Man runs a book club at Utah State Prison

Not exactly smooth sailing at the 52nd Albuquerque balloon fiesta after 4 incidents

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 10:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A drone show and a flawless farewell mass ascension ended Sunday's last day of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. But it wasn't all smooth sailing for this year's nine-day event hot air balloon.

Yellow Lake Fire: Officials urging residents in Hanna to be ready to evacuate just in case

Mark Jones, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 10:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials overseeing the Yellow Lake Fire urged residents of a small town to be ready for a possible evacuation notice during a public meeting Sunday at Kamas Middle School.

Locals in the NFL: Tyler Allgeier powers Falcons past Panthers, Clark Phillips seals it

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 10:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Clark Phillips III had a chance at his first career pick-six with an interception of his own Sunday. But the former University of Utah cornerback opted to pass — or, more accurately, to take a knee.

Man with loaded gun arrested at checkpoint near Trump's weekend rally in Southern California

Christopher Weber, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 9:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities say a Nevada man with a shotgun, loaded handgun and fake passports in his vehicle was arrested at a security checkpoint outside Donald Trump's rally Saturday night in the Southern California desert.

New fires threatening homes in southeast Utah, Tooele County

Larry D. Curtis, KSL-TV  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new fire blazed up Sunday south of Monticello, less than a mile away from homes.

Matt McCarty goes from Korn Ferry to Masters with title at Utah's 1st PGA Tour event in 61 years

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The rookie who won three times on the Korn Ferry Tour to earn instant promotion in August to professional golf's highest level to finish two shots clear of the inaugural title at the Black Desert Championship.

Springville police searching for gunman who shot man 3 times

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 8:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Springville police are searching for a gunman who shot and injured one person Sunday afternoon.

Teens are feeling pressured and burned out, study shows. Here's how to help

Kara Alaimo, CNN  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 8:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some 81% of teens ages 13 through 17 feel pressure that leaves them feeling badly about their game plans, achievements, appearances, social lives, friendships and/or how informed they are about issues, the survey found.

Price residents struggle with housing costs, but the city has hope

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 7:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

People in Price are concerned about housing costs, and since many people in town are on fixed incomes, it's something they want to see their elected officials pay special attention to.

Study: COVID may increase risk of heart attack, stroke, death for 3 years after infection

Brenda Goodman, CNN  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

COVID-19 could be a powerful risk factor for heart attacks and strokes for as long as three years after an infection, a large new study suggests.

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Trax train driver suffers mental breakdown after fatal accident

Davis & Sanchez  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Trax train driver involved in a tragic accident finds his insurance claim denied until attorneys for Davis & Sanchez stepped in.

Spanish scientists to shed light on mystery of Columbus origins, burial

Emma Pinedo, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Spanish scientists said they will reveal details of the nationality of 15th-century explorer Christopher Columbus on Saturday, after using DNA analysis to tackle a centuries-old mystery.

First hat trick in club history gives Utah Royals 3rd consecutive win

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 6:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

It took Cloe Lacasse one half to do what no player had done in an entire game before in Utah Royals history.

Is it time to talk about the College Football Playoff after BYU's 6-0 start?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 6:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars want to win, but they're also ready to begin to have a conversation.

Dense breasts can make it harder to spot cancer on a mammogram

Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 5:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new U.S. rule requires mammography centers to inform women about their breast density.

Thanks to its fall festival, 'downtown ranch' still standing strong

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Like a lot of family farmers and ranchers these days, Heather Limon and her brother Dalon Hinckley have to be creative to stay afloat.

Roy Police Department urges vigilance after recent bust of card skimmers

Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah grocery store customer and employee are to thank for uncovering a fraud scheme in the store, before potentially thousands of people became victims. 

Have You Seen This? How sound effects are made

John Clyde for KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 3:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Foley artist? More like powerful sorcerer. That man has done more with a trombone than the entire London Symphony.

On religious freedom, Kamala Harris faces doubts from conservatives

Samuel Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Many religious conservatives are not satisfied with Vice President Kamala Harris' record on religious liberty.

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65-year-old Utah couple finds $292,567 in retirement tax savings

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mike and Patty were shocked at how much they'd owe in taxes – and by how much they could save.

Jazz to ice and back again: How the Delta Center is handling double duty

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 2:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah is not the only place where two teams share a stadium, so working together was an old hat for the leagues.

Determination to rebuild follows Florida's hurricanes with acceptance that storms will come again

Russ Bynum, Brendan Farrington and Ty O'Neil, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 2:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

The devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton is still being tallied as a swath of Florida comes to terms with damage from the unusual dual strike of storms in such close proximity.

'An answer to prayers': How Latter-day Saints say the newly announced temples will bless them

Hanna Seariac, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 1:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Latter-day Saints in different parts of the world responded to the temple announcements with joy and gratitude, believing God answered their prayers.

Cities are using sheep to graze in urban landscapes, and people love it

Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 12:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Munching their way through green spaces in urban environments, sheep and goats are becoming a trendy sight in cities.

BYU continues its climb as Utah bottoms out in latest AP Top 25 rankings

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 12:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

With the spotlight shining bright amid a "Big Noon Kickoff" experience Saturday morning, BYU continued the show that afternoon with a dominating win at home over Arizona.

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7 trends driving today's kitchen renovations

Bedrock Quartz  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Bedrock Quartz professionals share seven trends they're seeing in kitchen remodels.

US will send an air defense battery and American troops to Israel to bolster defenses against Iran

Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 11:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Pentagon says the United States will send a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery and troops to to Israel.

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The marathon of grief

Meg Walter, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 11:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Running the St. George half-marathon was a painful reminder of how grieving works.

In an engineering feat, mechanical SpaceX arms catch Starship booster back at launch pad

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

SpaceX has pulled off the boldest test flight yet of its enormous Starship rocket, catching the returning booster back at the Texas launch pad with mechanical arms Sunday, shortly after liftoff.  

That online 'pharmacy' could kill you, feds warn

Josh Campbell, CNN  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration investigators are warning about a rise in illegal online stores that are allegedly targeting American consumers with deceptive practices.

Beauty industry licensing restructure could affect over 60,000 workers statewide

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 10:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Office of Professional Licensure Review will be pushing for lower barriers to entry, and an increased focus on consumer safety and transparency, in beauty industry licensing.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Oregon on Texas' heels following win over Ohio State

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

It was the first weekend of the season that was billed as one not to miss.

Display with hundreds of carved pumpkins brings joy to public, carver

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 9:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Each October, Ken Klinker in Farmington moves a display of 400-plus carved pumpkins to his front yard for the public to stop and see. He's also used the attention to host a food drive for Bountiful Food Pantry.

Looking out for the good: An 11-year-old boy's reaction to Tabernacle Choir practice

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 8:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

An 11-year-old boy with special needs named Champion reacted in a heartwarming way to a practice of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. What it meant to him and his family was unimaginable.

Everything's coming up royal for No. 14 BYU, now 6-0 for 6th time in school history

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 8:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jake Retzlaff was in a jovial mood after No. 14 BYU's 41-19 win over Arizona on Saturday afternoon, but he didn't want to flex for himself.

Nobel Peace Prize given to Japanese organization for its work against nuclear weapons

Mike Corder and Elena Becatoros, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, for its activism against nuclear weapons.

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From 1950-2000, these were some of Utah's most popular and beloved attractions

Siegfried & Jensen  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

From thrilling amusement parks to captivating cultural centers, here's a look at some of the most exciting places that have drawn large crowds over several decades.

Visitors at new Tree of Life garden are part of the exhibit, sculptor says

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 7:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Angela Johnson's new sculpture gardens at Thanksgiving Point, the Tree of Life, is opening to the public Tuesday. "We are part of this exhibit. We're not observers," she said.

Clayton Keller scores game-winner in OT to give Utah Hockey Club 6-5 win over Rangers

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 12 - 10:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

It was an explosion of offense at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. But it was Utah Hockey Club captain Clayton Keller who called game.

No. 17 TCU overwhelms No. 23 BYU women's volleyball with 5-set win

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 10:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Melanie Parra poured in 25 kills, five digs and five blocks, and Jalyn Gibson added 11 kills, eight digs and five blocks as No. 17 TCU held off the Cougars in five sets.

11-year-old girl drowns in retention pond in Tooele County

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A girl died Saturday after falling into a pond in Terra, Tooele County; a boy who was with her ran about a half-mile to bring back help.

The reasons behind the cost of a Utah Hockey Club ticket

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 9:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Hockey Club had no problem selling out its first-ever game Tuesday at the Delta Center, a 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.

Jazz turn ball over 22 times against Spurs, lose another guard in first preseason defeat

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 9:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah rookie Isaiah Collier was forced to exit in the first half with a right hamstring injury and did not return to the game.

Communication breakdown put 2 women, officers at risk, Tooele County Sheriff's Office says

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 8:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Tooele County Sheriff's Office is under fire after a major failure nearly during an incident with someone allegedly firing a gun in a neighborhood in September.

The drownings of 2 Navy SEALs were preventable, military investigation finds

Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 8:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A military investigation has concluded that two U.S. Navy SEALs drowned as they tried to climb aboard a ship carrying illicit Iranian-made weapons to Yemen because of glaring training failures and a lack of understanding about what to do after a fall into deep, turbulent waters.

After the hurricane: Officials warn of lingering public health risks

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 7:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

While hurricanes Milton and Helene have passed, danger may still lie ahead for residents in the affected communities. Natural disasters can become a public health crisis as people deal with numerous hazards.

No. 14 BYU uses 27-3 run to top Arizona for 6th straight win

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 12 - 7:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Once again, the middle frames were anything but 'mid' for the BYU football team.

Elevator door was 'broken' during Colorado mine tour accident that killed 1 and trapped 12

Matthew Brown, Amy Beth Hanson, Mead Gruver and Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Investigators were trying to figure out Friday what led to an elevator accident at a former Colorado gold mine that killed a tour guide.

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Snow is coming—are you ready for ski season?

Ski Utah  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thanks to Ski Utah's Passport program for local students, you can train your ski protégé for a ridiculously low cost while hitting up all of Utah's ski resorts.

Matt McCarty takes lead at Black Desert in his 2nd PGA Tour start

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 6:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Matt McCarty took a two-stroke lead into the final round in his second PGA Tour start, shooting a 7-under 64 on Saturday in the inaugural Black Desert Championship.

JD Vance, Burgess Owens and Trent Staggs make appeal to Latter-day Saint voters

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 6:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance has been reaching out to Latter-day Saint voters as part of a Trump campaign push to actively court the demographic in the Grand Canyon State.

2 Salt Lake teens, ages 14 and 16, charged with convenience store robbery spree, police say

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A rash of convenience store robberies led to 14 charges being filed against two Salt Lake teens, who were arrested in September, according to police.

Utah sweeps No. 18 Baylor for 3rd straight win, 2nd straight top-25 victory

Ella Peterson, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 5:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

In an intense showdown at the Huntsman Center, the Utes women's volleyball team delivered another stunning 3-0 sweep, this time over the No. 18 Baylor Bears.

Bird flu forces the culling of 1.8 million chickens in northern Cache County

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 4:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A commercial chicken flock numbering 1.8 million in Cache County was diagnosed with highly pathogenic avian influenza, according to the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.

Daybreakers race 900-pound pumpkins — and porta-potties — in annual regatta

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds gathered to watch racers battle giant pumpkins and porta-potties during 13th-annual Ginormous Pumpkin Regatta at Oquirrh Lake in South Jordan, Saturday.

Have You Seen This? Snake-like eels make a bizarre appearance

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 3:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

This reminds me of that scene from "The Little Mermaid" when Ariel meets Ursula.

Eagle Mountain high school senior represents USA at international shooting competition

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 18-year-old from Eagle Mountain just returned from Peru, where he competed for Team USA in an international trap shooting tournament.

A celestial encore! A bright comet is about to make an entrance

Ryan Boyce for KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 2:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you have seen enough of the aurora borealis in your social media feeds, be prepared for comets. This week, as a comet hurtles through the inner solar system, stargazers in Utah may be able to spot it with their unaided eye.

Good Samaritan saves dog and helps fight house fire in Tooele

Courtney Johns, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 1:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two dogs are recovering after a fire destroyed a garage and damaged two homes Thursday afternoon in Tooele.