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General conference special: 'President Dallin H. Oaks: Defender of faith & freedom'

VideoCarole Mikita, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a time of transition and reflection, "President Dallin H. Oaks: Defender of faith & freedom" explores the life, legacy, and prophetic calling of President Dallin H. Oaks, the 18th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Japanese Fall Food Festival to share Japanese cuisine with Salt Lake City community

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 12:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake Buddhist Temple is hosting the Japanese Fall Food Festival, providing Salt Lake City residents and visitors the chance to try Japanese cuisine.

Strong families don't just happen. Here's how experts say to build a family culture that lasts

VideoAndy Cupp, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

From family traditions to meaningful conversations, small choices can create bonds that last for generations. Here's what experts — and KSL's Holly Richardson and Greg Skordas — recommend.

General conference special: 'Utah celebrates America 250'

VideoDan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

As America celebrates our 250th anniversary, KSL tells the story of our country through various perspectives. The central story: an American hero from Utah, who was shot down over France during World War II.

Swiss glaciers lose more than 5% of ice after record heatwave

Cecile Mantovani and Denis Balibouse, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Swiss glaciers are shrinking rapidly after suffering ​one of their worst years of ice loss during a record-breaking European heatwave.

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The complete guide to choosing a qualified Utah electrical contractor

Danco  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

To make sure you do things the right way, the best idea is to turn to a certified, fully-licensed and insured electrician who knows what they're doing.

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Can fighters be peacemakers? Inside the minds of Christians in MMA

Krysyan Edler and Aaron Shill, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The optics of MMA don't always suggest peace. But Christian fighters embrace the sport as a way to boldly declare their beliefs.

Animal welfare groups criticize response to bird flu outbreak at Utah mink farm

Alixel Cabrera, Utah News Dispatch  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

After reports of a bird flu outbreak at a mink farm in Utah emerged, animal welfare advocates are describing the state's response to it as "dangerously lax."

How to support someone who's suicidal

Kristen Rogers, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 9:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

Despite increasing awareness about mental health, suicide is often still heavily stigmatized and therefore concealed in various ways.

Utah colleges to implement 25 safety recommendations in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death

Heather Peterson, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 9:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Board of Higher Education approved the 25 recommendations made by a campus safety task force

General conference special: 'History of the Saints'

VideoGlenn Rawson  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

This "History of the Saints" episode is the second of a two-part special about Emma Smith, the wife of Joseph Smith, the Prophet. Part one aired in October 2025. This segment picks up after the Martyrdom and explains her struggles to carry on and support her family.

Stallone at 80 reflects on 'Rocky' 50 years later: 'I am a lucky dog'

Hillel Italie, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fifty years after Sylvester Stallone pulled off one of Hollywood's all-time long shots with "Rocky," the Oscar-winning star still identifies with the character who, for many, embodies the outsider.

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Never forget your vehicle registration again

MobileEmissions.com  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The biggest difference between MobileEmissions.com and a traditional emissions station is simple: The customer doesn't go anywhere.

Beyond Silicon Slopes: Utah's next tech boom is getting physical

Brooke Nally for KSL  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 7:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's tech economy is expanding beyond software and SaaS into energy, defense, aerospace and manufacturing. Here's why deep tech is gaining momentum.

Utah State Fairpark warns of scam targeting food vendors

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 7:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah State Fairpark officials say scammers are using fake event offers to target food vendors, with some reportedly losing thousands of dollars.

Salt Lake City's Donner Trail Park gets major makeover

VideoTyrese Boone, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 2 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The city celebrated the completion of the park's revitalization Thursday, highlighting new playgrounds, water-wise landscaping, a walking pathway, public art and a new Memorial Tree Grove. The four-month project was funded through the city's Parks, Trails and Open Space General Obligation Bond.

Woman upset with divorce illegally accesses her attorney's computer

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

An attorney says her "decades-long reputation has been irrevocably destroyed" by a former client who didn't like how her divorce case was handled.

Christa Pike was on ventilator and unconscious after failed Tennessee execution, attorneys say

Kim Chandler and Jamie Stengle, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 2 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Christa Pike's attorneys say she remained in a hospital where she was placed on a ventilator and unconscious hours after her failed execution in Tennessee.

Here's where Utah's 3rd Congressional District candidates fall on affordability, data centers

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 2 - 9:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two candidates for Utah's 3rd Congressional District shared their visions for combating high prices, regulating data centers and expanding energy production in a debate Friday.

Man accused of killing Santaquin officer with semitruck pleads not guilty

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rudy Bautista, attorney for Michael Jayne, officially said his client pleaded not guilty to each of the charges against him during a hearing on Friday, including the aggravated murder of a Santaquin officer.

Review: 'Digger' is an odd film that you're either going to love or hate

John Clyde for KSL  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Digger" is a bizarre movie. It is strange, funny, uncomfortable, occasionally confusing, and unlike just about anything I've seen before. That doesn't mean you're going to like it.

Davis County tornado classified as EF-2; tornado width sets new state record

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 7:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

A tornado that touched down in Davis County was classified to be an EF-2 tornado after it destroyed multiple trees ranging from 100 to 200 years old.

Skyline High School renovation complete after 7 years

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 7:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

The final domino of Skyline High School's renovation fell Friday when the Granite School District officially opened the school's performing arts center, concluding a lengthy and challenging construction process