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Motorcyclist killed in crash on I-15 in Draper
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated Oct. 3 - 6:42 p.m. | Save Story
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Saturday while traveling north on Interstate 15 in Draper.

Utah drivers paying more for gas amid persistent inflation
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 3 - 5:46 p.m. | Save Story
The average gas price hit $5 per gallon in Utah as the latest federal report found the price increases on consumer goods and services cooled, though is still running above the Fed's target.

Community brings early Halloween to toddler as he prepares for open heart surgery
VideoMike Anderson, KSL | Updated Oct. 3 - 4:39 p.m. | Save Story
Liberty Wright had no idea so many strangers would turn up and support her 3-year-old son, Wyatt, ahead of his open-heart surgery. Dozens brought him an early Halloween in a community trunk or treat.

Saturday afternoon session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference
VideoStaff | Updated Oct. 3 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
The latest talk summaries and announcements from the Saturday afternoon session of the October 2026 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

General conference special: 'Perpetual education: 25 years of hope and opportunity'
VideoAngie Denison, KSL | Updated Oct. 3 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
For 25 years, the Perpetual Education Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has opened doors of opportunity around the world — empowering more than 135,000 individuals across 80+ countries.

Utah State team launches data center initiative, initial survey shows most oppose them
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Oct. 3 - 3:32 p.m. | Save Story
A team of Utah State academics launched an initiative to broaden understanding about data centers. A survey they led shows most in Utah oppose such facilities.

Federal funding cuts lead to childcare subsidy reductions for thousands of Utah families
VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL | Updated Oct. 3 - 2:22 p.m. | Save Story
Thousands of Utah families will see a reduction or elimination of childcare subsidies with new income requirements.

Protein is everywhere. How much do you actually need?
VideoEmma Benson, KSL | Posted Oct. 3 - 1:52 p.m. | Save Story
A registered dietitian explains how much protein adults actually need and why more isn't always better.

Utah's childcare crisis: The increasing unaffordability and what's being done about it
VideoHeather Peterson, KSL | Posted Oct. 3 - 1:05 p.m. | Save Story
With economic tensions on the rise, many parents in Utah have said they're weighing the value of employment at all when childcare eats up so much of the paycheck.

General conference special: 'President Dallin H. Oaks: Defender of faith & freedom'
VideoCarole Mikita, KSL | Posted Oct. 3 - 12:30 p.m. | Save Story
In a time of transition and reflection, "President Dallin H. Oaks: Defender of faith & freedom" explores the life, legacy, and prophetic calling of President Dallin H. Oaks, the 18th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Saturday morning session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference
VideoStaff | Updated Oct. 3 - 12:10 p.m. | Save Story
The latest talk summaries and announcements from the Saturday morning session of the October 2026 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Strong families don't just happen. Here's how experts say to build a family culture that lasts
VideoAndy Cupp, KSL | Posted Oct. 3 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
From family traditions to meaningful conversations, small choices can create bonds that last for generations. Here's what experts — and KSL's Holly Richardson and Greg Skordas — recommend.

General conference special: 'Utah celebrates America 250'
VideoDan Rascon, KSL | Posted Oct. 3 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
As America celebrates our 250th anniversary, KSL tells the story of our country through various perspectives. The central story: an American hero from Utah, who was shot down over France during World War II.

KSL Truth Test: Fact-checking debate claims in Utah's 3rd Congressional District
VideoDaniella Rivera, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Oct. 3 - 11:02 a.m. | Save Story
Republican Rep. Celeste Maloy and Democratic challenger Kent Udell debated Friday at Utah Tech University in St. George. We fact-checked their statements.

Animal welfare groups criticize response to bird flu outbreak at Utah mink farm
Alixel Cabrera, Utah News Dispatch | Posted Oct. 3 - 10:33 a.m. | Save Story
After reports of a bird flu outbreak at a mink farm in Utah emerged, animal welfare advocates are describing the state's response to it as "dangerously lax."

Utah colleges to implement 25 safety recommendations in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death
Heather Peterson, KSL | Posted Oct. 3 - 9:33 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah Board of Higher Education approved the 25 recommendations made by a campus safety task force

Beyond Silicon Slopes: Utah's next tech boom is getting physical
Brooke Nally for KSL | Posted Oct. 3 - 7:47 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's tech economy is expanding beyond software and SaaS into energy, defense, aerospace and manufacturing. Here's why deep tech is gaining momentum.

Utah State Fairpark warns of scam targeting food vendors
VideoEmma Benson, KSL | Posted Oct. 3 - 7:13 a.m. | Save Story
Utah State Fairpark officials say scammers are using fake event offers to target food vendors, with some reportedly losing thousands of dollars.

Salt Lake City's Donner Trail Park gets major makeover
VideoTyrese Boone, KSL | Updated Oct. 2 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
The city celebrated the completion of the park's revitalization Thursday, highlighting new playgrounds, water-wise landscaping, a walking pathway, public art and a new Memorial Tree Grove. The four-month project was funded through the city's Parks, Trails and Open Space General Obligation Bond.
Education »

Gov. Cox, first lady Abby Cox kick off statewide reading across Utah
- Utah State University to join statewide Read-a-Thon Friday
- Nucleus Institute breaks ground on Utah headquarters, innovation campus at The Point
- After national push to relax surrogacy laws, Mike Kennedy says power should rest with states
- Canyon View High School gets state-of-the-art weight room as part of $11M expansion project
Politics »

Trump tries to fire up Ohio voters as Republicans defend Senate seat in close race
- Trump shares Republican senator's phone number in feud over time switch
- Tennessee's prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike
- Federal funding cuts lead to childcare subsidy reductions for thousands of Utah families
- Plínio Trump, Mick Jagger and Samurai Taxi Driver keep Brazil's tradition of joke candidates alive
Religion »

Saturday afternoon session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference
- General conference special: 'President Dallin H. Oaks: Defender of faith & freedom'
- Japanese Fall Food Festival to share Japanese cuisine with Salt Lake City community
- Saturday morning session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference
- Strong families don't just happen. Here's how experts say to build a family culture that lasts
Science »
Swiss glaciers lose more than 5% of ice after record heatwave
- Beyond Silicon Slopes: Utah's next tech boom is getting physical
- Amazon to invest $1B into data center communities amid backlash against data center rollouts
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- Astronauts arrive at International Space Station on the quickest US express flight yet






