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Judge could set trial dates for Tyler Robinson in Friday afternoon hearing

  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 12:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tyler Robinson, the man facing death penalty charges after being accused of killing Charlie Kirk, is returning to court on Friday where the judge could schedule his jury trial.

2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about involvement in investigation into Hunter Biden's laptop

Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 12:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two former FBI intelligence officials who specialized in foreign election interference have been charged with lying about their roles in investigating the origins of Hunter Biden's laptop in the run-up to the 2020 presidential election.

Utah Housing Corporation shakeup continues as president and CEO resigns

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 23 - 12:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

David Damschen submitted his resignation from the organization designed to help create affordable housing opportunities.

US fines Air France, KLM over flights in prohibited Iraqi airspace

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 11:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Transportation Department said Friday it was ​fining Air France and KLM a total of $425,000 for operating dozens of flights in Iraqi airspace below a ‌minimum altitude intended to protect them from threats from the ground.

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Is It better to leave your thermostat at one temperature all day in the fall and winter months?

Gillette Services  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

In most cases, adjusting your thermostat when you're away can save energy and money without sacrificing comfort.

Teen boys charged as adults for fatal Holladay shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 11:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two teens were charged Friday as adults with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a man police say was intellectually delayed.

Charges dismissed against ex-Ogden officer in July 4 incident that allegedly injured 8 people

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 23 - 11:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Charges have been dismissed against an ex-Ogden police officer in a July 4 incident that injured eight people, but prosecutors are still reviewing the case.

Gavin Peterson's uncle speaks publicly as senator moves to revive child safety bill

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 11:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Scott Peterson is speaking publicly for the first time about his nephew Gavin's abuse and death as Utah Sen. Luz Escamilla plans to reintroduce legislation allowing court-authorized child safety checks during the 2027 legislative session.

Melania Trump helps forge a ceasefire deal in a Russian-occupied Ukrainian city, White House says

Ben Finley, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 10:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

First lady Melania Trump has brokered an upcoming ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the war-ravaged Ukrainian city of Oleshky to allow for humanitarian aid and the evacuation of civilians, the White House announced on Friday.

KSL Sports Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 8 of college football

KSL Sports  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 10:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Each week, we'll release the KSL Sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.

Trump administration's $8 billion diesel aid for farmers will arrive after election, official says

Leah Douglas, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 10:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

The ​Trump administration's $8 billion in diesel aid for farmers ‌will be disbursed after the November ⁠3 election, ​an administration official ⁠said on Friday.

Erika Kirk moves for speedy trial as defense requests trial date 4 years after Charlie Kirk killed

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Erika Kirk, the wife of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, filed a victim's motion on Thursday, calling for a speedy trial in response to Tyler Robinson's defense team projecting a start date of late 2029.

Is the surge in mortgage rates slowing?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mortgage rates slid slightly downward Thursday.

Philippines investigates Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, after child sexual abuse images claims

Nestor Corrales, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities in the Philippines are investigating Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, the wife of Britain's Prince Harry, the ​Philippine justice undersecretary said on Friday, after allegations he possessed child sexual abuse images.

US tourist in Italy falls 1,000 feet to death on mountain hike

Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 8:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Florida woman died after plunging more than around 1,000 feet while hiking in the Italian Dolomite mountains, according to police in the northern city of Trentino.

Hurricane homeowners say this is the second round of severe floods in 2 months

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 8:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Floodwaters hit about 130 homes in Hurricane Thursday as water from Gould Wash overflowed into neighborhoods. Some of them said this is the second flood since August.

This bill would make data centers pay their own way for power

Leah Bowers, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Amid backlash over Utah data centers, Sen. Mike Lee co-authored a bipartisan bill requiring developers to cover their energy costs.

Apple's foldable iPhone hits stores with $2,000 price tag and scarce supply

Aditya Soni, Christine Chen and Will Russell, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 7:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Apple's first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, hit stores around the world on Friday with a price tag of about $2,000 and less of the fanfare that accompanied previous iPhone launches.

Caregiver ordered to stand trial for deaths of 3 clients after leaving them in a vehicle

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who was caring for three disabled individuals when they died from carbon monoxide poisoning after being left in a car for four hours was ordered to stand trial on Thursday for three counts of murder.

French authorities deploy 70,000 officers for Saturday protests; Louvre and other museums closed

Elitsa Gadeva and Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 6:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

French authorities have announced the deployment of 70,000 law enforcement officers nationwide to prevent violence during planned protests on Saturday.

Trump says Bombardier to invest $270 million in the US

Devika ⁠Nair and Rajveer Singh ​Pardesi, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 6:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said late on Thursday Canadian jet maker Bombardier was investing $270 million in ​the United States, days after he dropped threats to ban the company from the country.

Downtown Salt Lake City will be busy in 2027. What streets will close?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Several street closures are planned next year, between the Salt Lake Temple open house and redevelopment near the Salt Palace Convention Center.

Poor goaltending, struggling PK cost Utah Mammoth in loss to Seattle Kraken

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 12:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Despite a commendable third-period push fueled by a pair of goals from forward Logan Cooley, the Utah Mammoth fell short on the road against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena.