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Vast crowd greets pope with 'Leo' chants at France tour's biggest event

Joshua McElwee and Elizabeth Pineau, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 7:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Throngs of people gathered on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris on Saturday as Pope Leo arrived for ​the biggest event of his weekend visit to France, an outdoor Mass drawing an estimated 700,000 people.

Grieving West Haven family thanks community for support in loss of 6-year-old daughter

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 25 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Family members of 6-year-old Mollie Korth are grateful for the outpouring of support following the girl's death after she was hit by a vehicle outside the family home.

Utah County agrees to pay $1.8M for defense of man charged with capital murder, settling lawsuit

VideoAmy Donaldson, KSL and Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 25 - 10:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Attorneys representing Michael Jayne in a lawsuit seeking more funds for his defense said they reached a settlement with Utah County on Friday. The county agreed to pay $1.8M for his defense.

Review: Brad Pitt and one very good dog make 'Heart of the Beast' an engaging survival tale

John Clyde for KSL  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Heart of the Beast" may not reinvent the survival genre, but Brad Pitt, one exceptionally good boy, and a lean, suspenseful story make it a worthwhile movie.

Volition moves proposed Spanish Fork data center location after resident concerns

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 25 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Volition has moved its proposed data center location in Spanish Fork after residents aired concerns, though the plans still face review by city officials.

Lowe's enters the drone delivery service space

Travis Richards, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 25 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lowe's is getting into the drone delivery service.

Delta Center upgrades unveiled that will add 1,500 full-view seats for Utah Mammoth games

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 25 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Recent upgrades to the Delta Center add 1,500 full-view seats for Utah Mammoth games, and fans will be able to experience them at a preseason game on Saturday.

Judge temporarily blocks Utah's new age verification law in Pornhub lawsuit

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge has temporarily blocked part of a new Utah law seeking to crack down on companies that allow Utahns to get around the state's age verification requirements for viewing online pornography.

USU researchers add weather sensors to study why Peter Sinks gets so cold

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Known as the coldest place in Utah every winter and one of the coldest places in the lower 48 states, Peter Sinks is now the focus of a Utah State University research project.

Pocatello man attacked by raccoon after animal 'acted strangely'

EastIdahoNews  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 6:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 86-year-old Pocatello man was bitten and scratched by a raccoon Tuesday afternoon after the animal approached him in a neighborhood cul-de-sac and began acting strangely, according to Idaho Fish and Game.

Is our water safe? Cyberattacks targeting US municipal systems on the rise

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new report from Pew Research finds cyberattacks targeting water systems are on the rise including incidents this summer tracked by the FBI which threatened operations across seven states.

Immigration crackdown hits Kansas, disrupts beef processing

Tom Polansek, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 25 - 6:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Immigration agents across southwest Kansas, home to a large concentration of feedlots and slaughterhouses, conducted an operation that had immediate effects on the beef industry.

USU gets $1.6M federal grant to expand digital mental health support for dementia caregivers

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 5:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A team of researchers at Utah State University received a $1.6 million grant from the Department of Defense to expand digital mental health support for dementia caregivers.

Leaders urge society to seek 'wisdom of the indigenous people' during Native American Day

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Today is Native American Day in California and Nevada, and many members of the Native American population here in Utah are celebrating.

Independent review of UVU and Charlie Kirk shooting finds ways security could be better

VideoPat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 25 - 4:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

While an independent review says UVU did not act in "bad faith" on the day Charlie Kirk was killed, it found several areas where campus security could be improved.

Former treasurer of Utah Scottish Association accused of stealing from group

Travis Richards, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 25 - 4:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former treasurer of the Utah Scottish Association is accused of stealing from the organization.

Have You Seen This? Talented dog flies a kite

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 3:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A border collie learns to fly a kite in Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom, on Aug. 5.

Only a few more weeks to see 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' in Salt Lake City

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Only a few more weeks to see "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" in Salt Lake city

Endangered Utah bird species to get a boost. Here's how to watch its population soar

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

An embattled flock at the Utah-Arizona border is slated to welcome a few new members.

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San Francisco Design: 45 years of elevated design in Utah

San Francisco Design  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

For 45 years, San Francisco Design has shaped the way discerning Utah homeowners furnish their lives. What began as a single showroom in 1981 has grown into two of the state's premier design destinations.

International Pentecostal conference to bring thousands to Salt Lake City

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 2:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United Pentecostal Church International will be holding its annual General Conference in Salt Lake City from Tuesday to Friday. Officials estimate between 8,000 and 10,000 attendees during some sessions.

Man on the run for 10 years arrested in child exploitation sting

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 2:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man convicted of having child sex abuse material 10 years ago, and who has been on the run ever since, was arrested and accused of trying to meet up with a teenager.

Nor'easter expected to disrupt travel, flood basements, knock out power along East Coast

Maria Tsvetkova and Michelle Nichols, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 25 - 1:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

A strong nor'easter is expected to bring flooding, powerful wind gusts, ​heavy rain and rip currents to areas along the East Coast from Maine to Washington, D.C. over the weekend.