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Netflix documentary renews interest in Utah case involving Thomas Randolph

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 17 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Netflix documentary is bringing renewed attention to Thomas Randolph and the death of his second wife, Beckie Randolph, in Clearfield. We dug into the KSL archives.

How X Games League's Park City team plans to make its mark in Utah

Na'Andre Emerson, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 4:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

As many general managers know, there's a lot that goes into building a team.

2 injured after propane tank explodes inside tent in Orem

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 3:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were injured in Orem after a propane tank exploded at campsite near Will's Canyon Stop on Saturday afternoon.

Park City's answer to losing Sundance: Let's do another one

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 2:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

With the Sundance Film Festival ending its time in Utah, people in Park City have posed the question: How on earth will we even begin to fill the void? Here's how they'll do it.

Utah Civil Air Patrol partners with Utah Army National Guard for emergency response exercise

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 1:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Members of the Utah Civil Air Patrol partnered with the Utah Army National Guard to conduct an exercise simulating a response to a hypothetical 7.0 earthquake striking Salt Lake City.

Spider-Man scores a $3 million payday with kick at BYU's 'College GameDay'

Sicily Stanton, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 1:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dressed as Spider-Man, BYU student Carter Smith missed his first field goal attempt Saturday morning but connected on his second, winning $3 million during ESPN's College GameDay broadcast.

Fervo's 4-gigawatt geothermal plant in Utah will power everyone but Utahns — for now

Leah Bowers, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fervo Energy's planned 4.3-gigawatt geothermal plant in southwestern Utah has secured major power agreements with Google and California utilities, while Utah ratepayers could eventually benefit from its remaining capacity.

Man accused of threatening Springdale restaurant owners, again

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 11:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man charged two years ago of making terroristic threats two years ago is accused of threatening the same victims again.

1 dead, 1 injured after crash between semitruck, off-road vehicle in Carbon County

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 17 - 11:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A driver was killed in a crash that closed lanes in both directions of U.S. Route 6 near Spring Glen in Carbon County on Friday afternoon.

Utah's first African-American congregation looks to expand community outreach

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 10:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Church has a proud history dating back to before Utah became a state, and it is looking to expand its community impact to grow its membership.

New program looks to businesses to help fill K-3 literacy needs

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Literacy Match is a new program that uses philanthropic investments from businesses, foundations and community partners to help fund Utah's K–3 literacy needs.

Provo businesses hoping for tourism spike from Notre Dame-BYU football game

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 7:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Irish fans exploring Provo's Center Street Friday afternoon said they had traveled from places like Connecticut, Ohio and California to catch the big game.

Arizona joins Colorado River fight in federal court

Leah Bowers, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Arizona Department of Water Resources announced Friday the state filed a motion to intervene in the Nevada lawsuit challenging the recent federal decision governing water allocation from the Colorado River.

Pope Leo's diagnosis puts spotlight on lung cancer risks beyond smoking

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 16 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah surgeon explains how lung cancer can affect people who have never smoked and how treatment options are improving.

Motorcyclist critically injured in Ogden crash

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 9:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist was hospitalized in critical condition Friday night following an Ogden crash.

Utah adds 25,200 jobs over the past year, as unemployment holds steady at 3.5%

VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 16 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's economy continues to grow steadily, adding more than 25,000 jobs over the past year while maintaining one of the nation's lowest unemployment rates.

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Ramp, road closures to impact drivers in Salt Lake and Davis counties

Staff  |  Updated Oct. 16 - 7:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ramp closures will be a temporary inconvenience for drivers, a road closure in Bountiful is expected to last for months.

Paiute Tribe opposes Iron County's proposed zoning changes near tribal lands

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Iron County Commission met Monday to discuss the proposed Strategic Development Zone overlay ordinance, which could potentially add new zoning regulations to developments, including data centers.

'It's my life': Beaver Mountain staff anticipates ski season

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 16 - 5:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Beaver Mountain is getting ready for another ski season, with preparations underway both at its Logan office and up the canyon at the resort.