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Ex-Army Ranger goes from obese in wheelchair to fitness competitor: Learn his secret

Health Utah  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

This Army Ranger went from the extreme physical fitness to requiring epidural steroid spinal injections. By 2013 he was in a wheelchair and going through medical retirement from the Army. But he recovered his health thanks to a Utah clinic.

Pair of BYU running backs 'doubtful' against Wyoming after injuries to Martin, Ropati

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wyoming will be without its top running back for a third consecutive game when the Cowboys renew an old Mountain West rivalry Saturday against BYU.

Cox campaign denies paying to recruit additional 'Lyman' write-in candidates

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 6:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

The campaign of Utah Gov. Spencer Cox rejected allegations it had paid to recruit gubernatorial candidates who share a last name with write-in candidate state Rep. Phil Lyman, R-Blanding. The two write-in candidates also rejected the validity of Lyman's claims.

Thousands evacuate as wildfires rage outside Los Angeles and Reno, Nevada

Eugene Garcia and Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of people have been evacuated from the path of a scorching wildfire in the foothills of a national forest east of Los Angeles as the blaze threatens some 36,000 structures.

US proposes requiring reporting for advanced AI, cloud providers

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Commerce Department said Monday it is proposing to require detailed reporting requirements for advanced artificial intelligence developers and cloud computing providers to ensure the technologies are safe and can withstand cyberattacks.

Biden administration finalizes rule to strengthen mental health parity law

Amina Niasse, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 4:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Biden Administration on Monday said it had finalized regulation to help ensure the 175 million Americans with private health insurance have access to affordable mental health services.

Harvey Weinstein rushed to hospital for emergency heart surgery, ABC News reports

Eric Beech and Lisa Richwine, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein had emergency heart surgery on Monday after experiencing chest pains the previous evening at a New York City jail, ABC News reported, citing unnamed sources.

James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa, dead at 93

Mark Kennedy, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 3:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen has died. He was 93.

Have You Seen This? Delivery truck makes a house call

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 3:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

This was a little too close for comfort. Scratch that — it was a lot too close for comfort.

Utah Debate Commission announces debates for statewide, congressional races

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 3:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Debate Commission has announced a slate of seven debates for statewide and congressional offices in the Beehive State.

Huge payout expected for a rare coin bought by Ohio farm family and hidden for decades

John Seewer, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 2:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three sisters from Ohio who inherited a dime kept in a bank vault for more than 40 years knew it had some value. But now they can't believe just how much.

Teen e-cigarette use sinks to lowest level in a decade

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 2:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Teen vaping is down to its lowest point in the last decade. A half-million fewer adolescents used electronic cigarettes in 2024 compared to 2023.

Apple debuts iPhone 16 with AI software in English coming next month

Max A. Cherney and Kenrick Cai, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 2:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Apple on Monday unveiled its artificial intelligence-boosted iPhone 16, showing off the long-awaited phone hours after Chinese rival Huawei's tri-fold phone began racking up orders.

Trump hunts for elusive 2024 election prize — infrequent voters

Alexandra Ulmer, Nathan Layne and Gram Slattery, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 1:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump campaign is directing resources, including grassroots volunteers, to win over the infrequent voters that the campaign sees as key to victory in the battleground state.

Provo mother charged with 44 felonies for alleged sex crimes against her daughter

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 12:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Provo mother was charged Monday with 44 felonies accusing her of allowing a registered sex offender to sexually abuse her young daughter in exchange for gifts and money.

7 states filed new lawsuit to block Biden's new student loan cancellation plan

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 12:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Seven Republican-controlled states are pushing back on the Biden administration's latest plan to pay off or reduce student loan balances. Republican lawmakers say Biden's plan would transfer tax dollars from working class Americans to college graduates.

Vernal care facility managers arrested, accused of abusing resident

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 11:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two women who manage a care facility in Vernal have been arrested and accused of physically abusing a resident with mental disabilities.

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This Utah teen is 30 seconds away from $1M

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 11:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

To get the $1 million, Kai Beckstrand will have to climb a 75-foot rope in 30 seconds on Monday's finale of "American Ninja Warrior."

Power plants and carbon emissions. What's at stake

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 11:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Opening briefs are due Friday before the U.S. Supreme Court that could decide the fate of the remaining coal-fired power plants operating in the United States, including the decades-old Hunter and Huntington power plants in Emery County.

Change of venue granted for trial of suspect in Idaho student killings

Cheri Mossburg, CNN  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 11:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Idaho judge has granted a change of venue motion for the trial of Bryan Kohberger, the man charged with killing four University of Idaho students in 2022.

Kate, princess of Wales, says she'll return to public duties

Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 10:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kate, the princess of Wales, says she has completed chemotherapy and will return to some public duties in the coming months. The 42-year-old wife of Prince William is expected to undertake a light program of engagements until the end of the year.

BYU study finds full-day kindergartners spend only 57 fewer minutes with moms

Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 10:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new study found that there is not a significant loss of parent time when children attend full-day kindergarten compared to children who attend school half days.

The 'lesser of two evils': BYU students on Harris or Trump

Sydney Jezik, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 9:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

With the 2024 presidential election only two months away, college students — many of them first-time voters — are faced with the choice of Republican nominee Donald Trump, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, someone else, or none of the above.

KSL.com Top 20+1: Lone Peak maintains top spot ahead of tough out-of-state matchup

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Another week of high school football has come and gone in the state of Utah. Where do local teams rank after a upset-heavy week?

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An open letter to Utah families about your IRAs and 401Ks

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 8:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

The co-founder of one of Utah's leading retirement financial advisors offers advice to help Utah retirees avoid making some crucial financial mistakes.

Big Lots files for bankruptcy

Jordan Valinsky, CNN  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 8:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Big Lots, the beleaguered discount retailer that previously warned it had "substantial doubt" about its survival, has filed for bankruptcy.

Typhoon Yagi leaves 46 dead in Vietnam, pounds factories

Phuong Nguyen and Minh Nguyen, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 8:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

Typhoon Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm this year, left dozens dead in northern Vietnam and widespread damage to infrastructure and factories as it churned westwards, preliminary government estimates showed on Monday.

Roosevelt man charged with murder in death of his ex's boyfriend

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 8:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Roosevelt man was charged with murder Monday in the stabbing and beating death of his ex-girlfriend's boyfriend in Ballard last month.

'We didn't know she was suffering': Community mourns family killed in murder-suicide

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Close relatives and neighbors of a family that died in a tragic murder-suicide mourned together and remembered their lives at a vigil Sunday night.

Google's antitrust trial over online advertising set to begin

Jody Godoy, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 7:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Alphabet's Google will face U.S. antitrust prosecutors on Monday in Alexandria, Virginia, where the Justice Department will seek to show the company stifled competition in online advertising technology.

Pennsylvania is key as Harris and Trump prep for Philly showdown

Marc Levy, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 7:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

When Donald Trump and Kamala Harris meet onstage in Philadelphia, they'll both know there's little debate that Pennsylvania is critical to their chances of winning the presidency.

Mother of Georgia shooting suspect called school to warn of emergency, aunt says

Russ Bynum and Claire Rush, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 6:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

A relative of the Georgia high school shooting suspect says the teenager's mother called the school before the killings.

Aquamation now an option offered to Utah pet owners

Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 10:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Aquamation is a water-based cremation, that some say makes the painful process of saying goodbye for pet owners just a little easier.

Locals in the NFL: Utes' Jaylon Johnson had Caleb Williams' back — literally — in Bears win

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 9:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

All eyes in the Chicago Bears' 2024 season opener were on starting quarterback Caleb Williams, but perhaps Williams' eyes should have been on Jaylon Johnson.

Tucker Carlson and Glenn Beck in Salt Lake City detail the battle they see between good vs. evil

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 9:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tucker Carlson and Glenn Beck framed the current moment in American politics as a spiritual battle between good and evil during the fourth stop of the "Tucker Carlson live tour" in Salt Lake City on Saturday.

Utah influencer, Senate candidate celebrates ruling she says makes it easier to run for office

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Election Commission has approved a draft opinion submitted by Senate candidate Caroline Gleich seeking to clarify campaign finance law for full-time content creators.

Wildfire east of LA threatens tens of thousands of homes and forces evacuations

Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 8:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mandatory evacuations are expanding as a wildfire burns in the foothills of a national forest east of Los Angeles. Tens of thousands of homes and other buildings are being threatened by the so-called Line Fire.

New report outlines economic benefits from Utah's national parks, but are they too popular?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 7:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's outdoor wonders continue to boost the state's economy, but Gov. Spencer Cox and leaders of other Western states say more needs to be done to address overcrowding.

Dads providing more personal help to kids than in previous generations

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 7:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Young people living in two-parent households are getting more support at home than their own parents and grandparents did when they were young. They can turn to their father or their mother if they have a personal problem.

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Extreme weight loss: Latest research shows best method

Health Utah  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Health Utah's approach is unique. It is designed to provide the health, balance, knowledge, skills and habits you need to lose the weight and sustain the weight loss indefinitely.

Will young voters turn Utah blue? These Aggies are skeptical

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Armed with an Aggie-blue blazer, Democratic Senate candidate Caroline Gleich approached the line for Utah State's famed mint ice cream with an ambitious goal: motivate college students to cast a ballot.

Educators begin active shooter training as lawmaker heads to Georgia to learn from its tragedy

Deanie Wimmer, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 5:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

The recent school shooting in Georgia adds more urgency to a new Utah law that requires armed guardians in every Utah school.

Utah's fall colors are starting to show. When will they peak?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A national website projects Utah may not be the first to state to have trees peak this year, but a colorful show is expected in the coming weeks.

Rap megastar Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show

Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 4:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kendrick Lamar will pop out on the NFL's biggest stage next year: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans.

Have You Seen This? FedEx driver's got the moves

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Whether you're a delivery driver, journalist, accountant or landscaper, taking a few moments to groove to your favorite song probably helps bring out your best.

Back from the dead: Odyssey's 'Thriller' returns to the stage after hiatus

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Odyssey Dance Theatre's popular Halloween-themed dance show "Thriller" is rising from the grave after the company originally decided to close.

Utah social worker recommends open, honest conversations to process recent tragedies

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 2:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has had its share recently of tragic news stories, including multiple children who have died after getting shot. A victim advocate says it's important to talk and be open about how tragic events are affecting you.

Boeing says it has a deal to avoid a strike by more than 30,000 machinists

David Koenig, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 1:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Boeing has a tentative agreement with its largest union on a new contract for factory workers that could avoid a threatened strike.

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How Emma Nissen lost her voice and found her purpose

Mariya Manzhos, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 1:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four years ago, doctors told Emma Nissen to stop singing. Now, her debut album is at the top of the Christian music charts.

National trends show increasing demand for rental units across the US

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 12:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly everywhere in the United States has seen an increase in apartment renting prices in the last year. A recent national rent report by Zumper found that, on a national level, one-bedroom apartments have gone up 1.6% to $1,534, while two-bedrooms rose 2.7% to $1,915.

Even with win, Utah drops to No. 12 in latest AP Top 25 rankings following Week 2 chaos

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 12:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wins don't always translate to a jump in the national rankings, and Utah found that out Sunday afternoon.

Trump says US colleges could lose accreditation over 'antisemitic propaganda' if he's elected

Alexandra Ulmer, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 11:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump told Jewish donors on Thursday that U.S. universities would lose accreditation and federal support over what he described as "antisemitic propaganda" if he is elected to the White House.

Out of the Darkness Walk: A way of helping bring the topic of suicide to light

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 10:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Roughly, 4,000 people attended the Out of the Darkness Walk on Saturday. The event was created as a way to help bring the topic of suicide to light.

Kentucky highway shooting suspect still at large

Joseph Ax and Rich McKay, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kentucky police resumed a manhunt on Sunday morning for a suspected gunman who authorities say opened fire on vehicles traveling a rural stretch of Interstate 75 on Saturday, injuring seven people.

Panic alert devices similar to one used in Georgia shooting to be implemented in Utah schools

Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 10:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah team is heading to Georgia Friday looking for lessons learned from the deadly high school shooting earlier this week.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: A bizarre Week 2 alters the makeup of the top 10

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Does anybody actually want to be ranked anymore?

How do you get a grumpy 4-ton elephant to a new home 120 miles away? Elephant movers

Gerald Imray, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 9:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

When it comes to the business of moving elephants, Amir Khalil and his team might be the best.

The Annual Carmelite Fair prepares to support Utah's cloistered nuns

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 8:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Preparations are underway for the annual Carmelite Fair, which will help fund the quiet community devoted to prayer and worship.