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

Leah Douglas, Phil Stewart and Jana Winter, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 26 - 9:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two National Guard soldiers were shot and critically wounded on Wednesday in downtown Washington near the White House in what officials described as a targeted ambush.

Assisted living center director accused of illegally using elderly tenant's credit card

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 8:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

The executive director of an assisted living center in South Salt Lake has been arrested for investigation of fraud.

Ogden girl who prompted Amber Alert found safe in Colorado

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 26 - 8:17 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.

Redwood Road reopened in Utah County after crash

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 26 - 7:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Redwood Road has reopened after a crash impacted traffic in Utah County near Camp Williams, city officials said Wednesday.

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.

Kalani Sitake won't campaign for BYU's 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.

Suli Davis' 26 kills lift No. 24 BYU women's volleyball to 5-set win over Utah

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 7:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Davis poured in 26 kills, nine digs and two assists as No. 24 BYU women's volleyball held off rival Utah, 25-23, 16-25, 25-23, 15-25, 15-10 Wednesday night.

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.

'Great day to give back': Homeless Utahns served Thanksgiving meals, more at Rescue Mission

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Rescue Mission of Salt Lake on Wednesday welcomed hundreds of homeless Utahns for its annual Thanksgiving banquet.

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.

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.

Death row inmate Ralph Menzies dies of natural causes

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 26 - 4:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ralph Menzies, whose execution by firing squad was postponed in August, has died, the Utah Department of Corrections announced Wednesday.

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.

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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.