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Man says cops had 'no idea what they're doing' about 'armed teens' that were chasing him

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Nov. 23 - 10:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man accused of causing a police standoff with the Custer County sheriff was exonerated by a jury in April. Now, he's telling his story to the public.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: A quieter weekend strengthens resume for a handful of teams

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 23 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

In a weekend that had chaos written all over it, there was very little drama — at least in terms of some penultimate weekend upsets.

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Utah woman reported missing in California has been found

Wendy Leonard, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 23 - 9:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah woman has been located and is safe and uninjured, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office reported Sunday morning.

Providence rollover leaves 1 dead, 4 injured

Sicily Stanton for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 23 - 9:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person was killed and four others injured Saturday after a vehicle rolled into a field on state Road 165 in Providence.

Trump signs order to remove tariffs from Brazilian beef, coffee

Ismail Shakil and Marcelo Teixeira, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 23 - 8:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Thursday removed his 40% tariffs on Brazilian food products, including beef and coffee, imposed in July to punish Brazil over the prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Meta buried 'causal' evidence of social media harm, court filings allege

Jeff Horwitz, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 23 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Meta shut down internal research into the mental health effects of Facebook and Instagram after finding causal evidence that its products harmed users' mental health, according to unredacted filings in a class action lawsuit.

No. 11 BYU runs past Cincinnati to inch closer to Big 12 title game

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 22 - 10:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

With a chance to clinch a spot in the Big 12 championship game, either mathematically or effectively, the 11th-ranked BYU football ran, then ran so far, and ran so far away.

DeSimone scores go-ahead goal in 3rd, Mammoth beat slumping Rangers to stop 4-game skid

John Coon, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 10:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nick DeSimone scored the tiebreaking goal 7:32 into the third period and the Utah Mammoth beat the scuffling New York Rangers 3-2 to snap a four-game losing streak.

4 new Bangerter Highway interchanges open — saving drivers 8 minutes

Jodi Reynosa, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Drivers along Bangerter Highway can expect a smoother commute, as the Utah Department of Transportation said motorists will save about eight minutes thanks to the completion of four new interchanges.

European, Western leaders say Ukraine plan needs work, Trump signals scope for changes

Julia Payne and Anastasiia Malenko, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 22 - 9:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

European and other Western leaders said on Saturday a U.S. peace plan was a basis for talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine, but needed "additional work."

Former presidential candidate John Kasich calls for a moral reckoning

Eastin Hartzell, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Ohio governor and presidential candidate John Kasich told a Salt Lake City audience Wednesday night that America's political turmoil is less about partisan fights and more about a deeper moral problem.

Govs. Cox and Grisham advise city leaders on dealing with political violence, fostering civility

Eastin Hartzell, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 8:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A lighthearted start set the tone for a 30-minute conversation that blended humor with more serious topics, like political violence, between Govs. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Spencer Cox.

Dampier scores late, Barton secures pick as Utah claims improbable win over K-State

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 22 - 8:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kansas State's Joe Jackson is still running somewhere. But Utah senior Lander Barton secured the win.

US warns airlines of potential hazards when flying over Venezuela

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Aviation Administration warned major airlines on Friday of a "potentially hazardous situation" when flying over Venezuela and urged them to exercise caution.

Layton residents advocate for off-leash dog park; city identifies potential site

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The city of Layton is without an off-leash dog park. Some residents are advocating to change that.

Fátima Bosch's Miss Universe 2025 win echoes in Mexico where women fight for equality

Fabiola Sánchez, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 22 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fátima Bosch Fernández's Miss Universe victory is being framed as the vindication of a disrespected contestant from a country where women have pushed their way into positions of power and are increasingly calling out traditional chauvinism.

West Jordan clothes designers among US, Canadian competitors vying to be Style Icon

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

West Jordan clothes designers Gustavo Gramejo and Gracie Newby Aubery are vying with other U.S. and Canadian competitors in the Style Icon fashion competition.

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Comedian Leanne Morgan fell off a ski lift in Utah — and took it as a sign from God

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 5:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

In her new comedy special, 'Unspeakable Things,' Morgan also talks about falling off a ski lift in Alta, and shares why her faith is so important to her.

Tracy Aviary is opening Utah's first nature-based preschool next year

Par Kermani, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wonder Bloom and Tracy Aviary have partnered to launch Utah's first licensed nature-based preschool, located at the aviary's 12-acre Nature Center at Pia Okwai in South Salt Lake.

Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro detained by police over flight risk

Ricardo Brito and Luciana Magalhaes, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro was taken into custody on Saturday after a Supreme Court justice cited an escape risk linked to a planned supporters' vigil, ending months of house arrest as he appeals a coup-plot conviction.

Have You Seen This? Southern Utah University student walks marathon around campus

  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lindsey Wessling, a senior outdoor recreation major at Southern Utah University, recently completed what she's calling the "AFEC Marathon" by walking a marathon (173 laps) around the America First Event Center building. The challenge took her close to 9½ hours to complete. Would you attempt the AFEC Marathon?

6-year-old West Valley City girl reunited with family after being found

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 22 - 3:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 6-year-old girl who was believed to have been taken late Friday by an acquaintance was safely reunited with her family Saturday.

Running community remembers 'last-place finisher' who touched many hearts

Arianne Brown for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 2:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of runners stood in a moment of silence to remember Kimball Webb, well known for his last-place finishes.