Olympic hockey at the Delta Center? How the 2034 Winter Games venues are already changing

Boys & Girls Club working to fill child care gap, highlight need for investment

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

An assessment by the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salt Lake highlights a gap in affordability and access to youth programs in Utah.

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How the Kia K4 will change what people expect from the modern sedan

Young Automotive Group  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

As tastes have changed, sedans have struggled to find relevance in a world that is being filled with trucks and crossovers. Kia is changing that.

'I didn't know he could skate like that': Markkanen takes ice ahead of Utah HC's debut

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 6:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lauri Markkanen is used to being introduced to a sold-out Delta Center crowd, but not on skates.

Alabama jailers to plead guilty for failing to help an inmate who froze to death

Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two former corrections officers in Alabama have agreed to plead guilty to criminal charges in the death of a mentally ill inmate.

Utahns prepare to help Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton making landfall

Karah Brackin, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 6:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Seven volunteers from The American Red Cross of Utah are in Florida to help with relief efforts from Hurricane Milton.

5 face criminal charges charged in gang-related shooting in Herriman

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several men who investigators say have ties to Venezuelan gang now faces criminal charges tied to a Herriman shooting and car crash in September.

Rain, tornadoes and tropical storm-force winds lash Florida as Hurricane Milton draws near

Terry Spencer and Kate Payne, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 5:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hurricane Milton is hurling rain, tornadoes and tropical storm-force winds at the U.S. coast as time runs out for residents to evacuate from the storm's potentially catastrophic path toward Florida.

Operation Underground Railroad founder sues 6 additional women for defamation

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Operation Underground Railroad founder Tim Ballard accused six additional women of defamation in a lawsuit filed Tuesday, weeks after he brought a similar civil case against a former Miss Utah pageant winner.

Washington state woman calls 911 after being hounded by up to 100 raccoons

Becky Bohrer, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Washington state woman has had to flee her property after 50 to 100 raccoons descended on it and were acting aggressively, according to a Kitsap County sheriff's spokesperson.

Skating event will honor young man killed in Salt Lake City last year

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rory Swimm was killed on Oct. 13, 2023, near downtown Salt Lake City. Friends and family will gather on the 1-year anniversary of his death to celebrate his life with skateboarding fun.

District judge issues permanent injunction voiding Utah's Amendment A regarding school funding

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah judge voided proposed constitutional Amendment A on Wednesday, citing the Legislature's failure to publicize the text of the amendment regarding school funding.

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New homebuyers can qualify for $20,000 in state money in Eagle Mountain community

Fieldstone Homes  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 3:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

There's good news that could make home buying easier and bring that dream dwelling within reach. Utah introduced a $20,000 program specifically designed for qualified first-time home buyers.

Officials identify man killed in Monday road rage confrontation

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 3:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man troopers say may have fired up to 15 rounds at another driver was arrested Monday for investigation of murder.

Have You Seen This? Halloween display inspires woman during cancer treatments

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 3:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ohio man's Halloween display has prompted disapproval from some residents, but it's the highlight of one woman's drive.

Utah Homeless Board approves search for new, 1,200-bed homeless shelter site

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Homeless Board has asked the state to locate three locations with a minimum of 30 neighboring acres for a new, 1,200-bed, low-barrier emergency shelter.

RSL defender Brayan Vera suspended for season finale, playoff opener for spitting at opponent

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Major League Soccer announced Wednesday several disciplinary decisions for Real Salt Lake surrounding a confrontation with Minnesota United FC on Oct. 2 at America First Field.

Salt Lake County will use 2-page ballots for Nov. 5 election

Kyle Remund, KSL NewsRadio   |  Posted Oct. 9 - 2:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County is using two-page ballots for this first time in this year's general election. The Salt Lake County Clerk announced the change on Tuesday.

Pick Six Previews: A statistical look at BYU football after its first bye week

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 2:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

In their transition season up to the Power Four level, BYU went 2-7 in Big 12 play. But here in their second season, they have raced to a perfect 5-0 start with a pair of conference wins.

Human skull found by antler hunter near Brigham City

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 1:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A shed hunter, searching for dropped antlers on the mountainside east of Brigham City, recently stumbled upon what was later determined to be human remains.

Trump and Harris fight for Pennsylvania county known for picking presidents

Jarrett Renshaw, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The battle for Pennsylvania's Erie County — a historically must-win county in a must-win state — demonstrates the urgency of identifying and contacting individual voters in a campaign that remains stubbornly close.

Investing in Utah rugby: Warriors sign 5 homegrown talents to pro deals

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Warriors announced the signing of six local standouts from their own backyard Wednesday, adding to the state's professional rugby outfit after the weekend's Pro-ID camp in Salt Lake City.

Outdoor retailer near Zion charged with evading $1.8M in taxes

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 42-year-old Washington City man was indicted on multiple charges of tax evasion and fraud for allegedly failing to report sales from his retail and outfitter company located near Zion National Park.

Map: Your guide to Halloween decorations, haunted houses and pumpkin patches in Utah 👻

Yvette Cruz, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 12:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Make your way to any of the locations on our map to see how Utahns have decorated their homes this year, or visit a local haunted house or pumpkin patch for some fall fun.

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New salon in Draper brings UK hair restoration expertise to Utah

Kerrie Capelli  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 12:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you need a little help achieving your dream hair, the highest quality extensions in the business have arrived in Utah at Kerrie Capelli salon.

It looks like fall, so when can Salt Lake City residents expect it to start feeling like it?

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Summer-like temperatures are expected to continue at least through the week, but next week will likely bring cooler temperatures to Salt Lake City and northern Utah.

A retired conservative judge's challenge to claims about the 2020 election

Samuel Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 11:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

When former President Donald Trump began sowing doubts about the 2020 result, Thomas B. Griffith, a retired federal judge, decided to find out whether Trump was right.

Pick Six Previews: A statistical look at Utah football after its first bye week

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 11:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah entered its first bye week of the 2024 season with a 4-1 record after sweeping their nonconference slate and splitting their first two Big 12 matchups.

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Even young children are getting scared and angry about politics

Jacob Hess, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 11:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Conversations with a small group of 52 fourth-grade children in New Jersey and Texas in 2024 raises an uncomfortable question for American families: How are children in our own homes affected by national political hostilities?

Candy companies sideline pricey Halloween chocolates for gummies, licorice, flavored crèmes

Jessica DiNapoli, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 11:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Trick-or-treaters hoping to collect handfuls of chocolate candy this Halloween might be facing a bit of a letdown.

Missing Roosevelt woman found dead

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 10:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 60-year-old Roosevelt woman who went missing this week was found dead inside her vehicle Tuesday, according to Vernal Police.

Report says many Americans fear they're behind on retirement savings

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

For many Americans, the work they put into their jobs is motivated by a goal to retire comfortably. But with the economy as it is, many fear they're behind on retirement savings.

An American Fork company aims at grid storage solutions

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 9:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

An American Fork-based company called Lion Energy is a manufacturer of silent and eco-friendly energy storage solutions and announced Tuesday it is pursuing a cutting-edge manufacturing line at its Utah facility for battery rack modules, or BRM, and large energy storage cabinet assembly.

His final course design, Black Desert to serve as memory of the legacy of former pro Tom Weiskopf

Kathy Aiken for KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tom Weiskopf's biggest PGA victory came in 1973 at the British Open. But he was most proud of his second career of designing golf courses.

State Sen. Luz Escamilla honored by Utah Democratic Party with leadership award

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 8:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Senate Minority Leader Luz Escamilla is this year's winner of the Utah Democratic Party's Eleanor Roosevelt Award.

Las Vegas says goodbye to the Tropicana with a flashy casino implosion

Rio Yamat, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 8:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sin City blew a kiss goodbye to the Tropicana in an elaborate implosion that leveled two hotel towers Wednesday.

Theft victim accidentally helps crack large Layton theft case thanks to Apple AirTag

Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 8:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

A theft victim says his search for stolen tools accidentally led to a much larger discovery by police. That man is thanking a little piece of technology for the big bust.

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Heart of Minky QUIZ: Can you pass this creepy Utah haunted trivia?

Minky Couture  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Take a crack at this creepy quiz to test your knowledge of speculative Utah haunted sites.

Husband of woman charged in child death case now accused of child endangerment

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 7:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

The husband of a woman who was charged last week with child abuse homicide was arrested Tuesday and accused of exposing his son to marijuana.

Colorado dismisses suit against baker who wouldn't make cake for transgender woman

Matthew Brown, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 6:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Colorado's Supreme Court has dismissed on procedural grounds a lawsuit against a Christian baker who refused to bake a cake for a transgender woman.

Cox announces plan to double Utah's energy in 10 years

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 6:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Noting a "looming energy crisis," Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced an initiative designed to double Utah's power production over the next decade.

'The loudest building I've ever played in': Inside the memorable debut of the Utah Hockey Club

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 1:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Towels waved, chants rang out and fans forked out hundreds hoping for a memorable night. It didn't take long for the Utah Hockey Club to deliver.

Dylan Guenther scores twice as Utah Hockey Club holds off Chicago for franchise's 1st win

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 12:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dylan Guenther scored two goals, including the first goal in franchise history, as the Utah Hockey Club held off the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 in the inaugural season opener.

Illinois man dies in Utah County paragliding accident

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man from Illinois died in a paragliding accident Sunday, officials say.

Utah HC inaugural game blog: Utah opens first season with win over Chicago

KSL.com Sports  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Hockey Club will play its inaugural game on Tuesday at 8 p.m. against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Filmmakers with Utah roots talk about their new film 'Amber Alert'

Dave Clyde for KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kerry and Summer Bellessa share the inspiration behind Amber Alert and the challenges they faced bringing their film from concept to screen.

Immigration, spending take center stage in District 1 debate

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Candidates vying for the Utah's open U.S. House seat for District 1 presented differing opinions on immigration the country's debt crisis, and housing affordability during a debate Tuesday.

Smoke spreads as Yellow Lake Fire reaches almost 20,000 acres

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A wildfire along the Duchesne River is continuing to spread ,and officials are issuing evacuation orders.

Utah task force moves to Georgia to prepare for Hurricane Milton

Shara Park, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Task Force 1 is headed to south-central Georgia to stage for search and rescue operations that will likely be needed in the days ahead.

Utah's 1st national PGA Tour event in 60 years will have a distinct local flair

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 8:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The two Utah-born golfers both graduated from Fremont High and began their pro careers at roughly the same time.

'An ongoing process': Latino students discuss efforts balancing US, Latin American roots

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake Community College students gathered as part of Hispanic Heritage Month activities to discuss the effort required in balancing their U.S. and Latin American roots.

Harris' lead over Trump narrows to 46% vs 43%, poll finds

Jason Lange, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris led Republican Donald Trump by a marginal three percentage points — 46% to 43% — as the two remain locked in a close race to win the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.

McDonald's sues top meat packers for allegedly colluding to inflate the price of beef

Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

McDonald's has some beef with today's largest meat packers.

Mitt Romney wants to help reshape the post-Trump Republican Party

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mitt Romney says he wants to continue to influence the future of the Republican Party after he steps down from his seat at the end of his term.

Salt Lake County Council approves resolution of support for preserving Abravanel Hall

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 6:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County Council members unanimously approved a resolution affirming "a commitment to preserve Abravanel Hall in its present form and on its current site."

Israel says it has killed slain Hezbollah leader's successors

James Mackenzie and Maya Gebeily, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday Israeli airstrikes had killed two successors to Hezbollah's slain leader, as Israel expanded its ground offensive against the Iran-backed group.

NCAA cracking down on weapon gestures toward opponents in college football

Pete Iacobelli, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 5:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

College football is on high alert for players flashing make-believe guns at an opponent.

How Utah's higher education landscape can evolve to meet a future of fewer students

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's college-age population is projected to begin decreasing in 2032 and decline for over a decade before rebounding.

Donald Trump Jr. visits Utah as Harris continues Latter-day Saint outreach

Samuel Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

With less than a month until Election Day, the fight over crucial Latter-day Saint votes in Arizona and Nevada is heating up.

Adobe to offer free app to help with creator attribution amid AI boom

Stephen Nellis, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Adobe said on Tuesday it will offer a free web-based app starting next year, aimed at helping the creators of images and videos to get credit for their work used in AI systems.