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Church outlines more of its transportations plans for Salt Lake Temple open house

Carter Williams and Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 9:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Next year's Salt Lake Temple open house is expected to bring 22,000 visitors every day for six months, which is why detailed transportation planning is well underway to pull everything off.

The crop you've probably never heard of is taking off in Idaho

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 9:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Everyone knows that potatoes are Idaho's No. 1 agricultural export, but another crop, teff, has become a huge industry in the Gem State as well.

Powder Mountain, Weber Fire District break ground on mountaintop fire station

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Powder Mountain and Weber Fire District reps broke ground on Thursday on a new mountaintop fire station to serve the growing ski resort.

New Brian Head ski lift honors 93-year-old community icon Stefanie Hartlmaier

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 8:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new ski lift in Brian Head will pay homage to Stefanie Hartlmaier, 92, who has spent more than 60 years building the popular southern Utah ski community.

Man who was shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Pennsylvania has died

Gene Johnson and Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

James Copenhaver, one of three campaign rally attendees shot in 2024 during an assassination attempt on then-candidate Donald Trump, has died.

Kaysville voters to decide on $16.5M bond for second fire station

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kaysville voters to decide on $16.5M bond for second fire station

How to celebrate National Public Lands Day across Utah this weekend

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 7:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several events are planned in Utah this weekend to celebrate National Public Lands Day.

'Catman' to the rescue, as man pulls stuck Long Island pet to safety after long ordeal

Hallie Golden, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 7:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

He doesn't wear a mask or a cape, but John DeBacker is a hero to one family on Long Island. He pulled off an intricate rescue of the family's cat, Lola, who had been trapped for about five days.

Blake Moore says there's a 'sincere lack of trust' between parties in DC

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 7:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Blake Moore addressed distrust in Congress, the national debt, and Donald Trump Jr. in a discussion at the University of Utah on Thursday.

The art of optimism

VideoPeter Rosen, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Political turmoil, a warming planet, an evaporating lake, an uncontrollable AI. With so much to worry about, Utah artist Trevor Dahl is doing what he can to spread positive vibrations around Salt Lake City.

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Your Metabolism isn't broken, it just doesn't work the way you think

HLTH Code  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you're constantly hungry, battling afternoon energy crashes, craving sweets, or struggling to manage your weight despite trying to eat better, the problem is likely your metabolism.

Senate Republicans split on Curtis' request to subpoena Trump Jr., Hunter Biden

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Congressional Republicans are split on whether to back Sen. John Curtis' request to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden.

Motorcyclist dies after crash in West Valley City

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 6:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person is dead after a crash involving a car and a motorcycle in West Valley Thursday afternoon.

Ugandans plant trees near national park to keep people out of gorillas' habitat

Patrick Onen, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Communities in Uganda are planting trees for medicine, firewood and crafts along the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to reduce pressure on gorilla habitats.

Fishermen in India rescue drowning elephant calf, help reunite it with mother

CNN  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 5:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fishermen in India successfully rescued a drowning elephant calf, and then helped to reunite it with its mother

8 sailors in Lincoln carrier group attempted suicide on extended deployment, Navy leader says

Ben Finley and Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 5:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Navy's top civilian leader said eight sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group attempted suicide during an extended deployment to support the Iran war.

Hangar rent hikes coming to SLC International Airport

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 4:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hangar rates at Salt Lake City International Airport are set to increase in two steps, raising concerns for a local pilot who uses his plane for volunteer animal-rescue and humanitarian missions.

Kevin O'Leary, Fox News seek dismissal of defamation lawsuit stemming from data center debate

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 4:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Businessman Kevin O'Leary and the Fox News Network seek dismissal of the defamation lawsuit they face stemming from the intense Box Elder County data center debate.

Trump-Xi summit in Washington begins with great fanfare but low expectations

Trevor Hunnicutt and David Brunnstrom, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 4:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit expected to be heavy on symbolism but light on substance.

Have You Seen This? Truck nearly struck by lightning on I-84

VideoLogan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dashcam footage captured the moment lightning nearly struck a box truck driving on I-84 in Utah.

Elementary school teacher accused of giving inappropriate 'hugs' charged with abuse

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 3:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

A teacher with the Granite School District is accused of inappropriately touching elementary school children under the guise of giving them hugs.

State prisons on lockdown following attack on corrections officer

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 2:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Both state prisons in Salt Lake City and Gunnison were placed on lockdown Thursday after an officer was attacked at the Central Utah facility.

Witness, deputy fought to save 6-year-old who died after impact from vehicle

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 2:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 6-year-old girl passed away early Thursday after being hit by a vehicle along 2550 South in West Haven on Wednesday.