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Utah reality TV star Jen Shah's federal sentence reduced, leading to early December release

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Reality TV star Jen Shah is now expected to be released from federal custody earlier than originally planned.

How to protect yourself from cybercrime as holiday scams surge

Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

As Utahns prepare for the holidays, cybersecurity experts warn criminals are now in their busy season.

Review: 'Eternity' is a high-concept rom-com that lives up to its name

John Clyde for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 8:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Eternity" may not be on your radar, but it just may well be my favorite movie of 2025.

Utah State bolsters NCAA Tournament resume with blowout MTE wins

Mark Greenwood for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 8:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two dominating wins have Utah State right in the mix for another NCAA tournament at-large bid

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AJ's aura: The 'most unselfish superstar,' AJ Dybantsa lifts BYU by buying in like he always has

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

AJ Dybantsa is a thoroughly modern American influencer — an itinerant teenage millionaire basketball star always in search of the next best opportunity to develop his game.

Cold case breakthrough: Body found in woods nearly 20 years ago identified

Robb Coles  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 7:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The body of a woman discovered in remote woods in November 2007 has finally been identified as Mary Alice Maloney, a 40-year-old Connecticut native who was living in Nashville at the time of her death.

Utah woman reflects on judging past National Dog Show

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 6:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Cache Valley woman has a connection to a Thanksgiving tradition — The National Dog Show on NBC.

Woman gives birth to Thanksgiving baby on I-15

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 6:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman gave birth to a baby girl on I-15 in Murray on Thursday afternoon, according to state troopers.

Kennard Davis goes for 18 in return from suspension as No. 9 BYU upends Miami

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 27 - 5:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

AJ Dybantsa added 16 points, eight rebounds and two assists as the Cougars outscored Miami 43-29 in the second half en route to a 72-62 win over the Hurricanes.

Trump says National Guard member dies after shooting, as ambush becomes political flashpoint

Jasper Ward, Lucia Mutikani and Julia Harte, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 5:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a National Guard member had died after being shot in an ambush by an Afghan national near the White House.

Confused by Black Friday sales? So are we. Here's what we know

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Updated Nov. 27 - 5:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The sales you see now actually started weeks ago, which raises the question: Should consumers start shopping early or wait for the official Black Friday?

Man allegedly 'degraded' by roommate arrested in stabbing investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 4:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A South Salt Lake man was arrested Wednesday night for allegedly stabbing his roommate in what police are calling an unprovoked attack.

Have You Seen This? Typhoon Tino leads to giant python's appearance in Philippine city

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Typhoon Tino in the Philippines prompted a giant python to emerge in floodwaters in the city of Talisay and slither past onlookers.

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Buying a new business vehicle? What you need to know about Section 179 deductions

Young Automotive Group  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Taking advantage of Section 179 expense and bonus depreciation, a list of trucks from Chevrolet, Ford, GMC and Ram have been made eligible for 100% deductions.

Utah's Beehive Cheese earns global recognition at World Cheese Awards

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Beehive Cheese Company showcased its cheese at the 37th edition of the World Cheese Awards, bringing home five bronze awards in the process.

Hong Kong police arrest construction firm bosses over fire; death toll hits 83 with scores missing

Tyrone Siu, Joyce Zhou and Jessie Pang, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 27 - 2:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hong Kong police arrested the bosses of a construction company on suspicion of manslaughter on Thursday over the city's worst fire in nearly 80 years, which killed at least 83 people with scores more listed as missing.

Teen killed in rollover crash near Utah-Wyoming border

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 2:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 15-year-old girl was killed and an 18-year-old woman injured in a crash Thursday morning on I-80.

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.

As many push for new housing, Ogden mayor seeks site of former school to keep the land open

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Though clamoring for new housing is loud, the Ogden mayor is pursuing purchase of the site of a former school so it can be maintained as public open space.

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.