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Rubio says US pressure on NATO allies to boost defense spending is 'not hostile'

Matthew Lee and Barry Hatton, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pressure on NATO allies to increase defense spending "is not a hostile thing," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday, while reiterating the alliance must be a stronger deterrent.

A 'wish list' for Ryan Smith

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 4:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

People told KSL what they want Ryan Smith, owner of the Utah Jazz and co-founder of Utah-based cloud computing company Qualtrics, to bring to Salt Lake City as part of the new "entertainment" district

Convicted sex offender accused of downloading pornography at Salt Lake library

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 4:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man convicted in federal court of having child sex abuse material is facing new charges for allegedly downloading similar material at the Salt Lake City Library.

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Zion to reopen highway section more than week after rockfall cleanup

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A section of the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway is reopening much sooner than Zion National Park officials initially expected, following a "major" rockfall at Zion National Park last week.

Have You Seen This? This typographer will teach you what font to use, or overwhelm you

VideoEmily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A skit about the many different font choices set to the tune of "Modern Major General" may be able to help you find your next font choice.

Flu season arriving early in Utah; health experts urge vaccination

VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 3:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cases of the flu are already where they were at this time last November.

Drunk driver crashes into downtown Salt Lake City concert venue, police say

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 2:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A drunk driver smashed into the front of The State Room, a live music venue in Salt Lake City. The State Room said they are doing "everything we can" to repair before previously planned shows this weekend.

Former East Layton police officer pleads no contest to child sex abuse charges

VideoDave Cawley, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Deputies arrested Thomas Jackson, a "person of interest" in the disappearance of Nancy Perry Baird, on charges unrelated to the Baird case following Jackson's interview on COLD.

USA Climbing hosts final boulder event of 2026 World Climbing Series in Utah

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 2:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

USA Climbing is hosting the final boulder event of the 2026 World Climbing Series at Smith's Ballpark this month.

Private plane makes emergency landing inside Hill Air Force Base

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 1:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A civilian airplane that reported engine trouble landed safely near the north gate inside Hill Air Force Base this morning. No injuries were reported, and the FAA is investigating the situation.

The Waffle House Index helps Southerners — and FEMA — gauge a storm's severity

Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 1:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

When hurricanes tear through Southeastern towns, the hot meals and bold yellow signs of the local Waffle House provide another kind of comfort.

Police find missing runaway in southern Utah, arrest mom for suspected child abuse

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 1:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman in southern Utah was arrested and accused of abusing her teenage son by withholding food on some occasions and serving him spoiled meat on another.

Royal Navy sailor appears in court on charges of spying for Russia

Danica Kirka, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Royal Navy sailor appeared in a London court on Thursday to face charges of spying for Russia.

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UDOT unveils new clean aircraft at Salt Lake International Airport

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 12:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Department of Transportation has unveiled a new clean aircraft that they say will usher in a new era of aviation.

Trump signs disaster order unlocking federal aid for 2 Utah counties affected by fire, flooding

VideoCarter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Communities impacted by a massive fire in southwest Utah this summer are getting a big lift from the federal government as they continue to recover from it and ensuing flooding damage.

Don't miss the Draconid meteor shower, a celestial event that won't take all night

Ashley Strickland, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 12:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Draconid meteor shower will briefly light up the sky Thursday night — and it won't even keep onlookers out past midnight.

University of Utah gets $7.5M federal grant to advance domestic critical minerals search

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A University of Utah-led consortium received a $7.5 million award from the Department of Energy to identify unconventional sources of critical minerals and rare earth elements.

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Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis on her greatest accomplishment after decades-long career

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 11:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

She's notched several victories, but there have been moments of defeat as well. In her final weeks of legislating, the Wyoming senator had a taste of both.

Grand jury charges against Utah sheriffs add legal questions to Richins case

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A defense attorney breaks down the rare grand jury charges against two Utah sheriffs and what they could mean for the Kouri Richins case.

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How much does it cost to own a pet in the first year?

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you're planning to buy or adopt a pet, here's what you'll need to budget for.

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Motorcyclist hospitalized after hitting bear in eastern Idaho

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 11:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Wyoming motorcyclist was flown to the hospital after hitting a bear near Swan Valley Wednesday evening.

New US indictment charges former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with torture

Philip Marcelo, Michael R. Sisak and Joshua Goodman, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new U.S. indictment charges former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with torture and other crimes. The indictment was unsealed Thursday in New York.

PepsiCo is raising prices on Doritos and more after a weak quarter in North America

Dee-ann Durbin, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 10:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

PepsiCo plans to raise prices on some snacks and drinks and slash corporate costs after a disappointing performance in North America during the third quarter.