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Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants are gone, but they left a record-high benefit

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 12:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The remnants of what was once Hurricane Rachel ultimately delivered big totals across drought-stricken Utah, which translated into multiple benefits heading into winter.

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Trump shuts down Hegseth's plan to livestream military execution

Phil Stewart, Susan Heavey and Doina Chiacu, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 12:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump scrapped plans to livestream the execution of the former Army major who killed 13 people ​at Fort Hood, overruling Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Thursday.

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A 5-year-old's love of BYU football launched a career. It comes full circle Saturday

Krysyan Edler, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

On Saturday, Rowe, who grew up a BYU fan, will return to LaVell Edwards Stadium as ESPN's sideline reporter for BYU-Notre Dame.

New York man shot by ICE officers appears in immigration court

Philip Marcelo, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who was shot by federal immigration officers in New York had his first hearing before an immigration judge Thursday, appearing remotely via video livestream.

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Online course aims to help teens become job-ready

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 11:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Communication, teamwork and problem-solving are becoming some of the most valuable skills a young worker can bring to the job.

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The ultimate Wasatch Front fall & Halloween fun guide

FatCats  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here are some failproof ways to enjoy the season all along the Wasatch Front.

Remote control hobbyists in Idaho invite newcomers to join them

Logan Ramsey, East Idaho News  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 11:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

The owner of Pocatello's only remote-control vehicle hobby shop is working to bring more newcomers into the hobby.

ESPN announces College GameDay guest picker for BYU, Notre Dame

Madisan Hinkhouse, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 11:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

On the Pat McAfee show, ESPN announced the celebrity guest picker for this weekend's show ahead of the Notre Dame vs. BYU game in Provo.

Pope Leo resumes working, sees top aide in hospital as doctors say lung recovered from surgery

Nicole Winfield and Colleen Barry, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Pope Leo XIV is working from the hospital after doctors reported his lung has recovered well from surgery.

Authorities investigate letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to congressional, election offices

Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Federal authorities are investigating letters with "suspicious substances" that have been mailed to congressional and election offices nationwide.

Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says new torture allegations are 'false'

Michael R. Sisak and Larry Neumeister, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 10:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro insisted Thursday during an appearance in a New York court that torture allegations in a rewritten drug trafficking indictment were "false accusations."

Man charged in Salt Lake shooting that allegedly began over loud music dispute

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 9:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

An 18-year-old is accused of firing multiple rounds at a group of people he was fighting with, injuring one, and has been charged with 11 felony crimes.

Wholesale inflation jumped last month by most in 4 years as gas prices soared

Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 9:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Wholesale inflation rose more than expected last month on a big jump in fuel costs, a sign that stubbornly rising prices remain an economic challenge.

Weekly jobless claims rise marginally amid low layoffs

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 8:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased marginally ​last week amid low layoffs that are keeping the labor market stable.

Davis County sheriff explains personal ties to Nancy Baird cold case

VideoAudioDave Cawley, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 8:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Davis County Sheriff Kelly Sparks has two significant connections to the 1975 cold case disappearance of Nancy Perry Baird from East Layton.

Ogden police chief defends city's system of 41 license-plate readers though some have concerns

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 8:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden's police chief defended the city's system of 41 license-plate readers at a City Council work session while two council members raised questions about their placement.

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6 signs your LVP flooring needs to be replaced

Giant Carpet One  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you've already jumped on the vinyl plank flooring bandwagon long ago and are wondering whether or not it's time to replace it, here are a few tell-tale signs that will give you the answer.

Utah Latina leaders discuss what drives them, stress involvement

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 7:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three Latina leaders addressed a Hispanic Heritage Month event in Ogden, focusing on what drives them and stressing the importance of political involvement.

Retail sales beat expectations in September on higher gasoline prices

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 7:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Retail sales increased more than expected in September, boosted by higher gasoline prices, but spending elsewhere ​was moderate, which could temper economists' expectations.

Rep. Ilhan Omar's phone seized and relatives subpoenaed in criminal probe, AP source says

Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 7:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Federal authorities investigating Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar have seized the Democratic lawmaker's phone and have issued grand jury subpoenas, including to some of her relatives.

Utah women are reshaping the state's publishing industry one costumed fan event at a time

VideoBrenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 7:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Female authors are growing in number and popularity, in part due to off-page social events created by fans.

Prince Harry and wife Meghan make first joint appearance since UK return

VideoHannah McKay and Vitalii Yalahuzian, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 6:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan appeared together in public on Thursday for the ​first time since they made a surprise return to Britain.

The hunt for $1M begins: Utah team unveils national scavenger challenge

VideoDan Rascon, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 6:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two Utah companies have launched the nationwide $1 million scavenger hunt.