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Why a longtime Utah defense attorney appeared in court in the Charlie Kirk case

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah defense attorney Greg Skordas appeared in court, but not to represent Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing Charlie Kirk. Skordas instead helped assign a lawyer to Robinson.

Lee Cummard's 1st season as head coach marked by continuity, chemistry

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 6:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

The reigning Big 12 freshman of the year wasn't always assured to return to BYU for her sophomore season. But the decision was much easier when the Cougars named Lee Cummard as the eighth head coach in program history.

Family of 16 recounts terror after Charlie Kirk shooting at UVU

Jodi Reynosa, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 6:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

After the tragic shooting death of political activist Charlie Kirk, a family of 16 was reeling from the chaos and fear they experienced at Utah Valley University.

ABC to indefinitely halt broadcasts of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' after remarks about Kirk

Lisa Richwine and David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 5:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

ABC said Wednesday it will stop airing "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" indefinitely after the host's remarks about Charlie Kirk's killing came under fire from the head of the Federal Communications Commission.

3 police officers killed and 2 injured in rural Pennsylvania shooting

Mark Scolforo and Patrick Whittle, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 17 - 5:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three police officers were killed and two were injured in a shooting Wednesday in the southern part of Pennsylvania, state police said.

Utah Mammoth hold 'soft opening' for practice facility in Sandy

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 5:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thirteen months after breaking ground, the player and team-serving portions of the new 146,000-square-foot Utah Mammoth practice and training facility in Sandy are finished.

Man who impregnated 13-year-old convicted for 2015 rape

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 60-year-old man accused of impregnating a 13-year-old girl a decade ago was convicted this month of child rape.

Kennedy plans to change children's vaccine schedule, says former CDC chief Monarez

Ahmed Aboulenein and Leah Douglas, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 17 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kennedy told former CDC Director Susan Monarez two days before her August firing that the childhood vaccination schedule would change in September, Monarez told a Senate panel on Wednesday.

I-15 reopens in Lindon after crash that injured 3 and caused significant delays

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated Sept. 17 - 3:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A multi-car crash in Lindon has injured three people and caused significant delays on northbound I-15.

Britain embraces Trump with royal pomp in historic state visit

Sam Tabahriti, Michael Holden and Steve Holland, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 17 - 3:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump began his historic second state visit to Britain on Wednesday with pomp, security and protests as King Charles III and other royals welcomed their closest ally.

Have You Seen This? A 'volnado'

Alex Tumalip, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Madam Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes and fire, always brings out the best when Kilauea volcano erupts. But something else shared the stage with her two weeks ago.

Great Salt Lake to get another boost from Utah Lake after 2½-foot drop this summer

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Great Salt Lake is slated to get another 10,000 acre-feet of water from Utah Lake through a water release agreement.

Fed cuts rates by quarter of a percentage point; only Miran dissents

Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 17 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday and indicated it will steadily lower borrowing costs for the rest of this year.

Accused cop killer withdraws motion to be moved out of Utah County Jail

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Sept. 17 - 12:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Attorneys for the man accused of killing a Santaquin police officer have withdrawn their motion for their client to be moved out of the Utah County Jail due to safety concerns.

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Robert Redford: A legend on screen and a friend of Utah

Gary Herbert, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 12:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

The actor, director and activist, whose role in "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" lent its name to a Utah festival that would become a pillar in independent film, has died at 89.

Holy Score: For Utah, duel with Texas Tech, and everything else, hinges on Dampier

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

What might prove to be Utah's biggest game of the season is also, in many regards, its first game of the season.

Competency hearing for Menzies set for December

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge on Wednesday set aside several days in December for a new competency hearing for death row inmate Ralph Leroy Menzies and told attorneys this was a "hard deadline."

Former Utah Gov. Gary Herbert reflects on Robert Redford's legacy

Emma Riley, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Utah Gov. Gary Herbert reflected on Robert Redford's influence from the Sundance Film Festival to the arts, education and protecting the environment.

Nelson Rada, the youngest player in Triple-A baseball, is making noise in Salt Lake

Jaxon Wynder, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 11:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

At just 20 years old, Bees centerfielder Nelson Rada is flashing big-league potential with his speed, defense, and consistency at the plate as Triple-A's youngest player.

House panel questions FBI's Patel over Epstein investigation files

Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 17 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

FBI Director Kash Patel on Wednesday faced a second day of questioning by U.S. lawmakers, defending his handling of investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein.

Prosecutors seeking death penalty in Charlie Kirk murder. What is the law in Utah?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 10:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty in the case against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk. In Utah, aggravated murder is the only crime subject to the death penalty.

A year after serving 'great mission,' BYU's Cody Hagen bursts into WR3 role

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

The former Corner Canyon standout played in 10 games as a returned missionary true freshman, and says he's ready for a bigger role after the injury absence of Jojo Phillips.

Utah Department of Corrections sees staffing surge after shortage

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Department of Corrections reported that after a period of dangerously low staffing, numbers have rebounded, especially with the help of a new graduating class of cadets.