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Church of Jesus Christ donates $3M to Utah's effort to remove phragmites along Great Salt Lake

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 11:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah received a big donation as it seeks to remove an invasive plant species affecting the Great Salt Lake.

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Is It better to leave your thermostat at one temperature all day in the fall and winter months?

Gillette Services  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

In most cases, adjusting your thermostat when you're away can save energy and money without sacrificing comfort.

Man pleads guilty to federal hate crimes in deadly firebomb attack on Colorado demonstrators

Thomas Peipert and Mead Gruver, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 11:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mohamed Soliman has pleaded guilty to federal hate crime and other charges for a deadly firebombing attack on demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, last year.

Mortgage applications rebounding — for now

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 11:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mortgage applications are heading up for the first time in nearly two months.

Man accused in Cornell rape lawsuit wants Letitia James removed from investigation

Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 10:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

A state judge is set to consider whether social media posts by New York's attorney general should disqualify her from leading a criminal investigation into gang rape allegations at Cornell University.

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How to choose the right dog for your lifestyle

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 10:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

From energy level to time constraints, consider these factors before deciding which dog to bring home.

Big 12 announces new in-game protocols for discriminatory chants

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 9:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Big 12 Conference issued a fine to UCF for derogatory chants during last Saturday's football game against BYU.

Hotel Vernal Haunt to end after Halloween

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 9:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Halloween night is always important for haunted attractions, but this year it will mean more to those who run the Hotel Vernal Haunt, as it will close at the end of the season.

Holding the line: With Houston showing, Utah reminds it's still a defensive school

VideoJosh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 9:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

With much of the talk focused on Kevin McGiven and Utah's unique offensive structure, Saturday was a reminder that Utah is still very much a defensive school.

Hong Kong's housing minister resigns after fire investigation finds inadequate oversight

Kanis Leung, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 29 - 9:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hong Kong leader John Lee apologized Thursday and said his housing secretary resigned after an investigation into the city's deadliest fire in decades found inadequate regulatory oversight.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico ask court to make Trump access order permanent

Laurie Kellman, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 29 - 9:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three news outlets have beefed up their legal complaint against the White House, saying it is continuing to defy a judge's orders by refusing to let them return to covering President Donald Trump.

Halloween competition gives students a chance to showcase creativity, career skills

VideoDan Rascon, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 29 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Halloween came a little early for students in the hair design and nails program at the Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers in Riverton.

Inflation heats up again, data shows, days before midterm elections

Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 29 - 8:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve accelerated last month, showing that prices remain elevated less than a week before midterm elections.

Israelis await final election results as claim of foreign interference emerges

Cara Anna and Koral Saeed, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 29 - 8:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his party have amplified claims that the country's election was "stolen" by Arab-led parties as final results are expected on Thursday.

Utah pediatrician urges women not to delay mammograms after cancer diagnosis

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 29 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month highlights the importance of early detection, a pediatrician shares her story after a delayed screening led to the discovery of a form of breast cancer.

Utah's offense heads to Cincinnati with confidence — and corrections to make

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's offense left the Houston game with evidence that it could respond when a game turned difficult. It also left with a list of reasons it needed to play better.

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Enjoy your Iceland bucket-list tour with experienced Utah travel experts

Jensen & McKay Tours  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

There are many reasons to add Iceland to your travel itinerary next year. In addition to its natural wonders, the country also has a rich and storied Viking history.

Senate is skeptical about making daylight saving time permanent despite Trump's pressure

Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 29 - 7:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate is unlikely to act before the end of the year on a House-passed bill that would make daylight saving time permanent.

Alaska governor orders probe into Peltola's Senate campaign over spoiler candidate controversy

Meg Kinnard, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 29 - 7:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Republican Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has ordered an investigation into the Democratic candidate running for U.S. Senate after revelations of a spoiler candidate controversy.

AI agent coming to Salt Lake County non-emergency line

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 7:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake Valley Emergency Communications Center will launch an AI assistant Dec. 4 to answer routine non-emergency calls, while 911 calls will continue to be handled by trained dispatchers.

DoorDash to buy Instacart for $17 billion in big consolidation for grocery delivery

Dee-ann Durbin, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 29 - 6:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

DoorDash is gobbling up Instacart in a $17 billion acquisition that will supercharge its grocery delivery business.

South Ogden man pleads guilty to murder in Jan. 8 incident that spurred mass police response

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 6:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

A South Ogden man has pleaded guilty to murder and five counts of attempted murder in a Jan. 8 incident in his neighborhood that spurred a mass police response.

Study projects health impacts from proposed data center; O'Leary's team disputes findings

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 29 - 6:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Researchers estimate emissions from the planned Stratos project could contribute to deaths and illnesses, while project reps say the study relies on unsupported assumptions.