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NASA says new Roman telescope's lifespan could more than double, to 22 years

Will Dunham, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 2:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Even before the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope reaches its planned orbital position, NASA said its ​newest flagship observatory's potential operational lifespan may reach 22 years.

HYROX brings 16,000 competitors to Salt Lake City

VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 1:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

About 16,000 athletes competed at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City in a HYROX competition.

Person killed in I-15 crash near Woods Cross

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 19 - 12:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on I-15 near Woods Cross on Saturday morning. Another person was taken to the hospital following the crash.

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter, admitting to killing roommate in their Tooele apartment

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Richard Perales pleaded guilty on Aug. 31 to killing his 60-year-old roommate in their Tooele apartment after prosecutors agreed to reduce the charge from murder to manslaughter.

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How Sydney Benally became a shooting star for the Navajo Nation and BYU fans

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 11:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Rising BYU sophomore draws upon talent, humility — and a love for all things 'hoops' — to inspire her community and team.

Historic fire lookout structure on Brian Head Peak rebuilt years after wind damage

VideoArianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

A historic fire lookout on Brian Head Peak, severely damaged by winds four years ago, was replaced with a new structure celebrated by the community Wednesday.

Fire on Fremont Island fully contained

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 19 - 10:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

A fire that started Wednesday on Fremont Island in the Great Salt Lake and burned 190 acres of brush and grass is now fully contained.

Former University of Utah president seeks confirmation as US ambassador to Serbia

Frizz Flake, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former University of Utah President Michael Young appeared at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Thursday for his nomination to serve as ambassador to Serbia.

Dove hunting season brings thousands of visitors, boosts Arizona economy

Lauren Duffel  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dove hunting is a million-dollar industry that continues to generate revenue for Arizona's economy through tourism.

Jury finds man guilty of killing aunt's boyfriend, but determined he thought he was justified

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Deon Jennings, 35, was found guilty of killing his aunt's boyfriend four years ago in a jury trial on Aug. 29, but jurors found he may have believed he was defending himself, reducing his conviction.

Bodycam footage shows police pursuit in car and on foot in Layton

VideoMichael Houck, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A traffic stop for a traffic infraction escalated into a police chase with a convicted felon in 2025.

Master milliner transforms silent battle against depression into wearable art

La'Tasha Givens, WUPA  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 10th grade teacher taught Otis Damón to sew when he confided that he'd contemplated suicide. That teacher's kind act introduced Damón to the craft of making what are now celebrated headpieces.

GSL commissioner lays out 5 ways to use Trump's proposed $1B — if Congress approves it

Leah Bowers, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah legislators can't wait to get their hands on President Donald Trump's proposed $1 billion budget line item to restore the Great Salt Lake. Here's what leaders will focus on.

How much more will mortgage rates go up?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 7:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

After mortgage rates brushed 7% this past week, people are nervously asking how much more they may rise after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday.

Utah restaurant owner indicted on drug trafficking charges

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 18 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah restaurant owner was federally indicted this week and accused of trafficking narcotics out of his residence and business.

Utah Tech to hold annual 'Weenie Mania' to unite community one dachshund at a time

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 18 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Tech University student body is holding its third annual Weenie Mania event, featuring dachshund races. Event organizers say Weenie Mania is quickly becoming an event that brings the community and student body together.

Fairview pizzeria owner remembered, family shares mental health message

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 18 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Fairview family is mourning the loss of a local business owner while turning their grief into a message of hope for others struggling with mental health.

Duncan Sheik, Tony- and Grammy-winning 'Spring Awakening' composer and pop star, dies at 56

Mark Kennedy, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 18 - 9:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tony- and Grammy-winning musician Duncan Sheik has died at 56. The "Barely Breathing" singer-songwriter composed the music for "Spring Awakening."

Rising rates push Utah homeownership further out of reach

VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 18 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Reserve's latest interest rate hike is creating new challenges for Utah families already struggling with housing affordability.

Body of second missing woman recovered at Sand Hollow

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 18 - 8:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

The body of a second missing woman was recovered Friday night after the first woman's body was recovered the day before. The women went missing in a Jet Ski accident Tuesday.

Man charged in connection with July West Jordan shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 18 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say participated in a violent home invasion in West Jordan in July has been charged.

Review: 'Resident Evil' puts emphasis on bloody

John Clyde for KSL  |  Posted Sept. 18 - 8:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

I'm not a "Resident Evil" guy, but when I heard Zach Cregger was helming it I was cautiously optimistic. I didn't need to be cautious.

Trump has a deal to build US military presence in Greenland while leaving island in Denmark's hands

Aamer Madhani and Ben Finley, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 18 - 7:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump announced Friday he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the U.S. military presence in Greenland after months of threatening to take the island by force from the NATO ally — an agreement that also keeps the Arctic territory in Denmark's hands.