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Energy Department will spend $2B to squeeze more electricity from the aging power grid

Marc Levy and Matthew Daly, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 25 - 6:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Energy Department said that it will spend almost $2 billion to try to squeeze more electricity out of the nation's aging and stressed power grid.

Ryan Smith says SEG will 'be aggressive' in pursuing MLB expansion

VideoChandler Holt, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 10:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

MLB expansion to Utah has become a major talking point in the world of baseball.

New polling reveals Utahn's opinions on data centers in their neighborhoods

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

New polling by the Deseret News and Hinkley Institute of Politics found the majority of Americans, and even more than a majority in Utah, oppose an artificial data center in their neighborhoods.

Mountain Trails Foundation announces seasonal, temporary trail closures

Allison Stuart, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 10:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

At least one popular trail in the Park City area is preparing to close.

The crop you've probably never heard of is taking off in Idaho

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 9:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Everyone knows that potatoes are Idaho's No. 1 agricultural export, but another crop, teff, has become a huge industry in the Gem State as well.

Powder Mountain, Weber Fire District break ground on mountaintop fire station

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Powder Mountain and Weber Fire District reps broke ground on Thursday on a new mountaintop fire station to serve the growing ski resort.

New Brian Head ski lift honors 93-year-old community icon Stefanie Hartlmaier

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 8:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new ski lift in Brian Head will pay homage to Stefanie Hartlmaier, 92, who has spent more than 60 years building the popular southern Utah ski community.

Enoch community creating 'healing garden' 3 years after murder of 7 family members

VideoArianne Brown, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 8:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the past three and a half years, residents of Enoch have been healing from a tragedy that took a mother, grandmother and five children.

Man who was shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Pennsylvania has died

Gene Johnson and Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

James Copenhaver, one of three campaign rally attendees shot in 2024 during an assassination attempt on then-candidate Donald Trump, has died.

Kaysville voters to decide on $16.5M bond for second fire station

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kaysville voters to decide on $16.5M bond for second fire station

How to celebrate National Public Lands Day across Utah this weekend

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 7:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several events are planned in Utah this weekend to celebrate National Public Lands Day.

'Catman' to the rescue, as man pulls stuck Long Island pet to safety after long ordeal

Hallie Golden, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 7:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

He doesn't wear a mask or a cape, but John DeBacker is a hero to one family on Long Island. He pulled off an intricate rescue of the family's cat, Lola, who had been trapped for about five days.

Miracle and uncertainty: Families respond to removal of death penalty in 1985 case

Amy Donaldson, KSL and Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Family members of Douglas Carter and the woman he is accused of killing, Eva Olesen, share thoughts on the news that DNA evidence is confirmed to not tie him to the crime scene.

Blake Moore says there's a 'sincere lack of trust' between parties in DC

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 7:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Blake Moore addressed distrust in Congress, the national debt, and Donald Trump Jr. in a discussion at the University of Utah on Thursday.

The art of optimism

VideoPeter Rosen, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Political turmoil, a warming planet, an evaporating lake, an uncontrollable AI. With so much to worry about, Utah artist Trevor Dahl is doing what he can to spread positive vibrations around Salt Lake City.

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Your Metabolism isn't broken, it just doesn't work the way you think

HLTH Code  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you're constantly hungry, battling afternoon energy crashes, craving sweets, or struggling to manage your weight despite trying to eat better, the problem is likely your metabolism.

Senate Republicans split on Curtis' request to subpoena Trump Jr., Hunter Biden

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Congressional Republicans are split on whether to back Sen. John Curtis' request to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden.

Motorcyclist dies after crash in West Valley City

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 6:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person is dead after a crash involving a car and a motorcycle in West Valley Thursday afternoon.

Ugandans plant trees near national park to keep people out of gorillas' habitat

Patrick Onen, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Communities in Uganda are planting trees for medicine, firewood and crafts along the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to reduce pressure on gorilla habitats.

Fishermen in India rescue drowning elephant calf, help reunite it with mother

CNN  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 5:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fishermen in India successfully rescued a drowning elephant calf, and then helped to reunite it with its mother

8 sailors in Lincoln carrier group attempted suicide on extended deployment, Navy leader says

Ben Finley and Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 5:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Navy's top civilian leader said eight sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group attempted suicide during an extended deployment to support the Iran war.

Davis County leader says he's 'committed to personal improvement' in wake of critical probe

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Six months after completion of a critical probe into Davis County Commissioner John Crofts, Crofts say he's "committed to personal improvement."

Hangar rent hikes coming to SLC International Airport

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 4:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hangar rates at Salt Lake City International Airport are set to increase in two steps, raising concerns for a local pilot who uses his plane for volunteer animal-rescue and humanitarian missions.