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Provo charges against Reckless Ben dismissed as Lego saga continues

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 9:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Misdemeanor charges in the Provo Justice Court against YouTuber Benjamin Schneider were dismissed on Monday, but his 4th District Court charges remain.

Nearly 1 in 5 young people turn to AI for mental health advice. What Utah parents should know

Eric Cabrera, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 15 - 9:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

A national study found nearly 1 in 5 young people have used AI for mental health advice, and most haven't told anyone. A psychiatrist says parents should start by asking questions, not lecturing.

Utah Teacher of the Year recipient dies unexpectedly weeks after award ceremony

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Talia Casares, a sixth-grade school teacher at Moroni Elementary, died weeks after receiving the Utah Teacher of the Year Award.

What No. 11 BYU's response to Arizona adversity revealed about Cougars' identity

VideoSean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 9:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Noah Fifita had his way in the first half, but the Cougars controlled the line of scrimmage to move to 2-0 on the season.

Coroner's report notes prior mental health issues of Utah mom in Las Vegas deaths

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 8:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

One of the coroner's reports on the deaths of a Utah girl and her mother at a Las Vegas hotel in February notes the mom's prior mental health issues.

Byrd Ficklin trusted Wayshawn Parker to make a play — and the two delivered for Utah football

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 8:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Before Utah football took the field against Arkansas, Wayshawn Parker made a promise to Byrd Ficklin.

FBI chief Kash Patel is set to face off with Democrats critical of his leadership at Senate hearing

VideoEric Tucker, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 15 - 8:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

FBI Director Kash Patel is set to return to Capitol Hill on Tuesday for an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Mortgage rates topping 7%

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 7:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mortgage rates have shot up beyond 7% for the first time in more than a year.

1 dead after car crashes into American Preparatory Academy

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 7:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person died on Monday night when they crashed into a charter school in West Valley City, leaving the car in flames and the school with minor damage.

Tiny buildings, big memories: Pocatello native recreates local landmarks

Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 6:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

When one of downtown Pocatello's most recognizable buildings disappeared this summer, Jonah Saunders decided to preserve a little piece of its history.

Utah man recalls 9/11 experience in new book, reflects on life-changing days at ground zero

VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 15 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

One Utah man carries a perspective on September 11 unlike most Americans. Twenty-five years later, Shaun Parry still keeps a box filled with reminders of the day that changed his life.

BYU employee identified as man killed in Provo while riding bike

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 10:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police said Vincent Stanley Benfell was hit by a car in Provo earlier this month.

Smithfield Utah Temple will open to the public next spring ahead of dedication

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on Monday that the open house for the Smithfield temple will run from Feb. 25 to March 27, 2027 ahead of the temple's dedication on April 18.

Fund launched as frustrated Salt Lake City residents fume over flooding fiasco

VideoCarter Williams and Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Residents of Salt Lake City's west side are banding together to help a little more than a dozen homeowners who were displaced or affected by flooding.

Locals in the NFL: Jaxson Dart, 'stepbrother' Skattebo team up to guide Giants to season-opening win

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 14 - 9:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former Arizona State running back was representing his quarterback with Dart's Corner Canyon jersey from his senior year of high school.

Condo owner says HOA should help with $25K in damages. HOA disagrees

VideoMatt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's the stuff of nightmares: something coming up from your sewer line, repeatedly. But for Barbara Jensen, that's her reality.

Human remains discovered in the Grand Canyon

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Park rangers discovered human remains in the Grand Canyon on Monday.

House Democrat forces Trump impeachment vote over ICE

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The House could consider an article of impeachment targeting President Donald Trump this week, accusing the president of abusing his executive power after the killings of U.S. citizens at the hands of federal immigration officers earlier this year.

World-record 400-foot Cuban sandwich claimed in Palm City

Allen Cone, WPBF  |  Updated Sept. 14 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two metro areas in Florida, Tampa and Miami, boast they have the best Cuban sandwich, but Palm City in Martin County now claims to have built the world's longest one.

Fatal crash causing heavy delays near Heber

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 14 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fatal crash was causing heavy delays on U.S. Highway 40 near Heber Monday evening.

French Guiana man accused of threatening southern Utah employees through phone calls

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man from French Guiana is in federal custody for allegedly threatening and harassing store employees in southern Utah.

Utah governor calls on Congress to create 'framework' for AI safety

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox called on Congress to establish guardrails for developing advanced artificial intelligence models Monday

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King's Camo on how to layer for early-season hunts

Video  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

King's Camo has the layering system you need for early-season hunts.