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Richard Paul Evans reveals inspiration behind his new book — and the struggle that shaped his life

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 11:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Richard Paul Evans discusses the inspiration behind his new historical fiction novel, his struggles with Tourette syndrome and how those experiences have shaped his work.

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More than fall fun: How a Morgan family is helping people experience agriculture

Dairy West  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

At one family-owned corn maze in Morgan, the hope isn't so much that you'll get lost — it's that you'll find a meaningful connection to the people and agriculture around you.

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6 years, 2 pro teams and billions of dollars: The state of this sports empire

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 11:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Delta Center renovations, sports/entertainment district plans and a Jazz team that might finally make the playoffs: Here's where things stand heading into training camp.

Taylor Swift becomes most-awarded artist in MTV VMAs history, dedicates top prize to Dolly Parton

Maria Sherman, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 11:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Taylor Swift made history and Nirvana was awarded the 2026 Video Vanguard Award at the starry MTV Video Music Awards. Swift received the inaugural Artist Director Honors, making her the most-awarded artist in VMA history.

Trump's AI meeting with tech CEOs to focus on finding balance, US House speaker says

Katharine Jackson, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 10:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's meeting with tech CEOs on artificial intelligence on Tuesday will ​focus on finding a balance between innovation and oversight, House Speaker Mike Johnson said, as the federal government seeks to define its role in the ‌burgeoning technology.

US finalizes new lower fuel economy standards in boost for gas-powered vehicles

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 10:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration on Monday finalized new lower vehicle fuel ​economy standards, in the latest effort to make it easier for automakers to sell gas-powered vehicles and to reverse a push ‌by the Biden administration to force automakers to build more fuel-efficient vehicles.

Utah judge to rule if Douglas Carter will be released on bail after 41 years behind bars

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 28 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 4th District Court judge is planning to rule Monday whether Douglas Carter, a man who has been on death row for much of the last 41 years after he was arrested and convicted of murder in 1985, should be released on bail after his conviction was overturned.

Denmark sees long-term NATO presence in Greenland after Trump deal

Andrew Gray, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Denmark is confident that NATO will maintain ​a heightened presence in Greenland and the broader Arctic region over the long term following a security agreement ‌with the United States signed last week, the Danish defence minister said on ⁠Monday.

ER doc comes to the rescue of his financially troubled peers

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jim Dahle was ticked off. Not incensed, exactly, but definitely perturbed.

Powerful nor'easter floods Northeast again, causing problems from New Jersey to New England

Leah Willingham and John Seewer, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 9:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

A powerful nor'easter is pummeling the shoreline in the eastern U.S. for a second day. The storm has caused another round of flooding in low-lying areas in New Jersey and New York City and knocked out power to tens of thousands of homes into New England.

Sandy shooting leaves 1 man dead, teen injured, second teen arrested

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 28 - 9:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

One man is dead and a teen boy injured following a shooting inside a Sandy house on Sunday. A second teen boy has been arrested.

Trump to unveil planned $15 billion Iowa steel project

Jarrett Renshaw, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 9:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump will announce on Monday ​a Minnesota company's plan to build a $15 billion steel mill in Iowa, a White House official ‌said, a major investment that the administration is highlighting as it seeks ⁠to promote domestic manufacturing ​ahead of the November midterm ⁠elections.

Commercial structure caught fire in Salt Lake City

Devin Oldroyd and Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 28 - 8:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

An abandoned building caught fire in downtown Salt Lake City Sunday night.

Japan has over 100,000 people 100 or older. Here are ways to eat like they do

VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 28 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Japan has long been known for the longevity of its population. Utah nutritionist Ali Essig outlined the typical Japanese diet and shared proven benefits.

Iran denies involvement in US-run airbase plot after UK nationals held

Toby Shepheard, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 8:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iran denied involvement on Monday in a suspected plot to attack a British airbase used by the United States to strike Iranian sites, and police said five men arrested ​over explosives and terrorism offences were British nationals.

Senate approves mental health legislation for pilots, air traffic controllers

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 8:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate approved bipartisan legislation to modernize regulations on mental health guidance for pilots and air traffic ​controllers to encourage early disclosure and treatment.

A national education survey ranks Utah dead last — and that's a good thing

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's good to be sitting atop the national poll for most things, but sometimes, being ranked dead last is the coveted spot. Such is the case for Utah in a new survey on student debt.

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10 Utah stereotypes that are probably very accurate

Siegfried & Jensen  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Obviously, not everyone in the Beehive State fits these stereotypes. But some are certainly more accurate than others. Here are a few that just might be true.

Learning about the renovation work you don't see beneath Salt Lake Temple

VideoDeanie Wimmer and Kalei Fink, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 7:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

As renovation work at the Salt Lake Temple nears public view, church leaders are highlighting one of the project's most significant accomplishments: a massive seismic upgrade hidden beneath the historic structure.

FDA panel endorses first-of-a-kind cancer blood test from Grail

Matthew Perrone and Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 7:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Federal health advisers on Wednesday endorsed a blood test designed to spot signs of various cancers in apparently healthy people while warning that it's far from clear how well the technology works.

Bill Gates joins calls for AI safeguards, including legislation

Idrees Ali and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 6:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

AI requires safeguards that go beyond self-regulation, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said in an interview that aired on Sunday, ​calling for legislation to be passed in Congress.

Vernal native celebrates 'amazing career,' retirement from U.S. Marine Band

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

After spending two decades working for the oldest continuously active professional musical organization in the country, Utah native Master Sgt. Brian Rust has retired from the U.S. Marine Band.

Utah communities embrace America 250 celebration in a big way

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah communities have embraced America's 250th birthday celebration in a big way, with events across the state honoring the nation's history.