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Former Utah Senate candidate sentenced for sexual abuse

Daniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former Utah Senate candidate received his sentence Thursday in a forcible sexual abuse case that dragged on for years.

Judge denies request to find Lindsay Clancy not guilty after mistrial

Nate Raymond, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Massachusetts judge who oversaw Lindsay Clancy's murder trial rejected ​a request on Thursday by her lawyers to declare her not guilty of murder.

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Spooky sell-outs ahead: Secure your 'Thriller' tickets now

Odyssey Dance  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 3:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Odyssey Dance Theatre's "Thriller"— the spooky, spectacular mash-up of dance, comedy and seasonal fright — returns for another season, and if history is any indication, tickets will vanish faster than a vampire at sunrise.

Have You Seen This? They're always watching

VideoAlex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 3:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you're paranoid about if other people might be watching you, you might not want to see what this person saw from the patio off Ka'anapali Beach in Hawaii.

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Beyond the catch: why this Alaska fishing trip is perfect for the whole family

VideoAdam Eakle, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

What started as a fishing trip quickly turned into one of the ultimate Alaska adventures. In this episode, we return to Alaskan Anglers Inn in Gustavus, Alaska, where the fishing is every bit as spectacular as the scenery.

Salt Lake business owner pleads guilty to laundering $17M in drug operation

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 2:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former Salt Lake County business owner pleaded guilty Wednesday to laundering more than $17 million in drug proceeds.

Utah senator proposes bills on data center transparency

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 1:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Curtis is joining with a Democrat from Delaware to introduce a pair of bills aiming to increase the transparency of large data centers and give communities more information about potential impacts of their development.

Rapper Rick Ross charged with battery after domestic violence accusation

Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 1:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities say rapper Rick Ross was arrested early Thursday in Miami Beach and charged with battery related to a domestic violence accusation.

'Major' rockfall closes section of Zion National Park

Staff  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 1:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A section of Zion National Park was closed Wednesday afternoon due to a "major" rockfall, according to park officials.

A Russian drone hits a Kyiv school as Moscow presses its aerial campaign against Ukraine

Susie Blann and Barry Hatton, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 1:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Russian drone has struck a school in Kyiv as the Ukrainian capital endured another day of relentless aerial attacks in the 4 1/2-year-old full-scale invasion by Moscow.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers combative address, renews calls for the 'warrior ethos'

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 1:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's "State of the Force" address Wednesday appeared focused on announcing several new initiatives while also lambasting frequent targets.

Peptides: Do you actually need them? A pharmacist's honest opinion on popular options

VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pharmacist Phil Cowley shared what a peptide is and his honest take on some of the most popular peptides he is asked about.

Dual UK-Iranian national arrested over security incident at US-run air base in England

Jill Lawless and Pan Pylas, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 12:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

British police have arrested a dual U.K.-Iranian national on suspicion of plotting a terror attack following a security incident at a U.S.-run air base on the weekend.

Woman rescued after 100-foot fall near Red Hollow in Iron County

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman was flown to the hospital after falling approximately 100 feet from the side of a mountain near Red Hollow in Iron County. State Route 14 was temporarily closed to allow the aircraft to land.

A KSL Classifieds hobby keeps this Utah family adventuring

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 11:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Some people are excited to happen upon a good deal once in a while. For Jason Barlow, it's a habit. The Herriman, Utah, resident estimates he's purchased as many as 200 deals through KSL Classifieds in his 15 years using the site.

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Utah's Jonyce Bullock's inspiring rise from an intern to CEO

VideoUtah Valley Chamber  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jonyce Bullock's story is a reminder to professionals in every field that remarkable careers often begin by recognizing the needs in front of you — and having the courage to do something about them.

Israeli passenger says he knew what to do on flydubai plane after watching TV show

Michal Yaakov Itzhaki, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 11:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

A passenger who helped save a flight carrying more than 170 people to Tel ​Aviv from crashing says he knew how to stabilize a nose-diving aircraft after watching an air crash TV show.

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Vibe check: New polls show how voters feel about midterm elections

Suzanne Bates, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 11:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

When asked how they feel about this year's midterm elections, Republicans were more likely to say "hopeful," while Democrats were more likely to say "anxious."

After 111 years, San Juan Record prints its final edition, but local journalism continues online

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

For 111 years, the news of San Juan County has arrived on paper. This week, that tradition comes to an end.

Supreme Court to weigh Trump's mandatory immigration detention policy

John Kruzel, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 10:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court agreed on Thursday to hear a dispute over a policy that subjects millions of ​immigrants in the United States illegally to mandatory detention during their deportation proceedings.

In the kitchen, Gabby finds joy after years in foster care

VideoAshley Moser, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 10:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sixteen-year-old Gabby, who has lived in five foster homes, finds comfort in cooking and hopes to find a caring family to call her own.

Man arrested after allegedly shooting coworker following drunken argument

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The alleged gunman claimed to police he was too intoxicated to remember happened.

Community rallies around 8-year-old boy battling rare bone cancer

VideoDan Rascon, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 9:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

An 8-year-old boy diagnosed with a rare bone cancer is inspiring those around him with his determination, while his school, friends and community come together to support his fight.