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Court condemns threats after Utah judge's redistricting ruling

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 10:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge's decision to reject a congressional map drawn by lawmakers in favor of one proposed by voter groups has led to threats, the judiciary confirmed on Monday.

Border Patrol arrests over 130 in first 48 hours of Charlotte immigration operation

Brad Brooks, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 17 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Over 130 people suspected of being in the U.S. illegally have been detained in Charlotte, North Carolina, authorities said on Monday.

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Mountain View Village: Holiday Cheer around every corner

Mountain View Village  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mark your calendars for an enchanting evening of holiday magic! Mountain View Village invites you to celebrate Santa's arrival Nov. 21 from 5-7 p.m

Are Grizzly bears making their way to Utah?

Mike Godfrey for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A grizzly bear was seen approximately 20 miles east of Utah's northern border in April of this year. Experts weight in on what happens if the species returns to the Beehive State.

UN Security Council adopts US resolution on Trump's Gaza plan

Simon Lewis, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 17 - 7:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

The UN Security Council on Monday voted to adopt a U.S.-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza and authorizing an international stabilization force for the Palestinian enclave.

Cause still undetermined for Lehi construction blaze; developer plans to rebuild

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 17 - 7:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Lehi fire chief announced Monday the cause of a fire on the point of the mountain is still undetermined more than a week after the construction site caught fire.

Taylorsville mother arrested after children found sleeping in police station parking lot

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Taylorsville woman was arrested Monday after police say they found her two children sleeping in a car in the department's parking lot.

Loved ones remember Kaysville teen who died after falling from power pole as kind, generous

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The teen killed after falling from a Fruit Heights power pole is mourned by family and community members.

Southern Utah woman ordered to pay almost $15K in fines over damaged Utah petroglyph

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 6:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Daniela Ganassim Ericksen, 47, of Ivins, Washington County, was sentenced for land vandalism on Monday.

After Trump reversal, US House pushes forward on Epstein vote

David Morgan, Andrea Shalal and Jonathan Allen, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 17 - 5:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives will vote on Tuesday on forcing the release of investigative files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with passage seen as all but guaranteed.

Another winter weather advisory issued as storms linger in Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A storm system that slammed into Utah over the weekend provided beneficial moisture across the state, and there's more on the way.

Supreme Court to review government power to limit asylum processing

John Kruzel, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 17 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear a defense by President Donald Trump's administration of the government's authority to limit the processing of asylum claims at ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Migrants crucial to economy; immigration reform needed, Idaho farmers say

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Members of the Idaho agriculture sector say migrant workers are critical to Idaho's economy, and immigration reform is needed to stay in operation.

Have You Seen This? Missing shadows

Alex Tumalip, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

No, you're not living in a dream sequence. Twice a year, Hawaii residents can't see their shadows during the day. And it's completely normal.

New book shows how Harry Reid's team celebrated false claims about Mitt Romney's taxes

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The author of a forthcoming biography of former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid published previously unreleased email exchanges last week that shed light on the political machinations behind Reid's false claims about then-presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

Gov. Cox announces preliminary plans for nuclear power facility in the Brigham City area

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 17 - 2:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox joined other Utah leaders to announce plans to develop possibly four or more small modular nuclear reactors in the Brigham City area.

West Valley woman accused of stabbing husband over alleged texts

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 2:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman who police say was upset with her husband for allegedly texting another woman was arrested and is accused of stabbing him and hitting him with glass bottles.

Driver gets rear-ended then arrested

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 1:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say was hit from behind by another driver was arrested himself for allegedly hitting the driver with his car when the driver asked to exchange information.

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Dine out on turkey day: Your ultimate guide to restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Utah County

Utah Valley Chamber  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 12:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

If the idea of skipping the cooking and cleaning sounds like your kind of holiday, you're in luck. Many Utah County restaurants are keeping their doors open this Thanksgiving.

Salt Lake City honors 'quiet majority' by completing tree restoration 5 years after storm

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 12:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City and a few dozen volunteers completed a full restoration of the 250 trees that were lost during a strong windstorm in 2020.

Roosevelt man accused sending child sex abuse material faces more than 20 felonies

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 17 - 11:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 30-year-old Utah man was arrested for investigation of over 50 sexual exploitation crimes.

BYU hoops drops to No. 9 in AP Top 25 after loss to UConn, Davis absence

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 11:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars (3-1) dropped two spots to No. 9 after Saturday's 2-point loss to No. 3 UConn at TD Garden in Boston.

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This Ukrainian family has a story to tell. Why you'll never hear it

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News   |  Posted Nov. 17 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The climate around immigration in the United States has these refugees scared to speak openly about their lives.