Feature Stories

Witnesses: Before Big Cottonwood flooding Sunday, there was a rescue in the same area

Most Recent

Brandon Sanderson fans optimistic as author begins writing Evermore Park's next chapter

Brandon Sanderson fans optimistic as author begins writing Evermore Park's next chapter

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 10:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Author Brandon Sanderson's planned purchase of the Evermore Park property is sparking excitement among fans, while longtime supporters of the attraction are feeling a mix of emotions.
Century-old history surfaces from beneath Pineview reservoir

Century-old history surfaces from beneath Pineview reservoir

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 9:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The remnants of dozens of artesian wells that were constructed about a hundred years ago are surfacing after Pineview Reservoir was drawn down so workers could replace Ogden City's water pipeline.
Utah bookstore embraces all things spooky year-round

Utah bookstore embraces all things spooky year-round

VideoAlexander Campbell, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 8:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tucked just off Main Street in Lehi, one independent bookstore is bringing spooky season to life all year long.
Dolly Parton's nephew denies threatening to harm her estate, pushes back against restraining order

Dolly Parton's nephew denies threatening to harm her estate, pushes back against restraining order

Andrew Dalton, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 6:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dolly Parton's nephew and longtime head of security said in a Tennessee court filing that he was a close friend and ally of Parton's longtime manager Danny Nozell before Nozell took out a restraining order accusing him of threatening to do violence and destroy Parton's legacy and business empire.
Ex-gang leader sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for Tupac Shakur murder

Ex-gang leader sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for Tupac Shakur murder

Steve Gorman and Luc Cohen, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 5:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former gang leader was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on Tuesday for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting death of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas, capping the prosecution ​of a long-unsolved murder that shaped the golden age of rap music.
Utah Tech University helps special needs community get into the Halloween spirit

Utah Tech University helps special needs community get into the Halloween spirit

KSL Staff  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Tech University helped people get into the spooky spirit this week by hosting an adaptive carnival for the special needs community.
'Art is essential to the human experience:' John Green's book tour comes to Utah

'Art is essential to the human experience:' John Green's book tour comes to Utah

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

John Green's newest novel is a "love letter to movies," but also highlights his concerns over the commodification of creative projects and how private experiences turned into public discourse.
Have You Seen This? New cat species found in Bolivia

Have You Seen This? New cat species found in Bolivia

VideoDevin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 3:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Calling all cat lovers and friends of felines. You may have heard — a new species of wild cat was discovered in Bolivia last month.
US roller coaster fatalities dating back to 2003

US roller coaster fatalities dating back to 2003

Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 3:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who fell to his death from a roller coaster at an Atlanta-area amusement park was not the first to die on such a ride in recent years.
Utah ski resorts see first snow of the season

Utah ski resorts see first snow of the season

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 1:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Storms that wreaked havoc across Utah this past weekend dusted ski resorts in the state with the first snowfall of the season.
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur

Jessica Hill, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 1:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Duane "Keffe D" Davis has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for the murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur.
Utah is having a moment on 'The Voice,' as 4 locals compete

Utah is having a moment on 'The Voice,' as 4 locals compete

VideoLottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dozens of singers are still in the running and four of those singers are from Utah, marking the strongest showing from the state "The Voice" has seen in a while.
A forgotten history of widescreen movies

A forgotten history of widescreen movies

VideoPeter Rosen, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 7:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Virginia inventor's early widescreen film technology helped pave the way for modern cinema, and his descendants are working to ensure his contributions to Hollywood history are recognized.
Soccer-Netflix secures rights to air 2030 World Cup in Spain, Andorra

Soccer-Netflix secures rights to air 2030 World Cup in Spain, Andorra

David Latona, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 6:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Netflix said on Tuesday it had secured the rights ​to broadcast the 2030 World Cup in Spain, which is co-hosting the tournament, and Andorra.
Utah teen makes app that uses AI to detect potholes

Utah teen makes app that uses AI to detect potholes

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A West High School student is looking to make roads safer through a smartphone app he developed that uses artificial intelligence to detect potholes.
'Breaking Bad' actor and disability rights activist RJ Mitte dead at 34

'Breaking Bad' actor and disability rights activist RJ Mitte dead at 34

Steve Gorman, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 12:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Actor RJ Mitte, whose personal experience living with cerebral palsy informed his role as Walter White Jr, the physically disabled son of a methamphetamine kingpin in ​the landmark television series "Breaking Bad," died on Monday at age 34.
'Rookie' from Utah recounts experience at Red Bull Rampage prior to event cancellation

'Rookie' from Utah recounts experience at Red Bull Rampage prior to event cancellation

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Red Bull Rampage celebrated its 25th anniversary over the weekend, but for half the male competitors of the freeride mountain bike event, the chance to compete this year was not to be.
Actor Selma Blair arrested and accused of abusing flight attendants

Actor Selma Blair arrested and accused of abusing flight attendants

Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 12 - 9:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Actor Selma Blair was arrested after flight attendants reported ​a "physically abusive passenger" on a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York, the Port Authority ‌of New York and New Jersey's police department said on Monday.
Utah spam call complaints surge after years of declines

Utah spam call complaints surge after years of declines

VideoMatt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Complaints about unwanted phone calls dropped sharply in Utah for years. But new federal data show they are climbing again.