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Early flu season, current strain may signal risk for younger people; doctors urge shots

Michael Erman and Julie Steenhuysen, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 12:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Doctors are urging Americans aged 6 months and older to get vaccinated against the flu after an unusual early rise in cases on the West Coast that virologists are still working to ​understand.

2 people hit, critically injured by truck in West Valley City

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were critically injured early Tuesday after both were hit by a truck in West Valley City.

Two brothers honor their father's legacy on a special Utah elk hunt

VideoAdam Eakle, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

After losing their father to pancreatic cancer, Cade and Cash Hansen were given a rare opportunity to hunt trophy bull elk in Central Utah. What followed was more than a successful hunt. It became a tribute to a beloved veteran, firefighter and father whose legacy continues to guide his family and community.

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How local business owners are claiming extra cash deposits every single month

Utah EZ Pay  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

What if the payments your customers are already making could also put some money back into your business each month?

Driver allegedly looking up porn charged in fatal I-15 crash

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 11:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A California woman who police say caused a fatal three-car crash in June in Juab County allegedly had a pornographic website on her phone just before impact.

Utah sees rise in unaffiliated voters as dissatisfaction grows

VideoHeather Peterson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 10:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dissatisfaction with Democrats and Republicans has more voters opting not to register with either party.

Single-family housing starts, building permits tumble in September

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 10:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Single-family homebuilding and permits for future construction fell sharply in September ​as higher mortgage rates suppressed demand.

Is the US doing enough to help Ukraine? 'No,' Utah senator says

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Curtis said the United States is not doing enough to help Ukraine defend itself as Russia has recently ramped up attacks.

Prince Harry says he wants to reconcile with family

Michael Holden, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 9:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Prince Harry has said he hoped to reconcile with King Charles and the rest of his family with whom he ​fell out when he moved to the United States six years ago.

Intruders break into mink farm, release about 1,500

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 9:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

The owners of an Idaho mink farm say intruders broke into their facility, releasing some 1,500 of the animals. Dozens are still out free and pose a danger to small pets and farm animals.

Apple commits up to $100M for titanium in domestic manufacturing push

Anzar Mehraj, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 9:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Apple said on Tuesday it committed to purchasing ​up to $100 million of titanium over three years from a Pennsylvania-based company as part of the push to expand domestic manufacturing.

Death toll rises to 73 in Houthi strike on Yemen training camp in deadliest attack in months

Samy Magdy and Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 8:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

The death toll from a Houthi missile strike on a government military camp in southern Yemen rose to 73 people, all new recruits, a senior Yemeni government official said Tuesday.

Utah colleges prepare for enrollment plateau after years of growth

VideoAdam Small, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah saw more growth in its enrollment numbers this year, but experts say this may not be the trend much longer.

Teen Memoriam honors 30 teens killed in Utah crashes in 2025

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Families of teens killed in vehicle accidents are sharing their stories at the annual Zero Fatalities Teen Memorium, which aims to raise awareness and prevent future tragedies.

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New guide reveals a retirement planning mistake that often costs Utah retirees 6 figures

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Roughly half of all American retirees don't take any systematic approach to withdrawing their retirement savings.

Rubio and India's foreign minister hold talks in Mumbai as both sides aim to finalize a trade deal

Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 7:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with India's foreign minister in Mumbai on Tuesday as the two countries seek to deepen energy cooperation and finalize a trade deal.

A unicorn villain, Dolly Parton and skeletal headgear lead Google's 2026 costume searches

Simone Seikaly, KSL   |  Posted Oct. 20 - 7:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

A look at what is trending on Google Halloween searches reveals the scary lowdown for 2026.

Zelenskyy to meet Witkoff as Trump praises Russia and rebukes Ukraine

Terje Solsvik and Lina Golovnya, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 7:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was due on Tuesday in Oslo to meet special envoy Steve Witkoff, trying to repair ties with Washington that have deteriorated this month.

Mitt Romney issues rare statement as Republicans challenge Trump's Russia deal

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 6:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former Sen. Mitt Romney said the U.S. could embark on a path of abandoning liberty if the country does not stand behind Ukraine, joining a growing list of Republicans who are critical of President Donald Trump's sanctions waiver.

Alberta rejects a move toward independence from Canada in a victory for Carney

Rob Gillies, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 6:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Voters in Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence. More than 1 million votes were counted early Tuesday.

Ecuadorean man decries detention, second immigration arrest involving Ogden police officers

VideoTim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 6:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Ecuadorean man is decrying his detention by ICE agents, the second immigration arrest since Aug. 25 involving Ogden police officers.

Sebastian Cossa makes heroic late save as Utah Mammoth outlast Pittsburgh Penguins

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 11:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

After suffering a brutal defeat to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night, the Utah Mammoth bounced back yet again with a big win over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins.

'Going strong': Farr's Jewelry, born of a family with deep roots in Ogden, marks its 70th year

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 10:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Farr's Jewelry, born of a family with deep roots in Ogden, held a ceremony to mark 70 years in business.