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Musk pledges go give a share of his SpaceX company to 'every kid in America'

Michelle Chapman, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 7:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Elon Musk on Monday pledged to give one share of his company SpaceX to "every kid in America" next year.

US company announces progress toward resurrecting the extinct dodo

Will Dunham, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 7:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. biotech company says it is making progress toward its goal of resurrecting the dodo and returning it to its native Indian ​Ocean island of Mauritius.

Utah Tech adds clinical psychology, counseling master's in effort to expand mental health access

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 6:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Tech University on Tuesday announced it received approval to offer a counseling and clinical psychology master's program, starting in fall 2027.

Smith's Ballpark transforms into international climbing venue

VideoTyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 10:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Smith's Ballpark is known for baseball, but this weekend, climbing walls took center stage as Salt Lake City hosted an international bouldering competition.

Utah-based initiative connecting families with local resources for special needs children

Sarah Earnshaw, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 10:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new nonprofit is bringing local resources for special needs children in one place, allowing families the opportunity to discover what's available near them.

'Our beliefs are going to change': Meri Brown of 'Sister Wives' reflects on life in her Utah home

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Meri Brown lives in Parowan in Iron County in a 150-year-old family home. In her interview with KSL, she emphasized the importance of change.

Utah man walks across Japan in more than 100 days for Asthma awareness

VideoErin Cox, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

One Utah man just returned from a 118-day journey across Japan, all for a special purpose.

Rubio says Trump to take up to 60 days to weigh Russia sanctions

Nandita Bose and Gram Slattery, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 18 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The day after waiving sanctions and tariffs related to Russian exports, President Trump said he ​has yet to announce a final decision on the matter.

Northbound I-15 near 600 North exit reopens following multi-vehicle crash

Kennedy Camarena and Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 18 - 8:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A crash involving three vehicles on Interstate 15 closed all lanes heading north near the 600 North exit in Salt Lake City on Sunday. The lanes reopened shortly after 7 p.m.

Electric guitar serenade aims to deter dumpster-diving black bears

VideoRuby Annas, WLOS  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 7:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

With bears frequently spotted in local yards, one man took an unconventional approach to deter them and played music in an attempt to deter the wildlife.

Hurricane Trudy lashes Mexico's Pacific coast with heavy rain and strong winds

Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 18 - 7:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hurricane Trudy is lashing parts of Mexico's Pacific coast with heavy rain and strong winds but authorities have removed all warnings for Mexico's coast.

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Successful food franchises that started in Utah and a few to watch

Siegfried & Jensen  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns have a deep appreciation for many things and innovation and delicious, convenient food are definitely among them.

The bakery bringing delicious French pastries to the West

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

When it comes to French pastries, nobody does it quite like Bonrue Bakery.

2 Utah dads create tech to protect children, shield investigators from traumatic evidence

Aleigha Marie McDonough, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two dads are developing AI technology to help law enforcement agencies process evidence faster while protecting investigators as they handle some of the state's most difficult cases.

Woman struck by lightning performs CPR twice to save boyfriend — who was struck by lightning

Rebecca Klopf and Jeffery Morris, WTMJ via CNN  |  Updated Oct. 18 - 4:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Chicago woman revived her boyfriend twice with CPR after both were struck by lightning in the Kettle Moraine State Forest in August 2025.

Alberta premier says 39 people hospitalized, at least 19 critical after fire at Canada military base

Rob Gillies, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 18 - 4:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Sunday that 39 people were hospitalized, including at least 19 in critical condition, after a deadly fire at a Canadian military base.

Woman accused of crashing into bowling alley twice, causing $130K in damage

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 3:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman was arrested Friday and accused of crashing her vehicle into the Cedar Bowling Center twice, causing up to $130,000 in damage Friday night.

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UDOT to install remote avalanche control devices near Little Cottonwood Canyon ski resorts

  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 3:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Starting Monday at midnight, UDOT will close down part of the backcountry near Snowbird in Little Cottonwood Canyon to install remote avalanche control devices.

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The new rules of giving

Jesse Hyde, Eric Schulzke, Valerie Braylovskiy, Ethan Bauer, Matthew Brown, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 2:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

This year's list of 50 people, organizations and ideas highlights initiatives changing how we think about giving itself.

'They deserve this': Southern Utah animal sanctuary hoping to move to forever home

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 2:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the past five years, southern Utah resident Emily Potter has been running The Salty Sanctuary, where she rescues farm animals.

France counts the cost of worst unrest in years as tensions flare again in Paris

Sybille de La Hamaide, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fresh clashes broke out in Paris on Sunday with protests over high prices leaving ​one demonstrator dead, thousands arrested and shops across the country looted or damaged.

Clearfield's new all-abilities playground opens doors for all to play

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 1:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new all-abilities playground opened up on Thursday in Clearfield, opening doors for all to play at Fisher Park.

Pope Leo tells faithful in St. Peter's Square he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery

Colleen Barry and Trisha Thomas, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 12:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pope Leo XIV has thanked the faithful in St. Peter's Square for their prayers after his hospitalization for lung surgery. Speaking from a window overlooking the square, he said he would gradually resume his activities with God's help.