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Is Great Salt Lake's dust a 'perceived' problem? Utah wants to handle it anyway

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's top air quality official says Great Salt Lake's dust is still a "potential problem," but it's one he said the state wants to address.

Mental Illness Awareness Week highlights importance of recognizing warning signs and seeking help

VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 5 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

As Mental Illness Awareness Week shines a spotlight on mental health challenges, experts say understanding the signs of emotional distress and reducing stigma can help save lives.

Nicaragua torture victim imprisoned for second time after being deported by US

Megan Janetsky, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Nicaraguan exile who was imprisoned and tortured after protesting against the government was deported by the U.S. back to his country, where he was immediately imprisoned once again by authorities.

High diesel prices hard to sustain, will impact consumers, truckers say

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 5 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Many longtime truckers say the current situation with high diesel prices is unlike anything they've experienced. Before long, they say the cost will be passed on to the consumer.

Russia says Ukraine hit two facilities at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 5 - 7:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ukrainian drones attacked two facilities at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant ​in southeastern Ukraine overnight, but there is no threat to nuclear safety, the head of Russia's state nuclear corporation said.

Utah Supreme Court weighs 'constitutional panel' lawmakers created to hear some cases

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Supreme Court is considering several challenges to a new state law allowing some cases to be moved to a special three-judge panel after hearing lengthy arguments from three sets of plaintiffs Monday.

Semitruck driver sentenced to jail, probation for causing fatal I-15 crash 10 years ago

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 6:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Idaho man was ordered to spend one year in jail and three on probation after causing a collision that killed a 21-year-old while driving a semitruck with methamphetamine in his system.

Montpelier man dies in rollover crash east of Lava Hot Springs

Todd Kunz, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man from Montpelier, Idaho, died Sunday evening after a minivan left U.S. Highway 30 and overturned east of Lava Hot Springs, according to Idaho State Police.

Utah couple accused of abusing young son

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 6:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Emery County couple was charged on Monday with aggravated child abuse.

What is pneumonic plague and how dangerous is it?

Jen Christensen, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 5:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. State Department and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said they are closely monitoring a death from pneumonia of an "unknown" origin.

Former Idaho police officer accused of hiding Russian control of company with federal contracts

EastIdahoNews  |  Updated Oct. 5 - 5:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former Boise police officer and CEO of a technology company is accused of helping conceal Russian ownership and software development to secure contracts with the U.S. government.

Here's when former Rep. Trevor Lee will appear in court on fraud allegations

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Utah Rep. Trevor Lee was ordered to appear in court on Oct. 28 after being charged with four felonies, including communications fraud and mortgage fraud.

1 dead, 2 hospitalized in Salt Lake City collision

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 5 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person is dead and two were hospitalized after a crash involving a motorcycle and a car in Salt Lake City Monday afternoon.

Judge in Tyler Robinson case wants attorneys ready to set trial dates

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The judge in the Tyler Robinson capital murder case wants attorneys ready to set trial dates during Robinson's next hearing on Oct. 23.

Next Artemis mission on track for 2027, but anything can happen, astronaut says

Joey Roulette, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 4:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The next mission under NASA's Artemis moon program could still launch next summer as planned, but "anything can happen" given the remaining ​development work.

Teen charged with 10 counts of attempted murder after high school chemical incident

EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 4:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 15-year-old Portland student faces 19 charges, including 10 counts of attempted aggravated murder and two counts of domestic terrorism, after allegedly mixing chemicals at his high school and releasing toxic gases that sickened several people.

Have You Seen This? Bears go viral in Colorado as wildlife officials urge caution

VideoPat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 3:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

An uptick in Bear encounters has made for some viral moments in recent weeks, particularly around Aspen, Colorado.

Motorcyclist dies after colliding with school bus in Cedar City

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 5 - 3:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Highway Patrol troopers investigated a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a school bus on Monday morning.

Members of Shivwits Band of Paiute protest golf course on native land during PGA Tour

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly 60 members and supporters of the Shivwits Band of Paiute Native American Tribe stood Saturday in protest of a golf resort that is projected to be built on tribal land.

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No. 1 Amazon bestseller 'Putting On Christ' audiobook now free for KSL readers

VideoVescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers.

Woman dies after being struck by vehicle in North Ogden

Sicily Stanton, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 5 - 2:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 73-year-old woman died after she was struck by a vehicle Saturday evening in North Ogden, police said.

US stocks rise to the edge of an all-time high

Stan Choe, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 2:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. stocks rose near their records after a couple buyout announcements helped lift the market.

Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn is sentenced to life in prison for wife's murder

Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former music pastor in Ohio who appeared briefly on "American Idol" was set to be sentenced Monday after a jury convicted him of murdering his wife while he was having an affair.