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Plans to extend north-south West Davis Highway into Weber County edge forward
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
Plans to extend the West Davis Highway into Weber County are edging forward. The north-south arterial is meant to ease I-15 congestion.
New penguin chicks celebrate first Thanksgiving at Draper aquarium
Par Kermani, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 9:15 a.m. | Save Story
Four gentoo penguin chicks were recently born at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium.
20-minute delays possible on I-15 in Utah as Thanksgiving travel picks up
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 7:45 a.m. | Save Story
Thanksgiving travel is expected to cause some traffic delays and longer airport lines this week. Here's what to know.
Help wanted: Salt Lake artist to give 9th and 9th whale a 'fun' new look
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 7:02 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City is looking to highlight local artists as it gives its famed Out of the Blue sculpture a new look in 2026.
Light the World Giving Machines return to Salt Lake City
Eastin Hartzell, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 25 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's 2025 Light the World Giving Machines officially opened Monday — marking the beginning of a season of giving that organizers say changes thousands of lives each year.
Runway reopens after small plane fire closes Provo Airport; flight delays persist
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 24 - 10:40 p.m. | Save Story
A small plane fire forced the temporary closure of the Provo Airport. At least one person was injured.
Hope and a hot meal: 5K meals served to Utahns experiencing homelessness at annual event
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 24 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Miller family and local leaders served Thanksgiving meals for people experiencing homelessness during an annual event on Monday.
Officials warn about cold water dangers as winter approaches
Dan Rascon, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 24 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
As temperatures drop, officials are reminding Utahns that water safety isn't just a summer concern.
Utah Legislature tries to throw out new congressional map
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 24 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Legislature attempted last week to prevent the state's new court-ordered congressional maps from going into effect based on "boundary issues" identified by the lieutenant governor's office.
Taylorsville man charged in assault on rival gang member in school parking lot
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 24 - 8:20 p.m. | Save Story
An 18-year-old Taylorsville man accused of participating in the assault and robbery of a 14-year-old rival gang member in a Salt Lake school parking is facing felony charges.
Ogden man charged with chasing neighbors while wielding a machete
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 24 - 7:40 p.m. | Save Story
An Ogden man faces two counts of aggravated assault for allegedly chasing his neighbors with a machete.
State Sen. Nate Blouin to vie for 1st District US House seat, touting progressive values
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 24 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
State Sen. Nate Blouin has joined the race for the 1st District U.S. House seat, the fourth Democrat to do so, emphasizing his progressive values.
Former West High drama teacher convicted of sexually abusing teen student
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 24 - 5:13 p.m. | Save Story
A jury has convicted a former West High School teacher of sexually abusing one of his students.
'Unacceptable': Ogden police chief issues rebuke after 2 weekend shooting incidents
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 24 - 4:46 p.m. | Save Story
Ogden Police Chief Jake Sube rebuked two weekend shooting incidents as "unacceptable" and lauded police efforts to detain the suspects allegedly involved.
Understanding the rise in pedestrian deaths across the nation
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 24 - 3:05 p.m. | Save Story
Pedestrian deaths caused by vehicles are hitting record levels.
Providence rollover leaves 2 teens dead, 3 injured
Sicily Stanton for KSL.com | Updated Nov. 24 - 2:45 p.m. | Save Story
Two people were killed and three others injured Saturday after a vehicle rolled into a field on state Route 165 in Providence, Cache County.
Utah unveils official name, new logo for 2034 Winter Olympics
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 24 - 2:36 p.m. | Save Story
Most of the 2034 Winter Olympics and Paralympics will take place in and around Utah's capital city, but its name will highlight the statewide impact it's expected to have.
Warrant issued for man accused of sexually abusing teen girl
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 24 - 1:01 p.m. | Save Story
Police say a man last known to be living in Bluffdale has fled the state because of an investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl.
Police identify man hit and killed on mobility scooter in Provo
Payton Davis, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 24 - 12:27 p.m. | Save Story
A man crossing the street on his mobility scooter died Sunday afternoon in Provo after being hit by a car.
Business & Tech »
Trump's battle with the BBC could threaten its global reach
- Spotify to raise US prices in first quarter of next year, FT reports
- New retail developments, businesses in Tooele aim to strengthen local spending and jobs
- MrBeast and the Rockefeller Foundation team up to spark youth philanthropy and fight child labor
- Utah Thanksgiving costs down 5% this year, according to Utah Farm Bureau
Education »
Schools are using isolation practices more than ever — mostly for 'disruption'
- Tracy Aviary is opening Utah's first nature-based preschool next year
- Salt Lake County, Midvale approve land purchase to build new county library branch
- Davis School District officials vote to end French dual-language program
- Utah think tank weighs in as Christian schools ask Supreme Court to review Colorado program
Environment »
Mike Lee wants less federal oversight on public lands in Utah and the West
- La Niña is back. What type of winter will it provide Utah this time around?
- This new playground, open space marks a milestone for Salt Lake City
- Great Salt Lake is rising again, but it's going to need a 'really big' winter to avoid concerns
- Continuing resolution allocates $5M for Gunnison drinking water project
