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Strong Panama quake damages buildings, disrupts power and air travel

Elida Moreno, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 3:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck southern Panama on Friday, damaging homes, cutting power, halting flights and sending residents into the streets.

Ammon Bundy arrested in southern Utah during traffic stop

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 2:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Conservative activist Ammon Bundy was arrested in southern Utah this week for allegedly driving without a valid license or registration and refusing to obey police commands.

Review: 'The Social Reckoning' isn't quite 'The Social Network,' but it may be just as important

VideoJohn Clyde for KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

"The Social Network" showed us how Facebook became one of the most powerful companies in the world. "The Social Reckoning" asks what happens when that kind of power goes unchecked. And it tells that story well.

Katie Zacharia picked as White House press secretary

Jasper Ward, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 2:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Katie Zacharia, a communications ​adviser for President Donald Trump's Truth Social platform, has been offered the position ‌of White House press secretary following Karoline Leavitt's departure.

Utah-based Crumbl closes dozens of locations as inflationary pressure takes a bite out of sales

Heather Peterson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Crumbl is closing dozens of stores and laying off employees at the company's headquarters after a bad batch of sales reports.

Lightsaber Darth Vader used in 'I am your father' duel in 'Empire Strikes Back' is up for auction

Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 1:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A lightsaber used by Darth Vader in "The Empire Strikes Back" is set to be auctioned on Nov. 12.

Utah County man allegedly detains 'doorbell ditchers' with Taser

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 1:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Saratoga Springs man who allegedly used a Taser to detain four children who were doorbell ditching was arrested for investigation of aggravated kidnapping.

ICE says it values its accord with Utah police department in wake of chief's critical comments

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 1:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the wake of critical comments from the North Valley Police Department, federal immigration officials say they value their cooperative accord with the agency.

TeamSmile brings free dental care to children at America First Field

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 12:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

TeamSmile brought free dental care to underserved children at America First Field on Friday, partnering to promote oral health and connect families with continual dental care.

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Inside the man cave with Sean Hannity

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 12:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

After 30 years at Fox News, the longest-running cable news host is growing reflective. But that doesn't mean he's retiring anytime soon.

Isaias strengthens into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane on track toward the Gulf Coast

Dave Collins and Gerald Herbert, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 12:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Isaias has strengthened into a powerful Category 3 hurricane as it surges toward the Gulf Coast. The storm is expected to make landfall along the northern Gulf Coast late Friday.

Popular 'Never Rip Overalls' mural at central Utah mercantile restored

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 11:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

When a colorful advertisement painted on the side of the Grass Valley Mercantile suddenly disappeared behind a wall of white paint, many people got upset.

Former ICC Judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

Gwladys Fouche, Nora Buli and Christine Uyanik, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Navi Pillay, a former judge who oversaw a report that concluded Israel committed genocide in Gaza, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for "efforts to promote peace and international law."

FBI arrests suspect in ShinyHunters hack of the bureau's jobs portal

Eric Tucker, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The FBI has arrested an accused co-conspirator of the hacking group ShinyHunters which claimed last month that it breached the FBI's jobs portal, obtaining sensitive data on employees.

Former Prince Andrew awarded $400K in compensation after surrendering his lease in Windsor

Danica Kirka, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 10:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Crown Estate says ex-Prince Andrew has been awarded $400,000 in compensation after surrendering his lease on Royal Lodge.

Pick Six Previews: Iowa State to provide a tough test, but BYU will come out on top

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 10:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Look for another slower, lower-scoring game with BYU's defense emerging as the strongest unit. BYU will get to 5-0 in front of an electric Friday night atmosphere in LaVell Edwards Stadium.

New documentary asks, 'Is this Joseph Smith?'

VideoCarole Mikita, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 10:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

A daguerreotype from the 1840s has left many people asking, "Is this Joseph Smith?" A documentary releasing in Utah on Friday aims to answer that question.

Hundreds join in 'final walk' at hospital with 20-year-old Lehi man who died tragically

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 10:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dominic Millward, 20, died Oct. 4 as a result of consuming what family says he was told was a sleep aid. Millward was one of three who consumed it and one of two who died.

Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear, dies at 86

Jim Litke, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 9:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mike Ditka, who won NFL titles as a player and coach with the Chicago Bears, has died. He was 86.

Trump launches committee to probe Fed's Lisa Cook, White House says

Doina Chiacu and Susan Heavey, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump has formed a committee ​to investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook over allegations she made false statements in connection with ‌mortgages.

Remnants of Hurricane Rachel head to Utah. How much water will it provide?

VideoCarter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah could be in for heavy rainfall over the next several days as remnants of Hurricane Rachel are forecast to collide with a strong system from the Pacific Northwest.

New Box Elder County sheriff to be elected as three remaining candidates vie for the office

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three experienced law enforcement officers are seeking the office of Box Elder County Sheriff as the incumbent recently lost his primary race.

KSL Sports Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 6 of college football

KSL Sports  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 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.