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Road delays expected near Utah Capitol as work on new historic trail begins

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 11 - 9:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Construction of a new historic trail near downtown Salt Lake City will begin on Monday, but state transportation officials warn it will cause traffic delays near the Utah State Capitol.

Saratoga Springs marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with 3 days of community service

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 11 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Residents across Saratoga Springs spent the week giving back to their community as part of a three-day service initiative commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

KSL Sports Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 2 of college football

KSL Sports  |  Posted Sept. 11 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Each week, we'll release the KSL Sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.

2 more arrested in connection with South Salt Lake bank robbery

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 11 - 8:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three people have now been taken into custody for their alleged roles in a South Salt Lake bank robbery that involved an alleged bomb.

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You're already paying for a new HVAC system … you just don't own it

Gillette Services  |  Posted Sept. 11 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Rather than viewing an HVAC replacement as simply another household expense, many homeowners are beginning to look at it differently.

'She didn't waste a moment': Manti father remembers wife, newborn son after tragic crash

Arianne Brown, KSL and Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 11 - 7:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's been only a few days since Tyson Hafen lost his wife of 14 years and their newborn son in a tragic accident Tuesday morning. He said his wife, Rebeca, lived life to the fullest.

Why the strip is being flipped outside Utah Governor's Mansion

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 11 - 6:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Crews recently ripped up the grass between the mansion and South Temple, and more than 1,800 native plants will fill its place.

Clearfield leaders OK 180-day moratorium on data center development

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 11 - 6:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Clearfield leaders approved a 180-day moratorium on data center development to study whether special guidelines are needed for them, joining several other Utah communities.

Provo man charged with killing his aunt in Salem

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

Police say Isaiah Christopher Ramos claimed he was on a road trip when he returned and found his aunt deceased, but investigators say FLOCK cameras suggest otherwise.

Smithsonian marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a display of rare artifacts

Steven Sloan, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 10 - 10:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Smithsonian Museum of American History opened its own tribute to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with a display of various artifacts from the day that changed America forever.

Sherry Black Foundation organizes special event for Utah cold case families

VideoAudioDave Cawley, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 10 - 9:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Sherry Black Foundation is launching "Utah Missing and Unsolved Day" to support families whose loved ones were victims in cold cases.

Amazon launches AI tool to help customers spot fake messages

VideoMatt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A warning that your Amazon account has been hacked can demand quick action. The trouble is, scammers know that, too.

Judge declines to pause Utah's prop betting law, pending appeal

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal appeals court declined to temporarily block a Utah law banning proposition betting pending the outcome of an appeal brought by one of the nation's largest prediction market companies.

ABC's Jimmy Kimmel says interview with Senate candidate Talarico will not air on network

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 10 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jimmy Kimmel said an interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico on ​Thursday will air on YouTube and not during ABC's broadcast, citing threats from the FCC.

UDOT tries a new approach to address its beaver problem in Logan Canyon

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah transportation officials have long dealt with road issues tied to beavers in Logan Canyon, but they believe a new project could help them coexist with the species.

Hurricane Lowell battered Hawaii's western islands and is linked to at least 2 deaths

Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 10 - 6:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hurricane Lowell's intense winds and storm surge that battered Hawaii's western islands this week are suspected in the deaths of at least two people.

Man admits to killing estranged girlfriend, a local Spanish radio host, almost five years ago

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 5:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The estranged boyfriend of popular Spanish radio host known as Gaby Ramos admitted on Thursday to shooting and killing her in her home almost five years ago. Prosecutors stand by their plea deal, while family members have voiced disagreement.

Get Outside Utah provides southern Utah teens the opportunity to get outside

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Get Outside Utah works with high school students in southern Utah, providing equipment, instruction and opportunities to experience outdoor recreation.

Gaza's hospitals and homes struggle to keep generators running as oil shortages bite

Nidal al-Mughrabi, Haseeb Alwazeer and Dawoud Abu Alkas, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 10 - 4:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

As power cuts cascade through Gaza, homes and hospitals are struggling to keep generators running — and as such, keeping patients alive.

Trump Justice Department says it's investigating Utah's lieutenant governor

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 10 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson after she refused to turn sensitive voter information over to the federal government, according to a letter sent by the agency's Civil Rights Division.

New turf at Indoor Soccer Complex installed after 2-year fundraising effort in Idaho Falls

VideoRett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The YMCA celebrated the completion of the new turf installation at its Indoor Soccer Complex, 3500 South Ammon Road, on Wednesday morning.

No. 15 BYU got a 'miracle' this week — but remains shorthanded against Arizona

VideoSean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 3:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars' starting strong safety Raider Damuni went down with what looked to be a serious knee injury in BYU's 63-7 win over Utah Tech. The senior from Timpview High avoided a season-ending result, but won't be available against the Wildcats.

Have You Seen This? Mice caught fistfighting in London Tube station

VideoCassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Local wildlife always adds to the unique character of a community, and in London, some of the Tube mice were caught on camera fistfighting.