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Man paralyzed saving child gets Utah and global support
VideoTyrese Boone, KSL | Updated Aug. 30 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
When 42-year-old Josh Collette saw an 8-year-old boy caught in a rip current off the coast of San Clemente, he did what his family says he has always done: He stepped in to help.

Man sentenced for hitting, killing former Salt Lake Bee's announcer
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 30 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
Over two years after the death of Steve Klauke, the man found guilty of causing his death in an auto pedestrian crash was sentenced to home confinement, probation and community service.

Sandy pulls $20K in Callaway gear after ad backlash
VideoGarna Mejia, KSL | Posted Aug. 30 - 11:01 a.m. | Save Story
Sandy is pulling approximately $20,000 worth of Callaway merchandise from the pro shop at its city-owned River Oaks Golf Course after a controversial golf advertisement sparked backlash.

Historic Tenth Ward Square offers glimpse into changing Church of Jesus Christ chapel designs
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Aug. 30 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
The Tenth Ward Chapel Square in Salt Lake City was originally three separate buildings that were later combined into one; its historic design, now modernized, reflects the evolving philosophy of chapel design for the area's dominant religion.

Utah nurse prescribes something extra: Opera
Peter Rosen, KSL | Posted Aug. 29 - 9:10 p.m. | Save Story
Luiz Meneghin performs for his patients at Aspen Ridge Transitional Rehabilitation.

What's special about Westminster? New president Sylvia Torti is eager to offer answers
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 29 - 3:05 p.m. | Save Story
Wednesday was the first day of fall semester at Salt Lake City's Westminster University — and also a first-ever back-to-school moment for its new president.

Hatch Green Chile roasting season arrives in Salt Lake Valley
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Posted Aug. 29 - 7:50 a.m. | Save Story
Green chile roasting season is underway in the Salt Lake Valley, but the brief harvest window mean shoppers may want to stock up soon.

Man sentenced to probation after shooting at stranger fixing his car
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 28 - 10:47 p.m. | Save Story
Patrick Rosales Shearer-Davis was ordered to spend four years on probation after shooting multiple times towards a man who was fixing his car. He told police he thought the man had a gun.

Salt Lake City has a new vision for 500 West in fast-growing city section
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 28 - 9:10 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's capital city has a new vision for how it plans to add more greenery to the fast-growing Granary District.

Arrest in fraudulent Nintendo purchase investigation marks third case in a month
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 28 - 1:50 p.m. | Save Story
A California man has become the third person arrested in a month for allegedly purchasing Nintendo products using a fraudulent tap-to-pay scheme.

Could Oura Rings provide clues to Cottonwood Heights man's missing remains?
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 28 - 11:22 a.m. | Save Story
As prosecutors await the start of Jennifer Gledhill's murder trial, the search for her estranged husband — the man she allegedly killed — remains ongoing.
Utahns with ties to Nepal react to deadly flooding
VideoShelby Lofton, KSL | Updated Aug. 28 - 9:41 a.m. | Save Story
Utahns with ties to Nepal are watching closely after catastrophic flooding killed hundreds and left more than 1,000 people missing.

Police in Herriman offer back-to-school reminder about new Utah e-bike law
VideoAndrew Adams, KSL | Updated Aug. 28 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Police joined administrators at Providence Hall Junior High School Thursday to share an important reminder with students and parents about Utah's new e-bike law.

MOOYAH expanding Utah presence with 6 new locations
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 28 - 7:30 a.m. | Save Story
Utahns in two counties will soon have a new option for burgers, fries and shakes with MOOYAH set to expand its presence in the state with six new locations, the company announced Tuesday.

New MRI machine uses AI to reduce time, make clearer images at Intermountain Medical Center
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 27 - 9:32 p.m. | Save Story
Intermountain Health's hospital in Murray is the second in the U.S. to use an innovative MRI machine with advanced technology and AI software that can improve diagnosis.

Man sentenced for chase that closed road to Salt Lake International Airport
VideoMichael Houck, KSL | Updated Aug. 27 - 7:33 p.m. | Save Story
A convicted felon turned an attempted traffic stop for a revoked driver's license into a police pursuit that ended near the Salt Lake City International Airport.

South Salt Lake restaurant becomes first Utah eatery to earn coveted Michelin star
VideoCarter Williams, KSL | Updated Aug. 27 - 4:46 p.m. | Save Story
A fine dining restaurant that debuted in South Salt Lake last year is now the first Utah eatery to receive an iconic Michelin star, while several others in Utah received honors from the famed guide.

Canadian arrested in Sandy while attempting to purchase Nintendo products
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 27 - 4:28 p.m. | Save Story
For the second time in a month, a man not from Utah was arrested in Sandy while attempting to purchase Nintendo products using tap to pay.


