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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."

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.

Tennessee governor halts executions after Christa Gail Pike survives lethal injection attempt

Kim Chandler and Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 9:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee late Wednesday halted the remaining scheduled executions for the rest of the year and ordered an outside investigation after Christa Gail Pike survived lethal injection.

House fire in Riverdale sends multiple people to hospital

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 9:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

A fire started in a Riverdale home early Thursday. Multiple people were rescued from inside the home before being taken to the hospital.

DC judge permanently dismisses case charging ex-Olympian with vandalizing Reflecting Pool

Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A judge in Washington has agreed to permanently dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

'Data Center Revolt' tour stops in Brigham City, stressing importance of public involvement

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 9:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Participants in the nationwide Data Center Revolt tour stopped in Utah, stressing the importance of public involvement in data center planning and AI expansion.

Progressive Plants: Utah's 100-acre nursery grows plants for the local landscape

VideoKathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 8:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nestled in the foothills of the dusty, barren Oquirrh Mountains is a world of color — acres and acres of it. It's the home of Progressive Plants, a nursery filled with everything a landscaper or homeowner could want.

Keith McMullin, former CEO of Deseret Management, dies at age 85

Amy Ortiz, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 8:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Keith B. McMullin, formerly of the Presiding Bishopric of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and CEO and president of Deseret Management Corporation, died Wednesday.

After bye week, BYU not overlooking TCU ahead of road matchup

VideoJaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ahead of the team's first Big 12 road game of the season, BYU is well aware of the test that lies ahead on Saturday in Fort Worth.

Renee Good's family sues US government, immigration officials over her killing in Minneapolis

Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 8:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Renee Good's family sued the U.S. government and several immigration officials Thursday, alleging wrongful death and other violations of federal law in the 37-year-old woman's killing.

Senate unveils bipartisan deal tackling energy and data centers — but wind and solar questions remain

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 8:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

A bipartisan group of senators released the permitting reform deal aimed at expediting the approval of certain projects and lowering energy costs, reviving hope that a national framework could be approved.

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A lifestyle centered on balance, beauty and elevated desert living

Solenté  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Solenté's La Parea Club is set to open in early 2027, giving residents another way to enjoy the landscape and lifestyle that drew them to Southern Utah in the first place.

Unemployment claims dip to 197,000, lowest since mid-July

Paul Wiseman, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 7:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

The number of people applying for unemployment benefits dipped last week to the lowest level since mid-July as layoffs remain low and most American workers enjoy job security.

New Airbnb program gives Utah farmers chance to diversify income

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 7:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new Airbnb program is offering up to $10,000 to Utah farmers and ranchers looking to start or expand farm stays, creating another source of income during challenging economic conditions.

Alleged Cornell gang rape prompts calls to revise New York sexual assault laws

Joseph Ax, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 7:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

Some New York lawmakers are urging a revamp of the state's sexual assault statutes to make it easier to prosecute cases involving intoxicated victims.

Chinese hackers impersonated ex-US official to steal emails from AI experts

Raphael Satter and AJ Vicens, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 6:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Chinese hackers have been impersonating U.S. AI experts, including a former government official, ​to try to steal emails from experts in AI, cybersecurity company Proofpoint said on Thursday.