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University of Utah student died Friday in electric-scooter accident

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 4:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

A University of Utah student was killed Friday following an accident involving an electric scooter, according to a statement from the university.

At 91, Dale 'Grey Beard' Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail

Holly Ramer and Robert F. Bukaty, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 31 - 4:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

At 91, Dale "Grey Beard" Sanders reclaimed his record as the oldest person to complete the 2,193-mile Appalachian Trail despite dozens of falls and other health challenges along the way.

1 dead, 5 injured in collision with UTA bus on Redwood Road

Kennedy Camarena and Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 31 - 4:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fatal crash closed both directions of Redwood Road in Salt Lake City on Monday afternoon. One person died, and five were injured, police said.

Utah mother who loved family, board games and Lagoon remembered

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A southern Utah mother shot and killed allegedly by her teen daughter is being remembered for her devotion to her family and her strong opinions.

Have You Seen This? Thunderstorm floods intersection in Salt Lake City

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Saturday's storms brought lots of water to Salt Lake City. So much, it overran storm drains along 1500 East near Sugar House Park.

New US missile appears to have left wide path of death and destruction in Iranian city, report says

Julia Frankel, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 31 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A review of strikes in Iran suggests Lockheed Martin's new Precision Strike Missile killed civilians and caused widespread damage in a densely populated area, raising concerns about its use near population centers.

First human case of West Nile virus confirmed in Utah County

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person was confirmed to have a serious form of West Nile virus in Utah County, the Utah County Health Department said on Monday.

Flood risks linger across Utah to close out meteorological summer

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 31 - 1:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

A flood watch remains in effect for many parts of central and southern Utah, but all areas of the state may continue to receive moisture on Monday as the state closes out meteorological summer on a wet note.

Should the Utah Mammoth trade for Connor Hellebuyck?

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 1:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

After winning Olympic gold for the first time in nearly 50 years, yet another American star has requested a change of scenery in the National Hockey League.

Death toll rises from Grand Canyon flooding; hotel accommodations now closed

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 1:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

At least two people are now confirmed dead from flooding at the Grand Canyon over the weekend, while over a dozen people remain missing or unaccounted for.

5-year-old girl shot and killed in Sandy in 'tragic accident'

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 12:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police say a weekend incident 'involving young children' ended in the shooting death of a young girl.

Poll: Utahns weigh in on voter ID and elections

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah voters support providing proof of citizenship and photo identification when casting a ballot in elections, indicating support for the requirements being proposed in Sen. Mike Lee's SAVE America Act.

KSL Outdoors Snapshot of the Week: August 29, 2026

Video  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 11:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

The KSL Outdoors Snapshot of the Week from our August 29, 2026 episode.

Dirty-soda lovers across the state went bonkers for this tiny toy

VideoArianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Over the weekend, dirty-soda lovers lined the parking lots at Swig locations across the state and country, not just for their sugary mixed drinks, but for a little toy.

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The regrets of Trey Gowdy

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 11:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Fox host and former congressman brings a prosecutor's eye to the trials of Tyler Robinson and Lindsay Clancy.

Soccer-Argentina's Messi ends international career

Nicolas Misculin ​and Julien Pretot, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lionel Messi, who captained Argentina to World Cup victory in 2022 and the ​final in 2026, is retiring from international football, he said on Monday.

FBI arrests 2 in Idaho in alleged $1.3M romance scam targeting women

EastIdahoNews.com staff  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 10:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two men accused of running a $1.3 million scam targeting women across several states were arrested at the Boise Airport after federal investigators say one of them came to Idaho looking for new victims.

Here are the 54 players from Utah who made initial 53-man NFL rosters

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 10:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

54 players who played high school or college football in the state of Utah made an initial 53-man roster for one of the NFL's 32 franchises, including a pair of seventh-round picks who beat the odds.

Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival 'Dollyfest' to celebrate her legacy

Maria Sherman, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 10:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dolly Parton is not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London in 2027.

There could be toxins in your baby's diaper — and it's not poop

Sandee LaMotte, CNN  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 9:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

The California State Senate passed a bill Thursday to regulate potential toxins in diapers — a product moms, dads and caregivers may use up to 8,000 times before a child is potty-trained.

Metropolitan Museum of Art cancels planned Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano

Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling its planned exhibit honoring British designer John Galliano, which had led to severe backlash in the Jewish community and beyond because of the designer's past antisemitic and racist statements.

Armed woman shot and killed by police after firing at officers

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman who police say shot at officers was killed when the officers returned fire, and a man she was with was arrested for allegedly giving her a gun.

These men had a hellish escape from Nepal's flooded hydro tunnels. They were the lucky ones

Ross Adkin, Hanako Montgomery, Daniel Campisi and Balmukunda Humagain, CNN  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

As water and debris stormed through the darkness, almost sweeping him off his feet, Ram Chandra tightly gripped one of the rungs studded into the roof of the tunnel he was working in on the banks of Nepal's Trishuli River.