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No tornado, but central Utah wind event generated 100 mph wind gusts, NWS says
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 1 - 7:01 a.m. | Save Story
A storm that passed through central Utah on Saturday did not produce a tornado, but it generated peak wind gusts of 100 mph, that caused all sorts of damage in the area, federal forecasters have determined.

Flash flooding strands family in Capitol Reef
VideoShelby Lofton, KSL | Updated Sept. 1 - 6:32 a.m. | Save Story
A family camping near Capitol Reef National Park was stranded overnight after flash flood waters rapidly swelled in Cathedral Valley, making roads impassable.

Semi-tractor driver charged in Saratoga Springs crash that killed 13-year-old boy
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 31 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
The driver of a semi-tractor hauling two large dump trailers, who allegedly ran a red light and hit a minivan, killing a 13-year-old boy, has been charged.

Man shot by police, in serious condition in Salt Lake
VideoDevin Oldroyd, KSL | Updated Aug. 31 - 10:11 p.m. | Save Story
One man was hospitalized in serious condition after being shot by police in Salt Lake City Monday night.
4 killed, over a dozen injured as Russia strikes Kyiv region for 6th successive day
Valentyn Ogirenko and Jekaterina Golubkova, Reuters | Updated Aug. 31 - 10:07 p.m. | Save Story
Four people were killed and over a dozen injured in Russian air attacks on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and the surrounding region on Tuesday, local authorities said, in what was the sixth day in a row of strikes on the area.

Flooding impacts Utah one last time to close out meteorological summer
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Aug. 31 - 9:54 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's meteorological summer ended on a wet note Monday, with several inches of rain falling in some areas, creating localized flooding.

2 people dead, 1 missing from Grand Canyon flooding
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Aug. 31 - 9:38 p.m. | Save Story
Two people are confirmed dead and at least one person remains missing after flooding at the Grand Canyon over the weekend, park officials said on Monday.

Meteorite from 'once-in-a-lifetime' Great Salt Lake crash on display at University of Utah
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 31 - 9:31 p.m. | Save Story
A 774-gram fragment of the Great Salt Lake meteorite is on display at the University of Utah.

Fake name, real bill: Former Taylorsville mayor charged twice under two different names
VideoMatt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Aug. 31 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
A billing mix-up left a Taylorsville woman receiving medical bills under a fake name.

Orangeville prepares for more rain after weekend flooding forces families from homes
VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL | Updated Aug. 31 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
Orangeville public works crews and residents spent Monday preparing for the possibility of more flooding in Orangeville.

Mexican man investigated for Ponzi scheme sentenced to deportation
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Aug. 31 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
A Mexican man who defrauded investors in a $1 million Ponzi scheme while residing in Utah was sentenced to time served and handed over to deportation officials last week.
Hungry bears wander into US West homes, shops in record numbers
Andrew Hay, Reuters | Updated Aug. 31 - 7:27 p.m. | Save Story
With the West's aridification expected to continue, experts fear bears may become habituated to human food and even stop hibernating should winters become too warm and wild food too scarce.

Spanish Fork residents frustrated after mayor voices approval of data center proposal
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Aug. 31 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
Some Spanish Fork residents are upset that the mayor has voiced his approval for a proposed self-powered AI data center by Spanish Fork Canyon.

Utah state park cancels beloved apple harvest following harsh season
Carter Williams and Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Aug. 31 - 6:37 p.m. | Save Story
Apple picking is normally a cherished fall activity, but a beloved apple event at Wasatch Mountain State Park is the latest casualty of this year's abnormal weather.
Amazon sued by FTC, 22 states over advertising practices
Greg Bensinger, Reuters | Updated Aug. 31 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
Amazon.com illegally raised prices for advertisers by surreptitiously raising the minimum price required to place ads that promote their products, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission alleged in a lawsuit filed in federal court Monday.

Armed woman shot and killed by police, man accused of supplying gun charged with murder
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Aug. 31 - 5:43 p.m. | Save Story
A woman who police say shot at officers was killed when the officers returned fire, and a man was charged Monday afternoon with murder.

Man pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in fatal shooting on Navajo Nation
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Aug. 31 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
A Navajo Nation man pleaded guilty last week to fatally shooting a person during a confrontation last year.

'We thought he was dead': 5-month-old shih tzu wanders home after a week in the desert
VideoArianne Brown, KSL | Posted Aug. 31 - 5:07 p.m. | Save Story
A 5-month-old shih tzu from Cedar City is home with its family after being lost for a week in the rugged, desert landscape of the Utah/Nevada border, and the owners are now calling him "Miracle Monty."

University of Utah student died Friday in electric-scooter accident
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted Aug. 31 - 4:49 p.m. | Save Story
A University of Utah student was killed Friday following an accident involving an electric scooter, according to a statement from the university.

At 91, Dale 'Grey Beard' Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail
Holly Ramer and Robert F. Bukaty, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 31 - 4:29 p.m. | Save Story
At 91, Dale "Grey Beard" Sanders reclaimed his record as the oldest person to complete the 2,193-mile Appalachian Trail despite dozens of falls and other health challenges along the way.

1 dead, 5 injured in collision with UTA bus on Redwood Road
Kennedy Camarena and Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Updated Aug. 31 - 4:21 p.m. | Save Story
A fatal crash closed both directions of Redwood Road in Salt Lake City on Monday afternoon. One person died, and five were injured, police said.

Utah mother who loved family, board games and Lagoon remembered
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 31 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
A southern Utah mother shot and killed allegedly by her teen daughter is being remembered for her devotion to her family and her strong opinions.

Have You Seen This? Thunderstorm floods intersection in Salt Lake City
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Aug. 31 - 3:33 p.m. | Save Story
Saturday's storms brought lots of water to Salt Lake City. So much, it overran storm drains along 1500 East near Sugar House Park.
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