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Education Department warns schools to keep parents in the loop — or risk losing federal bucks

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Department of Education is welcoming state-level educators and district superintendents back to school with a missive that doubles as a warning.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: LSU the biggest riser, as Michigan moves into suspect role

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 8:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

There were some entertaining results, controversial wins, quality first steps and disappointments along the way, but there's still so much to learn about the 2026 season and the likely chaos that will unfold.

More water being released from Flaming Gorge to help Lake Powell

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 8 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is releasing between 660,000 and 1 million acre-feet of additional water from Flaming Gorge through April 2027 to help keep Lake Powell above critical elevations.

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Fall is the time to tackle cancer screenings for men and women

CommonSpirit Health  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fall is more than football and pumpkin spice – it's time for men and women to prioritize their health.

Labor Day DUI enforcement highlights efforts to prevent impaired driving in Utah

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 8 - 7:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah law enforcement agencies increased DUI patrols over Labor Day weekend as one state lawmaker considers new measures aimed at preventing impaired driving.

Thieves steal Renoir paintings from French Riviera museum

Manon Cruz and Inti Landauro, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 8 - 7:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Thieves stole two Renoir paintings from a ​museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer on the French Riviera on Tuesday after breaking in a little before 6 a.m. through a hole made in a ‌garden fence, the local mayor said.

Utahns flock to Millcreek Canyon for affordable Labor Day getaway

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 8 - 6:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Cooler temperatures on Monday drew hikers, bikers and families to Millcreek Canyon for one last summer outing before fall approaches.

Salt Lake unveils markers noting 1866 lynching and a historic alternative gathering spot

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 6:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City last week unveiled two new historical markers, one noting a Black man lynched in 1866, the other highlighting a historic LGBTQ gathering spot.

Big 12 football power rankings: BYU climbs entering Week 2

Mitch Harper, Steve Bartle, Josh Furlong and Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 10:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Big 12 football had no shortage of storylines after the conclusion of the first week.

'Moderate to severe' turbulence reported prior to fatal plane crash in Utah Lake

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The NTSB has released a preliminary report regarding a plane crash into Utah Lake in August that killed a student pilot.

Federal investigators probe Amazon cargo jet's fiery runway crash that killed 5 in Miami

David Fischer, Marc Levy and Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 7 - 9:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Federal investigators examining why an Amazon cargo jet barreled off a runway at Miami International Airport and into vehicles, killing at least five people, are likely to focus on a crucial moment in the landing: whether the plane touched down too late to stop safely.

Waves of layoffs are sweeping across Utah. Here's what workers losing their jobs should know

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

While job cuts are down, the growth rate of the U.S. employment sector has also slowed — and Utahns are not immune. Here's what to know if you're one of those without a job.

25 years later, 9/11 responders are still dying from illnesses tied to the attacks

John Domen, WTOP  |  Updated Sept. 7 - 8:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Sept. 11, 2001 attacks killed thousands of people in a matter of hours. Nearly 25 years later, illnesses tied to response efforts continue claiming lives. More than 400 FBI employees have been diagnosed, and dozens have died.

Competency evaluation ordered for man accused of setting Timp Fire

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 7:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Man facing multiple counts of arson says 'supernatural force' has 'control over the case,' according to court documents.

Idaho Falls mom turns kids' eczema struggles into children's book

Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Idaho Falls mother turned her children's struggles with eczema into a children's book designed to help kids feel less alone while raising awareness about the condition.

A billion flies are now in the screwworm fight. Will there be enough?

Jen Christensen, CNN  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A lot is riding on the shiny green backs of large red-eyed sterile flies that scientists from the United States, Mexico and Panama have been raising to combat a screwworm infestation.

Crowds flock to Utah canyon areas to mark Labor Day

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 5:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tibble Fork Reservoir was particularly packed with hundreds of people who came to paddleboard, lay out and spend time with friends and family on this Labor Day weekend.

This Salt Lake City taco shop is looking to expand without losing unique 'alley street feel'

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Five years after opening, Salt Lake City restaurant ROCTACO is looking to expand — if the fit is right.

1 killed in crash on state Route 89 in Utah County

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 4:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A head-on collision on Monday near the town of Birdseye resulted in one death and two injuries.

Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in US thanks to Iran war and refinery issues

Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gas prices in the U.S. have hit a record high for Labor Day weekend, averaging $4.14 per gallon. This is nearly a dollar more than last year and surpasses the previous record from 2012.

Have You Seen This?: Dream job alert: International ice cream taster for Snoop Dogg

VideoPat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 3:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Snoop Dogg wants to hire someone to travel the world and taste ice cream for three months for $10K per month.

'Remarkable' noses — new dogs in Utah corrections program can search for electronics

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two new dogs introduced in the Utah Department of Corrections' system are trained to find hidden cellphones and other electronics.

Trump promotes idea of changing name of New Mexico to 'New America'

Marcelo Teixeira, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 2:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump spent the early ​part of the Labor Day holiday posting memes on social media in support of ‌changing the name of the state of New Mexico to 'New ⁠America' as tense trade ​negotiations with Mexico ramp ⁠up.