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UTA updates its 30-year transit plan and looks for input from Utahns
Paige Zamora, KSL | Posted Oct. 21 - 10:05 p.m. | Save Story
The transit authority is seeking public input for its "UTA Moves 2055" to see where to invest most in public transportation.

Grantsville neighbors pleading for help after years of flooding
VideoShelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Oct. 21 - 9:49 p.m. | Save Story
Residents in the Wells Crossing neighborhood are calling on city leaders to address recurring flooding problems after heavy rain in September damaged homes and properties.

Election ballots part of alleged mail theft in Millcreek; Postal Service to investigate
Cameron Elliott, KSL | Posted Oct. 21 - 9:47 p.m. | Save Story
The Post Office and County Clerk respond to the ongoing investigation about voter fraud in Millcreek.

Orem to host Ironman 70.3, drawing athletes and visitors to Utah County
VideoAlexander Campbell, KSL | Posted Oct. 21 - 9:13 p.m. | Save Story
For longtime triathlete Heather Jenson, the announcement that IRONMAN 70.3 Utah is coming to Orem was welcome news.

Your AI can shop for you. But who pays when it buys the wrong thing?
VideoMatt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted Oct. 21 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
AI shopping assistants can compare prices, find deals and even make purchases on your behalf. But some of the world's biggest banks are warning consumers to be careful.

Kearns High School students hope to expand pollinator garden
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Oct. 21 - 8:44 p.m. | Save Story
The students at Kearns High School are hoping to turn a pollinator garden they built into a fully-realized outdoor classroom.

Leaders of church fear Smith's vision could turn historic Japantown into 'Japandock'
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Oct. 21 - 8:20 p.m. | Save Story
Two churches next to Smith Entertainment Group's planned downtown district are worried that the design will make historic Japantown Street the "back of house" for the new development.

Utah legislative hearing focuses on accuracy of water funding study following KSL Investigation
VideoDaniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Oct. 21 - 7:43 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers questioned the accuracy of a state-funded water infrastructure study after a KSL Investigation found it did not account for existing utility revenues when estimating future funding needs.

USU researchers tap machine learning, game cameras to inform recreation area management
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Oct. 21 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
Researchers at Utah State University's Institute of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management partnered with the U.S. Forest Service to combine run-of-the-mill game cameras and machine learning tools to answer some of the more pressing questions related to managing popular recreation sites.

Hanksville businesses feeling effects of lower water levels at Lake Powell
VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Oct. 21 - 7:29 p.m. | Save Story
For most people, Hanksville is a place to pass through. But for the people who live and work in this small Wayne County town, Hanksville isn't just a stop along the way. It's home, and they're proud of it.

Utah lawmakers eye permanently allowing motorcycle lane filtering
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Oct. 21 - 7:06 p.m. | Save Story
The Transportation Interim Committee on Wednesday voted to advance a proposal that would permanently allow motorcycle lane filtering while also expanding the areas where it is permitted.

Judge orders dump truck driver to stand trial in fatal crash, dismisses charges for truck's owner
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Oct. 21 - 7:06 p.m. | Save Story
The driver of a dump truck in a 2022 crash that killed a woman and her unborn baby was ordered to stand trial for manslaughter, but the judge ruled there was not evidence supporting charges for the truck's owner.

Man accused of throwing rocks at vehicles in Utah County, including one the size of a head
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Oct. 21 - 6:22 p.m. | Save Story
A man arrested last week for allegedly throwing rocks and passing vehicles now faces several felony charges.

Lawmakers question head of MIDA over controversial Box Elder County data center proposal
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Oct. 21 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers questioned the head of MIDA about the controversial Box Elder County data center project the state entity has helped promote.

Utah higher education institutions provide value, students leave money on table, economist says
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Oct. 21 - 5:41 p.m. | Save Story
The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute hosted a panel discussion featuring a national economist focused on the shifting economics of higher education.

'I just, lost control,' Utah man convicted of child abuse homicide tells parole board
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Oct. 21 - 5:07 p.m. | Save Story
A man convicted of killing his fiancee's 4-month-old son in 2008 went before the parole board for the first time.

Wasatch County sheriff placed on paid leave, seeks new judge in Richins investigation case
VideoCassidy Wixom, KSL | Updated Oct. 21 - 4:49 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.

Tooele County balloon handler to fulfill livelong dream in 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Oct. 21 - 4:49 p.m. | Save Story
Alex Harris fell in love with the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade when he was just 4 years old. Now, he gets to fulfill his lifelong dream of walking in the 100th parade in November.

Utah Apple Crunch connects kindergarteners with local farmers
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Posted Oct. 21 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
About 150 kindergarteners from Canyons School District met local apple farmers at the state Capitol to learn where their food comes from and the importance of healthy eating.
Education »

USU researchers tap machine learning, game cameras to inform recreation area management
- Utah higher education institutions provide value, students leave money on table, economist says
- Audit: More accountability needed for tenured faculty at Utah higher education institutions
- Weber State University reports record numbers in enrollment, degrees
- USU uses Roblox and Minecraft to reach potential students in the virtual world
Environment »

Grantsville neighbors pleading for help after years of flooding
- Utah legislative hearing focuses on accuracy of water funding study following KSL Investigation
- US is a big reason for the world losing ground in the fight against climate change, UN report says
- The Colorado River is shrinking. Here's why that matters for Utah's biggest cities
- South Korean officials free a shark trapped for a month in Busan canal
Health »

USU Extension fact sheet helps adults recognize and respond to youth trauma
- Christina Applegate, a leading MS advocate, says doctors found she doesn't have the disease after all
- Utah Apple Crunch connects kindergarteners with local farmers
- Supreme Court won't allow Trump administration restrictions on transgender inmates
- Kennedy says Trump administration aims for regulated market for peptides
Police & Courts »

Election ballots part of alleged mail theft in Millcreek; Postal Service to investigate
- Judge orders dump truck driver to stand trial in fatal crash, dismisses charges for truck's owner
- Man accused of throwing rocks at vehicles in Utah County, including one the size of a head
- 'I just, lost control,' Utah man convicted of child abuse homicide tells parole board
- Wasatch County sheriff placed on paid leave, seeks new judge in Richins investigation case
Politics »
Lawmakers say US briefing showed Russia targeting Democrats with misinformation
- North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns South Korea, says border loudspeakers to be ready within days
- Some websites go dark as operators address an AI-detected flaw in a web programming language
- Residents cited after physical altercation over data center discussion in Utah County meeting
- Russia frees retired US schoolteacher in goodwill gesture as Putin meets Witkoff
Religion »

Leaders of church fear Smith's vision could turn historic Japantown into 'Japandock'
- Pope Leo will not need further therapy after his operation, doctors say
- After painting portraits of 183 fallen missionaries, Utah artist honors couple who helped make it possible
- Pope Leo tells faithful in St. Peter's Square he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery
- Fifth oldest Lutheran church west of Rocky Mountains honors Swedish heritage
Utah Counties »

Grantsville neighbors pleading for help after years of flooding
- Election ballots part of alleged mail theft in Millcreek; Postal Service to investigate
- Orem to host Ironman 70.3, drawing athletes and visitors to Utah County
- Kearns High School students hope to expand pollinator garden
- Leaders of church fear Smith's vision could turn historic Japantown into 'Japandock'

