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How this UVU exhibit has given survivors of violence a voice for nearly 30 years
Eric Cabrera, KSL | Updated Oct. 28 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
The annual Clothesline Project at Utah Valley University turns ordinary T-shirts into powerful messages of survival, loss and hope.

Most of Kilby Block Party's 2027 lineup has been released. Here's who is coming to Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Oct. 28 - 9:56 a.m. | Save Story
This year's Kilby Block Party brought in 90,000 attendees over three days, while also garnering national buzz, and event organizers hope to maintain that momentum with another large lineup for 2027.

Former Rep. Trevor Lee makes first court appearance on fraud charges
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Oct. 28 - 9:28 a.m. | Save Story
Former state Rep. Trevor Lee made his initial court appearance after being charged with fraud and forgery.

New pediatric unit to help Davis County families stay close to home
Britt Johnson, KSL | Updated Oct. 28 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
Davis County now has its a new specialized health care unit for kids, and it's the first of its kind in the county.

Fed expected to hold rates steady as Utahns continue to feel economic pressure
VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL | Updated Oct. 28 - 8:06 a.m. | Save Story
As the Federal Reserve concludes its latest policy meeting, economists expect no immediate change to interest rates, though another increase remains possible before year's end.

Utah couple stranded in Eastern Europe asks for those back home to help
VideoPaige Zamora, KSL | Updated Oct. 28 - 7:13 a.m. | Save Story
Valentin and Anastasia Sergeif are asking for help pushing their immigration case to review after three years of waiting for the immigration freeze to let up.

Controlling use of license-plate readers may be more feasible than eliminating them, official says
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Oct. 28 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
Controlling the use of license-plate readers may be more feasible than eliminating them, said a representative from a group that monitors the controversial devices.

Person shot by police after charging Layton officer with a knife, department says
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Oct. 28 - 6:13 a.m. | Save Story
A person was shot by Layton police after allegedly charging an officer with a knife, the Layton police department says.

Hurricane residents call for flood prevention amid new storm warnings
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Oct. 27 - 10:36 p.m. | Save Story
With another round of storms projected for southern Utah this weekend, Hurricane residents are bracing for impact, with the hope that officials will take measures to prevent yet another round of floods from entering homes.

Across Utah's biggest congressional district, 'rural' means different things
Annie Knox, Utah News Dispatch | Posted Oct. 27 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
Representing Utahns in the state's most sprawling new congressional district is a job that's hard to imagine even for veteran political scientists, and not because of all the driving involved.

Woman loses $160 loaded onto Walmart Green Dot prepaid debit card
VideoMatt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted Oct. 27 - 9:07 p.m. | Save Story
An Ogden woman says nearly all of the $160 she loaded onto a Walmart prepaid debit card disappeared within minutes. The KSL Investigators examine what happened.

Ski lift giant Doppelmayr expands US operations through new Salt Lake City headquarters
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Oct. 27 - 8:43 p.m. | Save Story
Doppelmayr last week took a major step in expanding its U.S. footprint by opening a new, 160,000-square-foot "state-of-the-art" headquarters, manufacturing and training facility in Salt Lake City.

'We're just stuck': Residents impacted by Provo mall redevelopment plan
VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Oct. 27 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
As plans move forward to redevelop a Provo mall, people living at a nearby mobile home park are trying to figure out what's next.

Lake Powell gained more than 10 feet this month. Will its run continue?
VideoCarter Williams, KSL | Posted Oct. 27 - 7:48 p.m. | Save Story
This month's wet weather has given Lake Powell a welcome boost, and it may continue to benefit from more wet weather.

Utah mom launches gratitude campaign with goal of 10,000 thank-you cards
VideoAllison Lyons, KSL | Updated Oct. 27 - 7:08 p.m. | Save Story
Jenn Drummond is attempting to write 10,000 thank-you notes and achieve a world record in the name of gratitude.

1 woman critically injured in Ogden motorcycle collision
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted Oct. 27 - 6:56 p.m. | Save Story
A 22-year-old woman on a motorcycle was critically injured and hospitalized in a collision Tuesday in Ogden.

Man dies in construction accident near Cedar City
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted Oct. 27 - 6:55 p.m. | Save Story
One man died Tuesday morning after an accident at a construction site near Cedar City.

Brigham City man receives no additional jail time for threatening to 'blow up' girlfriend's house
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Updated Oct. 27 - 6:18 p.m. | Save Story
A Brigham City man accused of threatening to blow up his girlfriend's apartment will serve probation after pleading guilty to reduced charges.

Jury finds two men guilty of murder in 2022 shooting outside WinCo grocery store
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated Oct. 27 - 5:56 p.m. | Save Story
Two men were found guilty in the murder of Romeo Stevens outside a WinCo grocery store in South Salt Lake.
Education »

Empty desks: Headcounts are down at several Utah colleges — but what about K-12 schools?
- Utah's annual Reading Marathon begins with kickoff event to promote childhood literacy
- Top education official warns against declaring the U. a 'sanctuary' campus for immigrant students
- USU researchers tap machine learning, game cameras to inform recreation area management
- Utah higher education institutions provide value, students leave money on table, economist says
Environment »

Massive rock fall closes Bridal Veil Falls trail until at least spring
- Utahns should watch out for deer on the roads as nights grow longer, DWR says
- Antelope Island bison roundup brings together family tradition and herd health
- Almost all coral reef ecosystems face risk of collapse in 50 years, study warns
- New maps reveal who could see more snow during this year's super El Niño
Police & Courts »

Man arrested in fatal West Valley City shooting
- How this UVU exhibit has given survivors of violence a voice for nearly 30 years
- Cornell to begin vote on no-confidence measure over handling of sexual assault allegations
- Former Rep. Trevor Lee makes first court appearance on fraud charges
- Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial
Politics »

Dolores Huerta, influential labor leader, feminist and civil rights icon, dies at 96
- Former Rep. Trevor Lee makes first court appearance on fraud charges
- Defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family land in Miami after fleeing Brazil
- Israelis await final election results as Netanyahu remains far from defeated
- Judge hears arguments whether California should count 20,000 ballots disputed by feds
Utah Counties »

Man arrested in fatal West Valley City shooting
- How this UVU exhibit has given survivors of violence a voice for nearly 30 years
- Most of Kilby Block Party's 2027 lineup has been released. Here's who is coming to Utah
- New pediatric unit to help Davis County families stay close to home
- Controlling use of license-plate readers may be more feasible than eliminating them, official says



