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Utah pauses age verification rule enforcement with Pornhub owner pending court ruling

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 4 - 12:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah won't enforce a proposed rule requiring age verification for adult websites for now under a stipulation agreement with the owner of Pornhub and other adult websites.

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Judge in Lindsay Clancy case says he'll declare a mistrial, then gives defense 1 hour to appeal

Michael Casey and Leah Willingham, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 4 - 11:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Judge William Sullivan, the judge in Lindsay Clancy's trial, has given her defense attorney one hour to appeal after the judge initially said he was going to declare a mistrial.

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The problem is men, or so some Democratic women want you to believe

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 4 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

New data from the Survey Center on American Life shows partisan divide on how men are perceived.

Missouri court blocks Trump-backed House map and orders it to be put to a vote

David A. Lieb, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 4 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Missouri Supreme Court has unanimously blocked new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump from being used in November's elections, ordering a statewide vote.

New affordable housing development breaks ground in Salt Lake City

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 4 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

City leaders and developers broke ground Thursday on a new affordable housing project aimed at helping working families stay in Salt Lake City as housing costs continue to rise.

Educational and interactive, Idaho Falls Zoo unveils newest exhibit, the Islands

Daniel Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Sept. 4 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

An island trip in your backyard? The Idaho Falls Zoo has unveiled a new interactive and educational exhibit aimed at teaching visitors about conservation.

Cornbelly's opens Dolly Parton-themed corn maze in Spanish Fork

VideoBrenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 4 - 9:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

The theme was three years in the making, and takes on new meaning after Dolly's recent passing

Job market rebounds as employers add 162,000 jobs; the unemployment rate stayed at 4.1%

Paul Wiseman, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 4 - 8:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

The job market rebounded in August as employers added a surprising 162,000 jobs, and unemployment stayed at 4.1%, which could be good news for President Donald Trump.

'Huge milestone': U. opens Native Ascent House, residential facility for Indigenous students

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 4 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah formally unveiled Native Ascent House, a residential facility on Officer's Circle geared to Indigenous students.

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Love ice cream? Don't miss this sweet Utah State Fair tradition

Dairy West  |  Posted Sept. 4 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

You'll get to sample a variety of ice cream from Utah ice cream makers, allowing you to taste some of the dairy goodness produced right here at home.

Park City dentist accused of supplying drugs to teen girl

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 4 - 7:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Provo man has been charged in Summit County where he practices dentistry and accused of supplying drugs to a teen girl.

9 days after disaster, 2 pulled alive from Nepal hydropower tunnel

Gopal Sharma and Saurabh Sharma, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 4 - 7:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Rescuers pulled two survivors from a tunnel linked to a hydropower station on Nepal's Trishuli River on Friday, nine days after a wall of ice, rock and mud tore ​through its valley.

New Intermountain Health clinic supports families navigating pregnancy after loss

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 4 - 6:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new Utah clinic is providing specialized medical and emotional support for families navigating pregnancy after loss.

Wife warns others after husband becomes 1 of 4 hospitalized with West Nile virus in Davis County

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 4 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

A wife is warning others about the dangers of mosquito bites after her husband became one of four in Davis County who were hospitalized with a rare form of West Nile virus.

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

Watch, listen or follow along on Saturday, Oct. 3 and Sunday, Oct. 4 on KSL.com, KSL 5 and KSL Newsradio 102.7 FM and 1160 AM.

UVU fights food insecurity with free cooking classes

Bryanna Willis, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 3 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Valley University is going a step further in tackling food insecurity by holding free cooking classes with ingredients found in its student pantry and garden.

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.