Brighton Town Council decides against purchase of mayor-owned Silver Fork Lodge

The pandas are coming! The pandas are coming!

Ashraf Khalil and Didi Tang, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 10:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

The National Zoo's long dark panda drought seems to be coming to an end. A pair of 3-year-old giant pandas, named Bao Li and Qing Bao, will soon be flown to Washington.

As Yellow Lake Fire burning more than 31,000 acres

Mark Jones, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the Yellow Lake Fire grew to more than 31,000 acres on Monday, fire officials held a public meeting to discuss the latest on the fire. 

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Immigration, abortion policies separate Rep. Celeste Maloy, challenger Nathaniel Woodward

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 9:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Celeste Maloy and Nathaniel Woodward sparred over their geographical ties to rural Utah, abortion and immigration during a civil debate at Utah Tech University Monday.

Miller Family Foundation launches grant program with $500K to aid SLC's west side

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 9:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Miller Family Foundation has launched a grant program with an initial $500,000 investment to aid Salt Lake City's west side as development pressure in the zone mounts.

Colorado man sentenced to prison after shooting, killing Monticello man in property dispute

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Colorado man was sentenced to prison after admitting to recklessly causing the death of a man in Monticello.

In Denmark, 50 well-preserved Viking Age skeletons have been unearthed, a rare discovery

James Brooks, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Archaeologists in Denmark have unearthed a Viking Age burial ground containing some 50 "exceptionally well-preserved" skeletons.

Sandy man sent to prison for causing death of motorcyclist in 2023 DUI crash

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 7:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 22-year-old Sandy man has been sentenced to at least one and up to 20 years in prison for negligently causing a crash that killed a motorcyclist, and then leaving the scene.

Cam Rising out with season-ending leg injury; Isaac Wilson to be Utah football's starter

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 7:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cam Rising's tenure at Utah has likely come to an end.

What one Utah school district learned from a recent threat to 'shoot up the school'

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Uintah School District successfully responded to a recent school shooting threat, but district and state leaders hope to use it as a lesson to be even more prepared in the future.

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This election, Amendment B seeks to increase funding for Utah schools at no cost to taxpayers

Land Trusts Protection & Advocacy Office  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

This November, Utahns will vote on Amendment B, also known as the Raise the Cap Amendment. This amendment seeks to increase the annual distribution cap from the Permanent State School Fund from 4% to 5%.

How heartbreak at Oklahoma State fueled No. 13 BYU's 6-0 start

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

This isn't a traditional "revenge game" for BYU, now ranked No. 13 nationally after a 6-0 start before a Friday night tilt with the Cowboys.

Bicyclist hit by minivan in Cottonwood Heights

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 6:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bicyclist was taken to the hospital Monday afternoon after he was hit by a minivan.

Map: Your guide to Halloween decorations, haunted houses and pumpkin patches in Utah 👻

Yvette Cruz, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 5:38 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.

Pumpkin weighing 2,471 pounds wins 51st World Championship

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 5:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Minnesota horticulture teacher has remained the reigning champion of an annual pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California. Travis Gienger's massive gourds have won the top prize four years in a row.

Here's what Sen. Mike Lee wants from the next Senate GOP leader

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. Mike Lee has outlined a series of procedural reforms he would like to see the next Republican Senate leader sign on to.

Israeli strike in northern Lebanon kills at least 18

Kareem Chehayeb, Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 4:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Lebanese Red Cross says an Israeli airstrike hit an apartment building in northern Lebanon on Monday, killing at least 18 people. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military and it was not clear what the target was.

Drivers stunned after boulder bashes into several cars on I-15

Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Midvale woman is grateful she and her daughter are alive after an intense encounter on I-15 Friday that left them shaken up.

Have You Seen This? One-legged Florida man outlasts Hurricane Milton on his boat

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lieutenant Dan, a one-legged sailor who went viral for refusing to leave his boat and seek shelter, successfully outlasted Hurricane Milton.

Volunteers sort bricks as Salt Lake historic meetinghouse enters next phase

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Volunteers gathered Saturday to help sort bricks as the new owner started positioning an old church meetinghouse in Salt Lake City toward its next phase.

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Utah small businesses are finding big success with mobile apps

AppsTango  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Having a custom-built mobile app for your business can be a game-changer. Having an app can revolutionize how you interact with customers, boost visibility and greatly expand your reach.

Back to reality: Utah Hockey Club gets shut out in first loss of season

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 2:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Hockey Club general manager Bill Armstrong gave a warning to fans: some nights the team will look like world beaters; others, it will look like a team of youngsters.

6 people accuse Diddy of sexual assault in new lawsuits, including man who was 16 at the time

Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 2:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy. At least six lawsuits were filed against the hip-hop mogul in federal court in Manhattan.

Bath and Body Works apologizes for selling candles that looked like Ku Klux Klan hoods

Jordan Valinsky, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 2:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bath and Body Works has stopped selling a candle that was emblazoned with a winter theme that many commenters online compared to a Ku Klux Klan hood.

Some voters with disabilities say they are feeling ignored by presidential candidates

Kenya Hunter and Ayanna Alexander, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new report from Rutgers University estimates that about 40.2 million eligible voters are disabled. Voters and advocates say the hurdles that make people feel excluded from the electoral process aren't being addressed.

Vial that contained nerve agent that killed UK woman contained enough poison to kill thousands

Danica Kirka, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 1:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The lead counsel for a public inquiry into the 2018 death of a British woman poisoned by a Soviet-developed nerve agent says there was enough poison in the vial she unwittingly opened to kill thousands of people.

Springville police investigating shooting, 2nd case of shots fired

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 1:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Springville police are searching for a gunman who shot and injured one person Sunday afternoon, and looking into a report of shots fired several hours later in the city.

Harris and Trump will both campaign in battleground Pennsylvania on Monday

Mark Scolforo, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 12:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are taking their fight for Pennsylvania's Electoral College votes to opposite ends of the state Monday.

Italian quick-service chain plans Utah return with 5 new locations

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 12:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

The nation's largest Italian quick-service restaurant chain is taking another crack at Utah beginning next year.

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'Six Days in August' movie about Brigham Young will inspire and captivate audiences

Six Days in August  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 11:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 1844 succession crisis in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—and, specifically, of the confrontation between Sidney Rigdon and the Twelve—is the focus of a new movie.

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How BYU alum Ashley Hatch helped reshape the world of women's soccer

Krysyan Edler, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 11:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

Amid a surge in interest in women's sports, Ashley Hatch and other players with Utah ties helped secure higher salaries and other benefits in the National Women's Soccer League.

Man killed in weekend crash on US 89 in Box Elder County

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 11:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

One man died and two people were injured in a collision on U.S. 89 in Box Elder County late Friday.

Taylorsville man shot, killed in his home; 5 arrested, including 3 teen boys

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 11:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Five people were arrested Sunday in the shooting death of a Taylorsville man in his home, including his girlfriend, her daughter and three teenage boys.

KSL.com Top 20+1: Shakeup in top 10 as football enters regular season's final week

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 10:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

It was an eventful week of high school football in Utah and things shook up. Who do you think is No. 1?

Man falls to his death from I-15 off-ramp after being shocked with Taser, UHP says

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 9:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who was spotted running on I-15 fell from an off-ramp to his death Sunday after being shocked with a Taser by Utah Highway Patrol troopers.

Convicted child killer denied compassionate release for now

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 9:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who has been incarcerated for over 40 years since he was 15 has been denied a compassionate release from the Utah State Prison due to medical issues.

Florida neighbors band together to recover after one-two punch from hurricanes

Russ Bynum and Laura Bargfeld, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 9:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

The devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton is still being tallied as a swath of Florida comes to terms with damage from the unusual dual strike of storms in just two weeks.

What is open and closed on Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day

Ramishah Maruf, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 9:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Many government services will not be available for Indigenous Peoples Day, also known as Columbus Day.

Federal officials say Trump was not in danger after man arrested with illegal weapons near campaign rally in California

Michelle Watson, Rashard Rose and Holmes Lybrand, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 8:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was arrested on state gun charges Saturday near Donald Trump's rally in California, but the former president "was not in any danger," the U.S. Secret Service said in a joint statement with the FBI and the Department of Justice.

Butterfield is his canyon, and he's keeping it clean

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 8:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

In his retirement, Bill Allinson has appointed himself in charge of Butterfield Canyon's waste management

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Tencap Wealth, a Utah-based financial planning firm opens its 7th office

Tencap Wealth Coaching  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

With seven locations and more planned, Tencap views tax planning as imperative for any high net worth client.

NASA spacecraft to study whether Jupiter's moon Europa can harbor life

Will Dunham, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 6:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

NASA is set to launch a spacecraft to Jupiter's moon Europa, considered one of our solar system's most promising spots to search for life beyond Earth, to learn whether this ice-encased world believed to harbor a vast underground ocean is habitable.

Farmers help a small town thrive with a big assist from a river

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

The desert conditions along the Green River with hot days and cool nights provide the perfect cultivation to produce what the growers — and the town — say are the best.

Not exactly smooth sailing at the 52nd Albuquerque balloon fiesta after 4 incidents

Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 10:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A drone show and a flawless farewell mass ascension ended Sunday's last day of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. But it wasn't all smooth sailing for this year's nine-day event hot air balloon.

Yellow Lake Fire: Officials urging residents in Hanna to be ready to evacuate just in case

Mark Jones, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 10:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials overseeing the Yellow Lake Fire urged residents of a small town to be ready for a possible evacuation notice during a public meeting Sunday at Kamas Middle School.

Locals in the NFL: Tyler Allgeier powers Falcons past Panthers, Clark Phillips seals it

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 10:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Clark Phillips III had a chance at his first career pick-six with an interception of his own Sunday. But the former University of Utah cornerback opted to pass — or, more accurately, to take a knee.

Man with loaded gun arrested at checkpoint near Trump's weekend rally in Southern California

Christopher Weber, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 9:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities say a Nevada man with a shotgun, loaded handgun and fake passports in his vehicle was arrested at a security checkpoint outside Donald Trump's rally Saturday night in the Southern California desert.

New fires threatening homes in southeast Utah, Tooele County

Larry D. Curtis, KSL-TV  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new fire blazed up Sunday south of Monticello, less than a mile away from homes.

Man runs a book club at Utah State Prison

Arianne Brown for KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 8:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Elliot Morris has been running a book club for the past five years at the Utah State Correctional Facility. This semester, the focus is on Utah authors, many of which are slated to visit the club to discuss their books.

Matt McCarty goes from Korn Ferry to Masters with title at Utah's 1st PGA Tour event in 61 years

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The rookie who won three times on the Korn Ferry Tour to earn instant promotion in August to professional golf's highest level to finish two shots clear of the inaugural title at the Black Desert Championship.

Teens are feeling pressured and burned out, study shows. Here's how to help

Kara Alaimo, CNN  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 8:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some 81% of teens ages 13 through 17 feel pressure that leaves them feeling badly about their game plans, achievements, appearances, social lives, friendships and/or how informed they are about issues, the survey found.

Price residents struggle with housing costs, but the city has hope

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 7:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

People in Price are concerned about housing costs, and since many people in town are on fixed incomes, it's something they want to see their elected officials pay special attention to.

Study: COVID may increase risk of heart attack, stroke, death for 3 years after infection

Brenda Goodman, CNN  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

COVID-19 could be a powerful risk factor for heart attacks and strokes for as long as three years after an infection, a large new study suggests.

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Trax train driver suffers mental breakdown after fatal accident

Davis & Sanchez  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Trax train driver involved in a tragic accident finds his insurance claim denied until attorneys for Davis & Sanchez stepped in.

Spanish scientists to shed light on mystery of Columbus origins, burial

Emma Pinedo, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Spanish scientists said they will reveal details of the nationality of 15th-century explorer Christopher Columbus on Saturday, after using DNA analysis to tackle a centuries-old mystery.

First hat trick in club history gives Utah Royals 3rd consecutive win

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 6:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

It took Cloe Lacasse one half to do what no player had done in an entire game before in Utah Royals history.

Is it time to talk about the College Football Playoff after BYU's 6-0 start?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 6:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars want to win, but they're also ready to begin to have a conversation.

Dense breasts can make it harder to spot cancer on a mammogram

Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 5:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new U.S. rule requires mammography centers to inform women about their breast density.

Thanks to its fall festival, 'downtown ranch' still standing strong

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Like a lot of family farmers and ranchers these days, Heather Limon and her brother Dalon Hinckley have to be creative to stay afloat.

Roy Police Department urges vigilance after recent bust of card skimmers

Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah grocery store customer and employee are to thank for uncovering a fraud scheme in the store, before potentially thousands of people became victims.