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Woman charged in fiery ATV crash in southern Utah receives jail time, probation

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 9:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman who was criminally charged earlier this year after a fiery all-terrain vehicle crash near Sand Hollow State Park injured four people was sentenced last month to 105 days in jail.

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3 people killed when news helicopter crashes while covering LA bus collision

Ashley Duong and Hallie Golden, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 16 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

A news helicopter used by NBC and Telemundo has crashed in a Los Angeles neighborhood and burst into flames. Officials and the news outlet said at least three people were killed.

2 women missing, presumed dead, at Sand Hollow; jet ski driver arrested

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 16 - 9:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Nevada man who was operating a jet ski with two women as passengers has been arrested after crashing, and the women presumably drowned.

Warsh's words may matter more than the anticipated Fed rate hike

Howard Schneider, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 16 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

What Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh says may matter more than what happens on Wednesday as the Fed meets to potentially hike interest rates for the first time since 2023.

Utah AI industry voice agrees 'slowdown' would be beneficial

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 16 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Over the past week, some researchers have warned that artificial intelligence could pose an "existential" threat to the human race, frontier CEOs have spoken about the need for a "slowdown" and Utah's own governor has called for guardrails.

The mad scientist: How Kevin McGiven's unique schemes have improved Utah football

VideoJosh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's a scheme that goes by many names inside Utah football's playbook, and one that has seemingly infinite variations.

Kirk family puts UVU on notice they intend to sue

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 8:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

A notice of claim filed by the family of Charlie Kirk against UVU contends he was essentially placed in a 'fishbowl' when he was assassinated on campus in 2025.

Utah hoping to 'win a Super Bowl' with new Great Salt Lake commissioner

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 8:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hannah Freeze is ready to be the starting quarterback for Utah's Great Salt Lake efforts, receiving a positive recommendation to be confirmed on Wednesday.

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The reason why most people unknowingly overpay their taxes in retirement

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

"Most people don't overpay their taxes because they saved too much money," Ryan says. "They overpay taxes because nobody ever taught them how to withdraw their money in retirement."

Dr. Nicole Saphier, Trump's 3rd surgeon general pick, faces Senate grilling

VideoFatima Hussein and Ali Swenson, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 16 - 7:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dr. Nicole Saphier, President Donald Trump's third nominee to serve as surgeon general, will face lawmakers at her Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday.

Man hit, killed in downtown Salt Lake City

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 16 - 7:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man in downtown Salt Lake City was killed after allegedly being hit by a vehicle that then drove away early Wednesday. First responders performed life-saving measures, but were unable to revive the man.

Man sentenced to jail, probation for firing gunshots outside West Valley City store

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 7:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who fired a gun during a fight outside Charlie's Market in West Valley City will spend time in jail and on probation after accepting a plea deal.

Idaho Fish and Game seeks tips after bull elk illegally killed and left to waste

Todd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 16 - 6:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Idaho Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the illegal killing and waste of a bull elk in southeast Idaho.

2 massive, stainless-steel slides at City Hall Plaza in St. George now open to public

VideoArianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 6:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

The two massive, stainless-steel slides at City Hall Plaza in St. George are now open to the public.

Big 12 football power rankings: BYU, Utah separate from the pack

Mitch Harper, Steve Bartle and Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 11:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The top teams in Big 12 football in 2026 might both reside in the Beehive State.

7-year-old left alone with no food or water, father arrested

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who allegedly left his young daughter home alone with no food or water was arrested for investigation of child abandonment.

Holocaust survivor shares her story of trauma, healing and faith

VideoJoe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 15 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

About 900 people came to the University of Utah on Tuesday to listen to the story of Sora Vigorito, a twin who survived the Auschwitz II-Birkenau death camps.

Extended car warranties can leave Utah drivers with denied claims

VideoMatt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 9:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The KSL Investigators have heard from several Utah drivers who paid for extended car warranties, only to have expensive repair claims denied. A longtime car expert says consumers need to understand exactly what their contract covers before they buy.

Salt Lake City sets new daily nonresidential water use cap, but it's willing to go lower

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 8:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city is permanently limiting the amount of water that all new nonresidential buildings can use, but its leaders are also interested in tightening the cap beyond what is now required.

Police searching for 2 missing women at Sand Hollow Reservoir

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 8:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police in Washington County are searching for two people who went missing at Sand Hollow Reservoir Tuesday afternoon.

1 dead, 1 critically injured in Moab shooting

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 8:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person died and another was critically injured in a southeast Utah shooting Tuesday afternoon, police said.

Utah woman to serve month in jail for selling fake Pokémon cards

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 8:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah woman who swindled more than $13,000 from collectors by selling fake Pokémon cards was sentenced to a month in jail and 150 hours of community service.

'Nothing out of the ordinary' before SUU helicopter crash, report says

VideoCarter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 15 - 8:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Federal investigators say that a Southern Utah University flight instructor failed to maintain proper pitch control, which led to a helicopter crash that injured the instructor and a student earlier this year.