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The backlash to the 'no contact' movement has begun

Jacob Hess, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 11:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

After a decade of aggressive boundary setting pushed many families apart, some are beginning to share their regrets.

As midterms approach, new poll finds that few Americans trust campaigns or Trump

Amelia Thomson-deveaux and Linley Sanders, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 11:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new AP-NORC/USA Facts poll finds that Americans are more skeptical of government information than they were a few years ago, with majorities now saying they have little or no trust in federal government information about elections, foreign affairs or the environment.

Church letter postmarked in 1955 returned to sender

John Ramos, KPIX  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

A letter marked "return to sender" has been delivered to an Alameda church. But the date of the postmark has people scratching their heads, and it has begun a nationwide search for who to send it to.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Texas steals a win as other favorites fall flat in Week 2 action

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

We're two weeks into the season and we've already had an entertaining start to the year, with more uncertainty coming down the road.

132-year-old overdue magazine returned to library: 'He won't have to pay the $12,055 fine'

Neal Riley  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 9:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A New Hampshire library said this week that a patron named John returned the overdue September 1894 issue of "The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine."

Cave fossils in China reveal lives of mysterious human relatives

Katie Hunt, CNN  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Archaeologists excavating a cave in southwestern China have unearthed fossilized remains that belonged to an enigmatic population of extinct hominins, revealing new details about their long-lost way of life.

East Idaho seniors create asphalt masterpieces in high school parking spaces

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 8:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

You probably wouldn't expect to find a famous artist's drawing or a giant golf ball in a high school parking lot. But that's exactly what two Idaho high school seniors have done.

In an age of instant answers, educators say there's a case for letting kids struggle a little

Cheyanne Mumphrey, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 7:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

When children forget their lunch, can't solve a math problem or don't know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity.

Takeaways from Utah's dominant 43-10 win over Arkansas

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 2:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

No. 20 Utah overwhelmed Arkansas 43-10 at Rice-Eccles Stadium, pairing an explosive offense with a suffocating defensive performance to deliver a rather convincing result.

'We're running it': No. 20 Utah's offense shines in blowout home win over Arkansas

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 13 - 1:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Offensive coordinator Kevin McGiven was in his bag Saturday night.

Instant takeaways from No. 15 BYU's key Big 12 victory over Arizona

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 12 - 11:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU football kicked off Big 12 play with a key victory over the Arizona Wildcats.

'Back to who we are': Utah Royals collect 3 points with 1-0 win in Houston

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 12 - 11:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mina Tanaka scored the lone goal of the match midway through the second half as Utah Royals FC took all 3 points from a trip to Houston with a 1-0 win in front of an announced crowd of 6,637 fans at Shell Energy Stadium in the Bayou City.

Brigham City Peach Days continues despite local peach crop loss

VideoTyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 12 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

For 122 years, Peach Days has celebrated Brigham City's harvest and the peaches that helped put the community on the map; however, this year, a spring freeze forced organizers to get creative to keep the tradition alive.

First Presbyterian Church of Salt Lake City teaches about legacy amid ongoing growth

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 12 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The First Presbyterian Church in Salt Lake City has been in the city for more than 150 years. Its Scottish legacy reflects both its current growth and the religion.

Former CIA official found with gold bars reaches tentative plea deal after charge of salary theft

The Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 12 - 9:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former CIA official found with $40 million of gold bars in his home has reached a tentative plea agreement after being charged with theft for fraudulently inflating his salary, according to court records.

Why Salt Lake City is seeking to sell over 950 acres near its airport to the state

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 12 - 8:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city is seeking to sell nearly 1,000 acres of land it owns near Salt Lake City International Airport as part of a plan to preserve the Great Salt Lake's wetlands.

Why are Americans giving the nation's K-12 schools a 'Needs Improvement' grade?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 12 - 7:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Americans have grown dissatisfied over the past several years with the nation's colleges and universities. Now that same "meh" education feeling apparently extends to the nation's K-12 schools.

Patrick Kinahan: BYU overcomes Arizona quarterback's scorching start

Patrick Kinahan, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 12 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

No slight to the other 14 starting quarterbacks in the Big 12, but don't count on BYU facing another passer the quality of Noah Fifita.

After tragedy, a Greek couple welcomes a daughter born from an embryo frozen for 22 years

Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 12 - 7:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Out of their darkest moment, a Greek couple managed to make a new start with a baby born this week. Doing so meant using one of Cristina Rapti‑Tzelepi's decades-old embryos and racing to beat a government deadline.

No. 15 BYU pitches 2nd-half shutout in Big 12-opening win over Arizona

VideoSean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 12 - 6:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bear Bachmeier threw for all-but 18 of his 217 yards after the first quarter, and Kyler Kasper caught four passes for 51 yards and two touchdowns as the 15th-ranked Cougars shut out the visiting Wildcats.

Utah State's defense shines, offense fizzles in loss at Washington

Brian Preece, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 12 - 6:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah State relied on its defense to keep things close, and almost found enough offense to upset heavily favored Washington.

2 students with special needs abandoned on Tooele school bus

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 12 - 6:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two elementary school students with special needs were left alone on a school bus after a substitute driver failed to complete required procedures, according to the Tooele County School District.

'We woke up to total devastation': Utah family details Kauai hurricane experience

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 12 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A St. George family expected a relaxing vacation on Kauai, but Hurricane Lowell brought power outages, blocked roads and travel chaos. After weathering the storm, they say the kindness and resilience of the island's residents are what they'll remember most.