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Driver killed early Sunday in rollover crash

Driver killed early Sunday in rollover crash

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A crash on I-80 early Sunday claimed the life of a driver, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.
Holocaust survivor to speak at University of Utah

Holocaust survivor to speak at University of Utah

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 9:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sora Vigorito, the youngest known survivor of Dr. Joseph Mengele's twin experiments during the Holocaust, will speak at the University of Utah on Tuesday, Sept. 15.
Utah project to address native fish in Mill Creek sparks online controversy

Utah project to address native fish in Mill Creek sparks online controversy

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wildlife biologists are wrapping up a project that seeks to enhance the native habitat for Bonneville cutthroat trout, but not before the project created a bit of a stir on social media.
National chain Sweetgreen debuts in Utah with its own spin on a local favorite

National chain Sweetgreen debuts in Utah with its own spin on a local favorite

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A popular national fast-casual restaurant chain is slated to open in one of its "most requested cities."
Why Salt Lake City wants to make it easier for second homes to be built on lots

Why Salt Lake City wants to make it easier for second homes to be built on lots

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 4:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A proposed zoning ordinance in Salt Lake City seeks to make it easier for homeowners on larger lots to build second homes is among the latest ideas for increasing housing stock.
Cathedral Church of St. Mark welcomes all to worship in Salt Lake City

Cathedral Church of St. Mark welcomes all to worship in Salt Lake City

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Episcopal Cathedral Church of St. Mark, which has stood in Salt Lake City for more than 150 years, continues to welcome all to worship.
Colombian restaurant operator puts focus on plantains, a Caribbean staple, at two locales

Colombian restaurant operator puts focus on plantains, a Caribbean staple, at two locales

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 9:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Colombian restaurant operator is putting the focus on plantains, a staple in Colombia and the Caribbean, on the menus of two locales he operates.
Skyline High School prioritizes mental health through resilience 

Skyline High School prioritizes mental health through resilience 

VideoBrittany Tait, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 5 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a string of suicides nearly a decade ago, Skyline High is reformatting its mental health education through its school motto, RISE: resilience, integrity, support and excellence.
Rosh Hashana invites Jews to celebrate and strengthen connection with God

Rosh Hashana invites Jews to celebrate and strengthen connection with God

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 5 - 5:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rosh Hashana, the celebration of the Jewish New Year, will begin at sundown on Friday, Sept. 11, and end at sundown on Sunday, Sept. 13; however, as one of those days is Jewish Shabbat, the major celebrations will be limited to Sunday.
Local talent shines at Noah Kahan's Utah tour stop

Local talent shines at Noah Kahan's Utah tour stop

Mary Culbertson, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 5 - 5:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Noah Kahan fans in Utah rattled the state's seismology report and social media algorithms last week, as "The Great Divide Tour" stopped at a sold-out America First Field.
2 new exhibitions to open at Salt Lake City's Finch Lane Gallery

2 new exhibitions to open at Salt Lake City's Finch Lane Gallery

KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 5 - 4:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pair of new exhibits are coming to a Salt Lake City art gallery that spotlights local artists.
Abby Cox has tips for parents of early readers

Abby Cox has tips for parents of early readers

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 5 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and first lady Abby Cox launched Utah Reads, a statewide early literacy campaign encouraging families to make reading together a daily habit.
Uintah man given 12 years in prison for distributing fentanyl that led to friend's death

Uintah man given 12 years in prison for distributing fentanyl that led to friend's death

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 5 - 12:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man from Uintah County will serve more than 12 years in prison for distributing fentanyl that caused the death of another person.
Dispute over loud music on crowded TRAX train ends in stabbing

Dispute over loud music on crowded TRAX train ends in stabbing

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 5 - 11:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

The man accused of stabbing another man on a Blue Line TRAX train in Salt Lake City this week was arrested on Friday.
$1.2M donation to UNICEF from Church of Jesus Christ to care for moms, babies in Pakistan

$1.2M donation to UNICEF from Church of Jesus Christ to care for moms, babies in Pakistan

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 5 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a collaboration with UNICEF to bring improved care to 1.5 million mothers and their newborns in South Asia.
Advice for Utah homebuyers as rates near previous highs

Advice for Utah homebuyers as rates near previous highs

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 4 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The days of mortgage rates below 7% may be numbered. The weekly average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in the U.S. jumped to 6.71% on Thursday.
How one woman's grief turned into a yearslong mission to prevent suicide

How one woman's grief turned into a yearslong mission to prevent suicide

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 4 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County issued a proclamation on suicide awareness. Ray Lancaster, a longtime county employee, has been pushing for action after her son died by suicide nearly a decade ago.
Afro Utah Festival returns, highlighting the mix of cultures in Utah rooted in Africa

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

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.