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'Fighting for others': Utah lawmakers laud Dolores Huerta following her death

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. Luz Escamilla and Rep. Angela Romero lamented the death of labor organizer and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta, citing her as an inspiration.

Dollar General overcharged shoppers, FTC and states allege in lawsuit

Jody Godoy, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 9:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dollar General repeatedly charged more than ​advertised prices even after receiving tens of thousands of consumer complaints, the US Federal Trade ‌Commission and 20 states alleged in a lawsuit filed on ⁠Monday.

Utah leads the nation in dropped homeowners insurance policies. Here's why

VideoMatt Gephardt, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Insurance companies are refusing to renew homeowners policies at a higher rate in Utah than in any other state. But Utah's insurance commissioner says there's more to that number than meets the eye.

Smoke from LA fires exposed millions of people to high levels of toxic heavy metals, study says

Dorany Pineda, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 8:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

At the height of the Los Angeles fires in 2025, millions of residents were exposed in a 24-hour period to toxic lead levels from smoke that were 80 times higher than the typical background level, according to a new study.

St. George man accused of possessing more than 300 child sex abuse images

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 8:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

A St. George man was indicted in federal court for allegedly possessing more than 300 images of child sexual abuse material.

New poll sheds light on corruption question dividing voters and complicating Texas' Senate race

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 8:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

The matchup in Texas between Ken Paxton and James Talarico has elevated personality over policy in a year when voters are putting self-dealing in government atop their list.

Woman accused of creating fake fundraiser for devastating Beaver County fire

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Layton woman is accused of setting up a GoFundMe, falsely claiming she was a victim of the devastating Cottonwood Fire in Beaver County.

Pennsylvania teen's birthday wish for more friends comes true

Wakisha Bailey  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 7:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Group works to collect donations for flood victims in Navajo Nation

VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 6:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

The group Navajo Strong is gathering donations to help those affected by this week's flooding in San Juan County.

Alvin K. Hellerstein, a federal judge who handled Trump, Maduro and 9/11 cases, dies at 92

Michael R. Sisak and Larry Neumeister, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 6:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alvin K. Hellerstein, a Manhattan federal judge who presided over matters involving President Donald Trump, former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and the 9/11 attacks, has died. He was 92. Just two weeks ago, Hellerstein presided over a Manhattan hearing in the ongoing narco-terrorism conspiracy prosecution of Maduro, who was captured earlier this year in a surprise raid. President Bill Clinton appointed Hellerstein to the federal bench in 1998. He served as a district judge until he moved to senior status in 2011.

Catholic church hosts diaconate anniversary mass after 50 years of service

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

St. Terese of the Child Jesus will be hosting a diaconate anniversary mass for Deacon Stan Stott at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Why fall is one of the best times to trout fish at Strawberry Reservoir

VideoAdam Eakle, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 5:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Expert tips to help you make the most of a fall fishing trip to Strawberry Reservoir.

Utah school bus driver arrested for investigation of voyeurism while driving children

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 5:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bus driver for the Jordan School District, who has since been fired, is accused of secretly recording a young girl on his bus while driving.

Charges dismissed against man accused of assaulting another man, setting him on fire

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 5:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge dismissed a case accusing a man of setting another man on fire and assaulting him saying there was a lack of evidence. The man was charged after being picked by the victim in a line up.

UN condemns US economic embargo of Cuba though more nations sit out after Trump push

Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 5:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.N. General Assembly has condemned the U.S. economic embargo of Cuba for the 34th year. It comes even as Washington's campaign to influence the outcome led to a number of countries voting against the resolution or sitting out the decision for the first time. The vote on Wednesday was 130-17, with 25 abstentions. The vote last year was 165-7, with 12 abstentions. Western countries like Germany, Italy and Latvia are among those that abstained for the first time in 34 years.

Utah's aerospace, defense industry poised to help Team USA bobsled athletes 'go faster'

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 4:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

47G and Utah-based companies Albany Engineered Composites, Hexcel and Nammo Composite Solutions have partnered to put aerospace-grade composites in the next generation of bobsleds for Team USA athletes.

Cornell faculty to begin voting on no-confidence measure over handling of sexual assault allegations

Leah Willingham, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 4:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cornell University faculty will meet Wednesday to conclude debate and begin voting on a proposed no-confidence resolution in the university's administration.

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Kearns man pleads guilty to manslaughter for killing friend who said he could dodge a bullet

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 4:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 25-year-old man pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Monday, admitting to recklessly firing his gun and killing a friend he lived with after the friend claimed he could dodge a bullet.

Goods trade deficit widens as AI-related demand pushes imports to record high

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 4:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The trade deficit in goods unexpectedly widened in September as imports surged to a record high, driven by strong demand ​for capital goods linked to the AI infrastructure buildout.

Israelis await final election results as Netanyahu remains far from defeated

Cara Anna, Areej Hazboun And Audrey Horowitz, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Israelis are closely awaiting final election results and what they mean for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government as vote counting indicates no clear winner.

Cedar City man who died in construction accident was 'excited to be a dad'

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 3:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Family members, including his pregnant wife, Lexi, describe Truman Yardley as selfless and full of life.

2 years later, BYU football seeks redemption against Arizona State

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU faces off against Arizona State for the first time since 2024 as they look to bounce-back from last week's loss to UCF.

Have You Seen This? Woman and puppet perform Phantom of the Opera

VideoEmily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 3:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Emina Bajtarević sings both sides of "The Phantom of the Opera" in a ventriloquy "strange duet" in this 2023 competition.