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Utah's new veterans cemetery receives federal funding to pay for its first phase
Alixel Cabrera, Utah News Dispatch | Posted Oct. 4 - 10:15 p.m. | Save Story
The development of a planned veterans cemetery in Utah is advancing, now with funding from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Can Colorado make oil companies pay for climate damage? The Supreme Court will soon decide
Leah Bowers, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 4 - 9:50 p.m. | Save Story
The Supreme Court will soon hear arguments on whether state courts can push the price of climate change onto energy companies — which will influence environmental lawsuits across the country.

Dozens of people attend 'Whale Fest' to celebrate new whale design
Sarah Earnshaw, KSL | Posted Oct. 4 - 8:50 p.m. | Save Story
Dozens of people come out to celebrate the new design of Salt Lake's whale sculpture at the intersection of 900 South and 1100 East.

Colorado City elementary principal seeks community support after student loses father
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Oct. 4 - 8:15 p.m. | Save Story
Gabe Hoffman, 11, of Colorado City, recently lost his dad unexpectedly. Gabe has experienced many losses in his young life, and his principal Natalie Hammon Zitting is rallying the community to help her young student and his great-grandmother who he lives with.

Treasury bond yields spike. What it means for home mortgages
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 4 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
Ten-year Treasury yields briefly surpassed 5.3% Thursday, surpassing a mark not seen since 2002 before settling back to a rate of just over 5.25%, which could have effects on mortgages.

Man dies in West Valley City auto-pedestrian incident
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Updated Oct. 4 - 6:09 p.m. | Save Story
A man died Saturday night after he was hit in West Valley City during an auto-pedestrian incident.

How a deaf Mrs. Bennet is enhancing this 'Pride and Prejudice' production
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Oct. 4 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
"Pride and Prejudice" has undergone a unique adaptation at the Ruth Theater in Pleasant Grove, where Mrs. Bennet is played by a deaf actress and ASL is part of the show.

Victims are 'slipping through the cracks' of Utah's domestic violence law
Annie Knox, Utah News Dispatch | Posted Oct. 4 - 4:15 p.m. | Save Story
Officers are asking the right questions but often skipping a key step, advocates say. Gabby Petito's mother adds: 'Now we have to see how we can make it better.'

Sunday afternoon session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference
VideoStaff | Updated Oct. 4 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
Talk summaries and announcements from the Sunday afternoon session of the October 2026 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Ryan and Ashley Smith's vision brings UFC 332 back to renovated Delta Center
Na'Andre Emerson, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 4 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
Ryan and Ashley Smith's vision for the Delta Center is to bring UFC 332 back to Salt Lake City, showcasing the renovated arena and Utah as a major sports destination.

How Meta is offering 'sight' to Utah's blind veterans
VideoJason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 4 - 1:26 p.m. | Save Story
Meta on Tuesday donated dozens of Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses to Utah veterans who are legally blind at the Utah Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Salt Lake City.

General conference special: 'The World Report'
VideoThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | Posted Oct. 4 - 1:02 p.m. | Save Story
The October 2026 edition of "The World Report" highlights the final stages of the Salt Lake Temple renovation and other temple milestones, shares updates on global relief and humanitarian efforts, and offers other inspiring stories from around the world.

General conference special: 'The New Temple Square'
VideoCarole Mikita, KSL | Posted Oct. 4 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
After a massive, multiyear renovation project nears completion, Salt Lake's Temple Square will host a six-month celebration in 2027.

Sunday morning session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference
VideoStaff | Updated Oct. 4 - 11:57 a.m. | Save Story
Talk summaries and announcements from the Saturday morning session of the October 2026 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

4th child dies after house fire killed several members of a Riverdale family
Sicily Stanton, KSL | Posted Oct. 4 - 10:09 a.m. | Save Story
A fourth child has died after being critically injured in a Riverdale house fire that killed four other members of the family, police said Sunday.

Woman dies after being struck by vehicle in North Ogden
Sicily Stanton, KSL | Posted Oct. 4 - 9:49 a.m. | Save Story
A 73-year-old woman died after she was struck by a vehicle Saturday evening in North Ogden, police said.

Rancho Markets opens new location in American Fork, its 10th, with another store planned
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Oct. 4 - 7:13 a.m. | Save Story
Rancho Markets, which caters to the Latino population, opened a new location in American Fork, its 10th, and plans are in the works for an 11th store.

New visitor and learning center opens at Antelope Island State Park
VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Oct. 3 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
The new Antelope Island visitor and learning center held a public open house Friday after years of planning and two years of construction.

Riverdale community rallies around local family after deadly house fire
VideoTyrese Boone, KSL | Posted Oct. 3 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
The Red Brick Church in Riverdale held a fundraiser Saturday afternoon to help the surviving family members of a house fire recover and begin rebuilding.
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