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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.

BYU's Kalani Sitake won't campaign for 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.

Ogden girl who prompted Amber Alert found safe

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 26 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Amber Alert was issued Wednesday for a 13-year-old girl believed to have been taken by a man driving a white car in Ogden.

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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.

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.

Crash forces closure along Redwood Road in Utah County

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 26 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

An accident is causing traffic delays on Redwood Road in northern Utah County.

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.

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.

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

Leah Douglas, Phil Stewart and Jana Winter, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 26 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two National Guard soldiers were shot on Wednesday near the White House in what officials described as a targeted attack, and the suspect was in custody after suffering gunshot wounds during the incident.

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Elevate your stay: Luxurious accommodations and dining in the heart of Salt Lake City

The Grand and Little America hotels  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

From their elegant rooms and common areas to their onsite amenities, each hotel has something to offer for travelers and staycationers alike.

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Who is to blame for cheaper Thanksgiving dinner yet rising costs of living?

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 1:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

While the price to host Thanksgiving went down this year, the cost of living went up. Who is to blame?

'Dancing with the Stars' has a new winner. No one's surprised

Sandra Gonzalez, CNN  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Congratulations to Robert Irwin, who took home the mirrorball trophy on "Dancing with the Stars."

'This is a bad, bad day to be a cop'; detective thought before shooting at suspect

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 26 - 12:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Unified police officer was legally justified in shooting at a wanted man driving directly at him, the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office announced Wednesday.

'Extremely selfish' dad charged with taking young kids on dangerous hike that ended in a rescue

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 26 - 12:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

A South Jordan father who was rescued along with his three young children in a winter storm in Big Cottonwood Canyon is now facing child torture and abuse charges.

Pick Six Previews: Utah with the decisive advantage in road test against Kansas

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 12:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Over the last four games, Utah is lighting up the scoreboard with an average 51 points per game and an insane 340 rushing yards per game.

Utah Mammoth players bring holiday cheer to kids at Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 12:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Mammoth spent part of their holiday week visiting patients at Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital, bringing smiles to kids who are spending Thanksgiving away from home.

Holy Score: The CFP selection committee's treatment of BYU isn't as bad as it looks

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 11:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

If it's November, BYU must be getting hosed.

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The future of automotive collision repair is already here in Utah

Young Automotive Group  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

This summer, Young Collision Center partnered with Kinetic to bring state-of-the-art equipment to their operation in South Layton — and it's already having an effect on customer expectations.

'Unacceptable': Ogden police chief issues rebuke after 2 weekend shooting incidents

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 26 - 10:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden Police Chief Jake Sube rebuked two weekend shooting incidents as "unacceptable" and lauded police efforts to detain the suspects allegedly involved.

Is the military seeking to break long-established ties with Scouting?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Scouting and the U.S. Armed Forces have a long-established connection, but NPR reported on Tuesday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is planning for the military to cut ties with Scouting America.

5-star 2027 prospect Demarcus Henry discusses BYU offer from trip to Utah

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 9:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Henry made a stop in Provo on his way to the LVLUP Hoopfest in Pleasant Grove, where he totaled 11 points on 4-of-7 shooting with six rebounds, three steals and two assists in a 67-61 win over Utah Prep.