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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.

Father becomes popular 'Guardrail Guy' advocate on TikTok after daughter's tragic death

Cameron Elliott, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 6:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

In 2016, Stephen Eimers' daughter was killed in Tennessee due to a dangerous guardrail. He's now become known across the U.S. for his advocacy efforts.

Construction on SR 224 in Park City nears end, UDOT says

KSL  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 6:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Department of Transportation and High Valley Transit are wrapping up two major projects along state Route 224. Crews are finishing new turning lanes at Deer Valley Drive and Park Avenue.

Utah group to hold vigil honoring state's 2026 murder victims

KSL  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Friday is a National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims, to honor those killed in Utah and to support the families and loved ones of the victims.

Uintah School District studying middle school closure amid declining enrollment, safety concerns

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 5:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Uintah School District board of education voted 4-1 on Monday to begin studying the potential closure of Uintah Middle School after the 2026-2027 school year.

Disney to raise prices on Disney+, Hulu subscriptions, Bloomberg News reports

Anzar Mehraj, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 23 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Disney will raise prices on several streaming subscriptions, ​including its flagship ad-free Disney+ plan, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with ‌the matter.

As police probe 2 Ole Miss student deaths, they urge people to avoid herbal extract kratom

Cindy Von Quednow, CNN  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 4:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities are urging people to avoid an herbal extract found during their investigations into the deaths of two students – one on and one off campus – at the University of Mississippi.

Dolly Parton's estate accuses her nephew of threatening violence and to destroy his aunt's legacy

Hallie Golden, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 23 - 4:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dolly Parton's estate has accused her nephew, Bryan Seaver, of threatening violence and to destroy his aunt's legacy and business empire and have asked a judge to keep him away.

Curtis hasn't heard from White House since calling for investigation of Trump Jr.

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. John Curtis says he hasn't heard yet from the Trump administration about his calls for an investigation into Donald Trump Jr.

Have You Seen This? YouTuber builds Chrome's dinosaur game

VideoEmily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

You may be familiar with the game Chrome users play when wifi is nonexistent, but this man can now play it when the whole computer is down, too.

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7 reasons fall is the best season to visit Cedar City

Visit Cedar City  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 3:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you thought you loved fall before, just wait until you experience it in Cedar City. It might just become your new favorite fall getaway.

Judge says Trump's White House media ban may not comply with legal precedents

Jan Wolfe and Jack Queen, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 23 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge said on Wednesday that President Donald Trump's decision to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico did not appear to comply with legal precedents, but did not make a ruling.

Utah mother accused of rubbing hot spices on daughter

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A southern Utah woman is accused of hitting her daughter with a belt, rubbing hot spices on her face and cutting her hair as 'punishment' for getting in trouble at school.

FBI investigating hackers' claim of stolen sensitive employee data, compromised jobs website

Eric Tucker, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 23 - 2:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

The FBI says it is investigating a criminal hacking group's claims that it had stolen "very sensitive data" and that it had compromised the bureau's jobs website.

Idaho high school is victim of alleged 'swatting' hoax, deputies say

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 2:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bonneville High School in Idaho was the victim of a "swatting" hoax on Wednesday, according to the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office.

'How else am I supposed to discipline them?' man accused of choking child asks police

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 23 - 2:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah County man arrested and accused of abusing two young children now faces four first-degree felony counts of aggravated child abuse.

Spanish Fork City Council approves changes to city code for data centers

KSL  |  Updated Sept. 23 - 2:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

A proposed data center in Spanish Fork has a path to move forward now that the City Council voted to approve changes to city code.

Utah hits new record for price of diesel fuel

VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 1:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

The price of a gallon of diesel fuel in Utah hit a record high of $6.58 a gallon on Wednesday, according to AAA.

Zelenskyy, at UN, urges leaders to keep choking Russia's revenues and impede its war efforts

Edith M. Lederer and Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 23 - 1:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the world's leaders at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday to keep choking Russia's revenues and impede its war efforts.

Lionel Richie is taking a break from performing following a heart procedure

Maria Sherman, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 23 - 1:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lionel Richie is taking a break from touring as he recovers from a heart procedure, a representative for the singer confirmed in a statement to The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Food insecurity up by 100K, Utah Food Bank reports. Here's a way to help

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 1:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Food Bank says 600,000 Utahns are experiencing food insecurity, including 1 in 5 children, as America First Credit Union launches its 22nd annual food drive.