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Introducing kids to agriculture through the new Youth Livestock Barn in South Jordan

Introducing kids to agriculture through the new Youth Livestock Barn in South Jordan

KSL  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 8:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

The new Youth Livestock Barn at USU Extension's Bastian Agricultural Center in South Jordan will help children experience agriculture, develop life skills, and serve their communities.
New Panguitch Lake Dam in place after 2024 emergency

New Panguitch Lake Dam in place after 2024 emergency

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 7:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly two and a half years after cracks in the Panguitch Lake Dam prompted fears of a failure and warnings for people downstream to prepare to evacuate, a new dam is now in place.
How this new 1-mile Deer Valley trail connects hikers to a much larger system

How this new 1-mile Deer Valley trail connects hikers to a much larger system

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 7:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's fall foliage continues to attract scores of residents and visitors alike, and there's now a new hiking trail in one popular section of the Wasatch Back.
Physicist raises alarm over proposed massive nuclear power project

Physicist raises alarm over proposed massive nuclear power project

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 6:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A professor of physics says regulators may need to consider changes in their approach when it comes to approving large-scale data center and energy-production projects.
Historic Salt Lake City chapel restoration project moves forward

Historic Salt Lake City chapel restoration project moves forward

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A project to restore the historic Fifth Ward meetinghouse showed visible signs of progress Tuesday, as the owner said he hoped to have work completed in a year.
Utah pilot lets artificial intelligence prescribe acne treatments

Utah pilot lets artificial intelligence prescribe acne treatments

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 6 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Artificial intelligence is now prescribing acne treatments for some Utah patients through a state-monitored pilot program that allows an AI platform to evaluate symptoms and recommend medication without an in-person doctor's visit.
Is there really no enforcement of carpool lanes in Utah?

Is there really no enforcement of carpool lanes in Utah?

VideoMatt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Frustrated commuters routinely tell Matt Gephardt there's nothing being done to curb drivers from illegally flying solo in the HOV lane, but are they right?
'It's a higher love': New leader of Utah nonprofit Common Ground outlines vision

'It's a higher love': New leader of Utah nonprofit Common Ground outlines vision

Allison Lyons, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 6 - 9:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah nonprofit Common Ground Outdoor Adventures is looking toward the future with a new leader.
3 Utah children in top 10 for Stan Lee's Super Kid competition

3 Utah children in top 10 for Stan Lee's Super Kid competition

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 9:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three Utah children are among the top 10 finalists for the Stan Lee Super Kid competition, earning a chance to win $25,000, VIP passes to the 2027 L.A. Comic Con and a new Stan Lee Universe comic hero based on them.
French officials recognize 3 Utah schools for their dual-language French offerings

French officials recognize 3 Utah schools for their dual-language French offerings

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 8:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

French officials recently recognized three Utah schools with awards of excellence for their dual-language French programming.
Utah senator pushes to boost benefits for families of fallen wildland firefighters

Utah senator pushes to boost benefits for families of fallen wildland firefighters

VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 6 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Curtis is teaming up with a Democrat to try to expand benefits for families of wildland firefighters who die in the line of duty.
UDOT nears partial completion of 'zebra striping' project to improve the visibility of freeway lanes

UDOT nears partial completion of 'zebra striping' project to improve the visibility of freeway lanes

VideoBrian Carlson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 6 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new project on Utah's highways is part of UDOT's enhanced striping initiative that many people refer to as "zebra striping."
'Going to be close': Time running out for petitioners trying to force vote on Roy property tax hike

'Going to be close': Time running out for petitioners trying to force vote on Roy property tax hike

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 7:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The clock is ticking for petitioners trying to force a vote on whether to keep the 34.25% property tax hike approved last August by the Roy City Council.
Utah homeless services board awards $1.8M to 3 cities for winter shelters

Utah homeless services board awards $1.8M to 3 cities for winter shelters

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 6:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Homeless Services Board voted Tuesday to approve more than $1.8 million to three cities that host temporary winter shelter space.
Kouri Richins ordered to pay $55.2M to her husband's estate after being convicted for his murder

Kouri Richins ordered to pay $55.2M to her husband's estate after being convicted for his murder

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 6 - 6:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

On Tuesday, a judge signed an order requiring Kouri Richins to pay over $55 million to her late husband Eric Richins' estate after she was convicted of killing him.
'Just unheard of'; UDOT urges shared responsibility as motorcycle fatalities surge

'Just unheard of'; UDOT urges shared responsibility as motorcycle fatalities surge

VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

UDOT says drivers and motorcyclists both need to pay more attention on the roads after a spike in motorcycle deaths last month.
Firefighters say overheated power strip caused deadly Riverdale fire

Firefighters say overheated power strip caused deadly Riverdale fire

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 5:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fire investigators on Tuesday determined the cause of a deadly fire that killed and injured several members of the Bird family in Riverdale last week.
Utah clerks launch initiative to boost election trust

Utah clerks launch initiative to boost election trust

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 5:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new initiative from the majority of Utah's county clerks aims to promote trust in elections by prioritizing the simplicity, accuracy and security of the state's elections.
Utah's 'truly strange' 2026 water year has ended. What happens next?

Utah's 'truly strange' 2026 water year has ended. What happens next?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's mountain precipitation was surprisingly close to normal throughout the 2026 water year, but nothing felt normal about it.