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Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles and drones; killing 7, targeting power grid, Zelenskyy says

Hanna Arhirova and Barry Hatton, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 30 - 8:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Russia pressed its missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, killing seven people, including a child. Officials say Moscow mainly has been targeting the country's power grid.

John Curtis pushed to fast-track wildfire prevention bill on Senate floor — and it worked

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 8:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate unanimously approved a wildfire emissions bill aimed at helping states prevent wildfires after Utah Sen. John Curtis used a fast-track procedure to expedite its passage.

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Three retirement tax traps that could needlessly cost you six figures

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Each decision may make sense on its own. But in retirement, one financial decision often triggers a chain reaction that impacts many other things.

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Netanyahu says pilot on FlyDubai flight stabbed another, apparently tried to crash the plane

Samy Magdy, Sam Metz and Melanie Lidman, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 30 - 7:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Saudi Arabia arrested the pilot of a FlyDubai flight who stabbed another pilot and tried to crash a plane full of Israelis.

What is cyanobacteria? We asked the experts about the toxin that can invade your favorite lake

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 7:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you've ever decided against swimming in a lake that looked a little green, here's why you made the right decision.

West Jordan family left homeless after battery-powered toy damages home

VideoDan Rascon, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 30 - 7:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

A West Jordan family is searching for a new place to live after a fire, sparked by a battery-powered children's toy car, heavily damaged their home.

Joy in therapy: Shriners Children's patients utilize puzzles

  |  Updated Sept. 30 - 7:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah puzzle company is helping Shriners Children's patients and their families find joy in therapy through puzzles.

Inflation rises less than expected in August; consumer spending surges

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 7:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Inflation increased less than expected in August, which could see financial markets further reduce the ​odds of another interest rate increase from the Federal Reserve next month.

Eastern Idaho spud harvest underway as farmers grapple with drought, heat

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 7:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

As spud harvest gets underway in eastern Idaho, many farmers are expecting to have lower yields than last year.

Overnight construction to affect traffic on Geneva Road in Orem

  |  Updated Sept. 30 - 6:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Starting Tuesday night, there will be overnight flagging on Geneva Road in Orem.

Iran says it receives US response to latest proposal as Washington pulls out of Iraq

Ahmed Rasheed, Jana Choukeir and Andrew Mills, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 30 - 6:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iran said on Wednesday it had received a U.S. response to its latest proposal to resurrect its collapsed ceasefire, days after President Donald Trump said he had rejected ​it.

KSL Truth Test: Fact-checking debate claims in Utah's 1st Congressional District

VideoDaniella Rivera, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 30 - 6:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Democrat Ben McAdams and Republican Riley Owen faced off in a debate Tuesday in Salt Lake City. We fact-checked what they said.

Millard County deputies seek suspects after $10K in diesel stolen from Meadow gas station

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 29 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities in Millard County are investigating the theft of approximately 1,400 gallons of diesel fuel. They suspect thieves targeted a gas station in Meadow on two separate nights earlier this month.

Young boy hospitalized in critical condition after being hit by car in Vineyard

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 10:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A young boy was hospitalized in critical condition after being struck by a car in Vineyard Tuesday evening.

Neighbors turn up in droves after Orderville homeowner struck with flash flood

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 29 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sabrina Dubay says the community around Orderville showed up in large numbers to help after a flash flood pushed through the front of her home, nearly knocking ATVs and a camper into the river.

Ben McAdams, Riley Owen find much to agree on in debate for Utah's 1st Congressional District

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 29 - 9:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democrat Ben McAdams and Republican Riley Owen found a fair amount to agree on, but disagreed on tariffs and clashed over gerrymandering during a debate Tuesday.

Woman sentenced to probation for financial exploitation of Payson grandmother

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman will spend two years on probation after being accused of spending about $6,000 of her grandmother's money on personal expenses as her primary caregiver. Similar charges were dismissed against her husband.

Vamos Health opens new West Valley City site, reflecting strong demand for its bilingual offerings

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 29 - 8:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Vamos Health launched at a new, larger site in West Valley City, reflecting strong demand for its offerings, provided in Spanish and English.

Roblox to pay Kansas AG's office $10M as part of online child safety settlement

Chloe Godding, KMBC  |  Updated Sept. 29 - 8:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The state of Kansas and the online gaming platform Roblox have reached a settlement over child safety concerns.

Utah Dirty Sodas named Minor League Baseball's 'Best New Alternate Identity'

  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 8:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Dirty Sodas have been named Minor League Baseball's 2026 Best New Alternate Identity, earning the top honor among seven nominees and celebrating Utah culture.

Man sentenced for negligently causing Cedar City woman's death by selling her drugs

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 8:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who admitted to causing a Cedar City woman's death when selling her drugs will be spending more time in jail before beginning probation after a plea deal reduced his charge from manslaughter to negligent homicide.

Supreme Court lets Trump resume deporting migrants to countries not their own

Andrew Chung, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 29 - 7:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court on Tuesday let President Donald Trump's administration resume deporting migrants to countries other than their own.

Rep. Mike Kennedy questions federal role in health policy

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Mike Kennedy questioned the federal government's role in overseeing Americans' health while speaking at the University of Utah on Tuesday.