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Drones, cyberattacks, online radicalization: What are lawmakers worried about ahead of World Cup and Olympic Games?
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 18 - 8:24 a.m. | Save Story
Lawmakers are ratcheting up security efforts ahead of major international sports events in the United States over the next three years, citing concerns from recent political attacks that could possibly put attendees and athletes at risk.
'Let's hold tight to his example': Charlie Kirk backers honor slain conservative activist at WSU vigil
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 18 - 8:08 a.m. | Save Story
Around 250 people gathered for a vigil at Weber State University in Ogden to honor Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist assassinated last week in Orem.
Controversy flares over Turning Point club at Weber County high school
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 18 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
In the wake of Charlie Kirk's killing, controversy is flaring over the status of a Turning Point USA club at Fremont High School in Weber County.
What does the Fed's decision to cut interest rates mean for mortgages?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 17 - 10:20 p.m. | Save Story
Mortgage rates just hit a three-year low, but it's not yet clear whether that decline will continue after the Federal Reserve's benchmark interest rate was cut by a quarter percentage point on Wednesday.
How to avoid costly timeshare fraud when you want out of your timeshare
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 17 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
Timeshare fraud can be a major financial misadventure for owners who no longer have the time or interest in using their timeshare.
Utah County trial begins for convicted rapist Nicholas Rossi
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 17 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah County trial for a man convicted of rape in Salt Lake County began Wednesday, with the defense arguing money and lies are at the heart of the situation.
Pennsylvania man allegedly posted video threatening to kill 'woke' on UVU campus
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 17 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
A Pennsylvania man was arrested Tuesday in Summit County after allegedly posting a video online in which he made threats against Utah Valley University.
Convicted murderer seeks 'compassionate release' after 45 years of incarceration
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 17 - 7:32 p.m. | Save Story
A man who was told he would serve out his entire life sentence in prison for killing a 2-year-old girl 45 years ago is seeking a compassionate release due to a severe medical condition.
Why a longtime Utah defense attorney appeared in court in the Charlie Kirk case
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 17 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah defense attorney Greg Skordas appeared in court, but not to represent Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing Charlie Kirk. Skordas instead helped assign a lawyer to Robinson.
Family of 16 recounts terror after Charlie Kirk shooting at UVU
Jodi Reynosa, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 17 - 6:37 p.m. | Save Story
After the tragic shooting death of political activist Charlie Kirk, a family of 16 was reeling from the chaos and fear they experienced at Utah Valley University.
'Beauty of community': Utah Valley University holds first classes since Charlie Kirk shooting
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 17 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Valley University held its first day of classes on Wednesday, a week after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking on the university's campus.
Man who impregnated 13-year-old convicted for 2015 rape
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 17 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
A 60-year-old man accused of impregnating a 13-year-old girl a decade ago was convicted this month of child rape.
Sheriff describes peaceful surrender of man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 17 - 3:50 p.m. | Save Story
Sheriff Nate Brooksby described on Wednesday how Tyler Robinson, the suspect in Charlie Kirk's killing, turned himself in and the conditions Brooksby agreed to for a peaceful surrender.
I-15 reopens in Lindon after crash that injured 3 and caused significant delays
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 17 - 3:47 p.m. | Save Story
A multi-car crash in Lindon has injured three people and caused significant delays on northbound I-15.
Great Salt Lake to get another boost from Utah Lake after 2½-foot drop this summer
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 17 - 2:15 p.m. | Save Story
The Great Salt Lake is slated to get another 10,000 acre-feet of water from Utah Lake through a water release agreement.
Accused cop killer withdraws motion to be moved out of Utah County Jail
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 17 - 12:58 p.m. | Save Story
Attorneys for the man accused of killing a Santaquin police officer have withdrawn their motion for their client to be moved out of the Utah County Jail due to safety concerns.
Competency hearing for Menzies set for December
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 17 - 12:30 p.m. | Save Story
A judge on Wednesday set aside several days in December for a new competency hearing for death row inmate Ralph Leroy Menzies and told attorneys this was a "hard deadline."
Former Utah Gov. Gary Herbert reflects on Robert Redford's legacy
Emma Riley, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 17 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
Former Utah Gov. Gary Herbert reflected on Robert Redford's influence from the Sundance Film Festival to the arts, education and protecting the environment.
Prosecutors seeking death penalty in Charlie Kirk murder. What is the law in Utah?
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 17 - 10:58 a.m. | Save Story
Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty in the case against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk. In Utah, aggravated murder is the only crime subject to the death penalty.
Education »
Controversy flares over Turning Point club at Weber County high school
- Family of 16 recounts terror after Charlie Kirk shooting at UVU
- 'Beauty of community': Utah Valley University holds first classes since Charlie Kirk shooting
- UVU schedules 'Vigil for Unity' as students return to campus
- Here's what Trump said about Gov. Cox, as administration looks at federal charges in Kirk murder
Environment »
New Jersey governor signs human composting bill as alternative to burial and cremation
- Great Salt Lake to get another boost from Utah Lake after 2½-foot drop this summer
- Will Utah expand glass recycling? New report outlines statewide opportunities
- Salt Lake City wants to update its climate action plan before 2034 Winter Olympics
- Small Business Administration providing loans for drought-impacted Utah businesses
Health »
Kennedy plans to change children's vaccine schedule, says former CDC chief Monarez
- Utah's centenarians share what they have learned over 100 years
- Troubling disparities in Utah maternal health outcomes
- Utah crisis lines see uptick in calls after Charlie Kirk shooting — Here's where to get help
- Doctors perform first-ever liver paired liver exchange — giving 2 Utah girls a chance at life
Politics »
'Let's hold tight to his example': Charlie Kirk backers honor slain conservative activist at WSU vigil
Religion »
Church announces plans to rebuild Provo MTC's cafeteria, administration buildings
- 'Slight increase' in Mass attendance weekend after Charlie Kirk's assassination
- Church of Jesus Christ leaders issue call 'to build communities of greater kindness and love'
- Church President Russell M. Nelson celebrates 101st birthday
- A place to call their own: Jewish students at the U. celebrate first-ever gathering space
Science »
New Jersey governor signs human composting bill as alternative to burial and cremation
- TikTok lives: Trump announces deal for app to keep operating in US
- The oldest mummies in the world may hail from southeastern Asia and date back 12,000 years
- 'Cancer on our society': Social media, bots spread misinformation following Charlie Kirk shooting
- Doctors perform first-ever liver paired liver exchange — giving 2 Utah girls a chance at life
Utah Counties »
Utah's Cold Cases: Investigators hope to solve homicide at Ogden junkyard
- 'Let's hold tight to his example': Charlie Kirk backers honor slain conservative activist at WSU vigil
- Controversy flares over Turning Point club at Weber County high school
- What does the Fed's decision to cut interest rates mean for mortgages?
- How to avoid costly timeshare fraud when you want out of your timeshare
