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Nuclear-powered AI data center proposed on state and federal land in central eastern Utah
Brenna Donnelly, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 2:52 p.m. | Save Story
Land for what could become a new AI data center powered by nuclear energy has been approved for lease in central eastern Utah.

Donated trading cards benefit children in Utah Foster Care
| Posted Sept. 30 - 2:37 p.m. | Save Story
Trading cards from across the country are being donated to Utah Foster Care to be used at future events for foster kids and families.

Man accused of abusing missionaries on TRAX train
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 2:09 p.m. | Save Story
A man accused of pulling down his shorts in front of two sister missionaries on a Trax train is facing criminal charges.

Road Home community carnival raises funds to help Utahns experiencing homelessness
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Updated Sept. 30 - 2:01 p.m. | Save Story
The Road Home is hosting a community carnival at the Utah State Fairgrounds Wednesday evening, with proceeds supporting shelter, housing assistance and other services.

'My dream has come true': Rainn Wilson sings with the Tabernacle Choir
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 1:23 p.m. | Save Story
Rainn Wilson joined the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square for a practice last week and watched their Music and the Spoken Word performance on Sunday.

After national push to relax surrogacy laws, Mike Kennedy says power should rest with states
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 30 - 1:15 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Mike Kennedy sidestepped disagreements over vaccine schedules and fertility treatments during a forum on Tuesday, saying the federal government should not decide for families.

Man sentenced to life without parole for killing woman over stolen phone in Salt Lake City
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 1:01 p.m. | Save Story
Kidus Yohannas was sentenced on Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2018 killing of Candace Samples following a phone dispute.

Drive-thru menus are changing. Here's what restaurants are adding, getting rid of
VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL | Updated Sept. 30 - 12:48 p.m. | Save Story
Fast-food chains are undergoing a major makeover as millions of Americans now take GLP-1 weight-loss medications. KSL Health contributor Miki Eberhardt shared what restaurants are focusing on.

2 weekend crashes in Salt Lake City leave 2 people dead
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 12:37 p.m. | Save Story
On Sunday, an early-morning collision between two cars in Salt Lake City left a child dead. Less than 12 hours later, another crash claimed a second life.

Native Americans wear orange for National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 12:16 p.m. | Save Story
Native Americans across the state and North America are wearing orange in observance of National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools. KSL spoke to Indian Peaks Band of Paiute council member Nikki Borchardt Campbell about the significance of this day.

Woman accused of stealing luggage at Salt Lake airport handed 13 months in prison
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
The final defendant charged in a series of baggage thefts at the Salt Lake City International Airport in 2022 was sentenced Monday to more than a year in prison.

Man without motorcycle endorsement arrested after allegedly going 153 mph
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 11:27 a.m. | Save Story
An 18-year-old motorcyclist in southern Utah was arrested after allegedly going well over 100 mph for several miles after just buying a motorcycle.

Where's the most favorable market for Utah homebuyers?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 30 - 10:22 a.m. | Save Story
The best place for homebuyers to get a deal in Utah? It's Hurricane, Washington County, according to a new analysis.

'It was the best day of my life': Utah teen recounts memorable Homecoming experience
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Ava Mousley, 16, wanted her first high school Homecoming dance to be memorable, and this past weekend, memorable became an understatement. Ava, who is a sophomore at Bingham High School, went to Homecoming with her friend Jack DowDell, who has Down syndrome.

Heber City police warn of rise of romance scams
| Updated Sept. 30 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
Heber City police are warning residents — especially older adults — about a rise in scams involving gift cards and online relationships.

Man freed after decades on Utah's death row faces new challenges as legal fight continues
VideoShelby Lofton, KSL | Updated Sept. 30 - 8:07 a.m. | Save Story
Douglas Carter, released after spending more than four decades on Utah's death row, is adjusting to life outside prison while attorneys seek a finding of factual innocence and potential compensation.

West Jordan family left homeless after battery-powered toy damages home
VideoDan Rascon, KSL | Updated Sept. 30 - 7:36 a.m. | Save Story
A West Jordan family is searching for a new place to live after a fire, sparked by a battery-powered children's toy car, heavily damaged their home.

Joy in therapy: Shriners Children's patients utilize puzzles
| Updated Sept. 30 - 7:21 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah puzzle company is helping Shriners Children's patients and their families find joy in therapy through puzzles.

Overnight construction to affect traffic on Geneva Road in Orem
| Updated Sept. 30 - 6:42 a.m. | Save Story
Starting Tuesday night, there will be overnight flagging on Geneva Road in Orem.
Business & Tech »
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- Drive-thru menus are changing. Here's what restaurants are adding, getting rid of
Education »

After national push to relax surrogacy laws, Mike Kennedy says power should rest with states
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- The Campus Cup is back — and UVU and BYU are already battling for it
- Donation, support of administration, keep Alzheimer's drug crusade alive at University of Utah
Environment »

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- John Curtis pushed to fast-track wildfire prevention bill on Senate floor — and it worked
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Health »

After national push to relax surrogacy laws, Mike Kennedy says power should rest with states
Politics »

US can deport the leader of Wisconsin's largest mosque on national security grounds, judge rules
- US removes Syria from arms export ban; Trump administration draws closer to new government
- After national push to relax surrogacy laws, Mike Kennedy says power should rest with states
- Senate blocks bill to address data center costs
- Senate blocks measure demanding report on rights violations in West Bank
Religion »

US can deport the leader of Wisconsin's largest mosque on national security grounds, judge rules
- 'My dream has come true': Rainn Wilson sings with the Tabernacle Choir
- Church of Jesus Christ unveils its new Temple Square in upcoming general conference special
- Hope rises from tragedy: Ground broken for new church meetinghouse in Grand Blanc
- Learning about the renovation work you don't see beneath Salt Lake Temple


