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How to help women-owned businesses in Utah

Par Kermani, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah business leaders officially recognized the vital role of women-owned businesses — which contribute $14 billion annually and employ over 89,000 Utahns — by launching a new statewide proclamation.

High school student hospitalized after being hit by truck in Pleasant Grove

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 9:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

A high school student was taken to the hospital after being hit by a truck while walking in a crosswalk Thursday near Pleasant Grove High School.

Man asked, 'Are you good?' before being shot, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

One man was arrested in connection with an apparent unprovoked shooting in Salt Lake City early Wednesday.

Walmart just proved it's America's solution to the affordability crisis

Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 8:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A growing number of Americans are heading to Walmart for groceries and clothing as inflation and high prices squeeze their budgets.

Man arrested after police shooting allegedly admits being 'juiced up' on drugs

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 20 - 8:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man arrested for allegedly ramming a police car outside a West Valley shelter on Wednesday says he was hallucinating and thought the officer had three faces.

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Make a difference: 8 Utah charities to support this year

Salt Lake Chamber  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

In Utah, there is a vast array of charitable organizations, and each can do a great deal of good with any spare time, change, or items you have.

U.S. employers added surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September

Paul Wiseman, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 7:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. employers added a surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, the government said, issuing a key economic report that had been delayed for seven weeks by the federal government shutdown.

West Valley police make arrest in Halloween double killing

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 7:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a double killing on Halloween night in West Valley City.

Utah softball community rallies for former Snow College player diagnosed with leukemia

Arianne Brown for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 7:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah softball community is rallying together after Hallie Young, a former Snow College softball player, was suddenly diagnosed with leukemia.

Here's what city leaders nationwide can learn from Utah's Olympic experience

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall offered a simple suggestion to local government leaders from around the country at the Utah Olympic Park Wednesday on taking advantage of big events.

Salt Lake City unveils plans to address future road projects in response to UDOT

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city says it's prepared to take "tangible action" to bolster its transportation system, following a state-led study of recent road projects.

Dog lost in Idaho crash last month will be reunited with its owner

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Nov. 19 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 77-year-old woman from Canada will reunite with her dog, Tessa, this weekend following a crash in Spencer, Idaho, last month.

Trump signs bill to release Epstein files

Andy Sullivan, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 19 - 9:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump signed legislation on Wednesday ordering the Justice Department to release documents from its long-running investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Judge questions validity of indictment against FBI ex-chief Comey

Andrew Goudsward and Sarah N. Lynch, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 19 - 9:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge on Wednesday repeatedly questioned the validity of the grand jury indictment of former FBI Director James Comey secured by a prosecutor closely aligned with President Donald Trump.

Davis School District officials vote to end French dual-language program

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 19 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Davis School District officials voted to end a French dual-language program at South Davis Junior High after voting last month to keep a Spanish program at another school.

How BYU's Braeden Gunlock is adapting from small-town Montana to Big 12 women's basketball

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 19 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 6-foot guard was a four-time Montana all-state selection and 2023 Class B state champion at Bigfork High before she committed to the Cougars.

BYU's Kennard Davis Jr. pleads not guilty to misdemeanor DUI

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 19 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 20-year-old Southern Illinois transfer submitted a not guilty plea Thursday to a Class B misdemeanor for driving under the influence, according to documents filed in Utah's Fourth District Court.

As 1 Utah ski resort prepares to open, others are delaying their starts

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 19 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's ski season is slated to officially begin this weekend, but the number of resorts pushing back their opening dates continues to grow.

Rep. Tyler Clancy eyes area standard wage policies for public construction projects

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 19 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Tyler Clancy, R-Provo, wants the Beehive State to have a stronger construction workforce, and he's exploring legislation to help make it happen.

Gun storage 'doesn't take much time' but 'can prevent tragedies,' Salt Lake law enforcers say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 19 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some of Salt Lake County's top law enforcers came together on Wednesday to promote "Project ChildSafe Salt Lake" and the distribution of free gunlocks.

Judge revives contempt proceeding against Trump officials

Jan Wolfe, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 19 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge on Wednesday said he was resuming his long-stalled court proceeding to determine whether Trump administration officials willfully violated a court order by deporting hundreds of men to El Salvador in March.

'A bummer': Ogden raw milk store faces graffiti attack; owner touts oversight the locale faces

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 19 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Ogden store that sells raw milk, the Milk Barn Creamery, faced a graffiti attack this week while one of the locale's operators defended the business, noting the oversight it faces.

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Black Friday deal: Up to 40% off luxury vacations in sunny St. George

Ember Stays  |  Posted Nov. 19 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

This Black Friday, trade the shopping lines for warm weather and poolside views.