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Do you live in a 'marriage desert' or a 'marriage garden'?

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 11:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new report from the Institute for Family Studies uses Census data maps and rankings to demonstrate that the country has distinct "marriage gardens" and "marriage deserts."

Pedestrian killed after being struck on Mountain View Corridor in West Jordan

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 10:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was killed in West Jordan late Friday after he was struck by a vehicle on Mountain View Corridor, police said. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Christa Pike is discharged from a hospital after surviving execution attempt, her attorneys say

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 10:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Christa Pike, who survived Tennessee's attempt to execute her by lethal injection, has been moved back to prison.

Missile strikes passenger terminal at Riyadh airport and many are wounded, official says

Samy Magdy, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The airport in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, has been attacked again, according to two regional officials. A missile struck a passenger terminal and many people were wounded, one of the officials said.

Prison overcrowding is keeping Idaho women behind bars even after they're granted parole

Whitney Bryen, InvestigateWest  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 9:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

State agencies don't know how many inmates face more prison time because they couldn't access programs prescribed by parole commissioners.

Pope Leo declares death penalty 'inadmissible' as his native US plans to livestream execution

Nicole Winfield, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 9:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Pope Leo XIV has declared capital punishment "inadmissible." He has penned a social media post for the World Day Against the Death Penalty, as his native United States announced plans to livestream an execution by firing squad.

Filmmaker touts futuristic 'My Name Is Ringo' ahead of Provo festival stop

Kennedy Camarena, KSL and Diana Jones, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 8:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jon Peter Lewis' short film, "My Name Is Ringo," will be playing at the Provo Film Festival FilmQuest at the end of October.

Amelia Earhart expedition heads to Pacific atoll hoping to find her plane

Steve Gorman, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 8:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S.-based team of marine archaeologists has set sail for a tiny island in the far western Pacific seeking to examine the latest tantalizing clue to one of the 20th century's great unsolved mysteries: the 1937 disappearance of famed aviator Amelia ​Earhart.

The biggest hurdles in Western wildfires could be before and after the blaze

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Addressing wildfires has, for years, focused on fire suppression, but efforts before or after a fire might be where the biggest gaps are, a group of experts said as they met on the issue Friday.

New initiative 'Community Quest' aims to encourage exploration of Utah's diverse communities

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 7:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new initiative from the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs aims to encourage exploration of the state's varied cultures and communities.

Instant takeaways from No. 8 BYU's solid win over Iowa State

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 1:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

BYU football improves to 5-0 overall this season after defeating Iowa State, 24-10, on Friday night.

Bear Bachmeier's career night pushes No. 8 BYU past Iowa State

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 10 - 1:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Bear Bachmeier threw for 329 yards and rushed for a career-high 109 yards to help BYU remain undefeated with a 24-10 win over Iowa State.

2 hospitalized in Sardine Canyon collision

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were hospitalized, one critically injured, in a Sardine Canyon collision on Friday involving a pickup truck and semi-truck.

Sandy residents prepare with sandbags ahead of Rachel's remnants

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

With remnants of Hurricane Rachel expected to bring rain to Utah, Sandy residents are taking precautions against potential flooding, including filling sandbags to help protect their homes.

Linkin Park documentary 'Unshatter' tracks band's emotional return to recording, touring

Liam Mcewan, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 9:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

The new documentary "Linkin Park: Unshatter" takes fans inside the uncertainty, grief and creative risk behind their return, including raw footage of early recording sessions, conversations, and experimentation that eventually led to Emily Armstrong joining the group.

Provo school officials debate future of dual-language programming, prompting concern from some

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 9:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Provo school officials are debating the future of dual-language programming offered in the district, which has prompted concern from some students.

Why Sen. John Curtis says Utahns should care about global health

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 8:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Curtis said the U.S. still has a vested interest in promoting global health, even as the Trump administration has made public efforts to curb spending on programs like USAID and others.

Utah-Kansas kickoff moved to 6 p.m. amid weather concerns

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 8:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Saturday football game against Kansas has been moved to a 6 p.m. MT kickoff because of anticipated weather in the area.

Florida woman arrested after cats found buried alive in her yard

Allen Cone, WPBF via CNN  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 8:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

One woman is in custody after what the Marion County Sheriff's Office described as a "disturbing animal cruelty case" at a home in a Hobe Sound Mobile Home Park.

Utah Honey Harvest Festival kicks off 14th year in Grantsville

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 7:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 14th Annual Utah Honey Harvest Festival began on Friday, running through Saturday evening at the Clark Historic Farm in Grantsville. Admission is $5 per person at the gate.

Davis County police shooting hospitalizes 1 person

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A large number of police were on scene in Syracuse Friday after an alleged domestic violence situation. One person was hospitalized after police confirmed shots had been fired.

Once near extinction, these giant tortoises now outnumber people in the Seychelles, survey finds

Kathleen Magramo, CNN  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Giant tortoises, once pushed to the brink of extinction, now outnumber humans in their home of the Seychelles, according to a new survey on one of the African nation's most remote islands.

Logan man who kidnapped child, requested ransom pleads guilty to assault

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 7:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Logan man accused of assaulting a woman and kidnapping her child then requesting a ransom for the infant has pleaded guilty to some of the criminal charges filed against him.