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Skyridge claims early lead, overcomes field-goal woes for 21-16 win at Lone Peak
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 4 - 11:25 p.m. | Save Story
The Skyridge Falcons defeated Lone Peak 21-16 in a pivotal Utah high school football matchup, overcoming three missed field goals to secure the win.
Lauri Markkanen's surreal night: Jazz star faces off against Finnish legend in preseason win
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 4 - 11:05 p.m. | Save Story
The head coach roaming the sideline for the Breakers was once a player that Markkanen idolized — Finnish great Petteri Koponen.
When life threw punches, this new mom chose to fight like a girl
Karah Brackin, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 4 - 10:44 p.m. | Save Story
Four years ago, Shelby Osborne became a first-time, single mom. Dealing with postpartum rage, she found relief in boxing.
Facebook seeks to attract young adults with new community, video features
Sheila Dang, Reuters | Updated Oct. 4 - 10:21 p.m. | Save Story
Facebook is experimenting with new features to attract younger users by simplifying access to short-form, live and longer videos.
White Mesa Ute community members press for closure of uranium mill near Blanding
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 4 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
White Mesa Ute community members demonstrated at the Utah Capitol on Friday, pressing for closure of the Energy Fuels uranium mill near Blanding.
4 hospitalized after Kanab crash
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 4 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
A multi-vehicle crash sent four people to the hospital in Kanab on Friday.
Mexican baseball teams to face off at Smith's Ballpark in nod to local Latino fans
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 4 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
A pair of Mexican baseball teams face off over the weekend at Smith's Ballpark to mark Hispanic Heritage Month and to recognize the local Latino fanbase for the sport.
Map: Your guide to Halloween decorations, haunted houses and pumpkin patches in Utah 👻
Yvette Cruz, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 4 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
Make your way to any of the locations on our map to see how Utahns have decorated their homes this year, or visit a local haunted house or pumpkin patch for some fall fun.
Review: 'Joker: Folie à Deux' is a disappointing sequel that hurts the credibility of the original
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 4 - 8:08 p.m. | Save Story
Here are some things that worked in "Joker: Folie à Deux" and why it is an unsatisfying sequel.
St. George man arrested, charged with assaulting officers during Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 4 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
A St. George man and his brother have been arrested and charged with assaulting law enforcement during the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol.
New host of 'Music & the Spoken Word' says the program aims 'to go deep'
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 4 - 7:12 p.m. | Save Story
Sunday morning's "Music & The Spoken Word" program will be the first with words written by Derrick Porter. He spoke with KSL.com about how he finds inspiration for the important messages.
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17 of the most memorable events that occurred during General Conference
Sterling Orthopedic Pain & Spine | Posted Oct. 4 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Over the years, there have been some unforgettable announcements and events that have occurred during the General Conference sessions of the Church. Here are 17 of the most memorable.
Supreme Court leaves in place 2 Biden environmental regulations
Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 4 - 6:56 p.m. | Save Story
The Supreme Court has left in place two Biden administration environmental regulations aimed at reducing emissions of planet-warming methane and toxic mercury.
Rocky Anderson, other residents back down from referendum on Salt Lake-Smith agreement
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 4 - 6:45 p.m. | Save Story
Former Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson and other residents are backing down from their efforts to create a referendum on the city's recent partnership agreement with Smith Entertainment Group.
The future of Utah's age verification law could hinge on Supreme Court decision on Texas law
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 4 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
The Supreme Court will hear a case on a Texas law requiring pornographic websites to verify the ages of their users that may have implications for Utah.
Local veterans take to the skies in open-cockpit World War II-era biplane
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 4 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
Dream Flights, a nonprofit out of Nevada, was in Utah on Friday morning to fly elderly veterans in a World War II-era trainer plane. The vets loved it.
FBI helps woman defy the odds of obtaining second lung transplant
Stephanie Stahl and Brad Nau, CNN | Updated Oct. 4 - 5:47 p.m. | Save Story
The FBI helped a Pennsylvania woman defy the odds of obtaining a second lung transplant.
Biden student debt relief plan blocked again by different judge
Nate Raymond and Daniel Wiessner, Reuters | Posted Oct. 4 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Joe Biden's administration from implementing a plan to forgive student loan debt held by millions of Americans.
What to know about the RSV immunization for babies
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Updated Oct. 4 - 4:50 p.m. | Save Story
As many as 80,000 children under 5 are hospitalized each year due to the respiratory syncytial virus, according to the CDC. RSV is a common respiratory virus that affects 90% of kids before their second birthday and can cause severe lung infections.
North Carolina is distributing Benadryl and EpiPens as yellow jackets swarm from Helene flooding
Devi Shastri, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 4 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
North Carolina health workers are distributing Benadryl and epinephrine injections to communities after hurricane flooding has caused bees and yellow jackets to swarm from their underground nests.
Utah's delegation wants to change assumptions about Republicans and conservation
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 4 - 3:05 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Reps. John Curtis and Celeste Maloy spoke Friday about bringing conservatives to the table when it comes to issues of climate change and natural resources.
U. strikes deal to keep baseball at Smith's Ballpark for one more year
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 4 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
The Bees might be gone, but baseball will remain at Smith's Ballpark for one more season.
Utah Task Force 1 in recovery mode for victims of Helene
Karah Brackin, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 4 - 2:34 p.m. | Save Story
A task force with Unified Fire Authority in Utah was sent to help communities left with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Amazon, Target and other retailers ramp up hiring for holiday shopping season
Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 4 - 2:06 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday season but expect to take on fewer seasonal employees to help customers in stores and assemble online orders in warehouses.
Every Utah high school student now guaranteed admission to higher education school
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 4 - 1:36 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah System of Higher Education will now allow every high school student in Utah admission to at least one of the 16 public higher education institutions in the state.
Utah could be hit by surge of flood-damaged cars in wake of Helene's stormwaters
Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 4 - 1:09 p.m. | Save Story
Cars damaged by the flood waters of Hurricane Helene could end of in the hands of unexpected Utahns looking for a good deal on a used car.
Kevin Young was a rising NBA coaching star, but he's still 'learning on the fly' at BYU
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 4 - 12:34 p.m. | Save Story
The rookie head coach of the BYU men's basketball team has varied experience in the NBA and affiliate teams in the G League during a career that spans nearly 20 years.
What's impacting Salt Lake City's west side
Lindsay Aerts, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 4 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
The neighborhoods that make up Salt Lake City's west side have historically been underserved, but residents hope that's starting to change through city investment and new housing stock.
Los Angeles prosecutors to review new evidence in Menendez brothers' 1996 murder conviction
Christopher Weber and Jaimie Ding, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 4 - 11:41 a.m. | Save Story
Prosecutors in Los Angeles say they are reviewing new evidence in the case of the Menendez brothers to determine whether they should be serving life sentences for killing their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion more than 35 years ago.
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How Ryan and Ashley Smith are changing the game in Utah
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 4 - 11:18 a.m. | Save Story
Smith Entertainment Group has expanded at a rapid pace in just a few short years.
Why Salt Lake City is getting nonstop service to Green Bay, Wisconsin — for a week
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 4 - 11:01 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City is one of a handful of American cities slated to have a direct flight to next year's NFL Draft site.
KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 6 of college football
KSL.com Sports | Posted Oct. 4 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
Each week, we'll release the KSL.com sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.
Ogden officials grant permit to rebuild Historic 25th Street structure that had to be razed
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 4 - 9:55 a.m. | Save Story
Ogden officials will permit the reconstruction of the Historic 25th Street building that was razed earlier this year due to structural problems.
Supreme Court will hear an Ohio woman's claim she lost out on jobs because she is straight
The Associated Press | Posted Oct. 4 - 9:25 a.m. | Save Story
The Supreme Court is taking up the case of an Ohio woman who claims she suffered sex discrimination in her employment because she is straight. The justices on Friday agreed to review an appellate ruling.
Supreme Court will weigh Mexico's $10B lawsuit against US gun-makers
Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 4 - 9:19 a.m. | Save Story
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide whether to block a $10 billion lawsuit Mexico filed against leading U.S. gun manufacturers over allegations their commercial practices have helped caused much bloodshed there.
Clayton Keller named first captain of Utah Hockey Club
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 4 - 8:52 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Hockey Club head coach Andre Tourigny thinks selecting a captain should be obvious. And Clayton Keller was a clear choice to lead the team.
Ogden mayor stops downtown paid parking program for now, apologizes to community
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 4 - 8:45 a.m. | Save Story
The Ogden mayor is pressing pause on paid parking downtown. His decision came after a fiery city meeting last week, where the majority of residents strongly opposed the change.
Box Elder County, Lehi to receive faster emergency care with company's new designation
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 4 - 8:22 a.m. | Save Story
AirLife Utah, a medical helicopter unit in Brigham City and Lehi, has been given first responder status, allowing it to assist more people in remote areas.
Family urges seat belt use after mother, 3 year-old killed in US 40 crash
Lindsay Aerts, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 4 - 8:06 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah family said they've learned a tragic lesson about seat belts after a mother and 3-year-old daughter were killed in a head-on collision Tuesday.
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Utah woman loses 100 pounds in one year: Here's how
Health Utah | Posted Oct. 4 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
When Angie showed up at Health Utah, she was struggling with fibromyalgia, extreme fatigue, insulin resistance, depression, systemic inflammation and metabolic syndrome.
US adds a robust 254,000 jobs, unemployment dips to 4.1%
Paul Wiseman, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 4 - 7:32 a.m. | Save Story
America's employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September, the latest evidence that the U.S. labor market is still solid enough to support steady hiring and a growing economy.
Girl stabbed after her brother encouraged, arranged for her to fight, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 4 - 6:50 a.m. | Save Story
A Tooele man is facing criminal charges accusing him of pressuring two teenagers to fight, one of whom is his sister, resulting in the sister being stabbed multiple times.
New technology to reduce congestion by predicting when trains arrive in west Salt Lake City
Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 4 - 6:19 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City officials hope new technology will help residents on the west side avoid long waits at train crossings.
Why Salt Lake County's part in Delta Center district plans may not be finalized this year
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 3 - 10:38 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake County's mayor says the county may not have a lease agreement for land next to the Delta Center until potentially next year.
A US bomb from World War II explodes at a Japanese airport, causing a large crater in a taxiway
Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 3 - 10:21 p.m. | Save Story
An unexploded U.S. bomb from World War II that had been buried at a Japanese airport has exploded, causing a large crater in a taxiway and the cancellation of more than 80 flights but no injuries.
Taxpayers in 24 states, including Idaho, may file their returns directly with the IRS in 2025
Fatima Hussein, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 3 - 9:59 p.m. | Save Story
The IRS is expanding its program that allows people to file their taxes directly with the agency for free. The program is being made available to taxpayers in Idaho but not in Utah.
Troopers ID man found dead in semi in Tooele County; foul play suspected
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated Oct. 3 - 9:57 p.m. | Save Story
Investigators are calling the death of a man found inside the sleeper area of a semitruck in Tooele County suspicious and believe that foul play is involved.
Bilingual Shakespeare adaptation in Ogden aims to promote inclusivity
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 3 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
A Spanish-English adaptation of one of Shakespeare's play — meant to disrupt 'Anglophone dominance in Shakespeare studies' — will be performed in Ogden.
Taxes, bond proposal separate S.L. County mayoral candidates Jenny Wilson, Erin Rider
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Updated Oct. 3 - 9:09 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson and challenger Erin Rider offered opposing views on taxes and a proposed public safety bond during a televised debate Thursday.
Feds release final plan for Bears Ears National Monument
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 3 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Federal agencies on Thursday released a final environmental impact statement and proposed plan outlining the management and protection of the 1.36-million-acre Bears Ears National Monument.
Group arrested in Utah ATM robbery investigation now faces federal charges
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 3 - 8:38 p.m. | Save Story
Six people have been federally indicted on the accusation of stealing $200,000 from an ATM in Taylorsville.
Garth Brooks accused of sexual assault and battery in lawsuit from hair-and-makeup artist
Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN | Updated Oct. 3 - 8:06 p.m. | Save Story
Country music star Garth Brooks has been accused of sexual assault and battery in a lawsuit from a "Jane Roe" who says she worked as a hairstylist and makeup artist for the award-winning singer.
Controlled crash with trooper saves man whose SUV suddenly sped up to 120 mph
Jim Salter, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 3 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
An 18-year-old says his Honda Pilot suddenly accelerated over 100 mph, eventually forcing authorities to coordinate a controlled crash in the western Minnesota countryside to save the 18-year-old.
Utah could get another northern lights display from latest geomagnetic storm
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 3 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
Some Utahns who missed out on some of the heavenly shows this year may get another shot at viewing the northern lights over the next few nights.
2 dead after mobile home fire in Roy
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com and Shara Park, KSL-TV | Updated Oct. 3 - 6:47 p.m. | Save Story
Two people are dead after their mobile home caught fire in Roy on Thursday.
Red zone woes? A look at Utah's problem, where it went wrong, and how it can be fixed
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 3 - 6:32 p.m. | Save Story
At the end of the day — amid all the contributing factors — it was the offense not producing in the red zone that ultimately led to Utah's fall.
Woman dies in Davis County crash
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 3 - 5:45 p.m. | Save Story
A woman died after she crashed into the barrier on I-15 in Davis County Thursday afternoon.
12-year-old injured in 'chain-reaction crash' in Salt Lake City has died
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 3 - 5:42 p.m. | Save Story
A 12-year-old girl who was critically injured in a crash last week in Salt Lake City has died, police said.
A fifth recall for Tesla Cybertruck within a year, the latest due to rearview display
The Associated Press | Updated Oct. 3 - 5:37 p.m. | Save Story
Tesla is recalling more than 27,000 Cybertrucks because the rearview camera image may not activate immediately after shifting into reverse.
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