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Trump launches midterm campaign push in Texas, Oklahoma as Republicans face tough races

Bo Erickson, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 7:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump travels to Texas and Oklahoma on Thursday to begin a 32-day campaign blitz to bolster Republicans as the party fights ​to hold onto its slim congressional majorities.

Protective orders become focus of DA for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill is calling on lawmakers to standardize the way domestic violence cases are investigated, much like how DUI crashes have a uniform process.

US Postal Service to take extra steps to ensure ballot deliveries

David Shepardson and Jacob Bogage, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 6:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Postal Service said Thursday it will take ​a series of extraordinary measures to ensure the delivery of millions of ballots for next month's 2026 congressional elections, including extending hours at some ‌retail branches.

'More than just a fabric shop:' Granny's Fabric House provides a quilting community for everyone

Andrea Olson, East Idaho News  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Granny's Fabric House in Rexburg is a creative destination for quilters and sewists, offering quality fabrics and crafting supplies.

Proposed amendment would raise the bar for some Utah ballot initiatives

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 6:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah voters will have a chance this November to weigh in on a proposed constitutional amendment that would raise the threshold for passing certain ballot initiatives.

Hiker hospitalized after falling estimated 100 feet in Iron County

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 6:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman was hospitalized after falling approximately 100 feet while hiking in Iron County Thursday morning.

Tokyo court grants legal protection to human voices in AI clone case

Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Tokyo court has awarded legal protection for the human voice in a landmark case involving Kenji Tsuda, a popular Japanese anime voice actor.

Utah County to 'expand the healing' for domestic violence survivors with new safehaven

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 5:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lyndsey Hackford was emotional Thursday morning as ground was broken for a new resource to help abuse victims in Utah County.

Utah State University to join statewide Read-a-Thon Friday

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah State University is joining Gov. Spencer Cox and first lady Abby Cox in encouraging people across Utah to set aside time Friday to read.

1 adult, 3 children dead in Riverdale house fire

VideoJoe Wirthlin and Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 4:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fire started in a Riverdale home early Thursday, killing one adult and three children. One other adult and three children were also injured and taken to the hospital, with one of the children suffering critical injuries.

Judge denies request to find Lindsay Clancy not guilty after mistrial

Nate Raymond, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Massachusetts judge who oversaw Lindsay Clancy's murder trial rejected ​a request on Thursday by her lawyers to declare her not guilty of murder.

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Spooky sell-outs ahead: Secure your 'Thriller' tickets now

Odyssey Dance  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 3:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Odyssey Dance Theatre's "Thriller"— the spooky, spectacular mash-up of dance, comedy and seasonal fright — returns for another season, and if history is any indication, tickets will vanish faster than a vampire at sunrise.

Have You Seen This? They're always watching

VideoAlex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 3:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you're paranoid about if other people might be watching you, you might not want to see what this person saw from the patio off Ka'anapali Beach in Hawaii.

Former daycare workers at Hill Air Force Base charged with 'roughly handling,' assaulting children

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 3:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Attorney's Office of Utah announced Thursday that three former daycare workers at Hill Air Force Base have been criminally charged with assaulting children.

Nucleus Institute breaks ground on Utah headquarters, innovation campus at The Point

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 3:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah leaders broke ground Wednesday on Convergence Point, an innovation campus that will serve as the permanent home of the Nucleus Institute.

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Beyond the catch: why this Alaska fishing trip is perfect for the whole family

VideoAdam Eakle, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

What started as a fishing trip quickly turned into one of the ultimate Alaska adventures. In this episode, we return to Alaskan Anglers Inn in Gustavus, Alaska, where the fishing is every bit as spectacular as the scenery.

Salt Lake business owner pleads guilty to laundering $17M in drug operation

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 2:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former Salt Lake County business owner pleaded guilty Wednesday to laundering more than $17 million in drug proceeds.

Utah senator proposes bills on data center transparency

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 1:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Curtis is joining with a Democrat from Delaware to introduce a pair of bills aiming to increase the transparency of large data centers and give communities more information about potential impacts of their development.

Rapper Rick Ross charged with battery after domestic violence accusation

Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 1:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities say rapper Rick Ross was arrested early Thursday in Miami Beach and charged with battery related to a domestic violence accusation.

'Major' rockfall closes section of Zion National Park

Staff  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 1:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A section of Zion National Park was closed Wednesday afternoon due to a "major" rockfall, according to park officials.

A Russian drone hits a Kyiv school as Moscow presses its aerial campaign against Ukraine

Susie Blann and Barry Hatton, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 1:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Russian drone has struck a school in Kyiv as the Ukrainian capital endured another day of relentless aerial attacks in the 4 1/2-year-old full-scale invasion by Moscow.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers combative address, renews calls for the 'warrior ethos'

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 1:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's "State of the Force" address Wednesday appeared focused on announcing several new initiatives while also lambasting frequent targets.

Peptides: Do you actually need them? A pharmacist's honest opinion on popular options

VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pharmacist Phil Cowley shared what a peptide is and his honest take on some of the most popular peptides he is asked about.