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Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate

Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 4 - 8:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Democrats are riding their sweep of Congress eager to meet voter demands for change with plans to tackle high costs of living and confront President Donald Trump's final years.

First lady Abby Cox wrote a children's book

Reagan Campbell, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah first lady Abby Cox invited students to unveil her new book, "Jennie Makes Room," honoring philanthropist Jennie Judge Kearns.

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4 reasons to build a backyard office

Backyard Office Utah  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you work from home and have a backyard, you have the opportunity to be home, local company Backyard Office Utah is bringing a solution right to your backyard.

McDonald's US foot traffic falls as more customers struggle with the high cost of living

Dee-ann Durbin, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 4 - 7:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Traffic at U.S. McDonald's restaurants fell during the third quarter as customers struggled with higher gas prices and the uncomfortably high cost of living.

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Doug Christensen elected as new Box Elder County sheriff

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 4 - 7:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Career Utah Highway Patrol trooper Doug Christensen was elected as Box Elder County sheriff as final results were tallied early Wednesday.

Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, will be first Muslim senator

Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 6:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter campaign for Michigan's open Senate seat, giving the Democratic Party a breakthrough victory.

Ancient canine paw print found preserved in brick at Turkish archaeological dig

Staff  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 6:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

A canine pawprint found at an archaeological site in Turkey in helps humans map the bond with "man's best friend."

Democrats on track to regain control of Salt Lake County Council; bond set to pass

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 4 - 12:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Democrats could flip the Salt Lake County Council, while a proposed $128 million bond for recreational facilities across the state's most populous county is on track to pass.

Kennedy leads Larsen in Utah's 4th Congressional District

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 11:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Mike Kennedy, R-Utah, looks to survive a challenge from Democrat Johnny Larsen in the 4th Congressional District race.

Democrats win US Senate by harnessing voters' frustration with Trump

Jill Colvin, Mary Clare Jalonick and Will Weissert, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 11:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democrats were also on track to retake the House, flipping seats across the country.

Blake Moore declares win in Utah's 2nd Congressional District

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 11:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Blake Moore declared a win Tuesday night in his election race to win a fourth term in Congress.

Delta man charged with 2 counts of murder in stabbing deaths of parents

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 10:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Millard County man was charged Tuesday with two counts of aggravated murder in connection with the stabbing deaths of his parents.

Utah ballot measure Amendment B fails, according to AP projection

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A proposed constitutional amendment that would raise the percentage of votes needed for tax-based citizen-led initiatives has failed, the Associated Press projects.

Republicans Kaufusi, Spencer lead Utah County Commission election

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah County may see some changes in the near future as two of the three commissioner seats were up for grabs this election. But Republicans still came out on top in all countywide races.

Ben McAdams caps off political comeback, declares victory in Utah's 1st District

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democrat Ben McAdams declared victory Tuesday night in his election for Utah's 1st Congressional District, marking his return to Congress after six years.

New lines spark offense as Utah Mammoth sweep Toronto Maple Leafs to bounce back

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 10:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Mammoth remain the NHL's only team yet to suffer back-to-back losses this season, bouncing back once again with a victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Democrat Amy Acton defeats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor's race

Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 10:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dr. Amy Acton delivered a stunning victory in the race for Ohio governor on Tuesday, overcoming more than $100 million spent against her to become the first Democrat to win the seat in 20 years and the first woman ever elected to the state's top post.

Celeste Maloy wins election in 3rd District, AP projects

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 10:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, will win another term in Congress, the Associated Press projects.

Preliminary election results across Utah indicate Amendment A will pass

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 9:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah voters appear poised to pass a proposed constitutional amendment that would eliminate the requirement for future constitutional amendments to be published in newspapers in each county for two months before the election.

Democrats win control of US Senate, ending Republican dominance in Washington

Jill Colvin, Mary Clare Jalonick and Will Weissert, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 9:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democrat Annie Andrews has won an upset victory over Republican Darline Graham for a Senate seat in South Carolina.

Democrat James Talarico wins election to U.S. Senate from Texas

Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 9:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democrat James Talarico won the election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Texas, defeating Republican Ken Paxton.

BYU and Utah open inside top 10 of initial College Football Playoff rankings

VideoJosh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 9:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

The College Football Playoff selection committee valued wins over strength of schedule in the initial top 25 rankings of the season.

Home prices are dropping, but mortgage payments remain high

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Homes in the United States are becoming a little less expensive to buy. But the size of a typical mortgage payment is going up due to high mortgage rates.