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Floods bring rare relief to US Southwest reservoirs as Lake Powell rises 20 feet
Wufei Yu, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 8 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
Record rainfall in the U.S. Southwest is providing rare relief to the region's depleted reservoirs.

Which movie most accurately depicts our AI-disrupted future? This US poll may surprise you
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 8 - 3:37 p.m. | Save Story
Science fiction author Isaac Asimov's three laws of robotics are at the center of a book of short stories, "I, Robot." The book is based on a series of interviews with a fictional researcher that, in the stories, helped usher in the application of artificial intelligence capabilities.

First-generation farmer in Parowan encourages other women to start farming
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Nov. 8 - 2:34 p.m. | Save Story
Dayla Ulrich owns Sweet Pea Farm and Orchard in Parowan and has been serving her community a farm-to-table breakfast for the past eight years.

Advocates bring new food security network to rural Utah communities
Alixel Cabrera, Utah News Dispatch | Posted Nov. 8 - 1:53 p.m. | Save Story
Chicanos por la Causa and Utah Sen. Minority Leader Luz Escamilla launched a food security network to connect rural and underserved communities with locally sourced food.

2 security guards sentenced in death of Ogden nightclub patron left in street
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 8 - 12:34 p.m. | Save Story
Two security guards were sentenced for their roles in the death of an Ogden nightclub patron left in the middle of a busy street after an altercation.

Caring for aging parents is getting more expensive
Anna Clare Vollers, Utah News Dispatch | Posted Nov. 8 - 12:08 p.m. | Save Story
Costs are soaring for people who care for their older parents and other family members, according to a new study.

2 people injured in Salt Lake City shooting
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Nov. 8 - 10:50 a.m. | Save Story
Two people were taken to the hospital early Sunday after they were shot in the ankles in Salt Lake City.

''The books moved feverishly': Santaquin residents move library books in book brigade
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Nov. 8 - 10:11 a.m. | Save Story
Dozens of kids, parents and Santaquin residents joined together Tuesday afternoon to assembly line books across the street from the old library to the new library.

The Bells at Temple Square to kick off the holiday music season
VideoDeanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Nov. 8 - 9:18 a.m. | Save Story
The Bells at Temple Square will kick off the holiday music season with their "Ring Out With Joy" concert at the Salt Lake Tabernacle.

Why a new, soon-to-be colorful swarm of bees are coming to Salt Lake City
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Nov. 8 - 8:07 a.m. | Save Story
A new sculpture recently added to Main Street quietly foreshadows a colorful new project coming to downtown Salt Lake City in time for major crowds.

San Juan County man sentenced to 3 years in prison for series of assaults
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Nov. 8 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
An Aneth man was sentenced to just under three years in prison for a series of violent assaults he committed over a multi-day period where he threatened two victims.

State charges dismissed against Ogden man now charged in federal court in hate crime case
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 7 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
State charges have been dismissed against an Ogden man who is now charged in U.S. District Court stemming from alleged antisemitic threats he made.

Utah's only third-party lawmaker trails in bid for full term
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Nov. 7 - 9:42 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. Emily Buss, F-Eagle Mountain, had 49.19% of the vote in the Senate District 11 race as of late Saturday, compared to GOP candidate Brooks Benson who had 50.81%.

New leaders emerge at Utah Capitol after election shakeup
VideoGarna Mejia, KSL | Updated Nov. 7 - 9:06 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers selected their new leadership for the upcoming legislative session. On Friday night, the top Republicans acknowledged voters sent a sobering message in this election cycle.

Orthodox Christian church in former Jewish synagogue prepares to build new church
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Nov. 7 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
St. Peter and Paul's Orthodox Church in downtown Salt Lake City is currently housed within the former Congregation Montefiore synagogue. However, the church plans to expand to a new location soon.

2 men acquitted of murder after fatal shooting at Christmas party
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Nov. 7 - 6:27 p.m. | Save Story
Jurors found two men not guilty of murder on Friday after the men testified that they acted in self-defense in a fatal shooting at a Christmas gathering last year.

BYU-Utah rivalry brings fans together before kickoff
VideoTyrese Boone, KSL | Posted Nov. 7 - 5:46 p.m. | Save Story
A sea of Utah red filled the tailgate lots, with pockets of BYU blue throughout as fans gathered hours before kickoff to celebrate their schools and prepare for the latest rivalry game.

Utah veteran's post-traumatic stress reduced after magnetic treatment
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Nov. 7 - 4:53 p.m. | Save Story
Retired Brigadier General Paul Peters served in the Army National Guard for 32 years. Even after retiring in 2025, the stresses of serving in the military followed him home, defying therapy and medication.

Utah nonprofit offering affordable ski classes to Iron County students this winter
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Nov. 7 - 1:54 p.m. | Save Story
Many students in Iron County will now be able to ski at Brian Head Resort thanks to Youth Sports Alliance, which is a nonprofit organization providing outdoor sports opportunities at a reduced cost for those who qualify.
Business & Tech »

'Godzilla Minus Zero' stomps to a record-setting $31.6M debut, clobbering 'The Cat in the Hat'
- Beef boom pushes cattle past dairy as Idaho's top agricultural commodity in 2025
- Nvidia investigating reports that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by Chinese intelligence
- The vanity economy is taking over America's downtowns
- Bicycle 'boycott ride' targeting Jewish-owned businesses in Philadelphia draws hundreds of counterprotesters
Education »

Melania Trump and LSU announce a scholarship program for students who were in foster care
- 'Here to help each other': UVU students launch clothing drive to help peers acquire business wear
- Preliminary election results: State school board to welcome 4 newcomers, 3 being Democrats
- First lady Abby Cox wrote a children's book
- Roy High School resumes classes after pieces of detonated flash-bang device were found in parking lot
Environment »

For nearly 1,000 years, the mesa in all its forms has been an American icon
- Floods bring rare relief to US Southwest reservoirs as Lake Powell rises 20 feet
- Monarch butterflies get tiny trackers to help scientists follow their mysterious migration
- Panda fans flock to Zoo Atlanta for the debut of Ping Ping and Fu Shuang
- Cox issues state of emergency over flooding in southern Utah
Health »

Caring for aging parents is getting more expensive
- Utah veteran's post-traumatic stress reduced after magnetic treatment
- Meet the woman whose mission is to beat loneliness, 1 step at a time
- Utah women raise awareness about heart health through personal stories, quilting
- Corrections department disputes claims of inadequate inmate care during month-long lockdown
Police & Courts »

Bicycle 'boycott ride' targeting Jewish-owned businesses in Philadelphia draws hundreds of counterprotesters
Politics »

Bicycle 'boycott ride' targeting Jewish-owned businesses in Philadelphia draws hundreds of counterprotesters
- US says it fired on commercial vessel in Gulf of Oman that attempted to breach blockade
- Israeli president taps opposition candidate to form government, in setback for Netanyahu
- Data centers took a beating in the midterm elections. A reckoning may be ahead for tech giants
- Trump makes the Oval Office a national monument. But future presidents can still redecorate
Religion »

St. Paul's Episcopal Church already preparing for centennial celebration next year
- Bicycle 'boycott ride' targeting Jewish-owned businesses in Philadelphia draws hundreds of counterprotesters
- The Bells at Temple Square to kick off the holiday music season
- With an ode to mate tea, pope urges faithful in Uruguay to build bridges of fraternity and faith
- Orthodox Christian church in former Jewish synagogue prepares to build new church
Science »

Nvidia investigating reports that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by Chinese intelligence
- Which movie most accurately depicts our AI-disrupted future? This US poll may surprise you
- Monarch butterflies get tiny trackers to help scientists follow their mysterious migration
- Cloned, genetically enhanced dogs may soon be produced for military, law enforcement
- Want to fly to the moon? NASA is looking for new astronauts to help grow its Artemis program
Utah Counties »

St. Paul's Episcopal Church already preparing for centennial celebration next year
- Floods bring rare relief to US Southwest reservoirs as Lake Powell rises 20 feet
- Which movie most accurately depicts our AI-disrupted future? This US poll may surprise you
- First-generation farmer in Parowan encourages other women to start farming
- 2 security guards sentenced in death of Ogden nightclub patron left in street

