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Charges dismissed against rideshare driver accused of assault

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 6:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

A rideshare driver in Utah who was accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a client had his charges dismissed last week.

Sego Leadership receives $2.5M grant for social awareness campaign

Emily Walker, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sego Leadership, a Salt Lake City nonprofit with the mission of supporting women in leadership roles, recently received a $2.5 million grant to launch a campaign "to scale an innovative solution to help women thrive and everyone win in a rapidly changing workplace."

Utah colleges prepare for enrollment plateau after years of growth

VideoAdam Small, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 4:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

'Y'all ready to die?' man with machete allegedly asks teens before robbing them

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 19 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who allegedly threatened six teen boys with a machete over the weekend and robbed two of them was charged on Monday.

1 seriously wounded, another arrested after shooting triggers school lockdown in West Valley City

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 19 - 2:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person was arrested and one boy was seriously wounded after a shooting happened on Monday just after noon in West Valley City, triggering a school lockdown.

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Judge upholds decision to revoke business license after three clients died of carbon monoxide

Sarah Earnshaw, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 2:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge has upheld Utah's decision to revoke Safe and Sound Services' business license months after three clients died of carbon monoxide poisoning in an employee's car.

Teen Memoriam honors 30 teens killed in Utah crashes in 2025

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 12:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Families of teens killed in vehicle accidents across Utah are sharing their stories at the annual Zero Fatalities Teen Memorium, which aims to raise awareness and prevent future tragedies.

Smith's Ballpark transforms into international climbing venue

VideoTyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 10:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Smith's Ballpark is known for baseball, but this weekend, climbing walls took center stage as Salt Lake City hosted an international bouldering competition.

Utah-based initiative connecting families with local resources for special needs children

Sarah Earnshaw, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 10:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new nonprofit is bringing local resources for special needs children in one place, allowing families the opportunity to discover what's available near them.

Utah man walks across Japan in more than 100 days for Asthma awareness

VideoErin Cox, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

One Utah man just returned from a 118-day journey across Japan, all for a special purpose.

Northbound I-15 near 600 North exit reopens following multi-vehicle crash

Kennedy Camarena and Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 18 - 8:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A crash involving three vehicles on Interstate 15 closed all lanes heading north near the 600 North exit in Salt Lake City on Sunday. The lanes reopened shortly after 7 p.m.

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UDOT to conduct avalanche control tower maintenance near Little Cottonwood Canyon ski resorts

  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 3:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Starting Monday at midnight, UDOT will close down part of the backcountry near Snowbird in Little Cottonwood Canyon for maintenance of remote avalanche control devices.

Fifth oldest Lutheran church west of Rocky Mountains honors Swedish heritage

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 10:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Salt Lake City's fifth-oldest Lutheran church west of the Rockies, meets in a building reflecting its Scandinavian roots.

17-year-old shot in leg at Salt Lake City party, police say

Sicily Stanton, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 8:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 17-year-old boy was hospitalized with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his leg after being shot at a party in Salt Lake City late Saturday night, police said.

Young adults involved in 'Dedicate' now sharing their experiences around the world

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Young adults involved in "Dedicate" are already sharing their experiences around the world in local premieres.

'No Kings' rally urges Utahns to vote early

VideoTyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

People gathered at the state Capitol Saturday for a "No Kings" demonstration, where organizers encouraged Utahns to make their voices heard through both protest and participation.

Tropical Storm Rachel pushes ocean birds into Utah

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 9:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tropical Storm Rachel brought an unprecedented group of seabirds to Utah, giving birdwatchers a first-of-its-kind opportunity to spot a species normally found far from shore.

Salt Lake City outlines $14.5M first phase of Rio Grande District infrastructure

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City now has a preliminary estimated cost for the first phase of infrastructure buildout for a new district near the historic Rio Grande Depot.

2nd annual Resource Fair offers free Naloxone kits

Sarah Earnshaw, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake County Health Department wrapped up its second annual Resource Fair on Saturday, focusing on raising awareness to what's already available.