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Utah voters across faiths embrace Dallin H. Oaks' call for political compromise, poll finds

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 7:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A majority of Utah voters, regardless of religion, agreed with the core message of a speech by President Dallin H. Oaks on the principles of compromise in the Constitution, a new poll finds.

At UN, Russia and Germany's top diplomats hold first talks since 2022

Antoni Slodkowski and Tom Balmforth, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 26 - 7:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The foreign ministers of Russia and Germany met in New York on the sidelines of the UN ​General Assembly on Saturday in the first such talks since before Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Takeaways: Parker powers Utah past Iowa State, but 2nd half slowdown complicates win

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 6:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah scored on its first offensive snap and led Iowa State by 21 points at halftime. By the fourth quarter, the Utes needed Wayshawn Parker to help them take the game back.

Wayshawn Parker has 3 TDs as No. 15 Utah pulls away to defeat Iowa State

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 26 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

It didn't take long for Wayshawn Parker to have a bounce-back performance.

At least 2 injured after fire erupts aboard Amtrak train traveling through Maryland

Travis Richards, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 26 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

At least two people were injured after fire broke out aboard an Amtrak train as it passed through Essex, Maryland.

Italian police find $3.6 million in cash hidden in apartment's walls, floors and furniture

Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN  |  Updated Sept. 26 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Italian authorities found $3.6 million hidden in the walls, floors and furniture at an apartment in Naples on Monday, in a dawn raid that led to the arrests of 34 people.

Hurricane Nolo expected to unleash powerful winds, flash flooding on Hawaii

Eugene Garcia, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 26 - 4:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to bring flash floods and extreme surf to the Hawaiian Islands over the weekend as Hurricane Nolo bears down.

Have You Seen This? Original Springsteen video, shelved 40 years, up for auction

VideoPat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 3:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The master tape for the original for "Dancing in the Dark" video, which was determined to be so bad that it was never released, is going up for auction.

Salt Lake City seeks creative funding options as Liberty Park upgrades could cost $41M

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 2:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Desired improvements to Salt Lake City's popular Liberty Park could force the city to get creative.

China and US agree to establish AI safety channel and continue trade and military talks

Huizhong Wu, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

China and the U.S. have agreed to set up a channel for handling AI-related incidents and accelerate work on military crisis communications. This follows a three-day summit between their leaders in Washington.

Health officials to urge caution around kratom, other substances after Mississippi student deaths

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 26 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The deaths of two Ole Miss students have sparked renewed attention on kratom and synthetic substances. Utah health experts say there is no evidence that cychlorphine has been found in Utah but urge caution and education.

Amateur archaeologist finds Germany's biggest hoard of ancient Roman silver coins

Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

An amateur archaeologist has discovered a significant hoard of Roman silver coins in western Germany. The largest coin treasure from the time of Roman Emperor Hadrian found in Germany.

Motorcyclist flown to hospital after crash near Layton

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 11:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was flown to the hospital with significant injuries after police said he swerved to avoid quickly slowing traffic and collided with a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction.

This man believes he has a solution to the high cost of skiing

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 11:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Most skiers and snowboarders don't buy expensive single-day lift tickets any more. Season and multiday passes are much more common among regulars at Utah resorts.

Idaho officials will memorialize lives lost during mass shooting in Twin Falls

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Idaho officials will memorialize lives lost during mass shooting in Twin Falls

Listening to loud music on a Singapore bus? It'll cost you

Lex Harvey, CNN  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 9:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Most bus passengers know how annoying it is when a fellow commuter blasts music or has a loud conversation on speakerphone. Singapore officials are trying to turn down the volume.

Bountiful honors former QB, lightening strike victim

VideoTyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 9:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Bountiful community came together Friday to honor former Redhawks quarterback Steve Matheson, who died last month after being struck by lightning while helping stranded boaters in Florida.

12-year-olds with smartphones are more likely to develop eating disorders by 14

Amanda Schupak, CNN  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 8:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kids who have their own smartphones at age 12 are more likely to develop eating disorder symptoms than their peers without the devices, according to a new study.

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The insider guide to Snowbird's 54th annual Oktoberfest

Snowbird  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

With an expanded footprint, more food, more drinks, more seating and new attractions for families and non-drinkers, there are plenty of ways to have a good time at the festival.

A crop you've probably never heard of is taking off in Idaho

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Idaho crop not quite as famous as potatoes has become a huge industry in the Gem State, which is the second-highest producer of the grain crop in the world.

Vast crowd greets pope with 'Leo' chants at France tour's biggest event

Joshua McElwee and Elizabeth Pineau, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 7:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Throngs of people gathered on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris on Saturday as Pope Leo arrived for ​the biggest event of his weekend visit to France, an outdoor Mass drawing an estimated 700,000 people.

7UP 'ghost sign' in Cedar City sparks memories of wedding proposal 50 years ago

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Cedar City Historic Preservation Commission is in the process of applying for securing funding to clean up a historic 7UP sign and restore it for residents and visitors to enjoy.

Grieving West Haven family thanks community for support in loss of 6-year-old daughter

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 25 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Family members of 6-year-old Mollie Korth are grateful for the outpouring of support following the girl's death after she was hit by a vehicle outside the family home.