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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.

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.

Joby Aviation demonstrates autonomous cargo aircraft in Utah, eyes future air taxi service
VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL | Updated Sept. 30 - 9:14 p.m. | Save Story
UDOT hosted a demonstration with Joby Aviation showcasing autonomous flight technology that company officials said could transform how people and cargo move across the state.

DWR addresses online comments discouraging bear sighting reports
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 9:06 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources gave a statement in response to online comments that ask others not to report bear sightings in the midst of 70 bears being euthanized in Utah.

What to know about the terrifying FlyDubai flight bound for Israel
Menelaos Hadjicostis, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 30 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Israeli prime minister says one pilot stabbed another and attempted to crash a flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel.

Auditors say Utah courts need more oversight, accountability
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 8:08 p.m. | Save Story
An audit recommended that Utah lawmakers consider adding members of the legislative and executive branch to help oversee the courts, saying the judiciary has prioritized independence over accountability.

Taylorsville man accused of punching stepfather charged with homicide
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 7:33 p.m. | Save Story
A man who knocked out his stepfather, who ended up dying two months later, was charged Wednesday in connection with his stepfather's death.

Utah 4-H communities rally around children facing serious illnesses
Eric Cabrera, KSL | Updated Sept. 30 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
A Weber County 4-H community raised more than $41,000 for a nine-year-old boy who missed his first livestock show because of heart failure.

US can deport the leader of Wisconsin's largest mosque on national security grounds, judge rules
Cybele Mayes-Osterman, Report For America, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 30 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
A judge has ruled that the U.S. can deport the Palestinian-born leader of Wisconsin's largest mosque on national security grounds.

Utah-based counter-drone tech company secures $50M Lockheed Martin-led funding round
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah aerospace and counter-drone company Fortem Technologies is rapidly gaining momentum in the defense sector, on Wednesday announcing the closure of a $50 million funding round led by Lockheed Martin.

Box elder bugs showing up in large numbers across northern Utah, southeastern Idaho
VideoTodd Kunz, KSL | Updated Sept. 30 - 5:44 p.m. | Save Story
Box elder bugs infestation in northern Utah counties and southeastern Idaho. Why the problem? Are they a danger? And how do you get rid of them?"

Family of victim calls plea deal 'violation of justice' in Wasatch County child sex abuse case
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 5:31 p.m. | Save Story
A victim and his family are upset after the court accepted a significantly reduced plea from a former Wasatch County Sheriff's employee who was charged with 10 felonies for sexually abusing a minor.
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