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Susan Smith denied parole 30 years after drowning 2 sons by rolling car into lake

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Susan Smith denied parole 30 years after drowning 2 sons by rolling car into lake

Jeffrey Collins and Makiya Seminera, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 20 - 3:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A parole board decided unanimously Wednesday that Susan Smith should remain in prison, despite her plea that God has forgiven her for infamously killing her two young sons 30 years ago.
One Direction stars join mourners at Liam Payne's funeral

One Direction stars join mourners at Liam Payne's funeral

Ben Makori, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former members of boy band "One Direction" were among the mourners at the funeral of their band mate Liam Payne on Wednesday, just over a month after the singer died aged 31.
Logan man charged with shooting at car with child inside, stabbing driver

Logan man charged with shooting at car with child inside, stabbing driver

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 1:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 32-year-old Logan man has been charged with attempted murder after police say he repeatedly stabbed a man and shot at him over a child care dispute.
Smuggler arrested with 300 tarantulas strapped to his body

Smuggler arrested with 300 tarantulas strapped to his body

Jack Guy, CNN  |  Updated Nov. 20 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police in Peru have arrested a man caught trying to leave the country with 320 tarantulas, 110 centipedes and nine bullet ants strapped to his body.
UHSAA to consider changes to classifications, including drop of Corner Canyon to 5A

UHSAA to consider changes to classifications, including drop of Corner Canyon to 5A

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 1:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Periodically, the state's leadership organization for high school athletics has to make changes.
BYU women's basketball mining talent out of Gem State

BYU women's basketball mining talent out of Gem State

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly a third of the Cougars' 2024-25 roster comes from the state of Idaho, as head coach Amber Whiting taps into what the third-year collegiate head coach views as the under-recruited Gem State.
Utah nonprofit has delivered 50K quilts since Russia invaded Ukraine

Utah nonprofit has delivered 50K quilts since Russia invaded Ukraine

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 12:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A small Utah nonprofit has hit a big milestone in relieving suffering worldwide.
Judge dismisses Gabby Petito family's wrongful death suit against Moab police

Judge dismisses Gabby Petito family's wrongful death suit against Moab police

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 12:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A wrongful death lawsuit filed by Gabby Petito's family against the Moab Police Department was dismissed on Wednesday due to the governmental immunity statute.
Eagle Mountain road rage suspect pleads guilty to 2 counts of manslaughter

Eagle Mountain road rage suspect pleads guilty to 2 counts of manslaughter

Shara Park, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 11:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Eagle Mountain man pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter in a 2023 road rage crash on state Route 73 that claimed the lives of two people.
3 new studies show weight loss isn't all about diet and exercise

3 new studies show weight loss isn't all about diet and exercise

Health Utah  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

If your doctor tells you it only boils down to diet and exercise, seek another opinion.
Country legend Alan Jackson said farewell to Salt Lake City — and the fans showed up

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Country legend Alan Jackson said farewell to Salt Lake City — and the fans showed up

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 11:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 66-year-old country music legend seemed emotional as he stepped onto the stage of the Delta Center and looked out at the packed arena.
Home run or foul? Public weighs in on MLB stadium, 400-foot west-side buildings zoning

Home run or foul? Public weighs in on MLB stadium, 400-foot west-side buildings zoning

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

City residents and business owners see pros and cons of a new zone that would drastically change the Fairpark neighborhood and possibly bring in Major League Baseball.
'Connection' magazines publisher calls it quits amid economic pressures

'Connection' magazines publisher calls it quits amid economic pressures

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The publishers of six community magazines, known as Connection, are shuttering their operations for good.
'Grateful for them': Ty Jordan, Aaron Lowe remain part of outgoing senior class at Utah

'Grateful for them': Ty Jordan, Aaron Lowe remain part of outgoing senior class at Utah

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

In Sharrieff Shah's office inside the Utah football facility is two pictures of former Utes safety Aaron Lowe — of him smiling, of course.
KSL.com seeks feedback on new Key Takeaways feature

KSL.com seeks feedback on new Key Takeaways feature

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 8:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

KSL.com is seeking feedback on a new feature that uses AI to create story summaries atop many news articles.
Matt Gaetz probe in focus as House Ethics panel expected to meet

Matt Gaetz probe in focus as House Ethics panel expected to meet

Bo Erickson and Katharine Jackson, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 20 - 8:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. House Ethics Committee is expected to meet behind closed doors Wednesday as some Senate Republicans call for it to share the findings of its probe into allegations of sexual misconduct involving Donald Trump's attorney general pick Matt Gaetz.
What to know ahead of the potentially record-breaking Thanksgiving travel week

What to know ahead of the potentially record-breaking Thanksgiving travel week

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Experts say this Thanksgiving could produce record-breaking travel nationwide, including some impacts in Utah.
True cost of developing an app: Unmasking the hidden savings

True cost of developing an app: Unmasking the hidden savings

AppsTango  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The reality is that a significant portion of app development doesn't involve building everything from scratch.
Police seek information related to Copper theft in Sandy

Police seek information related to Copper theft in Sandy

Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 7:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of feet of copper wiring were stolen in Sandy, and police want help tracking down the thieves.
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