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Why Salt Lake City wants to make it easier for second homes to be built on lots

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 4:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A proposed zoning ordinance in Salt Lake City seeks to make it easier for homeowners on larger lots to build second homes is among the latest ideas for increasing housing stock.

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At least 5 dead after Amazon cargo plane barreled off runway at Miami airport

Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 6 - 3:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Amazon cargo plane barreled off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing at least five people as it struck vehicles and burst into flames, authorities said.

A Kentucky man with a meat allergy was craving a burger. So he got into ostrich farming

Dylan Lovan, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 12:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Kentucky ostrich farm is expanding as demand grows for ostrich meat, a beef alternative for people with alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne allergy that makes most mammalian meat unsafe to eat.

2 former Pioneers make names for themselves in BYU's season-opening rout

VideoSean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Lehi standout Devaughn Eka ran for a game-high 59 yards including a bruising 11-yard touchdown as the 14th-ranked Cougars cruised to a 63-7 win over Utah Tech in the 2026 season opener.

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5 ways to make the most of new Latter-day Saint Sunday meeting schedule

Amy Ortiz, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 11:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's how church leaders say members can foster spiritual growth through the new Sunday meeting format.

Motorcyclist dies in crash after traffic buildup caused by Broad Fire

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist died on Saturday when a chain-reaction crash happened in traffic conditions caused by a nearby fire burning in Weber Canyon.

Trump administration renews Supreme Court bid to limit mail-in voting

Tim Reid, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 10:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration on Sunday renewed its appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court ​to allow a plan that could limit mail-in ballots ahead of November's congressional elections, after a federal judge last week blocked those restrictions.

Davis County father dies after boat overturns at Echo Reservoir

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 10:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Davis County family is mourning the loss of a husband and father who died after a boat carrying four family members overturned and sank at Echo Reservoir.

Just one drink a day may increase the risk of dying from numerous cancers

Sandee LaMotte, CNN  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 9:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Alcohol may play a greater role in death from numerous types of cancers in the United States than previously known, according to a new study.

Colombian restaurant operator puts focus on plantains, a Caribbean staple, at two locales

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 9:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Colombian restaurant operator is putting the focus on plantains, a staple in Colombia and the Caribbean, on the menus of two locales he operates.

The disease that decimated American elms could help bring them back

Amanda Swinhart and Patrick Whittle, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 8:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

The very disease that has decimated millions of American elms in the U.S. is now being used to bring the iconic trees back.

Woman says caregiver hid her father's death and stole his home

Tara Lynch, WJZ  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 7:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Baltimore woman says a caregiver abused her father, stole tens of thousands of dollars, forced him to sign over his home and failed to tell her when he died.

Utah woman becomes teacher amid health crisis; community rallies to keep her in the classroom

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 7:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Alisha Raymond has long faced health challenges, but amid it all, has wanted to help children with special needs.

RSL fights back twice to earn draw against star-studded LAFC

Matthew Casey, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 12:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-min gave the visitors the lead once each, while World Cup-winning goalkeeper Hugo Lloris repeatedly kept RSL from finding more joy at the other end.

Wait just a second: No. 16 Michigan catches second-chance Hail Mary, survives scare vs WMU

Larry Lage, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 5 - 11:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Given an unlikely second chance at a game-ending Hail Mary, Bryce Underwood connected with JJ Buchanan for a 47-yard touchdown pass that lifted No. 16 Michigan over Western Michigan 13-12 on Saturday night.

Legend of Glasker: No. 14 BYU rolls by Utah Tech in season opener

VideoSean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 5 - 11:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bear Bachmeier completed 16-of-20 passes for 198 yards and three touchdowns, and Glasker scored three touchdowns in his first collegiate game to lead the 14th-ranked Cougars to a 63-7 win over Utah Tech in the 2026 season opener at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

Skyline High School prioritizes mental health through resilience 

VideoBrittany Tait, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 5 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a string of suicides nearly a decade ago, Skyline High is reformatting its mental health education through its school motto, RISE: resilience, integrity, support and excellence.

Takeaways from No. 14 BYU's blowout win over Utah Tech

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 5 - 10:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here are some takeaways from BYU's season-opening victory over the Trailblazers, who fall to 0-2 on the season.

Inexpensive new cars are becoming tougher and tougher to find

Chris Isidore, CNN  |  Posted Sept. 5 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Just over a decade ago, most new American cars were sold for less than $30,000, according to data from auto research firm Edmunds, with nearly a third priced below $25,000. But that's not the case today.

I-84 in Weber Canyon reopens as Broad Fire continues to burn

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 5 - 9:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

One lane in each direction on Interstate 84 is open as firefighters continue to battle the Broad Fire in Weber Canyon on Saturday night.

Man struggling with mental health sentenced for stabbing Santaquin officer

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 5 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Timothy Olesen will spend less than two year in jail and four years on probation for stabbing an officer with a kitchen knife who had responded to his call. The officer was wearing a vest that protected him.

Utah State football lays an egg against Idaho State in 2026 debut

Brian Preece, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 5 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah State football got off to a rough start in 2026, suffering a 29-17 loss to Idaho State.

5 men from Utah compete at World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 5 - 8:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 2026 World Nomad Games have just wrapped up, and five men from Utah participated in kok-boru, which is the official national equestrian sport of Kyrgyzstan.