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Ogden man accused of threatening synagogue in 2025 charged with federal hate crime

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 22 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man who was initially arrested in 2025 and accused of threatening to blow up a synagogue while he was in possession of homemade explosives is now charged in federal court with a hate crime.

Utah man pleads guilty to killing ex-girlfriend, will not contest sentence of life without parole

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jacob Holt Johnson pleaded guilty to aggravated murder, admitting to killing his ex-girlfriend, in a hearing on Thursday and his attorneys said he would agree to a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Judge orders Trump to sit for a deposition in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC by Dec. 11

David Fischer, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 11:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to sit for a deposition in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC by Dec. 11.

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Flooding triggers evacuations in Hurricane, SR-24 closure at Capitol Reef

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr and Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 22 - 11:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Hurricane Police Department issued an evacuation notice to residents in the Willow Wind complex and any homes along Gould Wash. An emergency shelter has been opened nearby.

Shark nicknamed 'Bukangi' foils rescue attempts, returns to South Korean canal

Maggie Grether and Hyun Young Yi, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 22 - 11:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

A shark that South Korean authorities ​spent hours guiding into the open sea has swum back into a canal in the port city of Busan, eluding a ‌net that was meant to prevent her return.

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What Is the best Volkswagen SUV for Utah winters?

Ken Garff Volkswagen Southtowne  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you're driving a Volkswagen in a Utah winter, congratulations. You're already much better equipped for the wet stuff than most drivers.

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DOJ to send election monitors to Utah, lieutenant governor says

VideoJoe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 22 - 11:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Department of Justice will be sending election monitors to Utah, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson announced Thursday morning.

30 colleges cut research ties to 'problematic' foreign entities — at the Pentagon's orders

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 11:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Pentagon's ongoing involvement with higher education continued with an announcement that 30 universities, at its direction, had cut research connections with "foreign entities of concern."

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The next conservative chapter may begin in the bluest corner of Utah

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 11:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Is Utah's blue island the epicenter of a conservative revolution?

Russian missiles pound Kyiv as Moscow says over 800 Ukrainian drones downed

Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Russia launched a nighttime barrage on Kyiv while its military says it intercepted more than 800 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow and other cities, dampening hopes for peace talks.

Former Utes player named as 'College GameDay' guest picker for Utah's Dark Mode showdown

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 10:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dalton Kincaid helped deliver one of the greatest Dark Mode performances in Utah history. Now, he's returning to help set the stage for another.

Grantsville neighbors pleading for help after years of flooding

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 22 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Residents in the Wells Crossing neighborhood are calling on city leaders to address recurring flooding problems after heavy rain in September damaged homes and properties.

Jobless claims fell to 194,000 last week, lowest since July

Paul Wiseman, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 22 - 9:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Unemployment claims fell to 194,000 last week, the fewest in three months and another sign that layoffs remain low and most Americans enjoy extraordinary job security.

Leaders of church fear historic Japantown will remain 'Japandock' despite Smith's vision

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 22 - 9:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two churches next to Smith Entertainment Group's planned downtown district still have concerns about the project, while the company said it is trying to be collaborative in the process.

Airbnb rule change frees guests from chores involving 'significant effort'

Charlotte Reck, CNN  |  Updated Oct. 22 - 9:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Airbnb has revised its rules to reduce the tasks a host can expect a guest to perform at the end of their stay — and washing dishes has been wiped from the to-do list.

Tyler Robinson doesn't anticipate trial until 2029

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 8:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

In a memorandum submitted in preparation for Tyler Robinson's next court hearing on Friday, defense attorneys say a 6- to 7-month trial could start in three years.

Orem to host Ironman 70.3, drawing athletes and visitors to Utah County

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 22 - 8:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

For longtime triathlete Heather Jenson, the announcement that IRONMAN 70.3 Utah is coming to Orem was welcome news.

AI stocks tumble and drag down markets worldwide as oil prices climb

Stan Choe, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

AI stocks are tumbling and dragging stock markets down around the world, as oil prices are rising on renewed fears of a return to war in the Middle East.

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Wickenburg, AZ is an easy winter escape with golf, guest ranches and the Old West

Wickenburg, Arizona  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

For anyone ready for a break that feels different from home, without a long or complicated trip, there's a small Western town in Arizona worth a closer look: Wickenburg.

EU awards top rights prize to International Criminal Court days after Trump sanctions

Lorne Cook and Mike Corder, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 22 - 7:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

The International Criminal Court and its embattled staff have won the European Union's top human rights honor, the Sakharov Prize, an official said Thursday.

Family of slain Utah woman supports plea deal if it includes life without parole

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 22 - 7:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

The family of Summer Tatiana Roney said they would support a plea agreement if it guaranteed her killer will spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Utah lawmakers eye permanently allowing motorcycle lane filtering

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 22 - 6:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Transportation Interim Committee on Wednesday voted to advance a proposal that would permanently allow motorcycle lane filtering while also expanding the areas where it is permitted.

Iran says 7 oil tankers attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as fears grow of a return to war

Melanie Lidman, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 22 - 6:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iran's government says seven oil tankers have caught fire or been damaged in the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions over the prospect of a return to all-out war.