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Community rallies around 8-year-old boy battling rare bone cancer

VideoDan Rascon, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 9:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

An 8-year-old boy diagnosed with a rare bone cancer is inspiring those around him with his determination, while his school, friends and community come together to support his fight.

Tennessee governor halts executions after Christa Gail Pike survives lethal injection attempt

Kim Chandler and Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 9:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee late Wednesday halted the remaining scheduled executions for the rest of the year and ordered an outside investigation after Christa Gail Pike survived lethal injection.

House fire in Riverdale sends multiple people to hospital

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 9:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

A fire started in a Riverdale home early Thursday. Multiple people were rescued from inside the home before being taken to the hospital.

DC judge permanently dismisses case charging ex-Olympian with vandalizing Reflecting Pool

Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A judge in Washington has agreed to permanently dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Keith McMullin, former CEO of Deseret Management, dies at age 85

Amy Ortiz, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 8:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Keith B. McMullin, formerly of the Presiding Bishopric of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and CEO and president of Deseret Management Corporation, died Wednesday.

After bye week, BYU not overlooking TCU ahead of road matchup

VideoJaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ahead of the team's first Big 12 road game of the season, BYU is well aware of the test that lies ahead on Saturday in Fort Worth.

Renee Good's family sues US government, immigration officials over her killing in Minneapolis

Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 8:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Renee Good's family sued the U.S. government and several immigration officials Thursday, alleging wrongful death and other violations of federal law in the 37-year-old woman's killing.

Senate unveils bipartisan deal tackling energy and data centers — but wind and solar questions remain

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 8:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

A bipartisan group of senators released the permitting reform deal aimed at expediting the approval of certain projects and lowering energy costs, reviving hope that a national framework could be approved.

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A lifestyle centered on balance, beauty and elevated desert living

Solenté  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Solenté's La Parea Club is set to open in early 2027, giving residents another way to enjoy the landscape and lifestyle that drew them to Southern Utah in the first place.

Unemployment claims dip to 197,000, lowest since mid-July

Paul Wiseman, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 7:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

The number of people applying for unemployment benefits dipped last week to the lowest level since mid-July as layoffs remain low and most American workers enjoy job security.

New Airbnb program gives Utah farmers chance to diversify income

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 7:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new Airbnb program is offering up to $10,000 to Utah farmers and ranchers looking to start or expand farm stays, creating another source of income during challenging economic conditions.

Alleged Cornell gang rape prompts calls to revise New York sexual assault laws

Joseph Ax, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 7:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

Some New York lawmakers are urging a revamp of the state's sexual assault statutes to make it easier to prosecute cases involving intoxicated victims.

Chinese hackers impersonated ex-US official to steal emails from AI experts

Raphael Satter and AJ Vicens, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 6:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Chinese hackers have been impersonating U.S. AI experts, including a former government official, ​to try to steal emails from experts in AI, cybersecurity company Proofpoint said on Thursday.

Emery County man sentenced to prison after plea deal dismissed 40 of 51 felonies against him

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 6:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Emery County man was sentenced to prison after pleading no contest to having multiple guns as a restricted person. He was originally charged with 51 felonies, but was sentenced for 11.

Lawmakers blast Judicial Conduct Commission chair for ducking hearing

VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 6:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Members of the Legislative Audit Subcommittee criticized the absence of the commission's chairwoman, Cheylynn Hayman, who they said should have shown up to answer questions.

Box Elder County data center plans quietly edging ahead though debate has died down

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 6:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

The controversial Box Elder County data center plans, at the center of three lawsuits, are quietly edging ahead though the loud debate on the issue has died down.

Utah football enjoys bye week unbeaten, with plenty still to prove

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 10:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah football enters its bye week with a perfect record and an imperfect product.

Jury finds one man guilty, another not guilty of murder in shooting outside 2022 convention

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A jury found the man who fired a gun that killed a Florida man outside a shoe convention guilty of murder last week, while another man involved was found not guilty of murder, but guilty of obstruction of justice.

Tennessee unable to carry out the execution by lethal injection of Christa Gail Pike

Kim Chandler And Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Media witnesses say Tennessee officials were unable to carry out the execution of Christa Gail Pike for a 1995 murder on Wednesday.

Disney laying off a few hundred employees, source says

Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 30 - 10:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Walt Disney is laying off a few hundred ​employees across human resources and technology departments, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters ‌on Tuesday.

Amazon Prime refunds are coming. Scammers may be, too

VideoMatt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Millions of additional Amazon Prime customers are about to receive automatic refunds under an expanded federal court order, but the new payments could give scammers an opportunity to strike.

Tooele County firefighter arrested in child sex abuse material investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 9:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A firefighter in Tooele County who claimed he has a "problem with pornography" was arrested for investigation of sexual exploitation of a minor.

Police investigate Milford homicide after man found dead

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 9:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police in Beaver County are investigating after a man was found dead in a trailer park in Milford Wednesday morning.