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How to protect yourself from cybercrime as holiday scams surge

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

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.
Utah woman reflects on judging past National Dog Show

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

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.
Confused by Black Friday sales? So are we. Here's what we know

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

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.
Utah's Beehive Cheese earns global recognition at World Cheese Awards

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.
Teen killed in rollover crash near Utah-Wyoming border

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.
Tooele man accused of performing 'suicide checks' arrested in child abuse investigation

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.
As many push for new housing, Ogden mayor seeks site of former school to keep the land open

As many push for new housing, Ogden mayor seeks site of former school to keep the land open

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Though clamoring for new housing is loud, the Ogden mayor is pursuing purchase of the site of a former school so it can be maintained as public open space.
Sen. John Curtis on why he likes the Senate better and his strategy to get things done

Sen. John Curtis on why he likes the Senate better and his strategy to get things done

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 11:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. John Curtis is happy he made the decision to leave his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives to run for the U.S. Senate.
Helper man pleads guilty to shooting, killing his mother in January 2024

Helper man pleads guilty to shooting, killing his mother in January 2024

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Helper man pleaded guilty Monday to shooting and killing his mother in her bedroom in January of 2024.
Weber State University student brings a musical to deaf and blind audiences

Weber State University student brings a musical to deaf and blind audiences

Par Kermani, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 10:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Audree Clark is using funds from a research grant to create a theatrical musical accessible to both deaf and blind audiences at Weber State University.
Ogden man had confrontations with girl's parents in days leading up to Amber Alert

Ogden man had confrontations with girl's parents in days leading up to Amber Alert

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 9:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

An arrest warrant has been issued for an Ogden man arrested in Colorado after he allegedly kidnapped a teen girl.
Thanksgiving taboo: Epstein files, fat jokes and the Sydney Sweeney debate

Thanksgiving taboo: Epstein files, fat jokes and the Sydney Sweeney debate

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

As families across the country come together to celebrate Thanksgiving, there's one piece of advice that perhaps everyone could keep in mind before they open their mouths — read the room.
Utah seventh-grader runs donation stand to help families in need

Utah seventh-grader runs donation stand to help families in need

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Thirteen-year-old Tate Keesler, of Brigham City, has run a donation stand for the last month. He and his mom give away donated food, hygiene products and jackets to families who need them.
University of Utah launches ChatGPT Edu campuswide

University of Utah launches ChatGPT Edu campuswide

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah has launched OpenAI's ChatGPT Edu — a version of the AI tool specifically designed for higher education and securely deployed for university use.
'From moderate to Mamdani-land': Gov. Cox says Utah redistricting ruling created 'extreme' congressional districts

'From moderate to Mamdani-land': Gov. Cox says Utah redistricting ruling created 'extreme' congressional districts

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said on Tuesday that Democratic candidates, including former Congressman Ben McAdams, are running to the left in a new, deep blue congressional district established by court order.
Ogden girl who prompted Amber Alert found safe in Colorado

Ogden girl who prompted Amber Alert found safe in Colorado

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 26 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden girl whose disappearance prompted an Amber Alert on Wednesday has been found safe in Colorado, police said.