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Airbnb pledges $500M for its nonprofit to offer more free emergency stays

James Pollard, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 29 - 5:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Airbnb plans to dedicate $500 million to its philanthropic arm over the next five years to increase temporary housing support for medical travelers and disaster survivors.

Ex-Cache County worker faces fraud charge for allegedly misrepresenting her education

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 29 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former Cache County victim services director faces a felony fraud charge for allegedly misrepresenting her educational background.

'The one that transforms Utah's economy': Inland Port Authority unveils PortSLC

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 4:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Inland Port Authority on Wednesday unveiled PortSLC, a rebranding of its Northwest Quadrant project area intended to launch an international campaign focused on attracting aerospace and defense, life sciences and advanced manufacturing companies to the Beehive State.

Woman falsely claims husband armed with chainsaw was going to cut her up

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 4:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman who police say called 911 to report her husband had a chainsaw and was going to cut her up is now facing a felony charges for making a false report.

Families hold out hope for loved ones missing after deadly Spain train crash

Alicia Leon and Teresa Medrano, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 29 - 4:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Families desperately searched for missing loved ones Thursday, more than 24 hours after two high-speed trains collided in central Spain, killing at least 69 and injuring dozens of others.

Have You Seen This? Bureau of Land Management holds bat beauty contest

VideoJoe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 3:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

As Halloween approaches, the Bureau of Land Management is hosting a bat beauty contest to see which bat is the cutest. Chosen by voting on their social media page, the winner will be announced Saturday

Utah has received above-normal rain for the past 3½ months. Why is it still in drought?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's drought situation is slowly improving, but why is it taking so long? It all goes back at how drought is monitored.

Patrick Stewart, stage giant also of 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86

Mark Kennedy, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 29 - 2:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Patrick Stewart, the classically trained stage actor who scaled the Shakespearean canon and added gravitas to a "Star Trek" franchise and the "X-Men" films, has died. He was 86.

'Deceived: The Daybell Story' podcast launches this week with untold details, new interviews

VideoJordan Ormond, EastIdahoNews  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 1:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

KSL Podcasts and East Idaho News reporter Nate Eaton are teaming up for "Deceived: The Daybell Story," a deep dive into the Daybell case, debuting on Thursday.

8 new hymns make 90 in 'Hymns for Home and Church' as cover is released, printing begins

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 1:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Be Thou My Vision" and "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" are two already well-known songs in Thursdays new batch of hymns for "Hymns for Home and Church."

International athletes try adaptive sports at Park City's National Ability Center

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 29 - 1:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Athletes from Egypt, Ukraine and Brunei are in Utah for a two-week sports exchange focused on adaptive sports, accessibility and building connections through athletics.

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Faith over party: Michigan Senate race divides Jewish voters

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Updated Oct. 29 - 1:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

The high-stakes race caused a rift among Jewish voters unhappy with Abdul El-Sayed.

State prisons reopen more than a month after attack on corrections officer

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 1:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah State Correctional Facility and the Central Utah Correctional Facility are returning to regular operations more than a month after an attack on a corrections officer prompted a partial lockdown.

Utah attorney general received campaign donations from gambling companies, disclosures show

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 12:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Attorney General Derek Brown has been cracking down on online gambling in recent months, but according to financial disclosures, his campaign received at least $80,000 from the gambling industry.

3 strategies to teach kids the skills they actually need in life

VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 29 - 12:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Are we teaching our kids the life skills that matter? Therapist Ginger Healy said soft skills are some of the most important skills parents can teach.

September 2027 trial date set for charged White House correspondents' dinner attacker

Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 29 - 12:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Thursday set a September 2027 trial date for a man charged with attempting to kill President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

South Salt Lake police assemble, distribute care packages for homeless population

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

South Salt Lake Police assembled and distributed comfort care kits to people experiencing homelessness this week.

Church of Jesus Christ donates $3M to Utah's effort to remove phragmites along Great Salt Lake

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 11:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah received a big donation as it seeks to remove an invasive plant species affecting the Great Salt Lake.

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Is It better to leave your thermostat at one temperature all day in the fall and winter months?

Gillette Services  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

In most cases, adjusting your thermostat when you're away can save energy and money without sacrificing comfort.

Man pleads guilty to federal hate crimes in deadly firebomb attack on Colorado demonstrators

Thomas Peipert and Mead Gruver, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 11:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mohamed Soliman has pleaded guilty to federal hate crime and other charges for a deadly firebombing attack on demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, last year.

Mortgage applications rebounding — for now

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 11:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mortgage applications are heading up for the first time in nearly two months.

Man accused in Cornell rape lawsuit wants Letitia James removed from investigation

Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 10:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

A state judge is set to consider whether social media posts by New York's attorney general should disqualify her from leading a criminal investigation into gang rape allegations at Cornell University.

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How to choose the right dog for your lifestyle

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 10:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

From energy level to time constraints, consider these factors before deciding which dog to bring home.

Utah State University sets enrollment record as concurrent enrollment grows

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 29 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah State University set a record for fall 2026 semester enrollment with an 8% increase thanks in part to concurrent enrollment and the university's statewide and online options.