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Logan warming center opens for 5th season, adds space for families

Logan warming center opens for 5th season, adds space for families

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 9:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

As temperatures begin to drop, the William A. Burnard Warming Center is opening for its fifth season, providing people experiencing homelessness a place to escape the cold.
FBI points to nihilistic extremists as missing Garden City teen is found safe after nearly 18 months

FBI points to nihilistic extremists as missing Garden City teen is found safe after nearly 18 months

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 6:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

FBI director Kash Patel vows to go after so-called 'gore groups,' and Nihilistic Violent Extremists after a Garden City teen who was missing for 521 days was found safe in Oregon.
17-year-old girl reported missing in May 2025 found in Oregon

17-year-old girl reported missing in May 2025 found in Oregon

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police in Oregon located a 17-year-old girl Sunday who had been reported missing from Garden City in May 2025.
Box Elder County sheriff on leave after crash in Weber County that critically injured a woman

Box Elder County sheriff on leave after crash in Weber County that critically injured a woman

VideoTim Vandenack and Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 30 - 2:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Box Elder County Sheriff Kevin Potter is on administrative leave after an accident on Tuesday in Weber County that critically injured a woman.
New live mascot to bring additional Aggie spirit at Utah State University

New live mascot to bring additional Aggie spirit at Utah State University

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 30 - 11:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah State University has a new mascot, but this one is a live animal.
Ex-Cache County worker faces fraud charge for allegedly misrepresenting her education

Ex-Cache County worker faces fraud charge for allegedly misrepresenting her education

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 29 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former Cache County victim services director faces a felony fraud charge for allegedly misrepresenting her educational background.
Utah State University sets enrollment record as concurrent enrollment grows

Utah State University sets enrollment record as concurrent enrollment grows

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 29 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah State University set a record for fall 2026 semester enrollment with an 8% increase thanks in part to concurrent enrollment and the university's statewide and online options.
Study projects health impacts from proposed data center; O'Leary's team disputes findings

Study projects health impacts from proposed data center; O'Leary's team disputes findings

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 29 - 6:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Researchers estimate emissions from the planned Stratos project could contribute to deaths and illnesses, while project reps say the study relies on unsupported assumptions.
Man shot by police after charging Layton officer with a knife, department says

Man shot by police after charging Layton officer with a knife, department says

VideoJoe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 6:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was shot by Layton police after allegedly charging an officer with a knife, the Layton police department says.
Brigham City man receives no additional jail time for threatening to 'blow up' girlfriend's house

Brigham City man receives no additional jail time for threatening to 'blow up' girlfriend's house

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 27 - 6:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Brigham City man accused of threatening to blow up his girlfriend's apartment will serve probation after pleading guilty to reduced charges.
12-week trial scheduled in 2028 for man accused of killing Tremonton officers

12-week trial scheduled in 2028 for man accused of killing Tremonton officers

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 27 - 4:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 12-week trial has been scheduled in 2028 for the man accused of killing two Tremonton officers during a domestic violence response last year.
Thousands attend USU's annual pumpkin toss competition

Thousands attend USU's annual pumpkin toss competition

Sarah Earnshaw and Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Around 5,000 people watched as students worked with trebuchets to throw pumpkins during Utah State University's annual pumpkin toss competition on Saturday.
Helicopters to spray for cheatgrass, seed land near Bear Lake

Helicopters to spray for cheatgrass, seed land near Bear Lake

Todd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 23 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Helicopters will apply herbicide and seed areas near Bear Lake later this month as Idaho officials work to control invasive grasses, restore habitat and reduce wildfire risk.
Motorcyclist killed after hitting a deer on SR-13

Motorcyclist killed after hitting a deer on SR-13

Sicily Stanton, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist died Thursday morning after hitting a deer on state Route 13 in Box Elder County, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.
Lawmakers question head of MIDA over controversial Box Elder County data center proposal

Lawmakers question head of MIDA over controversial Box Elder County data center proposal

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 21 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers questioned the head of MIDA about the controversial Box Elder County data center project the state entity has helped promote.
Utah State University researchers bring in a secret weapon to mitigate drought impacts

Utah State University researchers bring in a secret weapon to mitigate drought impacts

VideoPaige Zamora and Mckenna Rodriguez, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The USU Beaver Ecology and Relocation Collaborative has a unique solution to drought conditions. Beavers and their ecological skills can help to drastically improve habitats for other wildlife.
USU uses Roblox and Minecraft to reach potential students in the virtual world

USU uses Roblox and Minecraft to reach potential students in the virtual world

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 19 - 8:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah State University is giving potential students a new way to experience campus through two popular video games.
Tremonton husband accused of recruiting man to break in, rape his wife

Tremonton husband accused of recruiting man to break in, rape his wife

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 4:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two Tremonton men are facing felony charges after one man allegedly recruited the other to break into his house and rape his wife.
Tropical Storm Rachel pushes ocean birds into Utah

Tropical Storm Rachel pushes ocean birds into Utah

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 9:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tropical Storm Rachel brought an unprecedented group of seabirds to Utah, giving birdwatchers a first-of-its-kind opportunity to spot a species normally found far from shore.