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Have You Seen This? Iconic tower turns into a cloud of dust

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 3:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's always strange when an iconic structure disappears to make way for new development.

Dybantsa drops 30 in 1st college outing, a 1-point exhibition loss at Nebraska

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 2:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

AJ Dybantsa had 30 points, seven rebounds, three assists, three steals and a block, but Rienk Mast and Connor Essegian combined for 51 points in a 90-89 win over BYU at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits

Stephen Wade, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 2:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: Try going backward.

Despite missteps, Aggies find little ways to pull off win over San Jose State

Mark Greenwood for KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 1:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

The game featured great plays and head scratching decisions, but Utah State ultimately made the key plays to win against the Spartans.

Foothills Elementary turns red vs. blue rivalry week into lesson in sportsmanship

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

As a greatly anticipated rivalry game between BYU and University of Utah approaches, students at Foothills Elementary learned an important lesson about sportsmanship.

Salt Lake's Ballpark community lost its anchor. These 10 new murals highlight how it's still 'unified'

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A series of new murals in Salt Lake City's Ballpark neighborhood could play into an emerging new identity, following its loss of the Salt Lake Bees.

Highlights: 'Big Noon Kickoff' returns to Provo for No. 15 BYU and No. 23 Utah

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 11:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Cougar fans were active beginning at 5:30 a.m. MT, and Cosmo was again made his presence known on the FOX pregame program.

Music could help ease pain from surgery or illness. Scientists are listening

Christina Larson, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nurse Rod Salaysay works with all kinds of instruments in the hospital: a thermometer, a stethoscope and sometimes his guitar and ukulele.

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Photographer finds light in darkness of a burned Latter-day Saint church

Keira Farrimond, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Stephanie VanWagoner was asked by police to photograph the aftermath of the Grand Blanc fire. She was struck by what the flames had spared.

Murray mother charged with physically abusing 2 young children

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Murray woman prosecutors say has "an extensive violent criminal history" is facing new charges accusing her of physically abusing her children.

'It's frustrating': Arturo Gamboa's mother on waiting for charging decision in 'No Kings' shooting

Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Arturo Gamboa's mother said months later, her family is still living in an uncertain legal limbo as they wait to find out whether charges will be filed in the fatal shooting at a No Kings rally in Salt Lake City in June.

Scientists move closer to confirming existence of dark matter

Will Dunham, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Scientists may be coming closer to confirming the existence of dark matter, thought to make up more than one-quarter of the galaxy, as they study gamma rays near its center.

Utahns come together for Social Health Games to build real-life connections

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Before the big rivalry game between BYU and Utah, some Utahns spent the day participating in a different kind of contest, one focused on connection over competition.

Major US business group sues over Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee

Daniel Wiessner, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 8:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

The largest U.S. business lobbying group filed a lawsuit on Thursday challenging President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers.

Ford recalls more than 290,000 vehicles in US due to issue with rearview camera system

Michelle Chapman, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ford is recalling more than 290,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the rearview camera may not display properly in certain lighting conditions, which could increase crash risks.

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Test Drive: Why the 2025 Ford Expedition is worth the upgrade

Jason Bell  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

With its split tailgate, hands-free driving tech and other nice updates, Ford's biggest SUV makes everyday family hauling a whole lot easier.

How this Utah restaurant became a staple in the community

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

When Ali Sabbah first opened a restaurant, he didn't know much about the industry. But after 25 years, Sabbah and his Salt Lake City-based restaurant Mazza are still delighting customers.

Utah State holds off San Jose State, improves to 4-0 at home

Jason Turner, Herald Journal  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 12:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

It was anything but easy, but the Aggies made enough big plays in all three phases of the game to keep their undefeated record at home intact.

Paige Monaghan sets career mark in Utah Royals' 2-1 loss to Seattle in road finale

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 11:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Monaghan's fourth goal of the season is a career-high for a single campaign in her six seasons in the NWSL.

Runnin' Utes fall short in exhibition game against Nevada as Alex Jensen makes debut

Jaxon Wynder, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 10:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

In Alex Jensen's long-awaited debut as Utah's head coach, the Utes came up just short in their first exhibition of the season.

Here's how the start of Italy's 2026 Winter Games is going to be different

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The theme just announced for next February's opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Games in Italy? Harmony, as in bringing together what will be the most spread-out Olympics ever.

Nick Schmaltz earns 1st Utah Mammoth home hat trick in 6-3 win over San Jose

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 17 - 10:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

It was clear very early on in Friday's Utah Mammoth game against the San Jose Sharks that Nick Schmaltz was feeling it.

Alaska storm damage so bad many won't go home for at least 18 months, governor says

Mark Thiessen and Gene Johnson, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 17 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Damage to remote Alaska villages hit by flooding last weekend is so extreme, those displaced won't be able to return to their homes for at least 18 months, Gov. Mike Dunleavy said.