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How Woods Cross High School used trust land funds to hit a graduation goal

VideoDeanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 1:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Woods Cross High School recently achieved a 100% graduation rate for English language learners, demonstrating what School Learning and Nurturing Development Trust funding can achieve.

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Drivers warned to prepare for Ogden Canyon closure

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A water pipeline in Ogden Canyon is set to be repaired, with work expected to begin as early as Oct. 26.

Intoxicated man accused of having 12-year-old drive him home

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 12:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Tooele County man is accused of having a 12-year-old boy drive him home while he was intoxicated and has been charged with child abuse.

Ukrainian drones hit Russia's top data center in attack on AI ambitions

Elena Fabrichnaya and Gleb Bryanski, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 12:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ukrainian drones hit Russia's biggest data center on Wednesday, part of a series of attacks appearing to target Moscow's ambitions to develop Russian artificial intelligence capabilities.

Pilot and passenger found dead after plane goes missing on way to Idaho

Kaitlyn Hart, East Idaho News  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pilot and passenger were found dead on Sunday after their plane went missing en route to Grangeville, Idaho.

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The most underrated ingredient in your family's kitchen

Oakdell Egg Farms  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here are three reasons to feel good about cracking an egg for your family.

Pope Leo XIV back on his feet after shock cancer diagnosis

Joshua McElwee, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Pope Leo XIV's recovery from surgery is progressing as expected, the Vatican ​said on Wednesday, after doctors announced the 71-year-old pontiff was being treated for lung cancer.

Joni Mitchell is now an American citizen, 6 decades after moving to the US

Lianne Kolirin, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 11:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Joni Mitchell has finally become an American citizen, more than 60 years after leaving her native Canada.

Individuals featured in 'Reckless Ben' Lego videos file lawsuit against American Fork officers

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 10:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Four individuals claim their rights were violated by American Fork Police while they were aiding "Reckless Ben" in his investigation into Bricks and Minifigs in a federal lawsuit filed on Wednesday.

Prosecution labels Russell Brand a ruthless sexual predator at opening of his sex assault trial

Jill Lawless, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Russell Brand behaved as a "ruthless" sexual predator when he assaulted six women over the course of a decade, a prosecutor said Wednesday as she opened his trial.

Inflation heats up in September; Fed rate hike this month back on table

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 9:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

Consumer prices accelerated in September as the cost of gasoline surged, dealing another blow to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party ahead of midterm ​elections.

3 AI gadgets that can make daily tasks easier

VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 8:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

For many people, artificial intelligence still feels a little abstract. We hear about it, talk about it and wonder where it's all headed. Sarah Kimmel of Family Tech Zone shared a few gadgets that are bringing artificial intelligence out of the headlines and into our homes.

Locals run 260 miles 'where the water was' to raise awareness for Great Salt Lake preservation

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

This week, ultra-runners and cyclists are circling the entire Great Salt Lake, about 260 miles in five days. The project is called Where the Water Was, and they hope to raise funds for organizations in support of preserving the lake.

Ballots mailed as voters face new election requirements: What you need to know

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

With the November general election just a few weeks away, some voters may want to know where and how they can vote.

Search for missing pup in Yellowstone is under pressure as winter nears

Mikella Schuettler, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 7:42 a.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.

Utah woman crowned Ms. Veteran America 2026

Staff  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 7:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kimberly Chatto, a U.S. Air Force veteran from Utah, was crowned this year's Ms. Veterans America.

Iran-backed Houthis struck Saudi oil giant Aramco's executive offices, officials say

Samy Magdy and Cara Anna, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Houthi rebels have struck the headquarters of Saudi oil giant Aramco, damaging offices of senior executives, according to two regional officials. There were no casualties.

KSL Truth Test: Fact-checking debate claims in Utah's 2nd Congressional District

VideoDaniella Rivera, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 6:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, and Democrat Peter Crosby met in what was a fairly tame debate Tuesday evening. The KSL Investigators fact-checked claims from each of the candidates.

Brandon Sanderson fans optimistic as author begins writing Evermore Park's next chapter

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Author Brandon Sanderson's planned purchase of the Evermore Park property sparked excitement among fans, while longtime supporters of the attraction have mixed emotions.

Utah Mammoth 'need to be better' despite outlasting Toronto Maple Leafs in thriller

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 12:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Upon returning home from a lengthy eastern conference road trip, the Utah Mammoth remained red-hot as they outlasted the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Delta Center in thrilling fashion.

What to know about safe driving when rain, snow start falling in Utah

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 10:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

This week's rainstorms across northern Utah gave Utah Highway Patrol officials another opportunity to talk about best driving practices when the roads get slick.

Candidates discuss economy, AI and privacy in debate for Utah's 2nd District

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, and Democrat Peter Crosby met in what was a fairly tame debate Tuesday evening in Logan as they campaign to represent Utah's 2nd Congressional District.

Witnesses: Before Big Cottonwood flooding Sunday, there was a rescue in the same area

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 10:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Just hours prior to a debris blockage that caused a culvert to back up and overflow onto the road in Big Cottonwood Canyon, rescuers had to free a man from a boulder in the same area.