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Cybersecurity firm helps educate Utah seniors about latest threats

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 10:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

With seniors considered one of the most vulnerable groups when it comes to cybercrime, a cybersecurity firm is doing what it can to help the elderly become more of a hardened target.

Wasatch County sheriff requests removal of judge in case related to Kouri Richins investigation

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby, accused of interfering with the Kouri Richins murder investigation, is requesting that the judge presiding over his case be disqualified.

Utah State University researchers bring in a secret weapon to mitigate drought impacts

VideoPaige Zamora and Mckenna Rodriguez, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The USU Beaver Ecology and Relocation Collaborative has a unique solution to drought conditions. Beavers and their ecological skills can help to drastically improve habitats for other wildlife.

Need a passport fast? Watchdog questions courier companies' promises

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A consumer watchdog says about 85% of active registered passport couriers use marketing techniques it considers deceptive.

After painting portraits of 183 fallen missionaries, Utah artist honors couple who helped make it possible

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 8:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

JR Johansen has painted 183 portraits of fallen missionaries. For the past 11 years, Johansen has spent countless hours in his backyard studio.

New educational texting service offered for families of incarcerated individuals

Alexandrea Bonilla and Paige Zamora, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 8:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Board of Pardons and Paroles has launched a new education service to help families after their loved one or relative has been sentenced.

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Final phase of 24-mile Bryce Canyon Shared Use Path complete

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 8:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A collaborative effort between the Federal Highway Administration and the National Park Service helped complete a 24-mile shared use path connecting Bryce Canyon National Park and the Dixie National Forest.

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Rosie the sheepadoodle joins Tremonton firefighters as therapy dog

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 7:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rosie, a 5-month-old sheepadoodle with the Tremonton Fire Department, is in training to be a therapy dog for firefighters who face stressful and traumatic situations every day.

Salt Lake County mayor calls for closing the aging Oxbow Jail in budget proposal

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson is proposing to close the county's aging Oxbow Jail while bonding for around $575 million to cover additional capacity and renovations at the Salt Lake County Metro Jail.

Provo food bank seeks $100k to keep operations afloat

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 6:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Workers at Community Action Services & Food Bank in Provo say they've exhausted their reserves and will need $100,000 by Oct. 30 to keep their baseline operations running.

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Visit Salt Lake offering $50,000 in grant money for ideas that draw people to city

KSL Staff  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Visit Salt Lake, a nonprofit promoting Salt Lake as a convention and travel destination, offers grants for local businesses.

Audit: More accountability needed for tenured faculty at Utah higher education institutions

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A legislative audit found that the current oversight of tenured faculty at Utah's public higher education institutions does little to ensure accountability, with some tenured professors described as "persistently poor" teachers.

Utah travel agent accused of fleeing the country after not booking trips, not refunding money

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah County woman is facing nearly a dozen charges for allegedly taking thousands of dollars to book vacations, but not following through or giving refunds.

After signature withdrawals, petition drive to force vote on 34.25% tax hike in Roy fails

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

After 12 signature withdrawals, the petition drive to force a vote on Roy's 34.25% property tax hike has fallen below the required signature threshold and failed.

St. George all-abilities park celebrates 10 years by breaking ground for 2.5-acre expansion

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thunder Junction All Abilities Park in St. George celebrates 10 years by breaking ground for a 2.5-acre expansion.

NHL player hospitalized in Utah after team plane rerouted back to Salt Lake City

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 4:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Pittsburgh Penguins player was rushed to a Salt Lake City hospital following a medical episode on the team's flight out of Utah on Tuesday, team officials said.

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Draper officials ask for careful use of water this week

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Draper officials are starting a new construction phase of their water supply system this week and say overuse of water may lead to outages.

Utah attorney general sues 'prediction market' Kalshi over alleged illegal gambling

VideoCassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 3:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Attorney General Derek Brown announced Tuesday morning that his office filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, an online sports betting platform.

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Weber State University reports record numbers in enrollment, degrees

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 3:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Weber State University leaders are touting record numbers in enrollment and degrees.