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Afro Utah Festival returns, highlighting the mix of cultures in Utah rooted in Africa
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 2:45 p.m. | Save Story
The Afro Utah Festival returns to Salt Lake City on Saturday, highlighting the mix of cultures in Utah rooted in Africa.
10 food deals to check out this Labor Day weekend
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 4 - 1:17 p.m. | Save Story
As Americans prepare to celebrate Labor Day this weekend, a wide variety of fast-food and restaurant chains are offering special deals and discounts for the holiday.
9 officers cleared by DA for 2025 standoff ending in fatal shooting
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Sept. 4 - 12:36 p.m. | Save Story
A documented gang member with a violent history was shot and killed a year ago following an hourslong standoff. Investigators say police fired 81 rounds. Police have now been cleared in the death.
New affordable housing development breaks ground in Salt Lake City
VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 10:31 a.m. | Save Story
City leaders and developers broke ground Thursday on a new affordable housing project aimed at helping working families stay in Salt Lake City as housing costs continue to rise.
'Huge milestone': U. opens Native Ascent House, residential facility for Indigenous students
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 8:07 a.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah formally unveiled Native Ascent House, a residential facility on Officer's Circle geared to Indigenous students.
'They need help': Utah restaurateur from Nepal holding fundraiser to aid flood-ravaged nation
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah restaurant operator originally from Nepal is holding a fundraiser at one of his eateries, with all sales to go to aid the flood-ravaged nation.
Fans optimistic as Utah opens 2026 college football season
VideoAndrew Adams, KSL | Updated Sept. 3 - 10:09 p.m. | Save Story
As the Utah Utes took on Idaho in the football team's season opener at Rice-Eccles Stadium, fans expressed optimism about the 2026 season.
Utahn with history of dismissed child sex charges pleads guilty in federal court
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 10:05 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah man with a long history of being deemed incompetent and released after child sex charges were brought against him pleaded guilty for the first time in federal court Thursday.
Man who allegedly couldn't wait 'to kill a gay person' charged with hate crime
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah County man accused of sending threatening messages to a gay man in Salt Lake County has been charged with committing a hate crime.
Church wins unanimous federal ruling in tithing case appeal
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 3 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
A three-judge panel of the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals issued its ruling Monday in a consolidated class-action tithing lawsuit involving The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Man accused of pointed realistic looking gun at police 'for no apparent reason'
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Sept. 3 - 2:10 p.m. | Save Story
A man who police say pointed a realistic looking gun at officers conducting a separate investigation was charged on Thursday.
Man detained for TRAX stabbing not arrested
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
A man who was detained and questioned for allegedly stabbing another man on a TRAX train Wednesday was not booked into the Salt Lake County Jail.
2 accused of taking shoes at gunpoint, firing shots
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 10:31 a.m. | Save Story
Two men have been charged in connection with an armed robbery in West Valley during which police say shots were fired.
Midvale neighbors said man chose dead-end street as he fled from police
VideoAndrew Adams, KSL | Updated Sept. 3 - 6:33 a.m. | Save Story
Police arrested a man Wednesday after a brief pursuit ended on a dead-end street, and after neighbors said the man went into a house and changed clothes to continue his escape.
Democrat exits Utah state Senate race, backs Forward Party candidate
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 9:08 p.m. | Save Story
A Democratic candidate for Utah's Senate District 11 dropped out of the race last week, potentially giving Utah's only third-party lawmaker a simpler path to reelection this fall.
Some e-bike models banned from trail use in Butterfield, Yellow Fork canyons
Bryanna Willis, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 5:29 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake County Council has banned the use of some e-bikes on trails in unincorporated areas of the county, largely affecting Butterfield and Yellow Fork canyons.
Man accused of stalking, impersonating officer
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
A man who police say met another man on a dating app and then claimed he was a law enforcer and that the victim was in trouble, is facing criminal charges.
Delta Sigma Theta volunteers transform Franklin Elementary School with a day at play
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 2:32 p.m. | Save Story
More than 300 Delta Sigma Theta volunteers kicked off the sorority's Farwest Regional Conference in Salt Lake City with a day of service at Franklin Elementary School.
