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New Airbnb program gives Utah farmers chance to diversify income
VideoShelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 10:13 p.m. | Save Story
A new Airbnb program is offering up to $10,000 to Utah farmers and ranchers looking to start or expand farm stays, creating another source of income during challenging economic conditions.

Lawmakers blast Judicial Conduct Commission chair for ducking hearing
VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 10:04 p.m. | Save Story
Members of the Legislative Audit Subcommittee criticized the absence of the commission's chairwoman, Cheylynn Hayman, who they said should have shown up to answer questions.

Tooele County firefighter arrested in child sex abuse material investigation
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 9:42 p.m. | Save Story
A firefighter in Tooele County who claimed he has a "problem with pornography" was arrested for investigation of sexual exploitation of a minor.

Community rallies around 8-year-old boy battling rare bone cancer
VideoDan Rascon, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
An 8-year-old boy diagnosed with a rare bone cancer is inspiring those around him with his determination, while his school, friends and community come together to support his fight.

Police investigate Milford homicide after man found dead
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 9:18 p.m. | Save Story
Police in Beaver County are investigating after a man was found dead in a trailer park in Milford Wednesday morning.

Joby Aviation demonstrates autonomous cargo aircraft in Utah, eyes future air taxi service
VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL | Updated Sept. 30 - 9:14 p.m. | Save Story
UDOT hosted a demonstration with Joby Aviation showcasing autonomous flight technology that company officials said could transform how people and cargo move across the state.

DWR addresses online comments discouraging bear sighting reports
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 9:06 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources gave a statement in response to online comments that ask others not to report bear sightings in the midst of 70 bears being euthanized in Utah.

Auditors say Utah courts need more oversight, accountability
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 8:08 p.m. | Save Story
An audit recommended that Utah lawmakers consider adding members of the legislative and executive branch to help oversee the courts, saying the judiciary has prioritized independence over accountability.

Taylorsville man accused of punching stepfather charged with homicide
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 7:33 p.m. | Save Story
A man who knocked out his stepfather, who ended up dying two months later, was charged Wednesday in connection with his stepfather's death.

Utah 4-H communities rally around children facing serious illnesses
Eric Cabrera, KSL | Updated Sept. 30 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
A Weber County 4-H community raised more than $41,000 for a nine-year-old boy who missed his first livestock show because of heart failure.

After 111 years, San Juan Record prints its final edition, but local journalism continues online
VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 6:49 p.m. | Save Story
For 111 years, the news of San Juan County has arrived on paper. This week, that tradition comes to an end.

Utah-based counter-drone tech company secures $50M Lockheed Martin-led funding round
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah aerospace and counter-drone company Fortem Technologies is rapidly gaining momentum in the defense sector, on Wednesday announcing the closure of a $50 million funding round led by Lockheed Martin.

Box elder bugs showing up in large numbers across northern Utah, southeastern Idaho
VideoTodd Kunz, KSL | Updated Sept. 30 - 5:44 p.m. | Save Story
Box elder bugs infestation in northern Utah counties and southeastern Idaho. Why the problem? Are they a danger? And how do you get rid of them?"

Family of victim calls plea deal 'violation of justice' in Wasatch County child sex abuse case
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 5:31 p.m. | Save Story
A victim and his family are upset after the court accepted a significantly reduced plea from a former Wasatch County Sheriff's employee who was charged with 10 felonies for sexually abusing a minor.

Nuclear-powered AI data center proposed on state and federal land in central eastern Utah
VideoBrenna Donnelly, KSL | Updated Sept. 30 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Land for what could become a new AI data center powered by nuclear energy has been approved for lease in central eastern Utah.

In the kitchen, Gabby finds joy after years in foster care
VideoAshley Moser, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 4:58 p.m. | Save Story
Sixteen-year-old Gabby, who has lived in five foster homes, finds comfort in cooking and hopes to find a caring family to call her own.

Young boy recovering after being hit by car in Vineyard
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Updated Sept. 30 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
A young boy was recovering after being struck by a car in Vineyard Tuesday evening.

'Major' rockfall closes section of Zion National Park
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
A section of Zion National Park was closed Wednesday afternoon due to a "major" rockfall, according to park officials.

Audit sheds light on handling of complaint against Utah Supreme Court justice
VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 3:18 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah legislative audit found the state's Judicial Conduct Commission "generally followed" its guidelines in handling a complaint against a former Supreme Court justice.
Business & Tech »
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Education »

After national push to relax surrogacy laws, Mike Kennedy says power should rest with states
- Canyon View High School gets state-of-the-art weight room as part of $11M expansion project
- Southern Utah University opens 51,000-square-foot music center, 510-seat concert hall
- The Campus Cup is back — and UVU and BYU are already battling for it
- Donation, support of administration, keep Alzheimer's drug crusade alive at University of Utah
Environment »

Nuclear-powered AI data center proposed on state and federal land in central eastern Utah
- The world's largest oat milk producer has joined an unusual climate journalism campaign
- South Korea embraces a huge shark slowly circling a canal in the country's biggest port city
- John Curtis pushed to fast-track wildfire prevention bill on Senate floor — and it worked
- What is cyanobacteria? We asked the experts about the toxin that can invade your favorite lake
Health »

Community rallies around 8-year-old boy battling rare bone cancer
- Pennsylvania tallies a fifth death related to measles as outbreak approaches a thousand cases
- After national push to relax surrogacy laws, Mike Kennedy says power should rest with states
- Drive-thru menus are changing. Here's what restaurants are adding, getting rid of
- Joy in therapy: Shriners Children's patients utilize puzzles
Police & Courts »

Jury finds one man guilty, another not guilty of murder in shooting outside 2022 convention
Politics »

Auditors say Utah courts need more oversight, accountability
- US can deport the leader of Wisconsin's largest mosque on national security grounds, judge rules
- Senate blocks measure demanding report on rights violations in West Bank
- Plínio Trump, Mick Jagger and Samurai Taxi Driver keep Brazil's tradition of joke candidates alive
- Audit sheds light on handling of complaint against Utah Supreme Court justice
Religion »

US can deport the leader of Wisconsin's largest mosque on national security grounds, judge rules
- 'My dream has come true': Rainn Wilson sings with the Tabernacle Choir
- Church of Jesus Christ unveils new Temple Square in general conference special
- Hope rises from tragedy: Ground broken for new church meetinghouse in Grand Blanc
- Learning about the renovation work you don't see beneath Salt Lake Temple

