Utah sets record for votes cast in 2024, even as turnout percentage dips compared to 2020

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Jazz were their 'own worst enemy' in loss to Spurs

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 26 - 11:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Victor Wembanyama apparently feels right at home playing in Utah.

Sheriff's office recovers firearm linked to killing of man found near Jordanelle Reservoir

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 10:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wasatch County investigators have recovered a firearm they believe was used to kill a man whose body was found near a car at the entrance of Jordanelle State Park in September.

These Utah ski resorts set to open Thanksgiving weekend

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Snowbird was dusted with a couple of inches of snow overnight and more is expected as the Little Cottonwood Canyon prepares to open on Thanksgiving Day.

Bureau of Reclamation outlines potential Colorado River guidelines alternatives

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 10:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Bureau of Reclamations has released potential alternative guidelines to replace the current Colorado River management plans that expire post-2026.

Herriman residents oppose large mine next to their neighborhood

Brian Carlson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Homeowners are voicing frustration over plans to approve a large rock mine next to their homes. The company has already started mining there without a permit.

Search warrant says Kouri Richins asked second employee for fentanyl ahead of husband's death

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 26 - 9:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

New search warrants were filed this month related to the case against a Kamas woman charged with murdering her husband, showing the investigation is ongoing.

'Smart and useful'? Social platform Bluesky booming as X users flee

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nascent social media platform Bluesky is welcoming millions of new users thanks in part to a mass exodus from its former parent company, now known as X, since the presidential election.

BYU drops to No. 19 in latest College Football Playoff rankings

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 26 - 8:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Arizona State is the highest-rated of five ranked teams from the Big 12, coming in at No. 16 — just one spot ahead of Tulane, which will play for an American Athletic Conference title next weekend.

Sergachev's overtime goal propels Utah Hockey Club over Montreal

Nathan Dunn, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 8:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mikhail Sergachev's goal with 27 seconds left in overtime lead Utah Hockey Club to its ninth win of the season

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire officially takes effect in Lebanon

Jeff Mason, Maya Gebeily, Steven Scheer and Simon Lewis, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 26 - 8:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed group Hezbollah took effect early Wednesday after an agreement was brokered by the United States and France.

Rare mirabilite formations spotted on Great Salt Lake

Mariah Maynes, KSL NewsRadio  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rare mirabilite formations were recently spotted on the waters of Great Salt Lake.

Top Trump aide faces allegations he engaged in pay-to-play scheme with Cabinet hopefuls

Samuel Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A top adviser to president-elect Donald Trump is facing allegations he solicited payments from potential Cabinet appointees in recent months, CNN first reported Monday.

Firefighter recalls responding to rollover crash of his own family

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former firefighter is encouraging seat belt usage this holiday weekend by recounting the time he responded to a crash involving his own family. All wore seat belts and recovered.

'I am filled with pride and gratitude': Utah's wildlife director to retire

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's top wildlife official is stepping down.

Man shot, killed by police had 'replica handgun,' Ogden chief says

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 5:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 45-year-old Ogden man who was shot and killed by police on Sunday had a "replica handgun" on him when he was killed, Ogden police said Tuesday.

Cyprus High teacher accused of sexually abusing student in 2022

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 26 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Cyprus High School teacher was charged Tuesday with forcible sexual abuse involving a student in 2022.

University of Utah joins US effort to create domestic supply chain for critical minerals

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 5:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah has secured two significant funding awards to advance innovative technologies for rare earth elements and critical metals processing.

Utah's average gas price slips below national average as Thanksgiving travel picks up

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 4:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's average fuel price slipped below the national average this week, just in time for the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel period.

Uber driver charged with trying to sexually abuse crying passenger

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Uber driver was charged Tuesday with trying to sexually abuse an upset woman he was driving home from a bar.