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IOC President Kirsty Coventry visits Utah kids as excitement builds for 2034 Winter Games
VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL | Updated Sept. 24 - 6:59 a.m. | Save Story
IOC President Kristy Coventry met with students at Washington Elementary School, where the state's preparations for the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Games are already reaching into classrooms.

Utah ranks No. 1 for lowest student loan debt burden, new study says
VideoTodd Kunz, KSL | Updated Sept. 24 - 6:57 a.m. | Save Story
A new WalletHub study shows Utah ranks best in the country for the lowest overall student loan debt.

Hurricane caretaker who took money from elderly woman sentenced to jail, probation
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 24 - 6:48 a.m. | Save Story
A man who admitted to taking roughly $128,000 from an elderly woman he was caring for will spend 30 days in jail and three years on probation after a judge agreed to a sentence that felt lenient to ensure the money was returned.
Judge blocks Trump's White House media ban, orders access to be restored
Jack Queen and Jan Wolfe, Reuters | Posted Sept. 24 - 6:36 a.m. | Save Story
A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump on Thursday to restore White House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, saying his ban was likely unconstitutional.

Salt Lake City's contentious housing options proposal receives key endorsement
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 23 - 10:29 p.m. | Save Story
A proposed ordinance to allow more housing types within the vast majority of Salt Lake City's residential neighborhoods received a key endorsement.

Hundreds of fish wash up on family property as Pineview draws down
VideoMike Anderson, KSL | Updated Sept. 23 - 10:05 p.m. | Save Story
Mandy Kalista says she and her family cleared more than 1,500 fish from her property that washed up through the irrigation system. Water managers say the fish became caught as Pineview levels were drawn down.

6-year-old girl hit by vehicle, critically injured in West Haven
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted Sept. 23 - 9:41 p.m. | Save Story
A 6-year-old girl was hospitalized in critical condition Wednesday night after being hit by a vehicle in West Haven.

Get Gephardt helps Layton man who says he can't sell his car because of wrongfully branded title
VideoSloan Schrage and Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Sept. 23 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Imagine not being able to sell your car because of a mistake someone made at the DMV. One Utah man faced just that. He decided it was time to Get Gephardt.

Man dies in rollover crash on state Route 18 in Washington County
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Updated Sept. 23 - 8:40 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Highway Patrol stated that an elderly man driving a Kia on southbound state Route 18 was ejected as his car rolled "several times." He was pronounced dead at the scene.

More tech and hand-breaded chicken coming to McDonald's as part of $8.5 billion modernization push
Dee-ann Durbin, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 23 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
McDonald's said Wednesday it will spend $8.5 billion over the next decade to modernize its restaurants globally.

Prosecutors no longer seeking death penalty against Douglas Carter, citing new DNA evidence
VideoEmily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated Sept. 23 - 8:17 p.m. | Save Story
Douglas Carter will face another jury trial on charges of aggravated murder. But now, prosecutors say they won't seek the death penalty and they asked the judge to reconsider bail.

Idaho Falls toddler sets Guinness World Record as youngest to visit all Disney parks across the globe
Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Sept. 23 - 8:07 p.m. | Save Story
An Idaho toddler set a new Guinness World Record last week, becoming the youngest person to visit every Disney park worldwide.

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.

Firefighter injured while battling commercial structure fire in West Jordan
VideoDevin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted Sept. 23 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
A firefighter was injured as he fought a commercial structure fire in West Jordan Wednesday afternoon.

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.
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