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6-year-old missing from West Valley City

Diana Jones, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 9:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities are searching for a 6-year-old West Valley City child that is believed to have been taken by an acquaintance late Friday.

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.

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.

US Supreme Court temporarily pauses lower court order that tossed Texas voting maps

John Kruzel and Andrew Chung, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 7:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Friday temporarily paused a lower court ruling that blocked a new voting map in Texas, allowing the state to proceed for now with a plan aimed at adding more Republicans to the House of Representatives.

Lee proposes change to keep immigrant suspects 'from fleeing and failing to appear for trial'

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. Mike Lee has proposed changes meant to keep certain immigrants suspected of federal offenses "from fleeing and failing to appear for trial."

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Vampire Cougs on the road? No. 11 BYU hopes success under lights travels

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 11th-ranked Cougars (9-1, 6-1 Big 12) have a chance to clinch a spot — or all-but guarantee one — in the Big 12 championship game Saturday against Cincinnati.

Mike Lee wants less federal oversight on public lands in Utah and the West

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

States should have more oversight over public lands management, according to top lawmakers who say the federal government has become too inefficient and removed from local interests.

Wright tallies 2nd career double-double as No. 9 Cougars cruise to win over No. 23 Wisconsin

Jaxon Wynder, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rob Wright posts double-double alongside Richie Saunders' 26 points as No. 9 BYU takes down No. 23 Wisconsin 98-70 at the Delta Center.

Eagle Mountain mother pleads guilty to negligent homicide in death of her baby

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Eagle Mountain mother who was charged with causing the death of her 4-month old baby has pleaded guilty to negligent homicide.

Ukraine faces 'difficult choice' as Trump demands acceptance of peace plan

Tom Balmforth and Olena Harmash, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 21 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned on Friday that Ukraine risked losing its dignity and freedom, or Washington's backing, over a U.S. peace plan that endorses key Russian demands.

Utah lawmakers approve bill after 'egregious' Supreme Court ruling on first responders

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers delivered a bipartisan rebuke of the state Supreme Court on Wednesday by approving a bill in response to a recent ruling on first responders.

Syracuse overwhelms Utah women in 2nd half to pull away for win

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 4:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah carried the advantage through the halftime break before Syracuse answered the call with a 21-14 scoring effort in the third quarter to take a lead for the first time since the beginning of the game.

Trump commends victory of New York City Mayor-elect Mamdani at White House meeting

Gram Slattery, Jonathan Allen and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 21 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump praised the electoral victory of incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the White House on Friday in the first in-person meeting for the political opposites.