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Study projects health impacts from proposed Stratos data center; Kevin O'Leary's team disputes findings

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 10:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Researchers estimate emissions from the planned Stratos project could contribute to deaths and illnesses, while project representatives say the study relies on unsupported assumptions.

'Fighting for others': Utah lawmakers laud Dolores Huerta following her death

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. Luz Escamilla and Rep. Angela Romero lamented the death of labor organizer and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta, citing her as an inspiration.

Dollar General overcharged shoppers, FTC and states allege in lawsuit

Jody Godoy, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 9:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dollar General repeatedly charged more than ​advertised prices even after receiving tens of thousands of consumer complaints, the US Federal Trade ‌Commission and 20 states alleged in a lawsuit filed on ⁠Monday.

Utah leads the nation in dropped homeowners insurance policies. Here's why

VideoMatt Gephardt, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Insurance companies are refusing to renew homeowners policies at a higher rate in Utah than in any other state. But Utah's insurance commissioner says there's more to that number than meets the eye.

St. George man accused of possessing more than 300 child sex abuse images

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 8:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

A St. George man was indicted in federal court for allegedly possessing more than 300 images of child sexual abuse material.

Woman accused of creating fake fundraiser for devastating Beaver County fire

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Layton woman is accused of setting up a GoFundMe, falsely claiming she was a victim of the devastating Cottonwood Fire in Beaver County.

Here's how humanoid robots could fit into the future of defense, society

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 7:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah State University professor Mario Harper was on hand at the 47G Zero Gravity Summit Wednesday to showcase the potential of Dallas and Dallas II, two humanoid robots the university acquired from overseas.

Group works to collect donations for flood victims in Navajo Nation

VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 6:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

The group Navajo Strong is gathering donations to help those affected by this week's flooding in San Juan County.

Catholic church hosts diaconate anniversary mass after 50 years of service

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

St. Terese of the Child Jesus will be hosting a diaconate anniversary mass for Deacon Stan Stott at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Halloween competition gives students a chance to showcase creativity, career skills

VideoDan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 5:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Halloween came a little early for students in the hair design and nails program at the Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers in Riverton.

Utah school bus driver arrested for investigation of voyeurism while driving children

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 5:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bus driver for the Jordan School District, who has since been fired, is accused of secretly recording a young girl on his bus while driving.

Charges dismissed against man accused of assaulting another man, setting him on fire

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 5:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge dismissed a case accusing a man of setting another man on fire and assaulting him saying there was a lack of evidence. The man was charged after being picked by the victim in a line up.

'Choosing forgiveness': Man sentenced for leaving collision that caused 9-year-old's death

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 81-year-old man was sentenced to jail and probation after the family of Dalton Gibbs asked for him to not be sentenced to prison. Gibbs' father spoke at the sentencing Wednesday.

Utah State University sets enrollment record as concurrent enrollment grows

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 4:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah State University set a record for fall 2026 semester enrollment, with an 8% increase over fall 2025, thanks in part to concurrent enrollment and the university's statewide and online options.

Utah's aerospace, defense industry poised to help Team USA bobsled athletes 'go faster'

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 4:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

47G and Utah-based companies Albany Engineered Composites, Hexcel and Nammo Composite Solutions have partnered to put aerospace-grade composites in the next generation of bobsleds for Team USA athletes.

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Kearns man pleads guilty to manslaughter for killing friend who said he could dodge a bullet

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 4:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 25-year-old man pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Monday, admitting to recklessly firing his gun and killing a friend he lived with after the friend claimed he could dodge a bullet.

South Salt Lake police assemble, distribute care packages for homeless population

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 4:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

South Salt Lake Police assembled and distributed comfort care kits to people experiencing homelessness this week.

Utah pediatrician urges women not to delay mammograms after cancer diagnosis

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 3:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month highlights the importance of early detection, a pediatrician shares her story after a delayed screening led to the discovery of a form of breast cancer.

The long afterlife of a one-use Halloween costume

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Attending local Halloween swaps or exchanging costumes with friends and family are two ways to reduce waste this season, but where and how do you find them? Read here.