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UDOT unveils new clean aircraft at Salt Lake International Airport

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 12:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

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Trump signs disaster order unlocking federal aid for 2 Utah counties affected by fire, flooding

VideoCarter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Communities impacted by a massive fire in southwest Utah this summer are getting a big lift from the federal government as they continue to recover from it and ensuing flooding damage.

Don't miss the Draconid meteor shower, a celestial event that won't take all night

Ashley Strickland, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 12:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Draconid meteor shower will briefly light up the sky Thursday night — and it won't even keep onlookers out past midnight.

University of Utah gets $7.5M federal grant to advance domestic critical minerals search

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A University of Utah-led consortium received a $7.5 million award from the Department of Energy to identify unconventional sources of critical minerals and rare earth elements.

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Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis on her greatest accomplishment after decades-long career

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 11:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

She's notched several victories, but there have been moments of defeat as well. In her final weeks of legislating, the Wyoming senator had a taste of both.

Grand jury charges against Utah sheriffs add legal questions to Richins case

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A defense attorney breaks down the rare grand jury charges against two Utah sheriffs and what they could mean for the Kouri Richins case.

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How much does it cost to own a pet in the first year?

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you're planning to buy or adopt a pet, here's what you'll need to budget for.

Motorcyclist hospitalized after hitting bear in eastern Idaho

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 11:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Wyoming motorcyclist was flown to the hospital after hitting a bear near Swan Valley Wednesday evening.

New US indictment charges former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with torture

Philip Marcelo, Michael R. Sisak and Joshua Goodman, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new U.S. indictment charges former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with torture and other crimes. The indictment was unsealed Thursday in New York.

PepsiCo is raising prices on Doritos and more after a weak quarter in North America

Dee-ann Durbin, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 10:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

PepsiCo plans to raise prices on some snacks and drinks and slash corporate costs after a disappointing performance in North America during the third quarter.

Warriors Over the Wasatch air show to return in 2027 after cancellation

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Warriors Over the Wasatch air show will return in 2027 after it was canceled last April so that resources at Hill Air Force Base could support ongoing operations.

Destructive invasive species has entered Utah portion of Colorado River

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 10:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Zebra mussels have made their way into Utah's section of the Colorado River, causing new concerns for the struggling river.

Wanted fugitive leads police on chase, crashes through TRAX crossing arms

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 10:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man wanted for allegedly escaping federal custody was arrested following an extended chase in Salt Lake County Wednesday night.

Ex-Prince Andrew search warrants quashed after police accept legal error

Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 9:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

British police on Thursday said search warrants it secured ​for properties of King Charles' younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor were incorrectly granted and must be ‌quashed.

Strike on Ukrainian public bus leaves 30 dead as blackouts worsen in Kyiv

Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Russian strikes in eastern Ukraine killed 30 people and injured at least 18, according to authorities. The attacks included a strike on a public bus and worsened power outages in Kyiv.

Jobless claims hover near 57-year low for fourth consecutive week

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 8:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to continued labor market stability despite a sharp slowdown in job ​growth in September.

How Utah students use AI in school depends on where they go

Eric Cabrera, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

As Google Gemini moves into Utah schools, districts are taking different approaches to student access.

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Maximizing early detection through the power of breast ultrasound screening

Echo Ultrasound  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

By using sound waves instead of radiation, ultrasound can uncover subtle abnormalities that mammography may overlook.

Study behind proposed water cost increases didn't examine existing revenue

VideoDaniella Rivera, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 7:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

A nonprofit organization is challenging the accuracy of a state-commissioned study that identified a $1.2 billion annual need for water infrastructure projects.

Apples for fire protection — New Harmony festival boosts funds for volunteer fire department

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 7:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Residents of New Harmony in Washington County will be raising funds for the local volunteer fire department by selling apples at the 28th annual New Harmony Apple Festival.

Houthis claim new attack against airport in Saudi capital as witness reports evacuation

Toqa Ezzidin and Cara Anna, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 6:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen claimed a new attack that rocked Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, including a blast at the international airport, according to a witness.

Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in literature

Jill Lawless, Hillel Italie and Kostya Manenkov, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 6:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Anne Carson, a Canadian poet and essayist, has won the Nobel Prize in literature. The 76-year-old author's notable works include "Eros the Bittersweet" and "Autobiography of Red."

Ogden, Salt Lake City, Park City, St. George and other locales hosting Día de los Muertos events

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 6:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden, Salt Lake City, Park City, St. George and other locales will host Día de los Muertos events starting this Sunday and extending through Nov. 2.