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Young boy recovering after being hit by car in Vineyard

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 30 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A young boy was recovering after being struck by a car in Vineyard Tuesday evening.

Senate blocks measure demanding report on rights violations in West Bank

Patricia Zengerle, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 30 - 4:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocked a bid to require the Trump administration to report to Congress on ​increasing violence in the occupied West Bank, including American deaths.

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Taylorsville man accused of punching stepfather charged with homicide

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 30 - 4:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who knocked out his stepfather, who ended up dying two months later, was charged Wednesday in connection with his stepfather's death.

'Major' rockfall closes section of Zion National Park

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A section of Zion National Park was closed Wednesday afternoon due to a "major" rockfall, according to park officials.

Holy Score: On Utah's new 'normal' offense, the early blowouts and the challenges to come

VideoJon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Following the first road victory of his coaching career, Utah's Morgan Scalley spent nine-and-a-half minutes Saturday afternoon fielding questions from the assembled media.

Have You Seen This? Young toilet expert schools everyone on vintage toilets

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Damian, as he's referred to, has the largest collection of vintage toilets that I've ever seen... and it doesn't matter that I've never seen a collection of vintage toilets before.

3 charged with recruiting juveniles into gang

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 30 - 3:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three people were charged Monday in Salt Lake County under a law passed last year that makes it a crime for adults to recruit juveniles into street gangs.

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Snowbird season ski passes offer great values through Sept. 30

Snowbird  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Insane skiing deals don't come along very often, but these two are some of the best in the Utah market — and missing them will likely lead to massive regret.

Donated trading cards benefit children in Utah Foster Care

  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 2:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Trading cards from across the country are being donated to Utah Foster Care to be used at future events for foster kids and families.

Man accused of abusing missionaries on TRAX train

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 2:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man accused of pulling down his shorts in front of two sister missionaries on a Trax train is facing criminal charges.

Road Home community carnival raises funds to help Utahns experiencing homelessness

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 30 - 2:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Road Home is hosting a community carnival at the Utah State Fairgrounds Wednesday evening, with proceeds supporting shelter, housing assistance and other services.

US removes Syria from arms export ban; Trump administration draws closer to new government

Matthew Lee, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 30 - 1:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration is removing Syria from a list of countries that are not allowed to purchase or import U.S. weaponry, part of a process of easing sanctions on the new government.

'My dream has come true': Rainn Wilson sings with the Tabernacle Choir

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 1:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rainn Wilson joined the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square for a practice last week and watched their Music and the Spoken Word performance on Sunday.

After national push to relax surrogacy laws, Mike Kennedy says power should rest with states

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Mike Kennedy sidestepped disagreements over vaccine schedules and fertility treatments during a forum on Tuesday, saying the federal government should not decide for families.

Man sentenced to life without parole for killing woman over stolen phone in Salt Lake City

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 1:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kidus Yohannas was sentenced on Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2018 killing of Candace Samples following a phone dispute.

Drive-thru menus are changing. Here's what restaurants are adding, getting rid of

VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 30 - 12:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fast-food chains are undergoing a major makeover as millions of Americans now take GLP-1 weight-loss medications. KSL Health contributor Miki Eberhardt shared what restaurants are focusing on.

2 weekend crashes in Salt Lake City leave 2 people dead

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 12:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

On Sunday, an early-morning collision between two cars in Salt Lake City left a child dead. Less than 12 hours later, another crash claimed a second life.

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Will AI agents take over the world? 5 things you need to know

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 12:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A recent rash of misdeeds by AI agents has led some to predict they could turn on their human programmers, as the latest agents are capable of a lot more than completing homework.

Senate blocks bill to address data center costs

Richard Cowan and Nichola Groom, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 30 - 12:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate on Wednesday blocked legislation requiring state utility regulators ​to consider whether large electricity users, including data centers, should bear the incremental costs of power infrastructure.

Native Americans wear orange for National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 12:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Native Americans across the state and North America are wearing orange in observance of National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools. KSL spoke to Indian Peaks Band of Paiute council member Nikki Borchardt Campbell about the significance of this day.

Woman accused of stealing luggage at Salt Lake airport handed 13 months in prison

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The final defendant charged in a series of baggage thefts at the Salt Lake City International Airport in 2022 was sentenced Monday to more than a year in prison.

The world's largest oat milk producer has joined an unusual climate journalism campaign

Anton L. Delgado, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 30 - 11:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

Oatly, the world's largest producer of oat milk, is sending a new message to its consumers: Most people want their governments to take action on climate change.

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Utah County's first Whole Foods Market, other brands coming to Lehi for 2027

The Collective at Morning Vista  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

CenterCal Properties and Perry Commercial bring a 134,000-square-foot, open-air gathering place with shops, restaurants, fitness and more.