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Manufacturing output rises in September

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 16 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Factory production increased in September, but lost considerable momentum in the third quarter amid ​the Middle East conflict, which has snarled supply chains and raised energy prices.

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Crash with critical injury temporarily closes 9000 South in Sandy near I-15

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 16 - 9:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

A crash between two vehicles temporarily closed 9000 South in Sandy near the on-ramp to I-15 on Friday morning. Roads in the area have since been reopened.

Hot, windy weather stokes brush fires in Southern California; power turned off for many

Olga R. Rodriguez and Jaimie Ding, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 16 - 9:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Several brush fires were burning in Southern California on Friday, stoked by hot, windy weather that's led to evacuations and tens of thousands of people waking up in the dark.

China moves to curb tech exports, including AI, citing national security risks

Chan Ho-him, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 16 - 8:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

China on Friday said it plans to restrict or ban exports of 40 technologies that span artificial intelligence, chips and solar power as its technology race with countries intensifies.

Stratos Project water application reveals new details on massive data center

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 16 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A newly filed water permit application for the proposed Stratos Project is providing the most detailed look yet at the planned data center development in Box Elder County.

Rezoning request goes to city council after uproar against Clearfield supportive housing facility

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 8:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

A supportive housing facility could be in Clearfield's future after a rezoning request passed through the Clearfield City Planning Commission and went to the city council for approval.

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Utah builds the technologies that defend the nation and power the economy

47G  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

In Utah, companies, researchers, universities, investors and government leaders are developing technologies with applications across national security and the commercial economy.

Israeli settlers burn olive trees, injure journalist in West Bank attack

Pesha Magid and Ali Sawafta, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 16 - 7:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dozens of militant Israeli settlers burned olive trees and threw rocks at ​Palestinians in an attack on Friday on a West Bank village's annual harvest that injured at least two people.

1 driver killed, 1 hospitalized in Summit County wrong-way crash

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 16 - 7:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person is dead and another was hospitalized following a crash on I-80 in Summit County on Thursday afternoon.

Harry Potter-themed Halloween display draws thousands of visitors in Orem

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 16 - 7:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

A home in Orem has transformed into "480 Hogwarts," inviting witches, wizards and even muggles to experience a touch of magic this Halloween season.

Pope's doctors say tests confirm continued improvement in his condition after cancer surgery

Nicole Winfield, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 16 - 7:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Doctors said Friday that tests have confirmed the "continued improvement" in Pope Leo XIV's condition following lung cancer surgery.

Religious leaders gather for largest interfaith event ever held in Utah

VideoCarole Mikita, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 16 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Religious leaders, scholars and government policymakers from around the world gathered Thursday in Salt Lake City for the G20 Interfaith Forum.

More roller coasters shut down as authorities investigate fatal fall at Georgia amusement park

Russ Bynum and Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 16 - 6:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Georgia amusement park where a man fell to his death from a roller coaster is set to reopen amid a growing safety probe of roller coasters made by the same manufacturer.

Combination of factors lead to 'worst' pumpkin harvest in decades

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 16 - 6:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Beck family says a combination of drought, wildfire and record heat all lent to the worst pumpkin season they've seen in at least 35 years.

Oilers run out of gas as Utah Mammoth deliver first regulation loss of the season to Edmonton

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 11:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Mammoth are currently tied for the best record in the western conference after successfully handing the Edmonton Oilers their first regulation loss of the season to improve to 6-2.

How much should you trust your fitness tracker?

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 10:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

From heart rate to sleep, fitness trackers offer plenty of data, but knowing when to trust the numbers and when to seek care matters.

No. 14 BYU volleyball sweeps Utah in first of 2 meetings between rivals

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The new-look Utah volleyball team welcomed rival BYU to the Huntsman Center Thursday night, looking to upset the No. 14 team in the country.

TSA scales back PreCheck benefit announced just weeks ago

Aaron Cooper, CNN  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 10:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Transportation Security Administration has scaled back a program that allows PreCheck members who are not flying to go through security, according to some of the airports where it had been operating.

Carbon High School advances in national competition for $1 million stadium upgrade

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Carbon High School in Price is a finalist in the running for a $1 million stadium upgrade through T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights competition.

Cancer survivor cycles around the world to raise awareness for cancer research

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 9:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former French national cycling champion is riding across continents on a three-year journey to raise awareness and funds for cancer research and inspire others living with the disease.

US judge tosses Trump administration lawsuit over New York City 'sanctuary' laws

Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 9:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Thursday threw ​out a Trump administration lawsuit that sought to block New York City laws limiting cooperation ‌with federal immigration enforcement, finding the government did not have ⁠a valid basis to ​sue.

After wildfire and flooding, Eagle Point Ski Resort remains closed for 2026-27 Ski Season

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Eagle Point Ski Resort will remain closed this ski season. However, that hasn't discouraged the resort's owner, who is committed to working toward reopening.

Free weekly 5Ks in Cedar City and Provo aim to unite communities one run at a time

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 8:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cedar City and Provo now offer free weekly 5Ks, also known as a parkrun. Parkrun originated in London, England in 2004 with just 13 runners. Now it has 2,850 events across more than 22 countries with an average weekly participation of approximately 450,000 runners and walkers. Provo Mayor Marsha Judkins said she plans on being at the inaugural event this Saturday.