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Utah immigration attorneys hosting event to aid immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 2:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

A coalition of Utah immigration attorneys will host a free event on Saturday to aid immigrants pursuing U.S. citizenship.

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Police search for endangered baby, believed to be headed out of Utah

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 17 - 3:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police are searching for a 1-year-old who officers believe may be endangered. The child is allegedly with his parents on the way to Arizona on Thursday afternoon.

U. dismisses cases against College Republicans who posted about anti-Charlie Kirk cake

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 3:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fight over free speech at the University of Utah has erupted after administrators contacted College Republican students over allegations of internet doxxing.

Have You Seen This? Countdown to fall

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's mountains are showing signs of fall through colors a little over a week before autumn officially starts with the autumnal equinox.

New Ikon Pass destinations offered

KSL  |  Updated Sept. 17 - 2:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ikon Pass holders are getting more options around the world this winter.

Utah immigration attorneys hosting event to aid immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 2:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

A coalition of Utah immigration attorneys will host a free event on Saturday to aid immigrants pursuing U.S. citizenship.

Police identify man hit, killed by truck in Salt Lake City

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 17 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 20-year-old man named Juan Mattias Ottoniel was killed after being hit by a truck that then drove away early Wednesday in Salt Lake City. Police performed life-saving measures, but he died at the hospital.

Lost evidence should result in dismissal of Douglas Carter's death penalty case, attorney argues

Amy Donaldson, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 17 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The same day Douglas Carter turned 71, his attorneys asked a judge to dismiss the death penalty case that put him on death row 41 years ago.

September declared 'Utah's Own Month' to honor local agriculture

KSL  |  Updated Sept. 17 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

September is now officially Utah's Own Month, a new celebration highlighting Utah-grown and made products.

New Salt Lake City housing opens for people leaving homelessness

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

KWB Apartments has opened 67 permanent supportive housing units in Salt Lake City for people leaving long-term homelessness, with mental health and other services available on-site.

American, United prepare further capacity trims as fuel shock reshapes flying

Rajesh Kumar Singh and Shivansh Tiwary, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 17 - 12:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

American Airlines and United Airlines are preparing to trim flying further if fuel prices remain elevated, ​as carriers try to protect profits from a fresh surge in costs.

16 local leaders in Utah sign letter to Interior secretary, urging him to 'protect public lands'

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than a dozen current or former local leaders in Utah joined a letter sent to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, urging him to reconsider recent policies they say have threatened public lands.

Man who sprayed Minnesota Rep. Omar with vinegar sentenced to 14 months in prison

Tim Sullivan, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 17 - 11:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Anthony Kazmierczak, the man who sprayed vinegar at Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall in January, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison.

Utah hypnotherapist, already charged with abusing patients, linked to another victim

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 11:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

A West Jordan man already facing 20 criminal charges accusing him of abusing patients during hypnotherapy sessions has been charged again.

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What the Constitution requires of us, according to President Oaks at the National Cathedral

Mariya Manzhos, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

On the eve of Constitution Day, President Dallin H. Oaks extends invitation to work together, seek common good

Biotower project proceeds on Salt Lake's west side

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A biotower project on the city's west side was taking shape Wednesday after neighborhood complaints earlier in the year prompted utility crews to make modifications.

20 states and DC sue Trump over change to endangered species protections

Leah Bowers, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 10:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration's changes to what it means to "harm" endangered species and its habitats back in July has led to a challenge from Democratic attorneys general across the country.

NASA spacecraft discovers a huge new crater on the moon

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 17 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago. Researchers reported Wednesday that it's the solar system's biggest known impact crater carved out in recent times.

Draper man says parents, sister were trying to normalize migratory status when detained by ICE

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 17 - 9:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Draper man says his parents and sister were trying to normalize their migratory status when detained by ICE agents, and he's speaking out on their behalf.

Texas man who operated 'ghost broker' scheme sentenced to probation, deportation

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 9:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Texas man accused of running a "ghost broker" scheme in Utah was sentenced to probation and deportation.

Weber High alum called 'Little Weddle' is the breakout star of No. 11 BYU's 2-0 start

VideoSean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two years ago, Cannon DeVries was known as the recently returned missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Texas Houston South Mission. Two months ago, he was a meme on the college football internet.

'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star eliminated from 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 35

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

"Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Conner Leavitt was the first contestant eliminated from Season 35 of "Dancing with the Stars" on Tuesday night.

Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 196,000, lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain low

Paul Wiseman, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 17 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

The number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped sharply last week, another sign that layoffs remain rare and most Americans enjoy job security.