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Trey Parker and Matt Stone 'rename' 'South Park' to 'South America' in jab at Trump

Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 10 - 11:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of "South Park," are changing the show's name to "SOUTH AMERICA," at least for now. They announced the change on the show's Instagram page.

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The empty chair: Life inside Turning Point USA after Charlie Kirk

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

A year after Kirk's assassination, conservatives are asking who will pick up the mic

The barcode is changing: What 'Sunrise 2027' means for Utah shoppers

VideoMatt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 10 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The familiar UPC barcode has been on just about everything Utahns buy for more than 50 years. Now, the retail industry is preparing for a new generation of QR codes that could carry more information, work at checkout and help stores track recalls or mark down aging food.

The nail tech debate dividing Utah educators

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 10:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Wednesday morning nail debate came during the Utah Board of Higher Education's review and approval of the strategic reinvestment proposals from each of the state's eight technical colleges.

Supreme Court blocks Republican-drawn congressional map in Missouri

Andrew Chung, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 10 - 10:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

​The Supreme Court blocked Missouri ‌on Thursday from using ⁠a ​redrawn congressional ⁠map that ‌favors Republicans ‌in November's midterm elections.

Millcreek man arrested after shooting multiple rounds at police

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

An allegedly suicidal man who police say fired multiple rounds at officers in Millcreek was safely taken into custody Wednesday night.

'History preserved': New 7-mile trail loop winds through historic Park City mining sites

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 9:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 7-mile loop biking and hiking trail that winds through two dozen historic mining sites and functions as an "open-air museum" of Park City's mining history is now open to the public.

Court rejects Ute Tribe bid for ownership of 1.5 million acres that remain part of Utah reservation

Eric Cabrera, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 10 - 9:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal appeals court has rejected the Ute Indian Tribe's effort to gain ownership of roughly 1.5 million acres in eastern Utah.

Wholesale prices rise in latest sign of stubborn inflation as oil prices continue to climb

Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 10 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Wholesale inflation picked up last month after cooling earlier this summer as higher oil and gas prices stemming from the Iran war keep costs elevated.

Commission delays housing proposal vote that has Salt Lake City residents split

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 8:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

Despite delaying a vote over a proposal to amend zoning to allow more housing options in Salt Lake City's residential areas, the city's Planning Commission still got an earful.

Arkansas brings the first real test for Utah football's rebuilt lines

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah football's season opener offered an encouraging first look at the new offense and defense.

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Why your insurance company doesn't want you to get an MRI

TaylorMED MRI  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Beyond co-payments, premiums, and deductibles, the real damage happens during the long search for answers: frustration, uncertainty, scheduling delays, missed work, extra appointments, and a bill that ends up far higher than anyone was prepared for.

Trump says Iran war to end after midterms; Houthis close in on key strait, sources say

Enas Alashray, Idrees Ali and Jana Choukeir, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 10 - 7:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said he expected the war with Iran to end after the November midterm elections and threatened again to attack a site associated with the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.

Roy man faces multiple charges for alleged sexual activity with three girls

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 6:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Roy man faces multiple charges for allegedly providing three girls with drugs and alcohol in exchange for sexual activity with them.

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's surprise visit inspires students

VideoDan Rascon, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 10 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of students in the Jordan School District received the surprise of a lifetime when U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor spent two days visiting schools across the district.

Man in Millcreek in custody after shots fired

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 10:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person is in police custody after officers responded to a domestic violence call in Millcreek Wednesday night.

Charges filed against man accused of ramming police car, stealing child's scooter

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 10:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Criminal charges have been field against a man accused of trying to get away from police by ramming an occupied patrol car and stealing a child's scoot and shirt.

Real Salt Lake's MLS winless stretch reaches 10 with 2-1 loss to Houston Dynamo

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 10:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Football is a game of moments, to borrow the words of Real Salt Lake manager Pablo Mastroeni.

Tate brothers lose bid for release from jail pending extradition

Luc Cohen, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 9:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate lost their bid for release from a Miami jail on Wednesday as they contest extradition to ​Britain, where they are wanted on rape charges.

Utah Supreme Court justice recuses himself from Planned Parenthood lawsuit over abortion ban

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Supreme Court Justice John Nielsen has recused himself from hearing an appeal in the case over the state's abortion ban as the high court prepares for arguments next month.

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

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 8:59 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.

Pregnant mother of 9, baby from Manti die in auto-pedestrian accident

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 8:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

A family from Manti is grieving the loss of their mother and a baby after an auto-pedestrian accident. A GoFundMe identified the mother as Rebeca Hafen, a mother of nine.

Former SLC fire battalion chief sentenced to jail, probation on child pornography charges

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A retired fire chief will be spending one year in jail and four years on probation after pleading guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor. Charges alleged he had hundreds of child sex abuse images.