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New initiative 'Community Quest' aims to encourage exploration of Utah's diverse communities
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Oct. 10 - 7:14 a.m. | Save Story
A new initiative from the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs aims to encourage exploration of the state's varied cultures and communities.

Instant takeaways from No. 8 BYU's solid win over Iowa State
Mitch Harper, KSL | Posted Oct. 10 - 1:29 a.m. | Save Story
BYU football improves to 5-0 overall this season after defeating Iowa State, 24-10, on Friday night.

Bear Bachmeier's career night pushes No. 8 BYU past Iowa State
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Updated Oct. 10 - 1:28 a.m. | Save Story
Bear Bachmeier threw for 329 yards and rushed for a career-high 109 yards to help BYU remain undefeated with a 24-10 win over Iowa State.

2 hospitalized in Sardine Canyon collision
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted Oct. 9 - 10:36 p.m. | Save Story
Two people were hospitalized, one critically injured, in a Sardine Canyon collision on Friday involving a pickup truck and semi-truck.

Sandy residents prepare with sandbags ahead of Rachel's remnants
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Updated Oct. 9 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
With remnants of Hurricane Rachel expected to bring rain to Utah, Sandy residents are taking precautions against potential flooding, including filling sandbags to help protect their homes.

Linkin Park documentary 'Unshatter' tracks band's emotional return to recording, touring
Liam Mcewan, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 9 - 9:51 p.m. | Save Story
The new documentary "Linkin Park: Unshatter" takes fans inside the uncertainty, grief and creative risk behind their return, including raw footage of early recording sessions, conversations, and experimentation that eventually led to Emily Armstrong joining the group.

Provo school officials debate future of dual-language programming, prompting concern from some
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Oct. 9 - 9:22 p.m. | Save Story
Provo school officials are debating the future of dual-language programming offered in the district, which has prompted concern from some students.

Why Sen. John Curtis says Utahns should care about global health
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Oct. 9 - 8:59 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. John Curtis said the U.S. still has a vested interest in promoting global health, even as the Trump administration has made public efforts to curb spending on programs like USAID and others.

Utah-Kansas kickoff moved to 6 p.m. amid weather concerns
Steve Bartle, KSL | Posted Oct. 9 - 8:58 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's Saturday football game against Kansas has been moved to a 6 p.m. MT kickoff because of anticipated weather in the area.

Florida woman arrested after cats found buried alive in her yard
Allen Cone, WPBF via CNN | Updated Oct. 9 - 8:27 p.m. | Save Story
One woman is in custody after what the Marion County Sheriff's Office described as a "disturbing animal cruelty case" at a home in a Hobe Sound Mobile Home Park.

Utah Honey Harvest Festival kicks off 14th year in Grantsville
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Oct. 9 - 7:55 p.m. | Save Story
The 14th Annual Utah Honey Harvest Festival began on Friday, running through Saturday evening at the Clark Historic Farm in Grantsville. Admission is $5 per person at the gate.

Davis County police shooting hospitalizes 1 person
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated Oct. 9 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
A large number of police were on scene in Syracuse Friday after an alleged domestic violence situation. One person was hospitalized after police confirmed shots had been fired.

Once near extinction, these giant tortoises now outnumber people in the Seychelles, survey finds
Kathleen Magramo, CNN | Updated Oct. 9 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
Giant tortoises, once pushed to the brink of extinction, now outnumber humans in their home of the Seychelles, according to a new survey on one of the African nation's most remote islands.

Logan man who kidnapped child, requested ransom pleads guilty to assault
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Oct. 9 - 7:08 p.m. | Save Story
A Logan man accused of assaulting a woman and kidnapping her child then requesting a ransom for the infant has pleaded guilty to some of the criminal charges filed against him.

Trump strikes deal with Putin for diesel in sharp reversal of US policy weeks before midterms
Michelle L. Price and Collin Binkley, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 9 - 6:27 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said he has struck a deal to obtain diesel from Russia. It's a stunning reversal of years of U.S. pressure on Moscow over its war with Ukraine and an attempt to address high fuel prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections

Fall 'lasagna planter' creates colorful display through multiple seasons
VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL | Updated Oct. 9 - 5:41 p.m. | Save Story
A simple fall container garden can provide color and blooms well beyond the autumn season when planted using a technique known as a "lasagna planter."

Early mammogram leads to life-saving discovery for Utah woman and her family
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Oct. 9 - 5:20 p.m. | Save Story
When Laura Baxter of Pleasant Grove entered her 40s, she knew that she needed to get a mammogram. That first appointment led to a discovery of stage 0 cancer, which then led to another cancer diagnosis and genetic testing.

Attorneys for Douglas Carter ask for dismissal, claiming double jeopardy
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Oct. 9 - 5:17 p.m. | Save Story
Recently released on bail after 40 years on death row, his attorneys claim a second jury trial would be double jeopardy and ask the judge to dismiss his aggravated murder charge.
Anthropic AI model submits false homicide tip to Philadelphia police website
Costas Pitas, Reuters | Updated Oct. 9 - 4:59 p.m. | Save Story
An Anthropic artificial intelligence model submitted a false homicide tip through a Philadelphia police website, the department said in a statement, the latest incident of rogue behavior from the powerful technology.

Ammon Bundy arrested in southern Utah during traffic stop
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Oct. 9 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
Ammon Bundy was arrested in southern Utah this week for allegedly driving without a valid license or registration and refusing to obey police commands.

University of Utah investigating report of assault, racist language and threats
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Oct. 9 - 4:27 p.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah Department of Public Safety said it was actively investigating a reported assault involving racist langauge and threats that occurred on Thursday evening.

Judge orders release of immigrant detained in controversial arrest as Ogden officer looked on
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Oct. 9 - 4:10 p.m. | Save Story
A federal judge has ordered the release of a Venezuelan immigrant detained by ICE in a controversial arrest last August as an Ogden police officer looked on.

Saratoga Springs father pleads guilty to federal charge, kidnapping children to Mexico
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Oct. 9 - 4:10 p.m. | Save Story
A Saratoga Springs man has pleaded guilty to federal charges after he took his children without permission and fled to Mexico, prompting an Amber Alert.
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Outdoors »

Historic Widowmaker hill climb in Draper gets recognition
- Pioneer Park upgrades nearing completion, with reopening set for November
- Once near extinction, these giant tortoises now outnumber people in the Seychelles, survey finds
- Flood watches, wind advisories issued throughout Utah ahead of Rachel's arrival
- Fall 'lasagna planter' creates colorful display through multiple seasons
Business »

Trump strikes deal with Putin for diesel in sharp reversal of US policy weeks before midterms
- Exclusive-Sequoia-backed chip startup Nuvacore raising funds at about a $2.5 billion valuation, sources say
- Utah-based Crumbl closes dozens of locations as inflationary pressure takes a bite out of sales
- Lightsaber Darth Vader used in 'I am your father' duel in 'Empire Strikes Back' is up for auction
- Delta warns of more airline capacity restraint as fuel shock hits profits
U.S. »

Linkin Park documentary 'Unshatter' tracks band's emotional return to recording, touring
- Florida woman arrested after cats found buried alive in her yard
- Trump strikes deal with Putin for diesel in sharp reversal of US policy weeks before midterms
- Anthropic AI model submits false homicide tip to Philadelphia police website
- Wynonna Judd faces 'The Hard Truth' on first new album since her mother Naomi died
World »
Isaias brings flood, tornado threats across US Southeast after Florida landfall
- Five shot dead at residence in Georgia's Douglas, police says
- Once near extinction, these giant tortoises now outnumber people in the Seychelles, survey finds
- Trump strikes deal with Putin for diesel in sharp reversal of US policy weeks before midterms
- Hurricane Simon strengthens off Mexico's Pacific coast, threatens tourist region
Voces de Utah »

Judge orders release of immigrant detained in controversial arrest as Ogden officer looked on
- ICE says it values its accord with Utah police department in wake of chief's critical comments
- Ogden, Salt Lake City, Park City, St. George and other locales hosting Día de los Muertos events
- Utah police department reconsidering cooperative accord with ICE after ride-alongs
- Speakers at Hispanic Heritage Month event laud 'American way,' opportunity in the U.S.










