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US Marine arrested on suspicion of murder in Okinawa, sparking outrage in Japan

Junko Ogura and Laura Sharman, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 9:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. Marine was arrested Sunday on suspicion of murder and robbery after a woman's body was discovered in a hotel room in Okinawa, prompting outrage across Japan, with the local governor saying the incident showed the U.S. efforts to maintain discipline among its troops were "completely ineffective."

'Like general conference every day': Downtown Salt Lake prepares for temple crowds

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 9:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Downtown Salt Lake City businesses are preparing for an expected surge of 22,000 daily visitors when the Salt Lake Temple reopens, bringing new opportunities for retailers and restaurants.

Emmy Awards to move to Prime Video in 2027 in 6-year deal between Amazon and the Television Academy

Andrew Dalton, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 8:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Emmy Awards are moving to Prime Video starting in 2027 in a six-year deal struck between Amazon and the Television Academy that ends a seven-decade run of broadcast networks airing the ceremony honoring the best in TV.

Morgan Scalley says it's 'not time to panic' about sluggish 2nd half play

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

For about 15 minutes of game time against Iowa State, Utah looked suboptimal.

Why Delta passed on Starlink, and why Elon Musk, Mike Lee and rival airlines won't let it go

Frizz Flake, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 8:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

The fight for better Wi-Fi at 30,000 feet landed on X this week, where Elon Musk said Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian would "lose his job" after the airline rejected Starlink in favor of Amazon's satellite service.

New York declares first US measles disaster emergency since 2025 surge

Dharna Bafna and Akash Sriram, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 8:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on Monday over ​a measles outbreak, the first such declaration by a U.S. state since cases began surging in 2025.

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Two identical retirement savings, two totally different outcomes.

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Once the paychecks stop, you need to turn those savings into income. And that's when taxes often become a much bigger part of the picture.

UK police arrest a 7th man in connection with a security incident at a US-run air base

Jill Lawless, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 7:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

British police on Tuesday arrested a 22-year-old man in London on suspicion of a terror offense over a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England that authorities have linked to Iran.

Scientist who hunts mysterious ghost particles in the Antarctic ice wins Nobel Prize for physics

Kostya Manenkov, Adithi Ramakrishnan and Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 7:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Belgian-born scientist Francis Halzen has won the Nobel Prize in physics for his work on neutrinos, tiny cosmic particles that offer clues about how the universe evolved.

Paramount wraps up mega Warner Bros merger to create Hollywood powerhouse Skydance

Anzar Mehraj and Harshita Mary Varghese, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 7:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Paramount Skydance on Tuesday completed its blockbuster $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, ​creating a Hollywood heavyweight called Skydance and handing CEO David Ellison control of one of the world's largest entertainment companies.

Man pleads guilty to attempted murder of 3-year-old; Girl's mother asks to speak at sentencing

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 7:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The biological mother of a girl who was flown to Primary Children's Hospital with a fractured skull said she wants to speak at the sentencing for her boyfriend, who pleaded guilty to attempted murder. The mother is also charged and no longer has parental rights.

Utah couple accused of abusing young boy

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 6 - 6:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

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

Salt Lake Valley fire crews conduct live fire training in Holladay

Rachel Fabbi, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 6:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fire departments from across the Salt Lake Valley came together in Holladay Monday morning for a rare live fire training exercise.

500-acre North Ogden development proposal sparking concern among some

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 500-acre, 1,637-unit development proposal on the mountainside overlooking North Ogden has sparked concern among some.

Montpelier man dies in rollover crash east of Lava Hot Springs

Todd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 5 - 10:50 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.

Big 12 football power rankings: New No. 1 emerges entering Week 6

Mitch Harper, Steve Bartle and Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 10:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

There's a new team at the top of the Big 12 football power rankings.

New docuseries opens virtual doors to the Salt Lake Temple

VideoBrenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 5 - 10:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A first-of-its-kind video project for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was celebrated as people gathered in downtown Salt Lake City for the premiere of a new docuseries.

Trump urges supporters to vote by mail despite fraud claims

Gram Slattery, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 5 - 10:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Trump encouraged supporters ​to vote by mail if they wanted, a change of tone for the U.S. president, who has for years described mail-in voting as a ‌practice rife with fraud.

Draper woman fights to get Turo host booted after making fraudulent rental car damage claims against her

VideoMatt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 10:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

A renter says the photographic evidence a Turo host sent as proof that she damaged his car is only proof of fraud. Now she wants him off the platform.

Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan

Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 5 - 9:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan for the 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas.

Could your charging habits spark a fire? Safety tips from firefighters for Fire Prevention Week

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 5 - 9:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Safe charging habits and proper battery disposal can help prevent fires involving everyday devices, firefighters say.

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.