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ICE officer charged in Minneapolis shooting released in Texas after immediate extradition rejected

Michael Gonzalez And Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 27 - 8:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

An ICE officer charged with shooting a man and lying about it during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis was released from a Texas jail Thursday, after a judge refused to order his return to Minnesota.

Run vs. pass: What Kevin McGiven's history says about Utah's offensive identity

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 27 - 8:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's no secret Utah is highly optimistic about the team's talent and depth at wide receiver this season. But given Utah's history on offense, will Kevin McGiven actually air it out?

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Visit Switzerland for $3,999 — including airfare out of SLC

Jensen McKay Tours  |  Posted Aug. 27 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's everything you need to know about the Jensen McKay Tours' Switzerland tour.

2 more arrested in connection with fatal shooting at Kearns funeral

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 27 - 7:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two men accused of obstructing police in their investigation of a fatal shooting outside a funeral in Kearns have been arrested.

Hundreds killed, more than 1,000 missing in Nepal and China after Himalayan flood

Gopal Sharma, Sahana Bajracharya and Navesh Chitrakar, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 27 - 7:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Rescuers searched for survivors in the debris-strewn valleys and hillsides of Nepal on Thursday as more than 1,000 people were missing after a wall of ice, mud and rock collapsed into a mountain river.

Yellowstone National Park removing invasive fish from creek to preserve native species

  |  Posted Aug. 27 - 7:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Yellowstone National Park has announced it will soon attempt to remove an invasive species to preserve a native species in Buffalo Creek.

Investigators sift for evidence at burned Montana home where 8 relatives were killed at dinner

Matthew Brown And Michael Biesecker, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 27 - 6:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man killed eight of his relatives, including four children, as they gathered for Sunday dinner at a home in Billings, Montana, a family spokesperson said.

Lee says migrants are exploiting children to cross the border. His new bill wants to change that

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 27 - 6:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. Mike Lee is seeking ways to close what he views as loopholes in federal immigration law that allow adults to take advantage of children in order to enter the United States illegally.

South Salt Lake restaurant becomes first Utah eatery to earn coveted Michelin star

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 10:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fine dining restaurant that debuted in South Salt Lake last year is now the first Utah eatery to receive an iconic Michelin star, while several others in Utah received honors from the famed guide.

WHO says Ebola outbreak in Uganda is over, as cases rise in Congo

Jennifer Rigby, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of ​Ebola in Uganda is over but it is not under control in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, a ‌World Health Organization official told a briefing on Wednesday.

The connections that save lives: What Utah's new teen suicide study reveals

VideoDon Brinkerhoff  |  Updated Aug. 26 - 9:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new study from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services took an in-depth look at the causes of teen suicide.

'The most painful outcome': Black bear cub found in Sanpete County euthanized

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 9:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A black bear cub found earlier this week in a Mt. Pleasant home's window well has been euthanized, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources said Wednesday.

How Vincent Trocheck is helping Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll find his way

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 9:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

While Vincent Trocheck has yet to play a game for his new club after being acquired by the Utah Mammoth via trade this summer, that hasn't stopped the veteran forward from finding ways to insert himself into the community.

Get Gephardt helps Marysvale couple facing collections for paid hospital bills.

VideoSloan Schrage  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Imagine being hounded by debt collectors for thousands of dollars in hospital bills that have already been paid.

Heart recipients join Utah doctors, caregivers to mark 40 years of transplants

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 26 - 8:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Heart recipients joined doctors and others at the Utah State Capitol on Tuesday to celebrate 40 years of success in saving lives through a collaborative heart transplant program.

US judge awards Blake Lively $407,000 for legal bills in Justin Baldoni dispute

Jonathan Stempel, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 26 - 8:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Wednesday awarded Blake Lively $407,000 to cover her ​legal fees and costs after successfully defending against fellow actor Justin Baldoni's defamation lawsuit stemming from their movie "It Ends With Us."

Pioneer Theatre Company moves season opener after sprinkler flooding

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 26 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pioneer Theatre Company is moving its season-opening production to the Westminster Performing Arts Center after an accidentally activated sprinkler system flooded three levels of its University of Utah theater.

Why is a 200-yard stretch of road in Vineyard causing such a ruckus?

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 7:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

The future of an unfinished segment of 400 South that touches property owned by Councilman Jacob Holdaway and his father has been the topic of heated debate.

Big 12 becomes latest conference to ban former NFL players while NFL reiterates its rules

Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 26 - 6:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Big 12 Conference on Wednesday followed the Southeastern and Big Ten conferences in banning players who were on NFL rosters from returning to college.

Insider trading investigation opened into southern Utah uranium mill

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Congressional Democrats accused the owner of White Mesa Mill in southeastern Utah of insider trading. But the company denies any improper conduct.

Police officer arrested after tracking ex-girlfriend on Flock camera system over 2,000 times, authorities say

Mark Morales, CNN  |  Updated Aug. 26 - 6:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Kentucky police officer was arrested after authorities said he used the Flock Safety license plate reader camera system to track his ex-girlfriend over 2,000 times.

Salt Lake City's historic headquarters could soon be renamed

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city believes the historic name of its City Hall continues to create confusion, especially as county offices move south.

The next Big Tobacco? Utah leaders celebrate 'watershed' Meta settlement

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A three-year fight against large social media companies culminated in what Utah leaders are calling a major victory for the state, after Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion and add child safety features to its platforms.