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Ogden man given 20 years in prison for supplying fentanyl that led to man's death

Ogden man given 20 years in prison for supplying fentanyl that led to man's death

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 2:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

A convicted drug dealer will spend 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to causing the death of a Utah resident through fentanyl.
Second Chance Career Fair offers new opportunities, new hope for Utah inmates

Second Chance Career Fair offers new opportunities, new hope for Utah inmates

KSL Staff  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 2:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Department Corrections holds multiple career fairs each year, bringing inmates and employers together for possible job opportunities once the inmate has served their time.
Battle of the Broncs returns to Grantsville with a fight against cancer

Battle of the Broncs returns to Grantsville with a fight against cancer

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 1:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

This year's rodeo, "Ride for the Fight," will honor cancer patients, survivors and loved ones while bringing the community together.
Market owner accused of trading cash for SNAP benefits

Market owner accused of trading cash for SNAP benefits

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 1:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The co-owner of a Taylorsville store is accused of writing checks to people who used their SNAP cards at his store but didn't actually buy anything.
Great Salt Lake, migratory birds receive a boost from Pineview Reservoir project

Great Salt Lake, migratory birds receive a boost from Pineview Reservoir project

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 12:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

One Utah reservoir's loss is turning into a gain for the Great Salt Lake's habitat after a rough summer.
Speakers at Hispanic Heritage Month event laud 'American way,' opportunity in the U.S.

Speakers at Hispanic Heritage Month event laud 'American way,' opportunity in the U.S.

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 12:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Speakers at a Hispanic Heritage Month event at the Utah Capitol variously lauded the "American way" and the opportunity they say have found in the United States.
'It wasn't an accident,' mother of daughter killed in DUI crash tells parole board

'It wasn't an accident,' mother of daughter killed in DUI crash tells parole board

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 11:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

An intoxicated man who crashed while speeding away from police, killing his three passengers, went before the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole Tuesday.
Utah governor signs order for 'pro-human' AI integration into state government

Utah governor signs order for 'pro-human' AI integration into state government

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 10:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Tuesday signed an executive order establishing a pro-human approach to adopting artificial intelligence across state agencies
Jurors find Lyft driver not guilty in kidnapping case

Jurors find Lyft driver not guilty in kidnapping case

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 10:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jurors acquitted a rideshare driver of kidnapping after he spent just over six months in jail following a report that a 15-year-old jumped from his moving vehicle to escape after he turned the wrong way.
'Like general conference every day': Downtown Salt Lake prepares for temple crowds

'Like general conference every day': Downtown Salt Lake prepares for temple crowds

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 9:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Downtown Salt Lake City businesses are preparing for an expected surge of 22,000 daily visitors when the Salt Lake Temple reopens, bringing new opportunities for retailers and restaurants.
Poll shows top issues for voters heading into midterms

Poll shows top issues for voters heading into midterms

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

With about five weeks until the 2026 midterm elections, voters overwhelmingly say inflation and the U.S. economy will drive their decisions at the polls.
Man pleads guilty to attempted murder of 3-year-old; Girl's mother asks to speak at sentencing

Man pleads guilty to attempted murder of 3-year-old; Girl's mother asks to speak at sentencing

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 7:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The biological mother of a girl who was flown to Primary Children's Hospital with a fractured skull said she wants to speak at the sentencing for her boyfriend, who pleaded guilty to attempted murder. The mother is also charged and no longer has parental rights.
Utah couple accused of abusing young boy

Utah couple accused of abusing young boy

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 6 - 6:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Emery County couple was charged on Monday with aggravated child abuse.
House set for demolition provides realistic training for Salt Lake Valley fire crews

House set for demolition provides realistic training for Salt Lake Valley fire crews

Rachel Fabbi, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 6:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fire departments from across the Salt Lake Valley came together in Holladay Monday morning for a rare live fire training exercise.
500-acre North Ogden development proposal sparking concern among some

500-acre North Ogden development proposal sparking concern among some

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 500-acre, 1,637-unit development proposal on the mountainside overlooking North Ogden has sparked concern among some.
New docuseries opens virtual doors to the Salt Lake Temple

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.
Draper woman fights to get Turo host booted after making fraudulent rental car damage claims against her

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.
Could your charging habits spark a fire? Safety tips from firefighters for Fire Prevention Week

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

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.