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2 bodies found in West Jordan home, police say

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 11:41 p.m.

Police say they recovered the bodies of two deceased males from a West Jordan house on Monday afternoon.

Utah teen who stabbed sleeping couple woke up wanting to hurt someone, charges say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 3 - 10:56 p.m.

A 15-year-old boy charged with attempted murder told police he woke up wanting to hurt someone, grabbed a knife, then attacked a sleeping couple after finding an unlocked door.

Locals in the NFL: Zach Wilson returns for Jets' Week 4 comeback win ... with a Griddy

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 3 - 10:30 p.m.

Wilson threw for 252 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions, and also caught a touchdown pass as the Jets rallied for a 24-20 win Sunday over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Utah mountain cabin community hoping for national historic designation

Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 10:27 p.m.

Just off I-80 in Parley's Canyon hidden past a gate, a road winds away from the roar of traffic and into the tranquil babble of a canyon creek.

Trump files $475 million defamation lawsuit against CNN

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 9:58 p.m.

Former President Donald Trump has gone to court against CNN. He's seeking $475 million in damages, saying the network's reports are trying to short-circuit any future political campaign.

North Korea fires ballistic missile that flew over Japan

Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 3 - 9:28 p.m.

North Korea has fired a ballistic missile over Japan, its neighbors said, escalating tests of weapons designed to strike key targets in regional U.S. allies amid stalled nuclear diplomacy.

Utah's newest transit system breaks ground on $26M new home

Carter Williams, KSL.com and Jed Boal, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 8:59 p.m.

Utah's newest public transit system is about to finally have a home.

Davis County Commission recommends Val Verda be annexed into North Salt Lake

Kaitlyn Bancroft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 8:29 p.m.

The Davis County Commission voted Tuesday to annex the Val Verda area south of Bountiful and make it part of North Salt Lake. But multiple residents expressed concerns about raised taxes and other issues during the meeting.

Photos: See the size of the hail that pelted Iron County in Sunday's severe thunderstorm

Jeff Richards, St. George News  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 8:05 p.m.

A severe thunderstorm that passed through northern Iron County on Sunday afternoon and evening brought hail and heavy rain to several areas.

Frustration and desperation mount as Hurricane Ian's effects linger

Bobby Caina Calvan and Rebecca Santana, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 3 - 7:02 p.m.

Days after Hurricane Ian carved a path of destruction from Florida to the Carolinas, the dangers persisted, and even worsened in some places.

Who's in — and is anyone out — for congressional, Senate debates ahead of midterm election?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 7:01 p.m.

Most Republican incumbents refused to participate in Utah Debate Commission debates before the GOP primary, but all five will take part in the independent commission's events starting this week ahead of the November midterm election.

Kaleb Hayes reveals 2 secrets: about his roommate, BYU's uniforms vs. Notre Dame

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 6:27 p.m.

The BYU cornerback was one of four players who went to Las Vegas prior to the season to shoot a promotional video debuting the Cougars' new blackout uniforms.

How California will punish doctors who give COVID-19 misinformation to patients

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 5:54 p.m.

Doctors in California who spread misinformation about COVID-19 to their patients now face losing their license to practice medicine.

Supreme Court declines to hear Utah gun rights activist's appeal to overturn bump stock ban

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com and Aimee Cobabe, KSL NewsRadio  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 5:16 p.m.

A prominent Utah gun rights activist has lost his bid to get the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the federal bump stock ban.

Man wanted in 2015 Utah murder case was arrested in Mexico City in May, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 4:10 p.m.

A man wanted in connection with a 2015 murder case in West Valley City was arrested in Mexico City in May, police have confirmed, and extradited back to Utah over the weekend.

Have You Seen This? Puppy takes on fierce enemy — Diet Coke

Lisi Merkley, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 3:27 p.m.

Many of us in Utah have at one point battled against Diet Coke. One puppy in California took on the same enemy, but was it successful?

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Want to lose weight? Forget what you think you know about diet and exercise

Health Utah  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 3:00 p.m.

If your doctor tells you it only boils down to diet and exercise, seek another opinion.

Can a place to decompress at high school really help prevent suicides?

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 2:58 p.m.

Westlake High implemented a wellness center to help students deal with anxiety and depression after several tragic deaths. A BYU study shows the center has significantly helped students.

Locally produced film 'The Candy Ban' to screen in Idaho Falls

Adam Forsgren, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 2:31 p.m.

"The Candy Ban," a film shot and produced in Ammon and Idaho Falls, is set to screen at the Paramount Theater in Idaho Falls this week.

Police investigating sexual assault report at frat house; U. suspends Pi Kappa Alpha activities

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 3 - 2:24 p.m.

The University of Utah on Monday announced that a sexual assault allegation at a fraternity house is being investigated by Salt Lake police.

Kim Kardashian charged by SEC, agrees to pay $1.3 million fine

Chris Isidore, CNN Business  |  Updated Oct. 3 - 2:02 p.m.

Kim Kardashian agreed to pay a $1.26 million fine to the Securities and Exchange Commission to settle civil charges after the reality TV star touted a crypto asset, EthereumMax, on Instagram.

Fall leaves in full glory in mountains above Bountiful, Davis County

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 1:44 p.m.

The road above Bountiful can be bumpy, but here, the journey was definitely about the destination.

Oath Keepers trial: 'Armed rebellion' plan, prosecutor says

Alanna Durkin Richer, Michael Kunzelman and Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 3 - 1:32 p.m.

Prosecutors are saying at the opening of the most serious case to reach trial in the attack on the U.S. Capitol that the founder of the Oath Keepers extremist group and four associates planned for an "armed rebellion" to stop the transfer of presidential power.

Utah clothing company creates swimwear for breast cancer survivors

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 12:50 p.m.

Breast cancer survivors and sisters from Utah will launch a swimwear line for women who have had surgery.

Supreme Court's top cases for new term, new Justice Jackson

Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 12:17 p.m.

The Supreme Court opens its new term on Monday and will hear arguments for the first time after a summer break and with new Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson among its nine members.

Family, friends finish St. George Marathon in honor of 22-year-old runner who died

Arianne Brown for KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 11:43 a.m.

Friends and family of Hayden Holman finished the St. George Marathon over the weekend in honor of the 22-year-old who died during last year's marathon.

KSL.com HS Football Top 20+1: Skyridge, Lone Peak honor fallen teammate, friend

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 11:18 a.m.

A lot was on the line when Skyridge football went to Lone Peak, looking to bounce back from the Falcons' first loss of the year a week prior. But none of it mattered before the game.

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He faced down leaders of the Klu Klux Klan. They gave him their hoods

Collin Leonard, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 11:08 a.m.

The 64-year-old musician speaks about his musical legacy and his unexpected friendships with white supremacists.

Salt Lake City blasts yet another heat record. Are the readings accurate?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 11:02 a.m.

It isn't a surprise that last month shattered the record for the warmest September on record in Utah, given its hot start.

Taco Bell enlists Pete Davidson to help apologize for its breakfast menu

Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 10:32 a.m.

Taco Bell is apologizing for its breakfast menu.

Kyle Whittingham is 'very concerned' about run game; is it time to worry for the Utes?

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 10:06 a.m.

Utah played to its lowest offensive output of the season against Oregon State on Saturday.

Amid increase in youth shooting deaths, Utah pediatricians push for tougher gun laws

Annie Knox and Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 9:01 a.m.

The number of Utah children and teens killed by gunfire reached a record high in 2020, in part because of a spike in homicides.

Ukrainian troops claim gains in Russia-annexed region

Jon Gambrell, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 8:35 a.m.

Ukrainian troops pushed forward with their offensive that has embarrassed Moscow, with Kyiv officials and foreign observers hinting at new gains in the southern strategic region of Kherson.

Utah crowd marches to state Capitol in solidarity with Iranian people

Brittany Tait, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 8:08 a.m.

A large crowd marched from Washington Square to the steps of the state Capitol in Salt Lake City on Saturday to show solidarity for those suffering in Iran.

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Got an app idea? We can build it!

AppsTango  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 8:00 a.m.

Whether you're a small business owner, you're working on building the world's next greatest idea or you want to improve what you've already got, building an app is a worthwhile cause.

Effort underway in Cedar City to honor beloved teacher with a park

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 7:43 a.m.

There's an effort underway in Cedar City to honor a beloved teacher who lost her battle with breast cancer earlier this year.

Salt Lake Rotary may be fewer in number but nobody's surrendering

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 6:56 a.m.

Rotary's numbers — as with the Masons, Elks Clubs, Lions Clubs, Shriners, et al. — are tumbling, down by 50% or more around the world, and even more than that here at Club 24.

Forest Service hopes to reopen popular Big Cottonwood Canyon area closed over permit issue

Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 6:16 a.m.

The U.S. Forest Service is trying to work through a permit issue with private landowners right next to one of the most popular hiking trails along the Wasatch Front.

Utah Red Cross arrives in Florida to help with Hurricane Ian disaster relief

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 10:27 p.m.

The head of Utah's Red Cross is in Florida Sunday night, helping in the state's long recovery ahead after Hurricane Ian made landfall.

Amid global turmoil, superyachts are selling more than ever. Here's why

Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 9:53 p.m.

The world is in turmoil. The specter of global conflict lurks on the horizon. Energy prices are putting the squeeze on millions. COVID lingers. But in Monaco, at the yachting world's most glamorous event, it's business as usual.

Driver killed in Washington County rollover; southbound I-15 reopens

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 2 - 9:18 p.m.

One man died after one of two trailers he was hauling "began to whip," leading to a rollover crash on I-15 Sunday afternoon, authorities said.

US Census data reveals Utah's triumphs, shortcomings for children

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 9:05 p.m.

Utah is often regarded as family-centered with the highest number of children. New U.S. Census Bureau data shows where the state has triumphed and fallen short on behalf of its children.

Body found at Arches National Park

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 8:53 p.m.

Authorities are investigating the death of a person whose body was recovered at Arches National Park over the weekend.

What did we learn from the Utah Jazz's preseason loss to Toronto?

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 8:00 p.m.

Yes, preseason games are meaningless in the grand scheme of things, but with so much mystery surrounding the Jazz this season, Sunday's blowout loss did start to shed some answers to some questions.

USU professor studying ways to limit parents' bad behavior at youth games

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 7:45 p.m.

A USU professor's studies show that when kids participate in a highly competitive culture and parents over-involve themselves, parents can often lose perspective and lash out.

Fugitive charged with 2015 killing of West Valley woman arrested

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 7:08 p.m.

A man charged with murder in the killing of a West Valley woman in 2015 has been arrested after seven years on the run.

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5 ways to save money, lose weight and get healthier, even during rapid inflation

HLTH Code  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 7:00 p.m.

In the current economic climate, here are some simple steps you can take to save money, get healthier and lose some body fat in the process.

'Tragedy beyond comprehension': Soccer world mourns victims of Indonesia stadium crush

Homero De la Fuente, Masrur Jamaluddin and Issy Ronald, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 5:33 p.m.

FIFA, the head of soccer's international governing body, has led football's mourning of Saturday's stadium crush at an Indonesian league football match, describing the incident, which killed at least 125 people, as a "dark day" and a "tragedy beyond comprehension."

No. 16 BYU may be 4-1, but complete game still elusive with Notre Dame on deck

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 4:58 p.m.

There's something to be said about winning your clunkers, but the Cougars have made plenty of mistakes during their first 4-1 start since 2014.

Hildale bike team offers opportunities some kids had previously never experienced

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 4:50 p.m.

A biking team is offering yet more opportunities for students who live in Utah and Arizona border communities once under strict rules of Fundamentalist LDS Church leaders.

18 new Latter-day Saint temples announced, bringing total to 300

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 4:11 p.m.

President Russell M. Nelson announced 18 new temples during the Sunday afternoon session of general conference, bringing the total number of operating and announced temples to 300.

Sunday afternoon session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference

KSL.com Staff  |  Updated Oct. 2 - 4:07 p.m.

The latest talk summaries and announcements from the Sunday afternoon session of the October 2022 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Have You Seen This? This is a vicious cycle of terror and unconsciousness

John Clyde for KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 3:30 p.m.

Bless his heart. I mean, just bless his heart.

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6 Utah Valley drives where you can see spectacular fall colors

Explore Utah Valley  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 3:00 p.m.

There are many drives through the mountains that are well worth the high cost of fuel. Here are a few of the best leaf-peeping spots throughout Utah Valley.

General conference special: Washington DC Temple: A Sacred Monument

Angie Denison, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 1:27 p.m.

Towering 288 feet above the skyline in Maryland, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Washington, D.C., temple has been a landmark in the nation's capital for nearly 50 years.

General conference special: Book of Mormon Videos: Behind the Scenes

Angie Denison, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 1:06 p.m.

A behind-the-scenes look at season four of the "Book of Mormon Videos" where Jesus Christ visits the Americas. This visual representation of the resurrected Savior's visit and ministry to the people in the Western Hemisphere provides context to the scriptures found in 3rd Nephi in the Book of Mormon.

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What parents need to know about BeReal, Gen Z's favorite social media app

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 12:15 p.m.

No filters, no retouching. BeReal is a new app making waves among Gen Z.

Troopers identify father and son killed in I-215 rollover

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 2 - 12:12 p.m.

A Cache County father and his 2-year-old son died Saturday in a rollover crash on I-215.

Judge orders chocolate maker to destroy its chocolate bunnies

Michael Shields, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 12:11 p.m.

Lindt & Spruengli's foil-wrapped chocolate bunnies deserve protection from copycat products, Switzerland's highest court ruled on Thursday, and ordered German discounter Lidl to stop selling a similar product in Switzerland and to destroy its remaining stock.