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Habitual sex offender convicted in Festival of Trees incident faces new charges

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 9:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man convicted a decade ago of inappropriately touching a girl at the Festival of Trees is facing new charges of possessing child sex abuse material.

Professional football coming to Utah as UFL announces expansion

VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 8:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

The United Football League announced Tuesday that Utah will join the league in 2028 as part of a four-market expansion that will grow the UFL to 10 teams.

Trump's FDA pick to face vaccine, abortion pill questions at Senate hearing

VideoAhmed Aboulenein, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 8:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate health committee will hold a confirmation hearing on Thursday for Heidi Overton, President Donald Trump's pick ​to lead the Food and Drug Administration.

Local teen inspired by childhood care hopes to use ASL to help deaf patients

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 8:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

As the world observes the International Day of Sign Languages, 19-year-old Phoenix Small is turning his own medical journey into a mission to help others.

Trump welcomes Xi to Washington looking for a trade win

Trevor Hunnicutt and David Brunnstrom, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit expected to be heavy on symbolism but light on substance.

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6-year-old girl hit by vehicle, critically injured in West Haven

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 8:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 6-year-old girl was hospitalized in critical condition Wednesday night after being hit by a vehicle in West Haven.

Tiny worms may help doctors treat human brain disease

KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 8:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Scientists are studying a tiny worm for clues that may help treat brain diseases in humans one day.

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National Suicide Prevention Month highlights resources for Utah families and children

Intermountain Health  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

National Suicide Prevention Month is a time to raise awareness about mental health challenges and remind families that help is available before a crisis occurs.

IOC President Kirsty Coventry visits Utah kids as excitement builds for 2034 Winter Games

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 7:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

IOC President Kristy Coventry met with students at Washington Elementary School, where the state's preparations for the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Games are already reaching into classrooms.

University of Utah awards $250K climate prize to Houston-based Solidec

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 7:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Houston-based company Solidec was selected Wednesday as the winner of the $250,000 Wilkes Climate Innovation Prize, rising to the top of over 500 submissions and eight other finalists.

Utah ranks No. 1 for lowest student loan debt burden, new study says

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 6:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new WalletHub study shows Utah ranks best in the country for the lowest overall student loan debt.

Hurricane caretaker who took money from elderly woman sentenced to jail, probation

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 6:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who admitted to taking roughly $128,000 from an elderly woman he was caring for will spend 30 days in jail and three years on probation after a judge agreed to a sentence that felt lenient to ensure the money was returned.

Son of woman claimed to have been abducted by serial killer Ted Bundy breaks silence

VideoAudioDave Cawley, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 6:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

KSL's COLD podcast drives a renewed interest in 51-year-old case blamed on Ted Bundy.

Salt Lake City's contentious housing options proposal receives key endorsement

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 10:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A proposed ordinance to allow more housing types within the vast majority of Salt Lake City's residential neighborhoods received a key endorsement.

Hundreds of fish wash up on family property as Pineview draws down

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 23 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mandy Kalista says she and her family cleared more than 1,500 fish from her property that washed up through the irrigation system. Water managers say the fish became caught as Pineview levels were drawn down.

Get Gephardt helps Layton man who says he can't sell his car because of wrongfully branded title

VideoSloan Schrage and Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Imagine not being able to sell your car because of a mistake someone made at the DMV. One Utah man faced just that. He decided it was time to Get Gephardt.

Man dies in rollover crash on state Route 18 in Washington County

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 23 - 8:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Highway Patrol stated that an elderly man driving a Kia on southbound state Route 18 was ejected as his car rolled "several times." He was pronounced dead at the scene.

More tech and hand-breaded chicken coming to McDonald's as part of $8.5 billion modernization push

Dee-ann Durbin, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 23 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

McDonald's said Wednesday it will spend $8.5 billion over the next decade to modernize its restaurants globally.

Prosecutors no longer seeking death penalty against Douglas Carter, citing new DNA evidence

VideoEmily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 23 - 8:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Douglas Carter will face another jury trial on charges of aggravated murder. But now, prosecutors say they won't seek the death penalty and they asked the judge to reconsider bail.

Idaho Falls toddler sets Guinness World Record as youngest to visit all Disney parks across the globe

Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 8:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Idaho toddler set a new Guinness World Record last week, becoming the youngest person to visit every Disney park worldwide.

Utah man accused of sexually exploiting Michigan girl charged with 17 felony crimes

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 7:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 19-year-old Utah man was charged with 17 first-degree felonies on Wednesday and accused of demanding sexually explicit pictures from a 15-year-old Michigan girl.

At a talent show on Los Angeles' Skid Row, the performers are all part of the homeless community

Jaimie Ding, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 23 - 7:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wearing shiny heels, a thrifted dress and a red rose in her hair, Deoujahne Darc belted out an original song on a small, makeshift stage in the heart of Los Angeles' Skid Row.

Peruvian teacher with expiring visa focus of campaign to keep him at Vernal school

VideoTim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Peruvian teacher with an expiring visa is the focus of a campaign by supporters seeking funds to cover the costs of getting a new visa so he can stay put.