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Utah's only third-party lawmaker trails in bid for full term

Utah's only third-party lawmaker trails in bid for full term

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 9:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Emily Buss, F-Eagle Mountain, had 49.19% of the vote in the Senate District 11 race as of late Saturday, compared to GOP candidate Brooks Benson who had 50.81%.
New leaders emerge at Utah Capitol after election shakeup

New leaders emerge at Utah Capitol after election shakeup

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 7 - 9:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers selected their new leadership for the upcoming legislative session. On Friday night, the top Republicans acknowledged voters sent a sobering message in this election cycle.
Orthodox Christian church in former Jewish synagogue prepares to build new church

Orthodox Christian church in former Jewish synagogue prepares to build new church

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

St. Peter and Paul's Orthodox Church in downtown Salt Lake City is currently housed within the former Congregation Montefiore synagogue. However, the church plans to expand to a new location soon.
2 men acquitted of murder after fatal shooting at Christmas party

2 men acquitted of murder after fatal shooting at Christmas party

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jurors found two men not guilty of murder on Friday after the men testified that they acted in self-defense in a fatal shooting at a Christmas gathering last year.
BYU-Utah rivalry brings fans together before kickoff

BYU-Utah rivalry brings fans together before kickoff

VideoTyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A sea of Utah red filled the tailgate lots, with pockets of BYU blue throughout as fans gathered hours before kickoff to celebrate their schools and prepare for the latest rivalry game.
Utah veteran's post-traumatic stress reduced after magnetic treatment

Utah veteran's post-traumatic stress reduced after magnetic treatment

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 4:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Retired Brigadier General Paul Peters served in the Army National Guard for 32 years. Even after retiring in 2025, the stresses of serving in the military followed him home, defying therapy and medication.
Utah nonprofit offering affordable ski classes to Iron County students this winter

Utah nonprofit offering affordable ski classes to Iron County students this winter

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 1:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Many students in Iron County will now be able to ski at Brian Head Resort thanks to Youth Sports Alliance, which is a nonprofit organization providing outdoor sports opportunities at a reduced cost for those who qualify.
Republicans redrew maps in effort to secure midterm victories. It backfired

Republicans redrew maps in effort to secure midterm victories. It backfired

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 1:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the yearlong stretch leading up to the midterm elections, House Republicans executed a plan they hoped would help them hang on to their slim majority: redraw the maps.
Man shot, killed after altercation in Salt Lake City

Man shot, killed after altercation in Salt Lake City

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 12:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was shot and killed Saturday morning following an altercation, police say. The investigation into the shooting is still ongoing.
3 arrested in connection with a bath salts drug lab raid in Saratoga Springs

3 arrested in connection with a bath salts drug lab raid in Saratoga Springs

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three people were arrested on Friday after police raided what they said was drug lab producing bath salts in Saratoga Springs, according to police booking affidavits.
Fatal crash closes S.R.-172 in Salt Lake City after vehicle fire

Fatal crash closes S.R.-172 in Salt Lake City after vehicle fire

Sicily Stanton, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 10:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

A driver was killed early Saturday after losing control of a vehicle traveling at a high speed and crashing into a steel traffic control pole in Salt Lake City, police said.
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. 7 - 9:37 a.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.
Del Taco offers $1,000 reward after robberies in West Point

Del Taco offers $1,000 reward after robberies in West Point

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 8:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Del Taco is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and successful prosecution of the people involved in three robberies at the restaurant's location in West Point.
'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. 7 - 8:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

For Bluff Mayor Josh Ewing, the emergency declaration from Gov. Spencer Cox comes as his community faces an enormous recovery effort.
Man taken into custody after barricading himself in Salt Lake City home

Man taken into custody after barricading himself in Salt Lake City home

VideoSimone Seikaly, KSL and Sicily Stanton, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 7 - 7:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who barricaded himself inside a Salt Lake City home Friday evening is in custody, and a shelter-in-place order has been lifted, police said.
Students weigh in on rivalry, BYU-U. predictions

Students weigh in on rivalry, BYU-U. predictions

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 7:10 a.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
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.