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Nearly 40 Utah dance groups unite for suicide prevention this Saturday at Capitol Theatre

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

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

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

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

'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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.