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Sen. Curtis challenges Google executives on addictive algorithms that could radicalize users
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 30 - 9:51 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. John Curtis is challenging major tech companies to alter their algorithm systems, accusing platforms of recommending content that could lead to radicalized behavior.
Davis County notifies residents of proposed nearly 30% property tax increase
Sarah Martin, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 30 - 9:25 p.m. | Save Story
Davis County is proposing one of the largest property tax hikes in Utah for 2026, a nearly 30% increase. Residents were officially notified of that potential change this week through a letter.
United Way sees spike in Utahns seeking help as shutdown enters week 4
Dan Rascon, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 30 - 8:12 p.m. | Save Story
New numbers from United Way show a sharp rise in Utahns seeking emergency help as the federal government shutdown stretches into a fourth week.
Man killed in Washington County paraglider crash
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 30 - 7:52 p.m. | Save Story
A paraglider was killed when he crashed into some power lines at a Washington County nature park on Thursday evening.
Forceful arrest of immigrant at Salt Lake City airport sparks consternation among city leaders
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 30 - 7:15 p.m. | Save Story
The forceful arrest of a Salvadoran immigrant at the Salt Lake City International Airport, caught on video, has prompted consternation among some city leaders.
Provo mayor announces goal to remove carp, invasive plants from Utah Lake by 2034
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Oct. 30 - 6:47 p.m. | Save Story
Provo's mayor and the group that oversees Utah Lake say they want the lake free of carp and water-stealing invasive vegetation within the next decade.
Popular WWE superstar CM Punk has a title on the line in Salt Lake City
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 30 - 6:26 p.m. | Save Story
Punk's iconic entrance to "Cult of Personality" will play out inside Delta Center, which will host Saturday Night's Main Event for the first time this weekend.
$1K reward offered for helping North Salt Lake police identify golf course vandals
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 30 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
North Salt Lake police are asking the public for help tracking down those responsible for causing $20,000 in damages to Eaglewood Golf Course.
Legislature pledges up to $4M to Utah food banks as shutdown ends SNAP payments
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 30 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
State leaders will give up to $4 million to Utah food banks in the coming weeks as tens of thousands of Utahns are set to lose nutritional food assistance due to the government shutdown.
Reward increased to $5K for info regarding racial slur on Alpine construction sign
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Updated Oct. 30 - 4:20 p.m. | Save Story
A reward of $5,000 is now being offered for information leading to the arrest of whoever altered a construction sign in Alpine with a disturbing racial slur.
Meet the state lawmaker picked to lead Utah's response to homelessness
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 30 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox has selected State Rep. Tyler Clancy to lead the state's homeless response, replacing outgoing State Homeless Coordinator Wayne Niederhauser.
Man convicted of killing his friend 18 years ago seeks parole
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 30 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
A man who killed his friend with a pipe and injured a second man during an unprovoked attack in Neffs Canyon in 2007 went before the parole board for the first time.
Utahn convicted of murder for intentionally hitting, killing man on scooter
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 30 - 2:15 p.m. | Save Story
A jury convicted a man last week of murder for using his car to intentionally hit and kill another man on a scooter.
Ogden man arrested, accused of tossing puppies out car window
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 30 - 1:41 p.m. | Save Story
An Ogden man has been arrested for allegedly tossing puppies out his car window as he drove along U.S. 89 from Fruit Heights to Layton.
Gov. Cox defends Utah's proposed homeless campus as 'most compassionate policy anywhere'
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 30 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox recommitted on Wednesday to the state's proposal to solve homelessness by investing up of $100 million in a "central campus" near the Salt Lake airport.
Brad Mortensen unanimously selected to lead Utah State University as its 18th president
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Updated Oct. 30 - 11:21 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah Board of Higher Education on Thursday unanimously appointed Weber State University President Brad L. Mortensen as Utah State University's 18th president.
Man who killed woman during argument as a teen sent to prison for manslaughter
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 30 - 11:10 a.m. | Save Story
A Murray man convicted of manslaughter for killing a woman while he was a teenager during an argument about racial slurs has been sentenced to one to 15 years in prison.
Everything you need to know about Utah's daylight saving time
Robin King, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 30 - 10:40 a.m. | Save Story
Wondering when to change your clocks? Daylight Saving Time in Utah ends Sunday, Nov. 2. Find out if Utah will ever get rid of it and tips for adjusting to the new time.
Murray Children's Pantry seeing surge in demand as families brace for federal food aid cutoff
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 30 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
The Murray Children's Pantry is concerned about running out of food as demand for its services continues to rise.
Health »
Utah man sets off on 420-mile journey to raise suicide prevention awareness
- Eli Lilly says weight-loss pill a candidate for speedy approval under new US program
- Legislature pledges up to $4M to Utah food banks as shutdown ends SNAP payments
- Woman born with 'twin inside of her' getting help from community fundraiser
- Ogden health clinic geared to people without insurance moves, plans to expand offerings
Politics »
Sen. Curtis challenges Google executives on addictive algorithms that could radicalize users
- Davis County notifies residents of proposed nearly 30% property tax increase
- Forceful arrest of immigrant at Salt Lake City airport sparks consternation among city leaders
- Trump sets refugee ceiling at record-low 7,500 with focus on white South Africans
- Legislature pledges up to $4M to Utah food banks as shutdown ends SNAP payments
Religion »
Catholic Community Services urges support as benefits set to end for thousands of Utah families
Science »
Sen. Curtis challenges Google executives on addictive algorithms that could radicalize users
- Lehi-based Philo Ventures launches sandbox fund to support Utah student founders
- New Hampshire man resumes dialysis after record 271 days living with a pig kidney
- Oreo-maker Mondelez to use new generative AI tool to slash marketing costs
- Student handcuffed after Doritos bag mistaken for a gun by school's AI security system
