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KSL Truth Test: Fact-checking debate claims in Utah's 4th Congressional District

VideoDaniella Rivera, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 10:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Republican Congressman Mike Kennedy and Democrat Jonny Larsen debated Thursday evening at Snow College in Ephraim. Did their statements stand up to the Truth Test?

Utah rally prompted by Cornell case urges men to help prevent sexual violence

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 10:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Speakers at a Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault rally called for culture change, policy reforms and greater accountability from men in efforts to prevent sexual violence.

Lindon woman celebrates 99th birthday by sharing her lifelong love of music

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 9:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dottie Beaver turned 99 and celebrated the same way she has spent much of her life: sitting at a piano and playing for others.

South Salt Lake crews investigate State Street structure fire

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 9:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters in South Salt Lake responded to a structure fire on State Street Thursday evening. No injuries were reported. The cause has yet to be determined.

Utah man creates app to combat porn addiction through accountability

VideoAndrew Adams  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man says accountability is the real key to overcoming pornography addiction, and to help others, he created an app for that.

Utah high school counselor charged with enticing a minor

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 8:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Davis County high school counselor and soccer coach is now facing two felony charges for allegedly soliciting a minor online.

Candidates clash over Iran war, gas prices in Utah 4th District debate

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 8:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democrat Jonny Larsen was aggressive in attacking Rep. Mike Kennedy, R-Utah, during the debate, but the political newcomer's relative inexperience showed at points.

Utah mom's breast cancer diagnosis highlights importance of screening

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a normal mammogram, further testing revealed Dani Kurtz's breast cancer. Now, she's urging women to get screened and speak up when something feels different.

A 'wish list' for Ryan Smith

VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 7:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

People told KSL what they want Ryan Smith, owner of the Utah Jazz and co-founder of Utah-based cloud computing company Qualtrics, to bring to Salt Lake City as part of the new "entertainment" district

Judge orders release of immigrant detained in controversial arrest as Ogden officer looked on

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge has ordered the release of a Venezuelan immigrant detained by ICE in a controversial arrest last August as an Ogden police officer looked on.

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Hunters in southern Utah can help protect California condors and maybe win a prize

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 6:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

To limit lead poisoning, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources asks hunters in the Zion unit of southern Utah to use lead-free ammunition or pack out animal remains after a hunt.

Ogden man who manipulated teen into sending explicit photos given 10 years in prison

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Weber County man will serve 10 years in federal prison for manipulating a child into sending him sexually explicit photographs and videos.

New Box Elder County sheriff to be elected as three remaining candidates vie for the office

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 5:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three experienced law enforcement officers are seeking the office of Box Elder County Sheriff as the incumbent recently lost his primary race.

'Not just a vehicle': Utah food truck launches fundraiser to get back to business after accident

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah-based food truck Fatty Tuna Sushi and Ramen is asking for community support to get back on the road after an accident in September put a halt to full operations.

Tooele County Planning Commission votes to table draft of data center ordinance

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 4:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

After more than an hour of discussion, questions and public comments, the Tooele County Planning Commission voted unanimously to table the current draft of the Tooele County Land Use Ordinance 2026-100 on Wednesday.

Convicted sex offender accused of downloading pornography at Salt Lake library

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 4:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man convicted in federal court of having child sex abuse material is facing new charges for allegedly downloading similar material at the Salt Lake City Library.

Zion to reopen highway section more than week after rockfall cleanup

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A section of the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway is reopening much sooner than Zion National Park officials initially expected, following a "major" rockfall at Zion National Park last week.

Flu season arriving early in Utah; health experts urge vaccination

VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 3:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cases of the flu are already where they were at this time last November.

Drunk driver crashes into downtown Salt Lake City concert venue, police say

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 2:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A drunk driver smashed into the front of The State Room, a live music venue in Salt Lake City. The State Room said they are doing "everything we can" to repair before previously planned shows this weekend.