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7.6-magnitude earthquake felt in Panama

Elida Moreno, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 12:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A strong ​7.6-magnitude earthquake struck near the southern coast ‌of Panama on Friday, according ⁠to the U.S. ‌Geological Survey, ‌which downgraded an earlier estimate ⁠of 8.0 magnitude.

Katie Zacharia picked as White House press secretary

Jasper Ward, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 12:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Katie Zacharia, a communications ​adviser for President Donald Trump's Truth Social platform, has been offered the position ‌of White House press secretary following Karoline Leavitt's departure.

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Inside the man cave with Sean Hannity

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 12:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

After 30 years at Fox News, the longest-running cable news host is growing reflective. But that doesn't mean he's retiring anytime soon.

Isaias strengthens into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane on track toward the Gulf Coast

Dave Collins and Gerald Herbert, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 12:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Isaias has strengthened into a powerful Category 3 hurricane as it surges toward the Gulf Coast. The storm is expected to make landfall along the northern Gulf Coast late Friday.

Utah County man allegedly detains 'doorbell ditchers' with Taser

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Saratoga Springs man who allegedly used a Taser to detain four children who were doorbell ditching was arrested for investigation of aggravated kidnapping.

Popular 'Never Rip Overalls' mural at central Utah mercantile restored

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 11:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

When a colorful advertisement painted on the side of the Grass Valley Mercantile suddenly disappeared behind a wall of white paint, many people got upset.

Former ICC Judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

Gwladys Fouche, Nora Buli and Christine Uyanik, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Navi Pillay, a former judge who oversaw a report that concluded Israel committed genocide in Gaza, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for "efforts to promote peace and international law."

FBI arrests suspect in ShinyHunters hack of the bureau's jobs portal

Eric Tucker, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The FBI has arrested an accused co-conspirator of the hacking group ShinyHunters which claimed last month that it breached the FBI's jobs portal, obtaining sensitive data on employees.

Former Prince Andrew awarded $400K in compensation after surrendering his lease in Windsor

Danica Kirka, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 10:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Crown Estate says ex-Prince Andrew has been awarded $400,000 in compensation after surrendering his lease on Royal Lodge.

Pick Six Previews: Iowa State to provide a tough test, but BYU will come out on top

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 10:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Look for another slower, lower-scoring game with BYU's defense emerging as the strongest unit. BYU will get to 5-0 in front of an electric Friday night atmosphere in LaVell Edwards Stadium.

New documentary asks, 'Is this Joseph Smith?'

VideoCarole Mikita, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 10:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

A daguerreotype from the 1840s has left many people asking, "Is this Joseph Smith?" A documentary releasing in Utah on Friday aims to answer that question.

Hundreds join in 'final walk' at hospital with 20-year-old Lehi man who died tragically

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 10:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dominic Millward, 20, died Oct. 4 as a result of consuming what family says he was told was a sleep aid. Millward was one of three who consumed it and one of two who died.

Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear, dies at 86

Jim Litke, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 9:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mike Ditka, who won NFL titles as a player and coach with the Chicago Bears, has died. He was 86.

Trump launches committee to probe Fed's Lisa Cook, White House says

Doina Chiacu and Susan Heavey, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump has formed a committee ​to investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook over allegations she made false statements in connection with ‌mortgages.

Remnants of Hurricane Rachel head to Utah. How much water will it provide?

VideoCarter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah could be in for heavy rainfall over the next several days as remnants of Hurricane Rachel are forecast to collide with a strong system from the Pacific Northwest.

New Box Elder County sheriff to be elected as three remaining candidates vie for the office

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three experienced law enforcement officers are seeking the office of Box Elder County Sheriff as the incumbent recently lost his primary race.

KSL Sports Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 6 of college football

KSL Sports  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Each week, we'll release the KSL Sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.

2 Renoir paintings stolen from a French museum have been found, 6 arrested

Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two Renoir paintings stolen from a museum in southern France have been found, with local authorities saying six people have been arrested.

US to livestream Army firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter, Pentagon says

Phil Stewart, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. will livestream the Army's upcoming firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, the Pentagon said, in what would be an unprecedented broadcast.

Utah rally prompted by Cornell case urges men to help prevent sexual violence

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 7:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Speakers at a Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault rally called for culture change, policy reforms and greater accountability from men in efforts to prevent sexual violence.

New York City man shot in car with child present by ICE agents, mayor says

Julia Harte and Kristina Cooke, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 7:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Immigration agents shot and wounded a man on Thursday in his car with a child ​present in the Marble Hill neighborhood of New York City, according to the mayor, city police and eyewitnesses.

KSL Truth Test: Fact-checking debate claims in Utah's 4th Congressional District

VideoDaniella Rivera, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 6:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Republican Congressman Mike Kennedy and Democrat Jonny Larsen debated Thursday evening at Snow College in Ephraim. Did their statements stand up to the Truth Test?

'The cost of growth': Salt Lake City to raise utility impact fees for first time in 27 years

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 6:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City is changing the utility impact fee rate structure for the first time since just before 2000.