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I-15 reopens in Lindon after crash that injured 3 and caused significant delays

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated Sept. 17 - 3:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A multi-car crash in Lindon has injured three people and caused significant delays on northbound I-15.

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Britain embraces Trump with royal pomp in historic state visit

Sam Tabahriti, Michael Holden and Steve Holland, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 17 - 3:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump began his historic second state visit to Britain on Wednesday with pomp, security and protests as King Charles III and other royals welcomed their closest ally.

Have You Seen This? A 'volnado'

Alex Tumalip, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Madam Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes and fire, always brings out the best when Kilauea volcano erupts. But something else shared the stage with her two weeks ago.

Great Salt Lake to get another boost from Utah Lake after 2½-foot drop this summer

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Great Salt Lake is slated to get another 10,000 acre-feet of water from Utah Lake through a water release agreement.

Fed cuts rates by quarter of a percentage point; only Miran dissents

Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 17 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday and indicated it will steadily lower borrowing costs for the rest of this year.

Accused cop killer withdraws motion to be moved out of Utah County Jail

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Sept. 17 - 12:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Attorneys for the man accused of killing a Santaquin police officer have withdrawn their motion for their client to be moved out of the Utah County Jail due to safety concerns.

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Robert Redford: A legend on screen and a friend of Utah

Gary Herbert, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 12:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

The actor, director and activist, whose role in "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" lent its name to a Utah festival that would become a pillar in independent film, has died at 89.

Holy Score: For Utah, duel with Texas Tech, and everything else, hinges on Dampier

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

What might prove to be Utah's biggest game of the season is also, in many regards, its first game of the season.

Competency hearing for Menzies set for December

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge on Wednesday set aside several days in December for a new competency hearing for death row inmate Ralph Leroy Menzies and told attorneys this was a "hard deadline."

Nelson Rada, the youngest player in Triple-A baseball, is making noise in Salt Lake

Jaxon Wynder, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 11:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

At just 20 years old, Bees centerfielder Nelson Rada is flashing big-league potential with his speed, defense, and consistency at the plate as Triple-A's youngest player.

House panel questions FBI's Patel over Epstein investigation files

Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 17 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

FBI Director Kash Patel on Wednesday faced a second day of questioning by U.S. lawmakers, defending his handling of investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein.

Prosecutors seeking death penalty in Charlie Kirk murder. What is the law in Utah?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 10:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty in the case against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk. In Utah, aggravated murder is the only crime subject to the death penalty.

A year after serving 'great mission,' BYU's Cody Hagen bursts into WR3 role

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

The former Corner Canyon standout played in 10 games as a returned missionary true freshman, and says he's ready for a bigger role after the injury absence of Jojo Phillips.

Utah Department of Corrections sees staffing surge after shortage

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Department of Corrections reported that after a period of dangerously low staffing, numbers have rebounded, especially with the help of a new graduating class of cadets.

Closed but not forgotten: Memorable popular places across Utah

Karli Davis, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 9:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

From old candy shops to music stores, KSL.com revisits popular places in Utah that have closed but still leave us with fond memories.

Man mauled in bear attack at Yellowstone National Park

EastIdahoNews.com Staff  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 8:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 29-year-old man was attacked by a bear while hiking on the Turbid Lake Trail, located northeast of Mary Bay in Yellowstone Lake, on Tuesday.

Jason Beck's positionless offensive scheme and how it can 'pickle the defense'

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 8:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Whatever Jason Beck wants he gets. Reality is probably less definitive, but Beck has certainly been afforded more access to the full roster than others.

Will Utah expand glass recycling? New report outlines statewide opportunities

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has a fairly robust glass recycling "ecosystem," but state recycling experts provided four potential ways to increase it in the state.

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3 reasons you should buy your next powersports machine this September

Young Powersports and Goldenwest Credit Union  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Some of the best moments on a machine happen in the fall and at Young Powersports, it's also known as one of the best times to purchase a new ride.

UVU schedules 'Vigil for Unity' as students return to campus

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 7:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

The final step in Utah Valley University's phased reopening will be complete Wednesday morning when students return to class.

Trump files $15B defamation case against New York Times, Penguin Random House

Jack Queen, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 6:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Tuesday filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and book publisher Penguin Random House in his latest legal strike on the media.

Provo residents frustrated with UDOT's communication over homes slated for demolition

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Some Provo residents are frustrated with what they call a lack of communication from UTA and UDOT, which plan to demolish condos to make way for an additional FrontRunner track.

Davis County unveils revitalized Legacy Events Center, now the Western Sports Park

Par Kermani, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The grand opening of the revitalized Legacy Events Center, now called the Western Sports Park, marks a new beginning for Davis County.