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One more chance to participate in canoe cleanup of the Jordan River

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Volunteers are requested for the final canoe cleanup of the Jordan River in 2026.

Park City indoor pickleball facility plans on hold

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 2:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A plan to bring an indoor pickleball facility to Park City is on hold after officials said they couldn't reach a deal that the city council would approve.

Questions about RECA? 'Downwinders clinic' hosting informational meetings across Utah

McKenzie Romero, Utah News Dispatch  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 1:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns seeking federal compensation after they or their loved ones were affected by Cold War-era nuclear weapons testing can get help through Intermountain Health's Downwinders Clinic.

Curtis applauds decision not to livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 12:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, praised Thursday's announcement from Pres. Donald Trump that the execution of the Fort Hood gunman would not be livestreamed.

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Curtis speaks out against Trump's decision to import Russian diesel

VideoStaff  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. John Curtis is speaking out against the Trump Administration's decision to import Russian diesel.

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UTA to drop all fare collection again this weekend

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 12:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's largest transit agency is going fare-free once again this weekend.

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Salt Lake County resource fair to offer free Naloxone kits

  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 12:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake County Health Department will host a free resource fair on Saturday that includes naloxone kits, mental health screenings and boxed lunches.

Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants are gone, but they left a record-high benefit

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 12:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The remnants of what was once Hurricane Rachel ultimately delivered big totals across drought-stricken Utah, which translated into multiple benefits heading into winter.

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Online course aims to help teens become job-ready

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 11:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Communication, teamwork and problem-solving are becoming some of the most valuable skills a young worker can bring to the job.

Veyo mom enters plea in toddler's hot-car death

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 11:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A southern Utah mother charged after her 3-year-old son died in a hot car last year has accepted a plea deal.

BYU-Notre Dame ranks among college football's most expensive tickets this weekend

Na'Andre Emerson, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The No. 8 BYU Cougars matchup with No. 2 Notre Dame this weekend in Provo is shaping up to be one of the most expensive tickets in college football during the Week 7 slate.

Man charged in Salt Lake shooting that allegedly began over loud music dispute

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 9:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

An 18-year-old is accused of firing multiple rounds at a group of people he was fighting with, injuring one, and has been charged with 11 felony crimes.

Davis County sheriff explains personal ties to Nancy Baird cold case

VideoAudioDave Cawley, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 8:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Davis County Sheriff Kelly Sparks has two significant connections to the 1975 cold case disappearance of Nancy Perry Baird from East Layton.

Ogden police chief defends city's system of 41 license-plate readers though some have concerns

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 8:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden's police chief defended the city's system of 41 license-plate readers at a City Council work session while two council members raised questions about their placement.

Utah Latina leaders discuss what drives them, stress involvement

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 7:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three Latina leaders addressed a Hispanic Heritage Month event in Ogden, focusing on what drives them and stressing the importance of political involvement.

Draper small business outfits Garth Brooks' crew with custom hats

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 7:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A small business owner in Draper turns a chance encounter with country music superstar Garth Brooks into an unforgettable experience.

Utah women are reshaping the state's publishing industry one costumed fan event at a time

VideoBrenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 7:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Female authors are growing in number and popularity, in part due to off-page social events created by fans.

The hunt for $1M begins: Utah team unveils national scavenger challenge

VideoDan Rascon, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 6:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two Utah companies have launched the nationwide $1 million scavenger hunt.

Judge temporarily blocks federal plan to relocate US Forest Service to Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 6:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

A plan to relocate the U.S. Forest Service headquarters to Utah has hit a snag.