recent avalanche highlights Utah's risk despite low snow levels
- 'Extremely selfish' dad charged with taking young kids on dangerous hike that ended in a rescue
- Consumer Product Safety Commission issues warning over some Rad Power Bikes batteries
- Officials warn about cold water dangers as winter approaches
World »
Trump's Ukraine plan triggers outrage from Republican lawmakers
- Hong Kong police arrest 3 as apartment fire death toll rises to 44; hundreds missing
- Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to advance peace plan, will discuss disputed points with Trump
- Brazil's Bolsonaro to start serving 27-year prison sentence for coup plot
- Global funding cuts devastating HIV prevention programmes, UNAIDS says
Voces de Utah »

Lee proposes change to keep immigrant suspects 'from fleeing and failing to appear for trial'
- Many Venezuelans in Utah back Trump's moves against Venezuela, even idea of military action
- Brazilian steakhouse chain Fogo de Chão to open in Murray, its first Utah location
- Some Chileans in Utah heading to the polls Sunday to vote for Chile's new president
- Ogden PD seeks immigration agents' help in traffic stop, but says public safety is main focus
Business »

Consumer Product Safety Commission issues warning over some Rad Power Bikes batteries
- Trump's battle with the BBC could threaten its global reach
- Spotify to raise US prices in first quarter of next year, FT reports
- New retail developments, businesses in Tooele aim to strengthen local spending and jobs
- MrBeast and the Rockefeller Foundation team up to spark youth philanthropy and fight child labor
Politics »

Thanksgiving taboo: Epstein files, fat jokes and the Sydney Sweeney debate
- 'From moderate to Mamdani-land': Gov. Cox says Utah redistricting ruling created 'extreme' congressional districts
- FCC says hackers hijack radio gear to send fake alerts, obscenities
- National Guard soldiers shot in 'targeted' attack near White House
- Trump's Ukraine plan triggers outrage from Republican lawmakers







