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Google tests verified check marks to weed out fraudulent websites, fake businesses
Deborah Sophia, Reuters | Posted Oct. 6 - 6:21 p.m. | Save Story
Alphabet's Google is testing showing check marks next to certain companies on its search results, a company spokesperson said on Friday, in a move aimed at helping users identify verified sources and steer clear of fake websites.
In a year of election surprises, are there any more left?
Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 6 - 4:46 p.m. | Save Story
October could still hold election surprises ahead.
Utah, again, left impression on UFC 307 fighters, in victory and defeat
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 6 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
The crowd stayed much longer when they could've filed out into the streets after another late-night bout.
President Nelson announces 17 new Latter-day Saint temples, including 1 in Price
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Oct. 6 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced 17 new temples Sunday to be built around the world, including one in Price, Utah.
Have You Seen This? Snow loves to mess with humans for its own entertainment
Grant Olsen for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 6 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
Keep your head on a swivel and never assume that you're in the clear.
The success sequence boosts millennial mental health
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 6 - 3:07 p.m. | Save Story
Millennials can add better mental health to the list of reasons they should hit certain life milestones in a particular order, according to new research from the Institute for Family Studies.
'Nobody cares more': Clayton Keller's journey to captain of Utah Hockey Club
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 6 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
One moment, Clayton Keller was looking to score. The next, he was lying in pain on the frozen ground.
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Utah woman loses 100 pounds in one year: Here's how
Health Utah | Posted Oct. 6 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
When Angie showed up at Health Utah, she was struggling with fibromyalgia, extreme fatigue, insulin resistance, depression, systemic inflammation and metabolic syndrome.
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How Harvard Divinity School became a hub for Latter-day Saints
Mariya Manzhos, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 6 - 2:19 p.m. | Save Story
There are more Latter-day Saints at Harvard Divinity School than ever before. The question is, why?
General conference special: 'These United States: Stories that inspire and unite us'
Angie Denison, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 6 - 1:07 p.m. | Save Story
In "These United States," we celebrate the remarkable strength of community and the transformative impact of collective action.
Sunday morning session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference
KSL.com Staff | Updated Oct. 6 - 12:19 p.m. | Save Story
The latest talk summaries and announcements from the Sunday morning session of the October 2024 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
On bye week, BYU moves up to No. 14, Utah up to No. 16 in latest AP Top 25 rankings
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 6 - 12:19 p.m. | Save Story
Sometimes being inactive for a weekend is more beneficial than playing.
General conference special: 'A Century of Service: President Russell M. Nelson'
Carole Mikita, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 6 - 12:17 p.m. | Save Story
As President Russell M. Nelson celebrates 100 years of life, we celebrate his remarkable example of dedicated service, leadership and faith.
Utah Senate delegation playing outsized role in battle over GOP leadership
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 6 - 11:27 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. John Curtis, who has yet to win general election in his bid to replace Sen. Mitt Romney, are at the center of the Republican debate about who will lead their expected Senate majority in 2025.
Russian prosecutors seek 7-year sentence for US man accused of fighting for Ukraine
Associated Press | Updated Oct. 6 - 10:54 a.m. | Save Story
Russian prosecutors have asked for a seven-year sentence in the trial of a U.S. citizen accused of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine against Russia, Russian news agencies reported Saturday.
Pulling together choirs for general conference is a Spirit-led process
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 6 - 10:12 a.m. | Save Story
Many choirs singing at general conference began practicing less than two months beforehand. A music manager with the church describes what goes into planning these choirs.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Texas wins on bye week as chaos erupts, uncertainty abounds
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 6 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
Five teams ranked inside the top 11 lost over the weekend — and all but one came against unranked opponents.
Black bear encounters up this year; high temps the likely cause
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 6 - 9:12 a.m. | Save Story
Black bear encounters are way up along the Wasatch Front, and Division of Wildlife Resources biologists say our hot weather is partly to blame.
Housing crisis, shift to the right define San Francisco mayoral race
Judith Langowski, Reuters | Updated Oct. 6 - 8:27 a.m. | Save Story
Concerns about housing and crime are dominating San Francisco's mayoral race, an election that gives voters a chance to choose which path they trust to pull their city out of a slump.
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After wife dies from non-smoking lung cancer, Utah man urges all to test for radon
UtahRadon.org | Posted Oct. 6 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
One in three Utah homes have a high level of radioactive gas that causes lung cancer—and most Utahns don't know it.
Police: Mud flap violation leads to seizure of over $100K in meth, heroin in southern Utah
Cody Blowers, St. George News | Posted Oct. 6 - 7:54 a.m. | Save Story
A reported mud flap violation led to the recovery of 17 packages of suspected methamphetamine and heroin during a traffic stop in Washington County, police say.
The youngest state in the nation is getting older — is Utah prepared for an aging population?
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 6 - 7:18 a.m. | Save Story
Utah has long held its standing as the state with the youngest population in the nation, but it may need to make structural changes to see its older folks through their golden years.
UFC 307 blog: Results from every fight in Salt Lake City, including 2 title bouts
KSL.com Sports | Updated Oct. 6 - 12:22 a.m. | Save Story
UFC is back in Salt Lake City, and UFC 307 is the biggest match yet in the Utah capitol with two title fights, a local hero and a packed Delta Center.
Diego Luna breaks RSL draw streak with game-winner against hometown club San Jose
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 5 - 11:43 p.m. | Save Story
Saturday's score gets Luna to 19 total goal contributions on the season and earned RSL the full 3 points to move 5 points clear of Houston for a top-four spot and home-field advantage in the playoffs.
Utah Royals stave off playoff elimination with 2-1 win in Portland
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 5 - 10:51 p.m. | Save Story
The Royals still face a steep uphill climb to a top-eight spot in the standings — sitting in 12th after a 2-1 road win at Portland — but they don't seem to mind.
Utah HC wraps up preseason with win over Avalanche; final roster decisions await
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 5 - 10:42 p.m. | Save Story
It hadn't dawned on Utah Hockey head coach Andre Tourigny the significance of playing at the Maverik Center.
Rapid growth comes with blessings and challenges for Tooele County
Dan Rascon, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 5 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
About 30 miles straight west of Salt Lake City sits a county that's bursting at the seams, Tooele County.
'We have to execute better': Utah State loses 4th straight in blowout to Boise State
Alex Vejar for KSL.com | Updated Oct. 5 - 10:04 p.m. | Save Story
The Aggies gave up 49 points in the first half and had trouble keeping up with a hot Broncos team.
Seni Tuiaki comes out of medical retirement to help Aggies with depleted roster
Alex Vejar for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 5 - 9:54 p.m. | Save Story
Seni Tuiaki has been hurt since January, when interim coach Nate Dreiling arrived in Cache Valley to Utah State's defensive coordinator.
Displaced Gazan mothers struggle to care for their newborns
Ramadan Abed, Reuters | Posted Oct. 5 - 9:40 p.m. | Save Story
Gazan mother Rana Salah cradles her 1-month-old daughter Milana in her arms in a sweltering tent for the displaced and speaks of the guilt she feels for bringing her child into a world of war and suffering.
1 man is dead, 1 man is in custody in State Street shooting in Salt Lake City
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Updated Oct. 5 - 9:11 p.m. | Save Story
One man is dead and another has been taken into police custody after a shooting near 200 S. State in Salt Lake City on Saturday.
Utah, 7 other states take next step to build Intermountain West electric vehicle grid
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 5 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah transportation officials say they are ready to take the next step to expand charging stations across rural routes in coordination with seven other Intermountain West states.
Not done yet: Utah native Court McGee snaps skid, eschews retirement talk at UFC 307
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 5 - 8:38 p.m. | Save Story
Fighting without his glasses, Court McGee couldn't find his family — his dad, his wife, and his two sons, Isaac and Crew — in the mass of his blurred vision.
Helicopter and welders: The story of how Kanarra Falls gained its beautiful new stairs
Alysha Lundgren, St. George News | Posted Oct. 5 - 8:21 p.m. | Save Story
Replacing the stairs for Kanarra Falls, one of southern Utah's most iconic hikes, required more than just funding. It required overcoming some unusual engineering challenges.
Utah assisted living residents take the dive to knock skydiving off the bucket list
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 5 - 7:53 p.m. | Save Story
Two Centerville assisted living center residents want to show that it's never too late to try skydiving.
Saturday night session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference
KSL.com Staff | Updated Oct. 5 - 7:47 p.m. | Save Story
The latest talk summaries and announcements from the Saturday night session of the October 2024 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
$80M bond offering, 100 acres under contract: Tooele County's Inland Port project underway
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 5 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
Developers and county officials see a proposed industrial park north of Grantsville as an opportunity to bring jobs, but Inland Port critics worry about a site so close to the Great Salt Lake.
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8 of the most memorable Conference talks in Church of Jesus Christ history
Sterling Orthopedic Pain & Spine | Posted Oct. 5 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
While every conference talk has its value and will resonate with different people, some talks seem to stick out for their relevance and long-lasting impact. Below, you'll find a list of eight particularly memorable talks.
Trump appears before large crowd at site of assassination attempt in Pennsylvania
Steve Holland, Reuters | Posted Oct. 5 - 5:51 p.m. | Save Story
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Saturday returned to the rural Pennsylvania site where he was nearly assassinated, rallying a large crowd in the critical battleground state one month before the Nov. 5 election.
Dana Perino tells Utah State students America will 'get it right in the end'
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 5 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Dana Perino was at the United Nations in New York City in September to cover Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech. Before he even started to speak, diplomats from countries around the world stood up and left the room.
Saturday afternoon session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference
KSL.com Staff | Updated Oct. 5 - 4:06 p.m. | Save Story
The latest talk summaries and announcements from the Saturday afternoon session of the October 2024 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Have You Seen This? Massive dust storm hits Idaho
Grant Olsen for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 5 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
If you had an old car that needed restoration, this storm's sandblasting might come in handy.
Full-circle moment as Jazz's John Collins returns to Hill Air Force Base
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 5 - 3:58 p.m. | Save Story
Jazz held their annual open scrimmage Saturday at Hill Air Force Base — the base John Collins was born.
Evacuations in areas along the Duchesne River ordered in Yellow Lake wildfire
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 5 - 2:17 p.m. | Save Story
Utah fire officials have issued a mandatory evacuation order for areas in the North and West Fork of the Duchesne River due to "immediate fire danger."
Why more young adults are shifting to trade work
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 5 - 1:12 p.m. | Save Story
As more of Generation Z enters the workforce, their career choices vary slightly from those of previous generations.
General conference special: 'The World Report'
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | Posted Oct. 5 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
This episode of the World Report features the 100th birthday celebration of President Russell M. Nelson, humanitarian efforts led by the Relief Society General Presidency, updates on houses of the Lord and other inspiring stories from around the globe.
General conference special: 'The Tree of Life: Rooted in Eternity'
Dan Rascon, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 5 - 12:17 p.m. | Save Story
The Tree of Life is an image revered in religious texts worldwide and stands as a symbol of hope. This documentary, set against the backdrop of a breathtaking new exhibit at Thanksgiving Point, brings this enduring symbol to life.
Saturday morning session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference
KSL.com Staff | Updated Oct. 5 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
The latest talk summaries and announcements from the Saturday morning session of the October 2024 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
A guide to voting in Utah for the general election
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 5 - 11:26 a.m. | Save Story
Most active registered voters will start receiving their ballots by mid-October. There are deadlines to know and additional information to keep in mind to ensure your ballot is counted.
As Trump returns to Butler, locals gather to pray for his safety
Samuel Benson, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 5 - 10:42 a.m. | Save Story
Everyone in this town remembers where they were, and what they were doing, the moment Trump was shot. Liza Cannon was bartending at the American Legion when it came up on the TVs, where "shock" and "silence" filled the room.
'Epic' Salt Lake Temple renovation 'is the biggest preservation project' in Latter-day Saint history
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 5 - 10:12 a.m. | Save Story
The renovation of the Salt Lake Temple is a massive undertaking unlike any other effort in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
General conference special: 'History of the Saints'
Glenn Rawson | Posted Oct. 5 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
The Kirtland House of the Lord was the first temple of this dispensation and the beginning of the ordinances of the endowment. It was a sacred space of purity and power that forever changed the world.
Moab faces growth challenges with housing scarcity
Alex Cabrero and Larry D. Curtis, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 5 - 8:45 a.m. | Save Story
Once a quiet small town, Moab — surrounded by red rocks and recreation — isn't a secret anymore, and the tourist town has housing problems for its workers.
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Utah's All Star Garage Doors celebrates 20 years of residential and commercial service
All Star Garage Doors | Posted Oct. 5 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
Utah-based All Star Garage Doors marks two decades of exceptional service in garage door installation, repair and maintenance.
Supreme Court will hear an Ohio woman's claim she lost out on jobs because she is straight
Associated Press | Updated Oct. 5 - 7:59 a.m. | Save Story
The Supreme Court is taking up the case of an Ohio woman who claims she suffered sex discrimination in her employment because she is straight. The justices on Friday agreed to review an appellate ruling.
Utahn pays 'lawyer' to keep son out of jail, only to find out it was a scam
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 5 - 7:12 a.m. | Save Story
A Grantsville man is the latest victim of a scam in which a person claims their loved one just committed a crime, but the charges can be dropped if a payment is made.
Skyridge claims early lead, overcomes field-goal woes for 21-16 win at Lone Peak
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 4 - 11:25 p.m. | Save Story
The Skyridge Falcons defeated Lone Peak 21-16 in a pivotal Utah high school football matchup, overcoming three missed field goals to secure the win.
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