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Ringleader of 'sprawling' check fraud scheme handed 9 years in prison

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The convicted ringleader of a "sprawling" yearslong check fraud scheme that totaled more than $1.7 million was sentenced last month to nine years in federal prison.

Tornado warnings expire in Tooele County; flood risk continues in Utah

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL and Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 13 - 10:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pair of tornado warnings for Tooele County have now expired, but storms continue to pass through the state that can be severe in nature.

Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University

Collin Binkley, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 13 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge in Boston on Thursday dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit that accused Harvard University of turning a blind eye to harassment of Jewish students.

Man hospitalized in critical condition after West Jordan house fire

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 9:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

One man was hospitalized in critical condition Thursday night after a house fire in West Jordan.

Documentary focused on Venezuelan rebel Óscar Pérez to be shown in Salt Lake City

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new documentary focused on Venezuelan rebel Óscar Pérez, who died at the hands of Venezuelan forces in 2018, will be shown in Salt Lake City on Saturday.

Utah fried chicken chain founded by revered chef announces first out-of-state expansion

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has welcomed a handful of California-based chains in recent years, but now one of its native businesses is seeking to test out the Golden State market.

Teen on e-bike seriously injured after being hit by truck in Salt Lake City

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 7:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A teen boy on an e-bike was seriously injured after he was hit by a pickup truck in Salt Lake City Thursday evening.

Trump's vaccine plan would require millions of individual shots last used decades ago

Matthew Perrone, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 13 - 7:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The biggest obstacles to President Donald Trump's order on vaccines may be the logistical challenges it poses for parents, health providers and drugmakers in the United States.

More than smashing cars: Blackfoot Elks derby raises thousands for Idaho youth

Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Eastern Idaho State Fair's Demolition Derby has drawn thousands each year, but much work goes on behind the scenes long before the first car enters the arena.

Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump's name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge's order

Steven Sloan, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 13 - 5:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The battle over the Kennedy Center's future is escalating after President Donald Trump's allies on the board voted on Thursday to add his name to the building's facade — again.

Man accused of brutally beating security guard during carjacking facing federal charges

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man accused of brutally beating a security guard during a carjacking attack in Salt Lake City is facing federal charges.

Assisted living center director admits to taking money from deaf tenant

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 13 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman agreed to pay back over $26,000 she had taken from a man living in an assisted living center as part of a plea in abeyance to fraud.

Summit County Sheriff's Office lifts fire evacuations from Henefer

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 13 - 4:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Summit County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that residents evacuated from Henefer in Summit County can return home. Residents are cautioned to remain ready to evacuate again if needed.

Iran, US make competing claims over control of Strait of Hormuz

Elwely Elwelly, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 13 - 4:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management," the head of the Basij paramilitary unit said on ​Thursday, after President Donald Trump said the United States had control.

Have You Seen This? Seaside hammock seems more like a car wash

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 3:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you see a listing for a quaint beach house in El Salvador that's right by the water, you might want to cross-reference this video to make sure it's not the same place.

Commission OKs proposed tower at Sugar House Zions location, but not full height

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A plan to redevelop an existing Zions Bank branch location within the heart of Sugar House received the green light to move forward, but it might not be as tall as developers envisioned.

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Nourishing minds and bodies: The surprising benefits of school meals

Dairy West  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

School lunch may not be the first thing parents think about this time of year—but it might be one of the most misunderstood.

Midvale man who admitted to threatening state employees ordered off social media

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 2:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jared Scott Smith will spend one year in jail and three years on probation, with no social media, after admitting to sending a threatening email that was received by someone at the Utah Capitol.

Utah Jazz schedule release: 5 takeaways from the team's 82-game NBA slate

Chandler Holt, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 2:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

The NBA released its full schedule for the 2026-27 regular season on Thursday, and 80 of the Utah Jazz's 82 games have been unveiled.

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Why local trust matters more than ever for your small business

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 2:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Learn why customer trust is an important part of a sustainable business, and how you can improve it.

Trump sued over service that offers paid early access to Truth Social posts

Jonathan Stempel, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 13 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump was sued on Wednesday by media entities seeking to shut down a ​service that sells access to his posts, including some that can move markets, on Truth Social.

Beaver County students return to school after difficult summer

Madi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 1:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a difficult summer, Beaver County students returned to school Thursday as the district works to provide a sense of normalcy while staying prepared for future emergencies.

Mexico man who brought fentanyl, heroin into Utah given 5 years in prison

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 1:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man from Mexico was sentenced to serve five years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl and heroin into Utah.