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Elections ·
Ben McAdams projected to win Utah's 1st Congressional District
Democrat Ben McAdams is projected to win Utah's 1st Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.
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Elections ·
Salt Lake County receives over 100,000 ballots on Election Day
County Clerk Lannie Chapman said Salt Lake County received more than 100,000 ballots Tuesday, with more ballot updates expected Thursday and Friday as signatures are verified.
DevelopingPublic Safety ·
Incumbent Sim Gill claims victory in race for Salt Lake County District Attorney
As early election results continue to come in, the incumbent in the race for the Salt Lake County District Attorney has claimed victory.
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DevelopingElections ·
Utah House Republicans lose supermajority in midterm election
Utah Republicans no longer hold a House supermajority after the 2026 midterm election, according to Salt Lake City Weekly.
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DevelopingElections ·
Organization that campaigned against Amendment B issues statement as ballots are counted
As Utah voters appear to oppose Amendment B, the group that led the campaign against it is speaking on the preliminary results.
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DevelopingElections ·
Incumbents MacPherson and Loubet trail Democratic challengers in Salt Lake County House races
Incumbent Reps. Matt Macpherson (R) and Anthony Loubert (R) of Salt Lake County are trailing their Democratic challengers as election results begin to come in.
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Elections ·
Early numbers show higher Salt Lake County turnout than 2022
Early figures show more Salt Lake County voters took part in the 2026 midterm election than in 2022.
Read at The Salt Lake Tribune
Public Safety ·
Man arrested in fatal shooting of roommate in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City police arrested a 47-year-old man accused of murder and obstruction of justice after a roommate was fatally shot at a Redwood Road apartment complex Tuesday.
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- FOX 13 News UtahSuspect in fatal Salt Lake City shooting only intended to 'scare' victim
- ABC4 UtahMan arrested for shooting, killing roommate through apartment door in Salt Lake City
- KUTV 2News (CBS)Suspect accused of fatally shooting roommate after locking him out of Salt Lake apartment
- Salt Lake City Police DepartmentSLCPD Arrest Man for Homicide
Public Safety ·
Man faces murder charge in fatal West Valley City shooting
A man accused of fatally shooting a father in front of his two children in West Valley City has been charged with murder, according to court documents.
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Public Safety ·
Man accused of shooting woman arrested in Salt Lake County
A man accused of shooting a woman a month ago during an argument over a debt was arrested early Friday in Salt Lake County.
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Public Safety ·
Thieves use stolen truck to break into Midvale store
Thieves used a stolen truck to crash into the front of a Midvale store early Tuesday and took tens of thousands of dollars in gold and silver.
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Politics
City Hall ·
Millcreek accepts applications for vacant City Council seat
Millcreek is accepting applications for a City Council seat left vacant after Silvia Catten was elected to the Utah Senate.
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DevelopingElections ·
Brooks Benson narrowly leads race for Senate District 11
With votes in and being counted in the 2026 Midterm Elections, eyes are on national, state, and local elections.
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Housing
Housing & Homelessness ·
Tickets for FanX Spring 2027 going on sale Wednesday, but attendance is limited
As the Salt Palace Convention Center faces construction that will halve its size, FanX Salt Lake is bringing back spring convention dates for the first time since 2019.
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Safety
Public Safety ·
House fire displaces two people in Salt Lake City
Two people and their pets are without a home after a house fire in Salt Lake City.
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Public Safety ·
West Valley City considers one-year police drone trial
West Valley City is considering a one-year police drone trial to help officers respond to calls, with privacy and indoor use questions raised.
Read at FOX 13 News Utah
Public Safety ·
Police say violent crime is down, urge victims to report
A downtown photographer says he sees repeat fights, while police say violent crime is down and urge victims to report incidents.
Read at FOX 13 News Utah
Public Safety ·
Bodycam footage shows suspect rushed West Valley City officer with metal rods before being shot, killed
The West Valley City Police Department is releasing body-worn camera footage after officers shot and killed a man outside of a hotel.
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Public Safety ·
Site of deadly Church meetinghouse shooting up for sale, could become apartment complex
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is seeking to sell a meetinghouse that was the site of a deadly shooting earlier this year.
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Public Safety ·
Man sentenced to probation over data center threats
Daniel Charles Kasimow, 56, was sentenced to probation in Salt Lake County after pleading guilty to one stalking charge in a plea deal.
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Transit
Transit & Streets ·
Salt Lake City airport opens final pieces of reconstruction
Salt Lake City International Airport has opened the final pieces of a 12-year reconstruction project, according to Salt Lake City Weekly.
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Transit & Streets ·
Redwood Road in Bluffdale closed by downed power lines
The Bluffdale Police Department announced a full closure of Redwood Road near Porter Rockwell Boulevard after a downed power line.
Transit & Streets ·
Salt Lake City airport sets up holiday displays
Crews are setting up holiday displays at Salt Lake City International Airport, with all decorations due in place over Thanksgiving weekend.
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Business
Business & Economy ·
Gov. Spencer Cox urges critical minerals industry to build
Gov. Spencer Cox told industry leaders at the Intermountain Critical Minerals Summit in Salt Lake City on Wednesday that the country cannot defend itself without critical minerals.
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Business & Economy ·
Backburner: Understudy opens in the Post District; Benihana opens in Riverton; North Italia debuts its fall menu
Utah dining news from November 5 to November 11
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City Life
Around Town ·
Sen. Kathleen Riebe declines to resign after caucus removal
The Utah Minority Caucus removed State Sen. Kathleen Riebe over alleged discrimination; she will not resign, ABC4 reports.
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Schools ·
Local teacher resigns after brandishing firearm during lockdown drill
MIDVALE, Utah (ABC4) — A local teacher has resigned after reportedly brandishing a firearm during a lockdown drill.
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Culture & Events ·
Pioneer Park year-round market plan falls through
A planned year-round Pioneer Park market is off, but the summer market returns and the winter market opens Saturday, Nov. 14, at the former Leonardo Museum.
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DevelopingSchools ·
Magna mother says 5-year-old walked home alone from school
A Magna mother says her 5-year-old son left school without supervision and walked home alone, and she is calling for stronger safety measures.
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DevelopingSchools ·
U of U Academic Senate questions faculty tenure audit
The University of Utah Academic Senate questioned the timing and scope of a faculty tenure audit, according to Salt Lake City Weekly.
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Around Town ·
Kearns adds 1.2-mile walking loop through business district
A new 1.2-mile walking loop through Kearns' central business district could help local businesses reach new customers, the report said.
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