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New accuser alleges abuse at the hands of former East Layton police officer
VideoDave Cawley, KSL | Posted Oct. 24 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
Reporting by KSL's COLD podcast uncovers previously unreported claims of child sex abuse by former officer Thomas Jackson.

What are Tony Finau's favorite kinds of books?
Hayden Madson, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 24 - 12:22 p.m. | Save Story
Members of the Utah Chamber and a six-time PGA Tour winner gathered together Tuesday morning for a little golf — and something much bigger.

8 people injured in crash in Hurricane
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Oct. 24 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
Eight people were injured following a two-vehicle crash in Hurricane early Saturday. Seven of the eight injured were taken to the hospital, including two who sustained serious injuries.

BYU student tackles immigration and practical effects in short film
Diana Jones and Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Oct. 24 - 11:04 a.m. | Save Story
James Cutler tells how he turned a true story about his twin's struggles with immigration bureaucracy into a short film at FilmQuest.

French artist installs imaginative, spiraling wooden sculpture in Ogden plaza
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Oct. 24 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
A massive, spiraling wooden contraption is starting to take form in an Ogden plaza, marking a French artist's first U.S.-based installation.

These airports offer easy access to ski areas
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 24 - 9:23 a.m. | Save Story
Utah has a lot going for it when it comes to skiing and snowboarding — including the Salt Lake City International Airport, which was recently ranked near the top for access to ski areas.

More than cameras and a crowd: Inside ESPN's 'College GameDay'
Na'Andre Emerson, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 24 - 8:06 a.m. | Save Story
The cameras are rolling, the crowd is watching and Pat McAfee is doing what Pat McAfee does best. But just beyond the cameras, another operation is unfolding.

Woman gets probation for lying to police after fatal shooting at Salt Lake party
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Oct. 24 - 7:17 a.m. | Save Story
The final charges related to a "friendly fire" fatal shooting at a party are now resolved after Tommi Tiara Jude Gallegos pleaded guilty to obstructing justice and was ordered to spend a year on probation.

Bridal Veil Falls trail closes for season following rockslide, officials say
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Oct. 23 - 11:06 p.m. | Save Story
Utah County officials said Friday night that the Bridal Veil Falls section of the Provo Canyon Trail is closed for the winter following a rockslide below the falls area.

Make-A-Wish Utah brings Halloween magic to children with critical illnesses
VideoGarna Mejia, KSL | Updated Oct. 23 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Make-A-Wish Utah hosted its annual Wish Family Trick-or-Treat event on Friday, creating a Disney-inspired afternoon for children with critical illnesses and their families.

Summit County's children justice center receives national accreditation
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Oct. 23 - 10:22 p.m. | Save Story
The Summit County Children's Justice Center was approved for national accreditation this week, marking the first Utah agency to receive it in 20 years.

Utah fans camp out as 'College GameDay' returns for second straight week
VideoTyrese Boone, KSL | Posted Oct. 23 - 10:08 p.m. | Save Story
Students have spent days camping out for a chance to secure their spot for ESPN's College Gameday, experience its atmosphere and potentially compete for a million-dollar kick.

Family of Utah murder victim asks parole board to release man convicted in case
VideoShelby Lofton, KSL | Updated Oct. 23 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
Years after Jay Wolfinjer's death, his daughter and mother share why they forgave one convicted man and why they plan to oppose another inmate's parole.

What to know about the candidates running for Utah's 3rd Congressional District
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Oct. 23 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Meet incumbent Rep. Celeste Maloy and Democratic challenger Kent Udell, who will face off on Nov. 3 for Utah's 3rd Congressional District seat.

Follow along with KSL on Election Day 2026
Staff | Posted Oct. 23 - 8:52 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's midterm elections are on Tuesday, Nov. 3, and KSL will be tracking the votes.

Helicopters to spray for cheatgrass, seed land near Bear Lake
Todd Kunz, KSL | Updated Oct. 23 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
Helicopters will apply herbicide and seed areas near Bear Lake later this month as Idaho officials work to control invasive grasses, restore habitat and reduce wildfire risk.

Some 2,800 Brazilians in Utah eligible to cast ballots in Brazil's presidential contest
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Oct. 23 - 8:12 p.m. | Save Story
Around 2,800 Brazilians in Utah will be able to cast ballots on Sunday in Brazil's hotly contested presidential race at a polling site in Millcreek.

Salt Lake City nonprofit works to prevent overdoses, reduce stigma surrounding addiction
VideoEmma Benson, KSL | Posted Oct. 23 - 7:58 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake Harm Reduction Project works to prevent overdoses, reduce stigma surrounding addiction and connect people with treatment and recovery resources.

Firefighters warn about carbon monoxide hazard
VideoAndrew Adams, KSL | Posted Oct. 23 - 7:28 p.m. | Save Story
Firefighters on Thursday were cautioning about carbon monoxide poisoning, saying this is the time of year the unseen hazard tends to catch people by surprise.
Business & Tech »

Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, UN agency says
- CVS is trying out pharmacists in chronic health management
- Wall Street loses ground under pressure from rising oil prices
- OpenAI resumes frontier AI training after security overhaul, discloses flaw in widely used software
- Trump removes 50% tariffs on Canadian products to try to boost to Maine companies
Education »

Top education official warns against declaring the U. a 'sanctuary' campus for immigrant students
- 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
Police & Courts »

A fire devastates the Eagle's Nest retreat built for Hitler in Germany. A suspect is detained
Politics »

Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, UN agency says
- Lula, Bolsonaro rally supporters on final day before Brazil presidential runoff
- Houthis say they targeted Saudi oil sites; attacks reported in Aden
- More than 400,000 protest across France, challenging Macron as Paris clashes erupt
- Musk says he was behind Starlink speed restriction after service in Ukraine restored
Religion »

First Presbyterian Church to host 40th annual Scottish heritage events
- Leaders of church fear historic Japantown will remain 'Japandock' despite Smith's vision
- 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
Science »

Musk says he was behind Starlink speed restriction after service in Ukraine restored
- 'The most complicated launch campaign ever': NASA lays out mad dash to test lunar landers
- SoftBank-backed OPay eyes up to $4.4 billion US IPO valuation
- Salt Lake County prosecutors using AI to review evidence; DA says humans remain in control
- PwC confirms cybersecurity incident involving employee learning records




