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Man barricaded in Salt Lake home; shelter-in-place issued, police say

Man barricaded in Salt Lake home; shelter-in-place issued, police say

VideoSimone Seikaly, KSL   |  Updated Nov. 6 - 10:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City police were negotiating with a man barricaded inside a home on Friday night.
Students weigh in on rivalry, BYU-U. predictions

Students weigh in on rivalry, BYU-U. predictions

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 10:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ahead of Saturday's highly-anticipated, Top 10 matchup between bitter rivals No. 3 Utah and No. 9 BYU at Rice-Eccles Stadium, students on both campuses were already amped for the game and its massive College Football Playoff implications.
Weber County officials mulling expansion of county's inland port area around Ogden airport

Weber County officials mulling expansion of county's inland port area around Ogden airport

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 10:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Weber County officials are mulling expansion of the county's inland port area to acreage around Ogden-Hinckley Airport as an economic development mechanism
6 new murals bring color, culture and community stories to Salt Lake City's North Temple corridor

6 new murals bring color, culture and community stories to Salt Lake City's North Temple corridor

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 9:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new public art project is transforming North Temple with six murals designed to celebrate the neighborhood's history, diversity and identity.
Salt Lake City said it's making progress on unruly parties. These residents disagree

Salt Lake City said it's making progress on unruly parties. These residents disagree

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 9:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of nearly two dozen residents sent Salt Lake City leaders a letter about their frustrations with "unruly" parties that they say a new ordinance hasn't fixed.
Utah ski resorts ramp up for winter as eager skiers await opening day

Utah ski resorts ramp up for winter as eager skiers await opening day

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 7:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brighton staff, equipment and snowmakers are ready. Now they just need winter weather to arrive.
Heading to the BYU-Utah game? What to know about traffic and transit

Heading to the BYU-Utah game? What to know about traffic and transit

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 7:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

The long-anticipated top 10 matchup between BYU and Utah kicks off on Saturday morning. Here's what you need to know about traffic, road closures and how to ride UTA for free.
'Pretty exhausted': Utah communities seek federal flood help after emergency declaration

'Pretty exhausted': Utah communities seek federal flood help after emergency declaration

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

For Bluff Mayor Josh Ewing, the emergency declaration from Gov. Spencer Cox comes as his community faces an enormous recovery effort.
Investigators found Utah senator likely engaged in workplace discrimination and harassment

Investigators found Utah senator likely engaged in workplace discrimination and harassment

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 6:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Independent investigators looking into allegations against Utah state Sen. Kathleen Riebe found the Democratic lawmaker "more likely than not" violated state policies on workplace harassment and discrimination.
Trump administration holds up Utah as national example on this issue

Trump administration holds up Utah as national example on this issue

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 6:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner held up Utah this week as the national standard for implementing President Donald Trump's overhaul of homeless services.
Feds investigate after damage found to 2 prehistoric petroglyphs near Moab

Feds investigate after damage found to 2 prehistoric petroglyphs near Moab

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 6:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Federal land managers are seeking the public's help as they investigate a pair of vandalism cases to prehistoric petroglyph panels within the Moab area.
He nearly pulled off a Salt Lake City upset last year. Now he's headed to the Utah Legislature

He nearly pulled off a Salt Lake City upset last year. Now he's headed to the Utah Legislature

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 4:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Stephen Otterstrom nearly won a Salt Lake City Council seat last year. That inspired him to run for a state office, taking what he learned with him.
Cullimore concedes Utah Senate race to Democrat who wants new leadership in both parties

Cullimore concedes Utah Senate race to Democrat who wants new leadership in both parties

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 4:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Senate majority leader, Sen. Kirk Cullimore, has conceded defeat to a Democrat, who leads the Senate District 19 race by thousands of votes.
'Here to help each other': UVU students launch clothing drive to help peers acquire business wear

'Here to help each other': UVU students launch clothing drive to help peers acquire business wear

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Students in Utah Valley University's Department of Communications are bringing the PowerSuit Project to campus, helping their peers access professional clothing free of cost.
Unsealed indictment shows political motives behind alleged obstruction by local sheriffs

Unsealed indictment shows political motives behind alleged obstruction by local sheriffs

Emily Ashcraft and Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 3:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Newly unsealed charging documents give new details about actions that led to the Wasatch County sheriff being placed on administrative leave.
Cox issues state of emergency over flooding in southern Utah

Cox issues state of emergency over flooding in southern Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 2:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has issued a state of emergency in San Juan and Washington counties after flooding over the past few weeks caused significant damage in both southeast and southwest Utah.
Midvale gold heist leaves store with heavy losses

Midvale gold heist leaves store with heavy losses

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 1:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of thieves used a stolen truck to smash through the front of a Midvale store early Tuesday, making off with tens of thousands of dollars in gold and silver while causing extensive damage.
Provo River Trail enters final phase of construction, expanding for safety and accessibility

Provo River Trail enters final phase of construction, expanding for safety and accessibility

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 1:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Provo has begun construction on the final 0.8-mile segment of the Provo River Trail, widening the pathway from 6 feet to 14 feet between Columbia Lane and University Parkway.
Alleged gunman in hiding for a month arrested

Alleged gunman in hiding for a month arrested

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 12:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man accused of shooting a woman a month ago during an argument over a debt was arrested early Friday in Salt Lake County.