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Montpelier man dies in rollover crash east of Lava Hot Springs
Todd Kunz, KSL | Updated Oct. 5 - 10:50 p.m. | Save Story
A man from Montpelier, Idaho, died Sunday evening after a minivan left U.S. Highway 30 and overturned east of Lava Hot Springs, according to Idaho State Police.

Big 12 football power rankings: New No. 1 emerges entering Week 6
Mitch Harper, Steve Bartle and Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Oct. 5 - 10:46 p.m. | Save Story
There's a new team at the top of the Big 12 football power rankings.

New docuseries opens virtual doors to the Salt Lake Temple
VideoBrenna Donnelly, KSL | Updated Oct. 5 - 10:44 p.m. | Save Story
A first-of-its-kind video project for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was celebrated as people gathered in downtown Salt Lake City for the premiere of a new docuseries.
Trump urges supporters to vote by mail despite fraud claims
Gram Slattery, Reuters | Updated Oct. 5 - 10:23 p.m. | Save Story
President Trump encouraged supporters to vote by mail if they wanted, a change of tone for the U.S. president, who has for years described mail-in voting as a practice rife with fraud.

Draper woman fights to get Turo host booted after making fraudulent rental car damage claims against her
VideoMatt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted Oct. 5 - 10:10 p.m. | Save Story
A renter says the photographic evidence a Turo host sent as proof that she damaged his car is only proof of fraud. Now she wants him off the platform.

Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan
Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 5 - 9:48 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan for the 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas.

Could your charging habits spark a fire? Safety tips from firefighters for Fire Prevention Week
VideoEmma Benson, KSL | Updated Oct. 5 - 9:37 p.m. | Save Story
Safe charging habits and proper battery disposal can help prevent fires involving everyday devices, firefighters say.

Is Great Salt Lake's dust a 'perceived' problem? Utah wants to handle it anyway
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Oct. 5 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's top air quality official says Great Salt Lake's dust is still a "potential problem," but it's one he said the state wants to address.

Mental Illness Awareness Week highlights importance of recognizing warning signs and seeking help
VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL | Updated Oct. 5 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
As Mental Illness Awareness Week shines a spotlight on mental health challenges, experts say understanding the signs of emotional distress and reducing stigma can help save lives.

Nicaragua torture victim imprisoned for second time after being deported by US
Megan Janetsky, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 5 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
A Nicaraguan exile who was imprisoned and tortured after protesting against the government was deported by the U.S. back to his country, where he was immediately imprisoned once again by authorities.

High diesel prices hard to sustain, will impact consumers, truckers say
VideoMike Anderson, KSL | Updated Oct. 5 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
Many longtime truckers say the current situation with high diesel prices is unlike anything they've experienced. Before long, they say the cost will be passed on to the consumer.

Russia says Ukraine hit two facilities at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Reuters | Updated Oct. 5 - 7:42 p.m. | Save Story
Ukrainian drones attacked two facilities at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine overnight, but there is no threat to nuclear safety, the head of Russia's state nuclear corporation said.

Utah Supreme Court weighs 'constitutional panel' lawmakers created to hear some cases
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Oct. 5 - 7:36 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Supreme Court is considering several challenges to a new state law allowing some cases to be moved to a special three-judge panel after hearing lengthy arguments from three sets of plaintiffs Monday.
Semitruck driver sentenced to jail, probation for causing fatal I-15 crash 10 years ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Oct. 5 - 6:46 p.m. | Save Story
An Idaho man was ordered to spend one year in jail and three on probation after causing a collision that killed a 21-year-old while driving a semitruck with methamphetamine in his system.

Utah couple accused of abusing young son
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Oct. 5 - 6:08 p.m. | Save Story
An Emery County couple was charged on Monday with aggravated child abuse.

What is pneumonic plague and how dangerous is it?
Jen Christensen, CNN | Posted Oct. 5 - 5:40 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. State Department and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said they are closely monitoring a death from pneumonia of an "unknown" origin.

Former Idaho police officer accused of hiding Russian control of company with federal contracts
EastIdahoNews | Updated Oct. 5 - 5:16 p.m. | Save Story
A former Boise police officer and CEO of a technology company is accused of helping conceal Russian ownership and software development to secure contracts with the U.S. government.

Here's when former Rep. Trevor Lee will appear in court on fraud allegations
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Oct. 5 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
Former Utah Rep. Trevor Lee was ordered to appear in court on Oct. 28 after being charged with four felonies, including communications fraud and mortgage fraud.

1 dead, 2 hospitalized in Salt Lake City collision
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Updated Oct. 5 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
One person is dead and two were hospitalized after a crash involving a motorcycle and a car in Salt Lake City Monday afternoon.

Judge in Tyler Robinson case wants attorneys ready to set trial dates
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Oct. 5 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
The judge in the Tyler Robinson capital murder case wants attorneys ready to set trial dates during Robinson's next hearing on Oct. 23.
Next Artemis mission on track for 2027, but anything can happen, astronaut says
Joey Roulette, Reuters | Posted Oct. 5 - 4:11 p.m. | Save Story
The next mission under NASA's Artemis moon program could still launch next summer as planned, but "anything can happen" given the remaining development work.

Teen charged with 10 counts of attempted murder after high school chemical incident
EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Oct. 5 - 4:06 p.m. | Save Story
A 15-year-old Portland student faces 19 charges, including 10 counts of attempted aggravated murder and two counts of domestic terrorism, after allegedly mixing chemicals at his high school and releasing toxic gases that sickened several people.

Have You Seen This? Bears go viral in Colorado as wildlife officials urge caution
VideoPat Reavy, KSL | Posted Oct. 5 - 3:29 p.m. | Save Story
An uptick in Bear encounters has made for some viral moments in recent weeks, particularly around Aspen, Colorado.
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Politics »
Trump urges supporters to vote by mail despite fraud claims
- Russia says Ukraine hit two facilities at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
- Utah Supreme Court weighs 'constitutional panel' lawmakers created to hear some cases
- Here's when former Rep. Trevor Lee will appear in court on fraud allegations
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U.S. »
Trump urges supporters to vote by mail despite fraud claims
- Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan
- High diesel prices hard to sustain, will impact consumers, truckers say
- Former Idaho police officer accused of hiding Russian control of company with federal contracts
- Next Artemis mission on track for 2027, but anything can happen, astronaut says
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