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Floods bring rare relief to US Southwest reservoirs as Lake Powell rises 20 feet

Floods bring rare relief to US Southwest reservoirs as Lake Powell rises 20 feet

Wufei Yu, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 8 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Record rainfall in the U.S. Southwest is providing rare relief to the region's depleted reservoirs.
Which movie most accurately depicts our AI-disrupted future? This US poll may surprise you

Which movie most accurately depicts our AI-disrupted future? This US poll may surprise you

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 3:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Science fiction author Isaac Asimov's three laws of robotics are at the center of a book of short stories, "I, Robot." The book is based on a series of interviews with a fictional researcher that, in the stories, helped usher in the application of artificial intelligence capabilities.
First-generation farmer in Parowan encourages other women to start farming

First-generation farmer in Parowan encourages other women to start farming

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 2:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dayla Ulrich owns Sweet Pea Farm and Orchard in Parowan and has been serving her community a farm-to-table breakfast for the past eight years.
Advocates bring new food security network to rural Utah communities

Advocates bring new food security network to rural Utah communities

Alixel Cabrera, Utah News Dispatch  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 1:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Chicanos por la Causa and Utah Sen. Minority Leader Luz Escamilla launched a food security network to connect rural and underserved communities with locally sourced food.
2 security guards sentenced in death of Ogden nightclub patron left in street

2 security guards sentenced in death of Ogden nightclub patron left in street

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 12:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two security guards were sentenced for their roles in the death of an Ogden nightclub patron left in the middle of a busy street after an altercation.
Caring for aging parents is getting more expensive

Caring for aging parents is getting more expensive

Anna Clare Vollers, Utah News Dispatch  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 12:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Costs are soaring for people who care for their older parents and other family members, according to a new study.
2 people injured in Salt Lake City shooting

2 people injured in Salt Lake City shooting

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 10:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were taken to the hospital early Sunday after they were shot in the ankles in Salt Lake City.
''The books moved feverishly': Santaquin residents move library books in book brigade

''The books moved feverishly': Santaquin residents move library books in book brigade

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 10:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dozens of kids, parents and Santaquin residents joined together Tuesday afternoon to assembly line books across the street from the old library to the new library.
The Bells at Temple Square to kick off the holiday music season

The Bells at Temple Square to kick off the holiday music season

VideoDeanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 9:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Bells at Temple Square will kick off the holiday music season with their "Ring Out With Joy" concert at the Salt Lake Tabernacle.
Why a new, soon-to-be colorful swarm of bees are coming to Salt Lake City

Why a new, soon-to-be colorful swarm of bees are coming to Salt Lake City

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new sculpture recently added to Main Street quietly foreshadows a colorful new project coming to downtown Salt Lake City in time for major crowds.
San Juan County man sentenced to 3 years in prison for series of assaults

San Juan County man sentenced to 3 years in prison for series of assaults

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Aneth man was sentenced to just under three years in prison for a series of violent assaults he committed over a multi-day period where he threatened two victims.
State charges dismissed against Ogden man now charged in federal court in hate crime case

State charges dismissed against Ogden man now charged in federal court in hate crime case

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

State charges have been dismissed against an Ogden man who is now charged in U.S. District Court stemming from alleged antisemitic threats he made.
Utah's only third-party lawmaker trails in bid for full term

Utah's only third-party lawmaker trails in bid for full term

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 9:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Emily Buss, F-Eagle Mountain, had 49.19% of the vote in the Senate District 11 race as of late Saturday, compared to GOP candidate Brooks Benson who had 50.81%.
New leaders emerge at Utah Capitol after election shakeup

New leaders emerge at Utah Capitol after election shakeup

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 7 - 9:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers selected their new leadership for the upcoming legislative session. On Friday night, the top Republicans acknowledged voters sent a sobering message in this election cycle.
Orthodox Christian church in former Jewish synagogue prepares to build new church

Orthodox Christian church in former Jewish synagogue prepares to build new church

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

St. Peter and Paul's Orthodox Church in downtown Salt Lake City is currently housed within the former Congregation Montefiore synagogue. However, the church plans to expand to a new location soon.
2 men acquitted of murder after fatal shooting at Christmas party

2 men acquitted of murder after fatal shooting at Christmas party

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jurors found two men not guilty of murder on Friday after the men testified that they acted in self-defense in a fatal shooting at a Christmas gathering last year.
BYU-Utah rivalry brings fans together before kickoff

BYU-Utah rivalry brings fans together before kickoff

VideoTyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A sea of Utah red filled the tailgate lots, with pockets of BYU blue throughout as fans gathered hours before kickoff to celebrate their schools and prepare for the latest rivalry game.
Utah veteran's post-traumatic stress reduced after magnetic treatment

Utah veteran's post-traumatic stress reduced after magnetic treatment

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 4:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Retired Brigadier General Paul Peters served in the Army National Guard for 32 years. Even after retiring in 2025, the stresses of serving in the military followed him home, defying therapy and medication.
Utah nonprofit offering affordable ski classes to Iron County students this winter

Utah nonprofit offering affordable ski classes to Iron County students this winter

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 1:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Many students in Iron County will now be able to ski at Brian Head Resort thanks to Youth Sports Alliance, which is a nonprofit organization providing outdoor sports opportunities at a reduced cost for those who qualify.