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Gang with past abductions blamed for kidnapping 17 missionaries

Dánica Coto and Evens Sanon, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 17 - 3:18 p.m.

A notorious Haitian gang known for brazen kidnappings and killings was accused by police Sunday of abducting 17 missionaries from a U.S.-based organization. Five children were believed to be among those kidnapped.

Have You Seen This? Live reporting from a skateboard

Martha Ostergar, KSL.com Contributor  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 3:00 p.m.

This is what happens when your skills and a news story align perfectly.

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Utah's treasure hunt enters week 2—with $20,000 for the taking

Finders Seekers  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 3:00 p.m.

This time, you'll search for hidden QR codes placed around the Wasatch Front.

Police looking for man wanted in shooting death of woman in Taylorsville

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 17 - 1:38 p.m.

Police are trying to locate a man after his ex-girlfriend was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds early Sunday in a Taylorsville house.

Buttigieg says US supply chain issues will 'certainly' continue into 2022

Devan Cole, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 1:05 p.m.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg predicted on Sunday that supply chain issues facing the U.S. will continue into 2022, but stressed that Congress potentially passing President Joe Biden's infrastructure proposal is the best way to help alleviate those problems.

BYU drops out of AP Top 25 after back-to-back losses; Utes receiving votes

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 12:16 p.m.

The Cougars' time in the national rankings has come to an end … at least for now.

Lehi teen fulfills lifelong dream of becoming a published author

Brittany Tait, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 11:11 a.m.

A Lehi teen will soon see her published name in bookstores. Sarah Humpherys, 17, signed a national publishing book deal when her fantasy novel, "Stone Cold," was published in New York.

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Is the American West still big enough for the cowboy?

Christian Sagers, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 11:02 a.m.

I went to Casper, Wyoming, expecting to see the Bar J Wranglers take their final bow. What I found was more hopeful than I thought.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Purdue plays spoiler as Oklahoma finds dynamic QB

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 10:01 a.m.

The Iowa loss was the biggest upset of Week 7 as seven team went undefeated on their bye weeks.

Lawsuits demand unproven ivermectin for COVID patients

Deepti Hajela, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 9:15 a.m.

Mask rules, vaccination mandates and business shutdowns have all landed in the courts during the COVID-19 outbreak, confronting judges with questions of science and government authority. Now they are increasingly being asked to weigh in on the deworming drug ivermectin.

The message Baylor had for BYU was clear: Welcome to the Big 12; now get ready for it

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 8:04 a.m.

Saturday's 38-24 loss on the road in a future conference rival's home stadium didn't just end anything but a Independence Bowl bid for the Cougars, but showed just how far the program needs to grow to live up to the Big 12's standard.

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8 podcasters from Utah that are making (air)waves

Robert J. DeBry and Associates  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 8:00 a.m.

Here's just a handful of Utah podcasters making (air)waves with their shows.

Utes score 28 unanswered points in second half to upend No. 18 Arizona State

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 17 - 1:02 a.m.

The second half belonged to the Utes.

Utah State snaps skid, extends UNLV losing streak with win

Milee Enger, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 16 - 10:36 p.m.

Elelyon Noa's 11-yard touchdown run with 35 seconds left carried Utah State past winless UNLV 28-24.

Community searches continue in Tooele for missing man

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 10:31 p.m.

Dozens gathered at a church building in Tooele Saturday to search for Rick Morris, a 32-year-old diabetic who has been missing for several months.

Netflix employee fired in wake of Chappelle special furor

Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 9:50 p.m.

Netflix said Friday that it had fired an employee for disclosing confidential financial information about what it paid for Dave Chappelle's comedy special "The Closer," which some condemned as being transphobic.

Utah expected to welcome 765 Afghan refugees

Matt Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 9:15 p.m.

Salt Lake County was preparing to receive hundreds of Afghan refugees Friday, nearly two months after the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan and weeks after the first Afghan refugee arrived in the state.

Biden says policing is as hard as ever, vows reform

Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 8:23 p.m.

President Joe Biden on Saturday vowed to move forward with policing reform, telling a gathering honoring slain officers that their profession is called on to do too much.

Unhappy with prices, ranchers look to build own meat plants

Scott McFetridge, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 7:49 p.m.

Like other ranchers across the country, Rusty Kemp for years grumbled about rock-bottom prices paid for the cattle he raised in central Nebraska, even as the cost of beef at grocery stores kept climbing.

Disabled Utah teen, family receive a wheelchair accessible van

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 7:02 p.m.

Compassion Mobility along with other organizations, surprised three families with gifts that will improve their quality of life, including an accessible van for Reese Thorne and his family.

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Utah's treasure hunt enters week 2—with $20,000 for the taking

Finders Seekers  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 7:00 p.m.

This time, you'll search for hidden QR codes placed around the Wasatch Front.

Physical Baylor rolls No. 19 BYU, handing Cougars consecutive losses for first time since 2019

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 16 - 6:51 p.m.

Gerry Bohanon recorded his first interception of the season, but also threw for 231 yards and a touchdown while Baylor piled up 303 yards on the ground in a 38-24 win over BYU.

2 BYU students killed in Orem crash

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 16 - 6:11 p.m.

Two people died and two others were transported to a hospital Friday evening after a two-vehicle crash near 400 South and State Street in Orem, police said.

1 woman dead, others injured in Fairpark area crash

Lisi Merkley, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 5:44 p.m.

One woman died and three others were injured after a crash in Salt Lake City on Saturday. The crash occurred in the area of 1200 West and 500 North after reports were made of a car driving erratically, police said.

State lotteries did not motivate people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, study finds

Jen Christensen, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 4:51 p.m.

Nearly 66 million people in the United States who are eligible still have not gotten vaccinated against COVID-19, no matter how much danger that puts them in and no matter how many incentives or mandates have been thrown at them.

New video project giving thanks to health care workers

Ashton Goodell, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 4:07 p.m.

For health care workers, there doesn't seem to be an end in sight to the long days and the difficult cases related to COVID-19, which is why a Saint George web developer came up with an easy way for people to share their gratitude.

Have You Seen This? Don't get into arguments with goats

Martha Ostergar, KSL.com Contributor  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 3:20 p.m.

It's not always the head-butting you have to worry about.

U.S. offers payments, relocation to family of Afghans killed in botched drone attack

Kanishka Singh, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 2:05 p.m.

The Pentagon has offered unspecified condolence payments to the family of 10 civilians who were killed in a botched U.S. drone attack in Afghanistan in August during the final days before American troops withdrew from the country.

Once left with nothing after Haiti earthquake, Herriman teen wants to help those affected by latest earthquake

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 12:20 p.m.

After escaping her home with her family when the 2010 Haiti earthquake hit, one Herriman High School senior wants to give back to those affected by the recent August earthquake.

A history gold mine: Excavations from Utah ghost town uncover important artifacts

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 11:40 a.m.

Archeologists unveiled findings from recent excavations of a Utah ghost town along the transcontinental railroad, which uncovered all sorts of important artifacts from Chinese workers.

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Should American families get a monthly allowance?

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 11:15 a.m.

American Family Survey: To boost the birth rate, the government may need to send families more cash

1 dead in West Jordan motorcycle crash

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 16 - 10:24 a.m.

A motorcyclist died in a crash Friday evening near the intersection of 7000 South and 1300 West, West Jordan police said.

White House to meet US Chamber of Commerce, retail leaders on vaccine rule

Nandita Bose and Tom Hal, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 10:15 a.m.

White House officials are meeting with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and others as the administration races to issue a rule to implement President Joe Biden's plan to require private-sector workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Here's every opening-round matchup of the 2021 Utah high school football playoffs

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 9:29 a.m.

Corner Canyon, Springville, Desert Hills, Juab, San Juan and Duches all earned top seeds in their respective classifications, according to the UHSAA's computer-generation ratings percentage index (RPI) revealed Saturday morning.

Van Gogh artwork looted by Nazis to be auctioned in New York

Karen Matthews, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 8:20 a.m.

A watercolor by Vincent van Gogh that was seized by the Nazis during World War II will be sold next month at auction in New York, where it is expected to fetch a price of $20 million or more, the auction house Christie's announced.

New survey reveals how Utah students are weathering the COVID-19 pandemic

Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 7:15 a.m.

The latest results of a survey of some 71,000 Utah schoolchildren suggests one-third of students reported the coronavirus pandemic made them feel anxious, sad — even hopeless.

I-80 interchange at 5600 West to close over the weekend

Tamara Vaifanua and Madison Swenson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 10:36 p.m.

Drivers have been encouraged to plan ahead as the 5600 West Interchange at Interstate 80 will be closed over the weekend in Salt Lake City.

Turkey farmers say shortage of workers will delay production

Jackie Kostek, Wbbm Via CNN  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 10:07 p.m.

The holidays are right around the corner and that means looking for the right turkey for the dinner table. But the turkey company Butterball is concerned there may be a shortage in supply this year.

States can reserve COVID-19 shots for younger kids next week

Mike Stobbe, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 9:43 p.m.

U.S. health officials are setting the stage for a national COVID-19 vaccination campaign for younger children, inviting state officials to order doses before the shots are authorized.

In 'very infrequent' ruling, judge tosses perjury charge against Orem man acquitted of murder

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 9:07 p.m.

A man acquitted of murder last year after he shot and killed another man in the doorway of his apartment is no longer facing a perjury charge after a judge decided to dismiss it mid-trial.

A tiny minnow, a big pipeline and a growing water demand

Ammon Teare, St. George News  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 8:40 p.m.

Plans to increase the Southern Utah water supply may be in jeopardy if efforts to protect an inconspicuous fish species prove successful.

La Nina has arrived and will stick around — what that means for the dry Southwest

Brandon Miller and Judson Jones, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 8:15 p.m.

Winter weather, ongoing drought conditions and even the remainder of hurricane season will see impacts from a recent cooling of sea surface temperatures in the Pacific.

Making statements: Utes, Sun Devils look to take major step in division title race

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 7:48 p.m.

As the only two remaining teams with an unbeaten record in Pac-12 play, Saturday becomes a statement game of sorts for either program.

Chad Daybell called funeral home hours after Charles Vallow was killed, police reports show

Eric Grossarth, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 7:11 p.m.

Chad Daybell called an Arizona funeral home the day Charles Vallow was shot and killed by Lori Vallow Daybell's brother, according to newly released police documents.

From Grimes to Ika, storylines aplenty as No. 19 BYU visits Baylor (+ how to watch, stream, listen)

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 6:38 p.m.

Baylor offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes, who held the same position at BYU as recently as a year ago, isn't the only common connection between Kalani Sitake's team and Dave Aranda's Bears.

2-headed baby turtle thrives at Massachusetts animal refuge

The Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 5:55 p.m.

A rare two-headed diamondback terrapin turtle is alive and kicking — with all six of its legs — at the Birdsey Cape Wildlife Center in Massachusetts after hatching two weeks ago.

Charge: Fight with former housemate in Orem ends in gunfire

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 5:15 p.m.

A fight between a homeowner, her son and a man kicked out of the residence that culminated in gunfire has resulted in a criminal charge.

Bitcoin tops $60,000 as investors bet on ETF approval

Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 4:40 p.m.

Bitcoin prices continued their October surge on Friday, topping $60,000 on hopes that the Securities and Exchange Commission will soon approve a bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund.

These Utah youth are disproportionately struggling with mental illness in 2021

Jenny Rollins, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 4:18 p.m.

New data shows that two groups of Utah students are struggling with mental illness more than the rest: lesbian, gay and bisexual youth and Hispanic youth.

Have You Seen This? The most exciting game you'll never understand

John Clyde, KSL.com Contributor  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 3:44 p.m.

I'm only in on like 12% of what is happening here, but I am 100% committed.

Man arrested after allegedly posing as student at Moab schools

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 3:36 p.m.

A 19-year-old man who allegedly tried posing as a student, walked into a classroom and then followed two students home and went into their house was arrested on Thursday.

Vulnerable US homeowners face uncertainty as mortgage forbearance ends

Jonnelle Marte and Katanga Johnson, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 3:11 p.m.

Close to half a million low-income homeowners in the United States are nearing the end of mortgage forbearance plans that allowed them to halt loan payments during the pandemic.

US to lift curbs from Nov. 8 for vaccinated foreign travelers

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 2:48 p.m.

The White House on Friday said it will lift COVID-19 travel restrictions for fully vaccinated foreign nationals effective Nov. 8, ending historic restrictions that barred much of the world from the United States.

3 charged in shooting death of West Jordan teen

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 2:19 p.m.

Three people were charged with murder on Friday in connection with the shooting death of a West Jordan teen at his house.

Prosecutors: Capitol cop told Jan. 6 rioter to hide evidence

Michael Balsamo and Colleen Long, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 1:53 p.m.

A U.S. Capitol Police officer has been indicted on obstruction of justice charges after prosecutors say he helped to hide evidence of a rioter's involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection.

Utah confirms 1,493 new COVID-19 cases, 17 deaths Friday

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 1:42 p.m.

Utah health officials confirmed 1,493 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, as well as 17 deaths.

Charges: South Jordan man solicited girls for nudes, paid tens of thousands of dollars

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 1:23 p.m.

A man accused of contacting more than 200 girls in Utah and offering them money for nude selfies, paying tens of thousands to more than two dozen who agreed, according to investigators, has been charged.

Justice Department will ask Supreme Court to halt Texas abortion law

Paul J. Weber, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 12:44 p.m.

The Biden administration said Friday it will turn next to the U.S. Supreme Court in another attempt to halt a Texas law that has banned most abortions since September.

Girlfriend of man killed in Murray arrested for obstruction

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 12:37 p.m.

The girlfriend of a man recently shot and killed in Murray has been arrested for allegedly lying and withholding information from police.