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$80K bronze statue of Kentucky Derby winner stolen in Sacramento

Madisen Keavy, KVOR via CNN  |  Updated Oct. 2 - 11:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

A nearly 7-foot bronze statue honoring a Kentucky Derby winner has been stolen from Sacramento's Del Paso Boulevard, leaving a community without a piece of its history.

'Extraordinary generosity': Church of Jesus Christ donates over $7M to the American Red Cross

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 11:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced it is giving $7 million to the American Red Cross to support blood collection and disaster response, in addition to funds sent to support relief efforts following super typhoon Sinlaku.

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They're against abortion. So why is Abolitionists Rising at odds with most abortion opponents?

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Abortion "abolitionists" are enjoying a higher profile because of social media and the Dobbs decision.

Trailer hitch smashes through windshield, strikes driver on I-15 in Idaho

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

An investigation is underway after a receiver hitch came through a van's windshield and struck the driver Thursday afternoon on Interstate 15.

Swedish ball-bearing ad revives Greta Garbo with US, Chinese AI

Ilze Filks, Francesca Halliwell and Greta Rosen Fondahn, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

The AI likeness of Hollywood 1930s movie star Greta Garbo in an unlikely advert ​for Swedish ball-bearings maker SKF underscores how sophisticated AI is increasingly encroaching on media.

NY governor says Cornell rape accuser was 'failed' by people obligated to protect her

Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 2 - 10:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Kathy Hochul said the woman who accused members of a Cornell fraternity of gang rape was "failed" by people obligated to protect her, including police and the county prosecutor.

G7 nations agree to release 100 million barrels of oil, including diesel, a boost for Trump

Collin Binkley, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 2 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Group of Seven industrial nations said they agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil, starting with "substantial" amounts of diesel after it recently hit record prices in the U.S.

'Kind of crazy': Mortgage rates soar, hurting housing affordability

VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 2 - 9:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

The cost of homebuying is going up as mortgage rates have hit their highest level in several years.

Respiratory virus season has arrived. Flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines are available

Jacqueline Howard, CNN  |  Updated Oct. 2 - 9:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

There's a bit of a chill in the air, pumpkin spice in your coffee, and children back to school — which means the threat of respiratory viruses like COVID-19, influenza and RSV is looming.

Utah man's exploitation of Texas teen was 'shock to the conscience,' police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 9:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah County man was arrested and accused of sending graphic messages to a teen girl in Texas and making her write explicit phrases on her body.

KSL Sports Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 5 of college football

KSL Sports  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Each week, we'll release the KSL Sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.

Polish city reopens Cold War shelter as Russian attacks in Ukraine intensify

Anna Koper and Kuba Stezycki, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 2 - 8:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Polish city of Lublin has revived a Cold War-era air ​raid shelter as Russia steps up attacks in Ukraine, with one symbolic change: The emergency exit now faces west, not east.

Museum of Idaho unveils new interactive exhibit highlighting the life and works of Galileo

Daniel V. Ramirez, East Idaho News  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 8:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Community members are invited this Saturday to learn about the life, experiments and controversy of the father of modern science as the Museum of Idaho unveils its newest interactive exhibit.

For Will Hardy and the Utah Jazz, time tells 3 stories

VideoChandler Holt, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Jazz are widely expected to make a big leap in the 2026-27 NBA season.

Arkansas gem hunter finds a diamond he claims could be worth $1M

Laura Turbay, Report For America, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 2 - 7:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jack Pearadin dug up a large diamond, now known as the "American Dream," in August, and collectors believe the rock could now be worth up to $1 million.

'I was fighting for my life': Indian pilot hailed as hero recalls FlyDubai cockpit attack

Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 2 - 7:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Capt. Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot hailed as a hero recovering in an Abu Dhabi hospital, said he fought for his life after his co-pilot stabbed him and the FlyDubai flight nosedived.

LA Games to bring Olympic torch relay to all 50 states

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 7:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Olympic torch relay is returning to the U.S. for the first time since the 2002 Winter Games in Utah.

Job growth slows sharply in September; unemployment rate rises to 4.2%

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 6:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Job growth slowed more than expected in September, but that likely does not signal ​a material shift in the labor market, with the weakness likely related to a calendar quirk.

5-year-old may be youngest to ever DJ a music festival

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 2 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

While most 5-year-olds are still working on their ABCs, Hadley Lovell is already working on her BPMs (beats per minute).

Utah Mammoth begin new season with commanding shutout victory over Chicago Blackhawks

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 11:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Stepping into their third season in the National Hockey League, the Utah Mammoth kicked off the new year with a commanding shutout victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on home ice.

1 adult, 3 children dead in Riverdale house fire

VideoJoe Wirthlin and Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 11:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fire started in a Riverdale home early Thursday, killing one adult and three children. One other adult and three children were also injured and taken to the hospital, with one of the children suffering critical injuries.

Man hospitalized after being hit by van in South Salt Lake

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 10:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was sent to the hospital in critical condition after being hit by a van while riding a bicycle in South Salt Lake Thursday evening.

'My dream has come true': Rainn Wilson sings with the Tabernacle Choir

VideoEmily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rainn Wilson joined the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square for a practice last week and watched their Music and the Spoken Word performance on Sunday.