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Recent rain brings renewed hope despite low water levels at Piute Reservoir

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 10:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite low water levels at Piute Reservoir, Piute State Park Manager Lance Eliason says recent rain has brought renewed hope.

Justice Department threatens California with legal action over claim of noncitizens on voter rolls

Safiyah Riddle and Eric Tucker, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 10:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Justice Department is threatening California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens believed to have received mail ballots for next month's midterm elections.

Water permit application for Stratos data center expected to be filed 'shortly'

VideoDaniella Rivera, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The KSL Investigators are tracking progress on the Stratos Data Center Project approved in Box Elder County.

Change in Endangered Species Act draws concern from Utah environmentalists

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 9:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Environmental groups are deeply concerned about a change in the Endangered Species Act that removes protections for animal habitats.

Women dominate list of celebrities drawing most deepfake interest, including some familiar to Utahns

VideoMatt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

New research ranks the celebrities generating the most interest in deepfakes. Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson and Ariana Grande are among the top names. The findings come as a new federal law targets one especially harmful kind of AI-generated fake.

Everyone has weighed in on the Shane Gillis monologue controversy, except 'SNL'

Zoe Sottile, CNN  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 8:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

As anger builds online against comedian Shane Gillis' description of women as "whores" during his "Saturday Night Live" monologue, the show is staying noticeably absent from the conversation.

Lehi community cites safety concerns, urges pedestrian bridge

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 8:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lehi community members and leaders are urging state leaders to help fund what they say is a desperately needed pedestrian bridge after a boy got hit while crossing Timpanogos Highway.

Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation

Leah Willingham, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff acknowledged he never followed up on a student's report of being gang raped at a fraternity house in 2024.

After 21 foster homes, Kiara is still building connections

VideoAshley Moser  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

At 14, Kiara has spent six years in foster care. Through her love of cats and her hope for the future, she's learned the importance of patience, kindness and building connections.

1 dead after police shooting near Erda

VideoDevin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 7:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police in Tooele are investigating after officers were involved in a fatal shooting near Erda in Tooele County Wednesday afternoon.

ICE rejects suggestion that its officers wear body cameras that automatically activate

Rebecca Santana, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 7:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A report urges U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to ensure body-worn cameras are activated when needed, suggesting automatic activation in certain situations. ICE disagrees, citing privacy concerns.

BYU fan gives away Notre Dame football tickets to deserving families

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A BYU fan said something didn't quite sit right about selling his six tickets. He wanted to do something different and give them away to families who had never experienced a game.

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New weather station aims to inform water decisions in Monument Valley

Staff  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 6:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Navajo Nation is getting a new tool to help track weather and drought conditions in Monument Valley.

Inside the booming market for US midterm election bets

Hannah Lang and Michelle Price, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 6:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Betting on U.S. midterm elections has surged this year on Polymarket and Kalshi, prediction markets that rose to prominence in 2024 when ​they bucked traditional opinion polls in signaling that President Trump would win the presidency.

Utah Latina leaders discuss what drives them, stress involvement

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 6:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three Latina leaders addressed a Hispanic Heritage Month event in Ogden, focusing on what drives them and stressing the importance of political involvement.

New York City's iconic horse-drawn carriages expected to take their last trot

Mark Morales and Gloria Pazmino, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

New York City's iconic Central Park horse-drawn carriage industry is nearing its end after Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin reached a deal to abolish them.

Draper aquarium asks for help with an 'otterly important' decision

Staff  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 5:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium is asking for the public's help to name its newest tenants, a pair of Asian small-clawed otters.

Can a blue wave help a newcomer challenge Utah's top-ranking Republican in Congress?

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The race for Utah's 2nd Congressional District this year pits an established congressman against a first-time candidate seeking to represent northern Utah in Washington, D.C.

Luna, a small dog missing for over a month in Yellowstone, is reunited with her owners

Mikella Schuettler, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 4:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

A small dog named Luna has been on the loose in Yellowstone National Park since September. Despite being spotted frequently, the Jack Russell terrier has evaded capture.

The first new sunscreen type in 25 years has arrived on store shelves

Matthew Perrone, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 4:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Americans have a new sunscreen option for the first time in over 25 years after the FDA approved the chemical BEMT back in June, which offers broad protection without the cosmetic downsides.

Rocky Mountain Power plans 54-mile transmission line along I-15 in southern Utah; public input sought

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 4:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rocky Mountain Power plans a 54-mile transmission line in southern Utah, and is seeking public input throughout the proposed project.

Roller coaster rider's death puts spotlight on the safety of ever more thrilling rides

Jaimie Ding, Dylan Lovan and Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 4:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man's death on a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia has raised questions about ride safety and regulation.

Have You Seen This? A cat and meteorologist chase

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 3:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Seattle meteorologist recently received the purr-fect response to her request for weather photos.