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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.