Latter-day Saint leader says US is at a ‘crossroad,’ pleads for prayers for the country

Nearly 100 cases of vaping-related lung illness reported in Utah

Gretel Kauffman, KSL  |  Posted Oct 21st - 10:06pm

Nearly 100 cases of vaping-related lung injuries have been identified in Utah, the state health department said Monday, with 15 more possible cases under investigation.

Canada's Trudeau appears set to hold onto government

Rob Gillies, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct 21st - 9:48pm

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared set to win a second term in Canada's national elections Monday, delivering unexpectedly strong results despite having been weakened by a series of scandals that cast doubt on his judgment and tarnished his image as a liberal icon.

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Utah business adds mystery to your Halloween gathering

Finders Seekers  |  Posted Oct 21st - 9:18pm

Make your Halloween night even more mysterious and entertaining.

Final 'Rise of Skywalker' trailer debuts

Jake Coyle, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct 21st - 9:16pm

The final trailer for the "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" debuted Monday night, offering montages of epic cosmic combat and a fleeting glimpse of the late Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia embracing Daisy Ridley's Rey.

Daybreak residents worried about contaminated water, South Jordan officials say it’s safe

Tania Dean, KSL TV  |  Posted Oct 21st - 8:55pm

Dozens of Daybreak residents said they believe contaminated water is to blame for rashes, itchy skin and even severe burning.

Judge denies feds' attempt to up Utah lawmaker's restitution payments

Dennis Romboy, KSL  |  Posted Oct 21st - 8:25pm

A former San Juan County commissioner won’t have to quintuple his restitution payments for damage to an archaeologically sensitive southeastern Utah canyon during an illegal ATV protest ride.

How to avoid toxic metals in your baby's food (and yours)

Sandee Lamotte, CNN  |  Posted Oct 21st - 7:57pm

Upset by reports that up to 95% of baby food contains one or more toxic heavy metals, including lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury?

GOP presidential candidate Mark Sanford warns another Great Depression may be looming

Lisa Riley Roche, KSL  |  Posted Oct 21st - 7:31pm

Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina governor who’s taking on President Donald Trump in the race for the 2020 Republican presidential nomination, offered a gloomy assessment of the impact of the nation’s growing deficit during a campaign stop in Salt Lake City Monday.

Study finds US public land workers facing assaults, threats

Matthew Brown, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct 21st - 7:01pm

Federal employees overseeing U.S. public lands were assaulted or threatened at least 360 times over a five-year period marked by heightened tensions with anti-government groups and dwindling ranks of law enforcement officers, a congressional watchdog agency said Monday.

14 charged after violent inland port protest left building in disarray, dirtied with feces

Jacob Klopfenstein and Liesl Nielsen, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct 21st - 6:58pm

Fourteen people have been charged in connection with a violent July protest over Utah’s controversial inland port, officials said Monday.

U. students stage walkout, say school still isn't safe 1 year after Lauren McCluskey's death

Jacob Klopfenstein and Tracie Snowder, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct 21st - 6:36pm

A day before the one-year anniversary of Lauren McCluskey's death, dozens of students at the University of Utah staged a walkout during classes on Monday.

Joe Ingles signs one-year contract extension with Jazz

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct 21st - 6:29pm

The Utah Jazz forward will now have three years left on his deal after signing an extension on Monday.

More Utah tax reform proposals surface, including tax on soda and candy

Lisa Riley Roche, KSL  |  Updated Oct 21st - 5:46pm

At least four other tax reform proposals have been submitted for a Utah legislative task force to consider, including everything from limiting the restoration of the full sales tax on food just to soda and candy, to imposing a statewide property tax that would bring in some $100 million.

What do Utahns think of Mitt Romney and Mike Lee?

Dennis Romboy, KSL  |  Updated Oct 21st - 5:43pm

Utah’s two senators aren’t faring well in their home state.

4 key takeaways from KSL Salt Lake City mayoral debate

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct 21st - 5:39pm

Several key issues took center stage Monday afternoon during a debate held at KSL between Utah state Sen. Luz Escamilla and Salt Lake City Councilwoman Erin Mendenhall, who are vying to become Salt Lake City's next mayor.

'I didn’t want to kill anybody,' man seeking parole tells board

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct 21st - 5:18pm

Sean Phillip Graham admits that Anson Arnett was one of the few counselors in his group home that he liked.

Utah man charged with sexually abusing girl he helped babysit

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct 21st - 4:03pm

A Washington Terrace man who helped babysit a young girl has been charged with sexually abusing her.

Authorities identify 2 killed in crash on Legacy Parkway

Graham Dudley, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct 21st - 2:50pm

A head-on collision on southbound Legacy Parkway in Davis County has killed two people, Utah Highway Patrol officials said Saturday.

Clusters of illness linked to CBD vapes share 2nd connection

Holbrook Mohr, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct 21st - 2:20pm

Some of the people rushing to emergency rooms thought the CBD vape they inhaled would help like a gentle medicine. Others puffed it for fun.

US takes step to require DNA samples from asylum-seekers

Colleen Long, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct 21st - 2:11pm

The Trump administration is planning to collect DNA samples from asylum-seekers and other migrants detained by immigration officials and will add the information to a massive FBI database used by law enforcement hunting for criminals, a Justice Department official said.

Have You Seen This? Olympian's crazy parkour workout

Katie Workman, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct 21st - 2:04pm

It’s official, he’s a gold medalist in “the floor is lava” event. After 232 attempts, he deserves it.