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Primary Children's behavioral health campus marks 1 year, nearly 10,000 kids served

Primary Children's behavioral health campus marks 1 year, nearly 10,000 kids served

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 8:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Primary Children's Behavioral Health Center in Taylorsville has served nearly 10,000 kids and families in its first year while expanding access to mental health care.
Judge declines to pause Utah's prop betting law, pending appeal

Judge declines to pause Utah's prop betting law, pending appeal

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal appeals court declined to temporarily block a Utah law banning proposition betting pending the outcome of an appeal brought by one of the nation's largest prediction market companies.
Alleged getaway driver arrested in connection with South Salt Lake bank robbery

Alleged getaway driver arrested in connection with South Salt Lake bank robbery

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman was arrested and accused of being the getaway driver during a bank robbery that involved an alleged bomb.
UDOT tries a new approach to address its beaver problem in Logan Canyon

UDOT tries a new approach to address its beaver problem in Logan Canyon

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah transportation officials have long dealt with road issues tied to beavers in Logan Canyon, but they believe a new project could help them coexist with the species.
UVU president says independent findings from Kirk assassination to be released this month

UVU president says independent findings from Kirk assassination to be released this month

VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 5:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Valley University President Jon Anderson spoke with KSL about the one-year anniversary of the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Kirk support at USU continues to grow in year after his death

Kirk support at USU continues to grow in year after his death

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 5:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed just weeks before he was set to visit the Utah State University campus. Turning Point chapter members there said support for his movement blew up in the weeks after his death and continues to grow a year later.
Groups reflect on political division 1 year After Charlie Kirk's Death

Groups reflect on political division 1 year After Charlie Kirk's Death

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

One year after the shooting death of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, organizations focused on civic engagement and depolarization are urging Americans to look beyond political labels.
2 special needs students abandoned on school bus in Tooele

2 special needs students abandoned on school bus in Tooele

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 5:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two elementary school students with special needs were left alone on a school bus after a substitute driver failed to complete required procedures, according to the Tooele County School District.
Man admits to killing estranged girlfriend, a local Spanish radio host, almost five years ago

Man admits to killing estranged girlfriend, a local Spanish radio host, almost five years ago

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 5:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The estranged boyfriend of popular Spanish radio host known as Gaby Ramos admitted on Thursday to shooting and killing her in her home almost five years ago. Prosecutors stand by their plea deal, while family members have voiced disagreement.
Born after 9/11, Riverton students help preserve its legacy

Born after 9/11, Riverton students help preserve its legacy

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 5:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, a generation of Utah students that was not yet born is helping preserve the memory of that day.
Get Outside Utah provides southern Utah teens the opportunity to get outside

Get Outside Utah provides southern Utah teens the opportunity to get outside

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Get Outside Utah works with high school students in southern Utah, providing equipment, instruction and opportunities to experience outdoor recreation.
Family of slain radio host opposes possible plea deal for accused killer

Family of slain radio host opposes possible plea deal for accused killer

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 4:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

The family of a Spanish-language radio host who was killed in 2021 is urging prosecutors to reconsider a proposed plea deal that could reduce the charge against the man accused of murdering her.
Trump Justice Department says it's investigating Utah's lieutenant governor

Trump Justice Department says it's investigating Utah's lieutenant governor

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 10 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson after she refused to turn sensitive voter information over to the federal government, according to a letter sent by the agency's Civil Rights Division.
UVU marks 1 year since Charlie Kirk was killed on campus

UVU marks 1 year since Charlie Kirk was killed on campus

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 4:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Valley University is marking one year since Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on campus with classes canceled and a memorial planned for Thursday evening at the UCCU Center.
Man ordered to stand trial in deaths of 2 Tremonton officers

Man ordered to stand trial in deaths of 2 Tremonton officers

Cassidy Wixom and Heather Peterson, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 10 - 3:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

The man accused of killing two Tremonton-Garland police officers last year has been ordered to stand trial.
Doctor shares survival story as U of U Health celebrates 25 years as Level I trauma center

Doctor shares survival story as U of U Health celebrates 25 years as Level I trauma center

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

University of Utah Health celebrated 25 years as a Level 1 trauma center, as one of its most esteemed doctors shared his traumatic injury survival story for the first time.
Homeless faces aggravated assault charge for allegedly ordering his dog to attack another man

Homeless faces aggravated assault charge for allegedly ordering his dog to attack another man

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 2:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A homeless man faces an aggravated assault charge for allegedly ordering his dog to attack another man in Ogden.
Governor declares 'Charlie Kirk Day' on anniversary of activist's death

Governor declares 'Charlie Kirk Day' on anniversary of activist's death

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 10 - 1:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thursday will officially be recognized as "Charlie Kirk Day" in Utah on the one-year anniversary of the assassination of the conservative activist at Utah Valley University.
1 year after Charlie Kirk's death, Cox reflects on his own leadership during a national crisis

1 year after Charlie Kirk's death, Cox reflects on his own leadership during a national crisis

VideoLori Prichard, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 1:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

One year after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University, Gov. Spencer Cox still remembers the disbelief he felt, and the many emotions as he reflected on the crisis.