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Nearly 40 Utah dance groups unite for suicide prevention this Saturday at Capitol Theatre
VideoBrenna Donnelly, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 8:50 p.m. | Save Story
This Saturday, 38 dance groups will take the stage at Salt Lake City's Capitol Theatre with a shared goal: helping prevent suicide and offering hope to Utahns who may be struggling.

South Jordan restaurant donates day's sales to Nepal disaster relief fund
VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 8:06 p.m. | Save Story
As Nepal faces mounting devastation from deadly flooding and a new earthquake, a South Jordan restaurant is stepping up to help.

Homeowners ask Logan City to prove right-of-way as project encroaches on property
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 7:40 p.m. | Save Story
Homeowners in one Logan neighborhood argue that the city is venturing beyond its right-of-way with a project that would cut through some of their yards.

Southern Utah man given 15 years in prison for $89M fraud scheme
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 7:32 p.m. | Save Story
A Washington City man was sentenced last week to 15 years in prison for defrauding more than 200 people of $89 million, which he spent on luxury cars, a plane and other extravagant expenses.

'Unexpected parenting': Springville mother shares journey of raising adult son with special needs
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
Keri Beardall is opening up about being a parent of an adult child of special needs, hoping that doing so, will give others a voice. Her son Austin, 32, has been living with intractable epilepsy his whole life.

Highland teen makes history as Miss America's Teen 2027
VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 5:56 p.m. | Save Story
Elle Anderson, who competed as Miss Utah's Teen, was crowned Miss America's Teen 2027 on Saturday night, becoming the first contestant from Utah to win the national teen title.

He was nervous to call 988. What happened when he picked up the phone?
VideoEmma Benson, KSL | Updated Sept. 8 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
This year's theme for 988 Day is "Your reason is reason enough," a reminder that people don't have to wait until they're suicidal to reach out for support.

Provo amends outdoor lighting code for dark sky requirements
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
The Provo City Council unanimously approved an ordinance requiring new developments to use dark-sky compliant lighting standards to help reduce light pollution.

Second man charged in violent 2025 West Valley burglary and assault
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
Prosecutors say the violent robbery and assault case is "something out of the movies."

Utah-based 'i love you, bro' project using love, camaraderie to combat high male suicide rates
VideoBrian Carlson, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
A growing Utah group is using love and camaraderie to curb an ongoing battle of high suicide rates among men.

Fire breaks out at Salt Lake City recycling center for second time in 4 months
VideoMary Culbertson and Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Updated Sept. 8 - 3:11 p.m. | Save Story
Smoke could be seen coming from a fire in the Poplar Grove neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon.

He's a 'horrible, horrible human being,' mother calls her daughter's killer
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 2:34 p.m. | Save Story
The mother of Kammy Mae Edmunds fears she won't be around when her daughter's killer goes before the parole board, so she addressed the board Tuesday.

Mona residents question approval process for proposed $10B data center
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 1:37 p.m. | Save Story
Mona residents are asking Juab County leaders for more transparency and a public hearing over a proposed $10 billion data center project they say was approved without adequate public input.

Utah's MLB pitch is 'by far the most advanced potential bid,' leading insider says
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 1:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's capital city still appears to have the most momentum heading into a pivotal moment in the MLB expansion process, according to one of baseball's top insiders.

Provo mayor defends Vesper Amphitheater as Vivint founder, others express concerns
VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Sept. 8 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
As developers revise their plans for a large music venue in Provo Canyon, the mayor of Provo is urging people to let the process move forward as its still in the "beginning phases."

Grasshopper populations low in Utah, but homeowners should stay prepared
David Een | Updated Sept. 8 - 9:26 a.m. | Save Story
Grasshopper populations were expected to be high in Utah after a mild winter, but numbers have been surprisingly low across much of the state. Learn why grasshopper outbreaks are difficult to predict and what homeowners can do now to prepare for future infestations.

More water being released from Flaming Gorge to help Lake Powell
VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL | Updated Sept. 8 - 8:34 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is releasing between 660,000 and 1 million acre-feet of additional water from Flaming Gorge through April 2027 to help keep Lake Powell above critical elevations.

Labor Day DUI enforcement highlights efforts to prevent impaired driving in Utah
VideoEmma Benson, KSL | Updated Sept. 8 - 7:36 a.m. | Save Story
Utah law enforcement agencies increased DUI patrols over Labor Day weekend as one state lawmaker considers new measures aimed at preventing impaired driving.

Utahns flock to Millcreek Canyon for affordable Labor Day getaway
VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL | Updated Sept. 8 - 6:39 a.m. | Save Story
Cooler temperatures on Monday drew hikers, bikers and families to Millcreek Canyon for one last summer outing before fall approaches.
Environment »

Provo amends outdoor lighting code for dark sky requirements
- Hawaii's western islands hit by fierce winds from Hurricane Lowell, leaving extensive damage
- Is summer heat hurting your trees? The fix may be less water, not more
- Provo mayor defends Vesper Amphitheater as Vivint founder, others express concerns
- Grasshopper populations low in Utah, but homeowners should stay prepared
Health »

Nearly 40 Utah dance groups unite for suicide prevention this Saturday at Capitol Theatre
- 'Unexpected parenting': Springville mother shares journey of raising adult son with special needs
- He was nervous to call 988. What happened when he picked up the phone?
- Utah-based 'i love you, bro' project using love, camaraderie to combat high male suicide rates
- A Kentucky man with a meat allergy was craving a burger. So he got into ostrich farming
Politics »
Israel to close British consulate in East Jerusalem following UK, France and Canada's import ban
- Provo amends outdoor lighting code for dark sky requirements
- Trump honors 9/11 victims at the Ellipse, pledging to 'never forget'
- Iran-backed Houthis attack four Saudi cities in expansion of Middle East war, 73 hurt
- Putin assures Trump that Moscow doesn't have aggressive plans toward Europe, Kremlin says
Science »
Qualcomm strikes AI chip deal with Amazon, offers right to buy about $4 billion in stock
- Mona residents question approval process for proposed $10B data center
- Verizon signs optical fiber deal with Corning to expand broadband, support AI growth
- Appalling AI menu pictures keep going viral. But what makes them so revolting?
- Boston Scientific says unlikely to meet 2026 sales, profit forecast after cyberattack
Utah Counties »

Nearly 40 Utah dance groups unite for suicide prevention this Saturday at Capitol Theatre
- South Jordan restaurant donates day's sales to Nepal disaster relief fund
- Homeowners ask Logan City to prove right-of-way as project encroaches on property
- Southern Utah man given 15 years in prison for $89M fraud scheme
- 'Unexpected parenting': Springville mother shares journey of raising adult son with special needs





