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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.

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 gun locks.

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.

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

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66-year-old woman dies in West Jordan fatal crash

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 19 - 6:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 66-year-old woman was taken to the hospital but later died after a crash in West Jordan Tuesday night.

House vote on Senate Jan. 6 provision bares fresh Republican rift

David Morgan, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 19 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The House of Representatives was expected to vote on Wednesday to repeal a controversial provision allowing senators to sue federal investigators for $500,000 over unannounced phone record searches.

Man kicked out of shelter rams officer's car, officer shoots at him, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 19 - 5:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

One man is in custody after allegedly hitting a police vehicle and then being shot at by a West Valley police officer.

Southern Utah man sentenced to 8 years in prison in $23M Ponzi scheme

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 19 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A southern Utah man was sentenced this month to more than eight years in federal prison for defrauding investors of more than $23 million over the last eight years.

Israeli airstrikes kill 25 Palestinians in Gaza, rattling ceasefire, medics say

Nidal al-Mughrabi, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 19 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

At least 25 Palestinians were killed in four Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday in a part of Gaza under Hamas control since a shaky ceasefire took effect in October, health authorities said.

Saudi crown prince hosted at friendlier Congress

Patricia Zengerle and Simon Lewis, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 19 - 4:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with members of Congress at the Capitol on Wednesday on the second day of a visit to Washington that has aimed to tout stronger-than-ever ties.

Utah care center owner spent nearly $200K of elderly woman's money, charges say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 19 - 4:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

The owner of a care facility in southern Utah has been charged with spending nearly $200,000 of an elderly woman's money on himself, buying TVs, video games, costumes and more.

Popular Utah trail set to expand after Salt Lake County agrees to buy 60 acres at 'incredible' rate

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 19 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Bonneville Shoreline Trail is set to expand after Salt Lake County leaders agreed to support the purchase of 60 acres south of Emigration Canyon "at an incredible rate."

Have You Seen This? Detailed planning leads to stunning skydiving image

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 19 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A photographer recently set out to capture an image he believes nobody has seen before — and he's probably right.

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Holy Score: Latest CFP rankings aren't as encouraging as they seem for BYU, Utah

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Nov. 19 - 2:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The third reveal of the College Football Playoff rankings was little more than an illusion for two teams in particular.

Man dies in rollover crash near Skull Valley

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 19 - 2:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A person died Wednesday after a rollover crash in Tooele County.

Continuing resolution allocates $5M for Gunnison drinking water project

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 19 - 2:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

As part of the continuing resolution that reopened the government after a 44-day shutdown, Rep. Burgess Owens announced that $5 million will fund the Gunnison City Tarr Canyon Water Development Project.