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Takeaways from Utah's win over Idaho: Dampier delivers, depth shines in Scalley's home debut
Steve Bartle, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 12:52 a.m. | Save Story
It did not take long for Morgan Scalley's Utah squad to make a strong impression tonight.

Wayshawn Parker goes for career-high 3 TDs as No. 21 Utah rolls past FCS Idaho
Josh Furlong, KSL | Updated Sept. 4 - 12:00 a.m. | Save Story
Utah running back Wayshawn Parker promised a bigger season after narrowly missing out on 1,000 rushing yards last season. It's safe to say he's taking his own advice.

'They need help': Utah restaurateur from Nepal holding fundraiser to aid flood-ravaged nation
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah restaurant operator originally from Nepal is holding a fundraiser at one of his eateries, with all sales to go to aid the flood-ravaged nation.

Fans optimistic as Utah opens 2026 college football season
VideoAndrew Adams, KSL | Updated Sept. 3 - 10:09 p.m. | Save Story
As the Utah Utes took on Idaho in the football team's season opener at Rice-Eccles Stadium, fans expressed optimism about the 2026 season.

Utahn with history of dismissed child sex charges pleads guilty in federal court
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 10:05 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah man with a long history of being deemed incompetent and released after child sex charges were brought against him pleaded guilty for the first time in federal court Thursday.

Musk launches steering-wheel-free taxi service in bet riders lose 'no control' fears and hop inside
Bernard Condon, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 3 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
Elon Musk sent dozens of self-driving Cybercabs without steering wheels or brake pedals onto the streets of Austin, Texas, on Thursday, betting that Americans will overcome their fears of rides with "no control" and hop inside.

Church of Jesus Christ issues invitation for 'all to join' to 'hear the word of God'
KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 8:28 p.m. | Save Story
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Maria Bartiromo leaves Fox News after more than a decade; no reason specified
Associated Press | Updated Sept. 3 - 7:36 p.m. | Save Story
Politically influential financial journalist Maria Bartiromo has departed Fox News Media after more than a decade, the company announced Thursday.

Man who allegedly couldn't wait 'to kill a gay person' charged with hate crime
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah County man accused of sending threatening messages to a gay man in Salt Lake County has been charged with committing a hate crime.

1 dead after boat overturns, sinks at Echo Reservoir
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
One person died, and several others were hospitalized Sunday after a drowning in Echo Reservoir.
Florida bans highway license-plate readers as backlash over surveillance spreads
Helen Coster, Reuters | Updated Sept. 3 - 5:27 p.m. | Save Story
Florida has banned local police from placing cameras that read license plates on its state highways in response to growing divisions over law enforcement's use of technology supplied by Flock Safety and others to track vehicles in many parts of the U.S.

60-minute delays possible in Utah during Labor Day weekend despite record-high gas prices
VideoCarter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah transportation officials say Labor Day congestion could create delays of up to 30 to 60 minutes at times in some parts of the state this weekend.

How Utah's first cat cafe is helping cats find forever homes
Kathleen Clove, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
Step inside Tinker's Cat Cafe, where you can get your morning pastry and play with kittens, and maybe take one home.

Church wins unanimous federal ruling in tithing case appeal
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 3 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
A three-judge panel of the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals issued its ruling Monday in a consolidated class-action tithing lawsuit involving The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Numerous bank cards, fake IDs found following fiery crash
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
Two men have been arrested in St. George after police discovered numerous stolen financial cards and ID's following a fiery crash.

Have You Seen This? Harrowing video shows man surviving lightning strike
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
A New York man might be the luckiest person alive, and this harrowing video shows exactly why.

A pair of spacecraft draw closer to Mercury after nearly decade-long voyage
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 3 - 3:06 p.m. | Save Story
Two spacecraft left their mother ship behind on Thursday and headed down the home stretch of their nearly decade-long voyage to Mercury.

UVU students use AI to develop toothpaste business
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 2:39 p.m. | Save Story
Two brothers in UVU's first applied artificial intelligence master's cohort are using AI to research, develop and launch a toothpaste business while emphasizing the importance of human oversight.

Judge ends Lindsay Clancy trial for the day as jury foreman says they're deadlocked over of 1 juror
Associated Press | Updated Sept. 3 - 2:39 p.m. | Save Story
The judge in the Lindsay Clancy trial sent the deadlocked jury home on Thursday after the foreperson said one juror would not follow the court's instructions on reasonable doubt.

Man accused of pointed realistic looking gun at police 'for no apparent reason'
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Sept. 3 - 2:10 p.m. | Save Story
A man who police say pointed a realistic looking gun at officers conducting a separate investigation was charged on Thursday.

Trump trade representative blames Canada for talks breaking down
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 3 - 2:04 p.m. | Save Story
Trade representative Jamieson Greer met with House Republicans behind closed doors on Wednesday to discuss the Trump administration's latest trade policies.

EPA proposals to speed up data center projects 'anti-democratic,' according to Utah environmental group
VideoMike Anderson, KSL | Updated Sept. 3 - 1:32 p.m. | Save Story
Proposals by the EPA to reduce public input, and allow construction before air-quality permits are issued have some environmental groups in Utah concerned about a move they see as "anti-democratic."

Attorney Dennis Flynn named as Utah's new state risk manager
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 1:01 p.m. | Save Story
Attorney Dennis Flynn was appointed to head Utah's Division of Risk Management, the state announced Thursday.
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Sports »

Takeaways from Utah's win over Idaho: Dampier delivers, depth shines in Scalley's home debut
Outdoors »

Cornbelly's opens Dolly Parton-themed corn maze in Spanish Fork
- State park managers urge safety ahead of Labor Day weekend
- National Park Services proposes a 'simpler' approach for bicycles, e-bikes at parks
- Some e-bike models banned from trail use in Butterfield, Yellow Fork canyons
- Lawsuits filed over reduction of 2 Utah national monuments, rekindling legal battle
Business »

'They need help': Utah restaurateur from Nepal holding fundraiser to aid flood-ravaged nation
- Musk launches steering-wheel-free taxi service in bet riders lose 'no control' fears and hop inside
- New affordable housing development breaks ground in Salt Lake City
- Maria Bartiromo leaves Fox News after more than a decade; no reason specified
- Lululemon cuts outlook again, highlighting to-do list for new CEO
U.S. »

Musk launches steering-wheel-free taxi service in bet riders lose 'no control' fears and hop inside
- Maria Bartiromo leaves Fox News after more than a decade; no reason specified
- Florida bans highway license-plate readers as backlash over surveillance spreads
- Judge ends Lindsay Clancy trial for the day as jury foreman says they're deadlocked over of 1 juror
- Trump trade representative blames Canada for talks breaking down
Voces de Utah »

ICE arrest in Ogden as police officer looks on sparks intense City Council discussion
- Ogden official seeks clearer guidelines for police working with ICE after incident with immigrant
- 'Brotherhood': 21-stop promotional campaign set for immigration-themed musical filmed in Utah
- Ogden police speak out after ICE arrest
- Weber County inks accord with feds to get reimbursed for immigration enforcement action







