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Could this finally be Sears' last Black Friday?
Chris Isidore, CNN | Posted Nov. 28 - 8:35 a.m. | Save Story
Sears, once America's largest and most important retailer, could very be going into its last Christmas shopping season.

New research reveals urban raccoons across the US show early signs of domestication
Amanda Schupak, CNN | Posted Nov. 28 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
The clever, adaptable urban raccoon may be evolving a shorter snout — a key physical trait of pets and other domesticated animals. The new finding describes what a biologist says could be the first account of domestication in its earliest stages.

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Intermountain Health expert says lab test results are key to unlocking better health
Intermountain LiveWell | Posted Nov. 28 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story

Utah reality TV star Jen Shah's federal sentence reduced, leading to early December release
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 27 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
Reality TV star Jen Shah is now expected to be released from federal custody earlier than originally planned.

How to protect yourself from cybercrime as holiday scams surge
Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 27 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
As Utahns prepare for the holidays, cybersecurity experts warn criminals are now in their busy season.

Salt Lake County Council to 'pause' on final vote to close Salt Lake City senior center
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 27 - 8:57 p.m. | Save Story
The future of Salt Lake City's Tenth East Senior Center remains uncertain, for now, as the Salt Lake County Council will hold off on voting to close it.

Review: 'Eternity' is a high-concept rom-com that lives up to its name
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted Nov. 27 - 8:21 p.m. | Save Story
"Eternity" may not be on your radar, but it just may well be my favorite movie of 2025.

Utah State bolsters NCAA Tournament resume with blowout MTE wins
Mark Greenwood for KSL.com | Posted Nov. 27 - 8:16 p.m. | Save Story
Two dominating wins have Utah State right in the mix for another NCAA tournament at-large bid

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AJ's aura: The 'most unselfish superstar,' AJ Dybantsa lifts BYU by buying in like he always has
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 27 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
AJ Dybantsa is a thoroughly modern American influencer — an itinerant teenage millionaire basketball star always in search of the next best opportunity to develop his game.

Cold case breakthrough: Body found in woods nearly 20 years ago identified
Robb Coles | Posted Nov. 27 - 7:42 p.m. | Save Story
The body of a woman discovered in remote woods in November 2007 has finally been identified as Mary Alice Maloney, a 40-year-old Connecticut native who was living in Nashville at the time of her death.

Utah woman reflects on judging past National Dog Show
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 27 - 6:58 p.m. | Save Story
A Cache Valley woman has a connection to a Thanksgiving tradition — The National Dog Show on NBC.

Woman gives birth to Thanksgiving baby on I-15
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 27 - 6:21 p.m. | Save Story
A woman gave birth to a baby girl on I-15 in Murray on Thursday afternoon, according to state troopers.

Kennard Davis goes for 18 in return from suspension as No. 9 BYU upends Miami
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 27 - 5:53 p.m. | Save Story
AJ Dybantsa added 16 points, eight rebounds and two assists as the Cougars outscored Miami 43-29 in the second half en route to a 72-62 win over the Hurricanes.
Trump says National Guard member dies after shooting, as ambush becomes political flashpoint
Jasper Ward, Lucia Mutikani and Julia Harte, Reuters | Posted Nov. 27 - 5:24 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a National Guard member had died after being shot in an ambush by an Afghan national near the White House.

Confused by Black Friday sales? So are we. Here's what we know
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Updated Nov. 27 - 5:13 p.m. | Save Story
The sales you see now actually started weeks ago, which raises the question: Should consumers start shopping early or wait for the official Black Friday?

Man allegedly 'degraded' by roommate arrested in stabbing investigation
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 27 - 4:15 p.m. | Save Story
A South Salt Lake man was arrested Wednesday night for allegedly stabbing his roommate in what police are calling an unprovoked attack.

Have You Seen This? Typhoon Tino leads to giant python's appearance in Philippine city
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 27 - 3:30 p.m. | Save Story
Typhoon Tino in the Philippines prompted a giant python to emerge in floodwaters in the city of Talisay and slither past onlookers.

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Buying a new business vehicle? What you need to know about Section 179 deductions
Young Automotive Group | Posted Nov. 27 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Taking advantage of Section 179 expense and bonus depreciation, a list of trucks from Chevrolet, Ford, GMC and Ram have been made eligible for 100% deductions.

Utah's Beehive Cheese earns global recognition at World Cheese Awards
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 27 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's Beehive Cheese Company showcased its cheese at the 37th edition of the World Cheese Awards, bringing home five bronze awards in the process.
Hong Kong police arrest construction firm bosses over fire; death toll hits 83 with scores missing
Tyrone Siu, Joyce Zhou and Jessie Pang, Reuters | Updated Nov. 27 - 2:26 p.m. | Save Story
Hong Kong police arrested the bosses of a construction company on suspicion of manslaughter on Thursday over the city's worst fire in nearly 80 years, which killed at least 83 people with scores more listed as missing.

Teen killed in rollover crash near Utah-Wyoming border
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 27 - 2:10 p.m. | Save Story
A 15-year-old girl was killed and an 18-year-old woman injured in a crash Thursday morning on I-80.

Some families are 'adopting' turkeys for Thanksgiving instead of eating them
Hallie Golden and Thomas Peipert, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 27 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
"Gus" the turkey has been spending Thanksgiving week much differently than millions of other unlucky gobblers across the U.S.

Tooele man accused of performing 'suicide checks' arrested in child abuse investigation
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 27 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Tooele man accused of making his stepdaughter take off all her clothes to perform "suicide checks" has been arrested for investigation of child abuse.
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Sports »

Utah State bolsters NCAA Tournament resume with blowout MTE wins
- Kennard Davis goes for 18 in return from suspension as No. 9 BYU upends Miami
- Brown hits go-ahead free throws as Runnin' Utes bounce back with narrow win over Ole Miss
- Kalani Sitake won't campaign for BYU's playoff bid. The problem? Nobody else will, either
- Suli Davis' 26 kills lift No. 24 BYU women's volleyball to 5-set win over Utah
Features »

Louvre museum to hike entrance fee by 45% for non-European visitors
- Utah reality TV star Jen Shah's federal sentence reduced, leading to early December release
- Salt Lake County Council to 'pause' on final vote to close Salt Lake City senior center
- Review: 'Eternity' is a high-concept rom-com that lives up to its name
- Utah woman reflects on judging past National Dog Show
Outdoors »

Salt Lake County Council to 'pause' on final vote to close Salt Lake City senior center
- As many push for new housing, Ogden mayor seeks site of former school to keep the land open
- Salt Lake City looks to launch next $85M bond tranche. Here's what projects it could fund
- Recent avalanche highlights Utah's risk despite low snow levels
- 'Extremely selfish' dad charged with taking young kids on dangerous hike that ended in a rescue
World »

Louvre museum to hike entrance fee by 45% for non-European visitors
- Trump says National Guard member dies after shooting, as ambush becomes political flashpoint
- Hong Kong police arrest construction firm bosses over fire; death toll hits 83 with scores missing
- Trump's Ukraine plan triggers outrage from Republican lawmakers
- Hong Kong police arrest 3 as apartment fire death toll rises to 44; hundreds missing
U.S. »

Could this finally be Sears' last Black Friday?
- New research reveals urban raccoons across the US show early signs of domestication
- US retailers are about to see if Black Friday benefits from a holiday halo effect
- Man suspected of killing National Guard member to face murder charges, US attorney says
- Cold case breakthrough: Body found in woods nearly 20 years ago identified
Utah »

Amid visa worries and other disruptions, international students are flocking to Utah universities
Voces de Utah »

Lee proposes change to keep immigrant suspects 'from fleeing and failing to appear for trial'
- Many Venezuelans in Utah back Trump's moves against Venezuela, even idea of military action
- Brazilian steakhouse chain Fogo de Chão to open in Murray, its first Utah location
- Some Chileans in Utah heading to the polls Sunday to vote for Chile's new president
- Ogden PD seeks immigration agents' help in traffic stop, but says public safety is main focus
Politics »

Amid visa worries and other disruptions, international students are flocking to Utah universities
- Salt Lake County Council to 'pause' on final vote to close Salt Lake City senior center
- As many push for new housing, Ogden mayor seeks site of former school to keep the land open
- Sen. John Curtis on why he likes the Senate better and his strategy to get things done
- Thanksgiving taboo: Epstein files, fat jokes and the Sydney Sweeney debate





