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Quick Actions save 8-year-old boy after baseball accident at Henefer field
VideoDan Rascon, KSL | Updated Sept. 2 - 10:39 p.m. | Save Story
An 8-year-old boy is recovering at Primary Children's Hospital after being struck in the chest by a baseball during practice in Henefer, an impact that firefighters said sent him into cardiac arrest.

Semitruck driver hospitalized after rolling, falling down embankment in Daggett County
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 9:20 p.m. | Save Story
A semitruck driver was hospitalized after getting into an accident in Daggett County Wednesday morning.

Democrat exits Utah state Senate race, backs Forward Party candidate
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 9:08 p.m. | Save Story
A Democratic candidate for Utah's Senate District 11 dropped out of the race last week, potentially giving Utah's only third-party lawmaker a simpler path to reelection this fall.

Utah company aims to turn homeownership into an employee benefit
VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Sept. 2 - 8:06 p.m. | Save Story
A Provo startup, NestSteps, wants to help fill the gap in housing attainability where other efforts have fallen short.

People seek mental health benefits after Charlie Kirk shooting, officials say
VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 7:10 p.m. | Save Story
Nearly a year after the shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, state officials said dozens of people impacted by the tragedy are continuing to seek mental health support.

'It's more than just a house': Multi-generational Springdale family picking up pieces after flood
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Madsen family is picking up the pieces of a multi-generational home after flooding barreled its way down through Zion National Park and into their home Monday afternoon.

Bridgerland Technical College, USU partnership creates direct path from technical training to bachelor's degree
VideoTodd Kunz, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 6:22 p.m. | Save Story
Utah State University and Bridgerland Technical College signed an agreement to enable students to move between the two institutions more easily.

EPA proposals to speed up data center projects 'anti-democratic,' according to Utah environmental group
VideoMike Anderson, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
Proposals by the EPA to reduce public input, and allow construction before air-quality permits are issued have some environmental groups in Utah concerned about a move they see as "anti-democratic."

Lawsuits filed over reduction of 2 Utah national monuments, rekindling legal battle
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
A legal battle over the sizes of two monuments in Utah is heating up again after President Donald Trump shrank the monuments in July.

From struggle to recognition: How one mom's art made its way to Ogden's streets
VideoTamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 3:50 p.m. | Save Story
An Army veteran and Pacific Islander who spent years navigating life after trauma has discovered that healing can come through the simplest of acts: picking up a paintbrush.

Have You Seen This? Waterfalls caused by flooding in Zion National Park
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
Flash floods on Monday caused waterfalls to appear throughout Zion National Park while the rest of Utah experienced heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms.

Man accused of stalking, impersonating officer
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
A man who police say met another man on a dating app and then claimed he was a law enforcer and that the victim was in trouble, is facing criminal charges.

Delta Sigma Theta volunteers transform Franklin Elementary School with a day at play
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 2:32 p.m. | Save Story
More than 300 Delta Sigma Theta volunteers kicked off the sorority's Farwest Regional Conference in Salt Lake City with a day of service at Franklin Elementary School.

Intermountain Health to relocate LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City
VideoCarter Williams, KSL | Updated Sept. 2 - 1:15 p.m. | Save Story
LDS Hospital will be relocated to downtown Salt Lake City after over a century in the city's Avenues, but it's unclear what's next for the old hospital site.

Man arrested in stabbing on Salt Lake City TRAX
Heather Peterson, KSL | Updated Sept. 2 - 12:39 p.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested and accused of stabbing another passenger aboard a Blue Line train in Salt Lake City on Wednesday.

Lightning strike damages Hyrum front yard, knocks out power and natural gas line
VideoTodd Kunz, KSL | Updated Sept. 2 - 12:36 p.m. | Save Story
A lightning strike to a tree in Hyrum caused significant damage to a front yard, knocked out power and damaged an underground natural gas line, prompting evacuations in the neighborhood.

Salt Lake police arrest man accused of pointing gun at officers
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
A man who police say pointed a realistic looking gun at officers conducting a separate investigation was arrested at gunpoint Tuesday.

St. George man hospitalized with rare, severe form of West Nile virus, wife says
VideoShelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 11:01 a.m. | Save Story
A St. George woman is urging people to take precautions against mosquito bites after her husband developed a rare neuroinvasive form of West Nile virus that she says nearly cost him his life.

1M reserved tickets for Salt Lake Temple open house
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the first million reservations for the Salt Lake Temple open house were claimed within 24 hours of making them available.
Business & Tech »

Apple changes Lake Ontario name to 'Lake America' for US users following Trump's order
- Utah company aims to turn homeownership into an employee benefit
- Bridgerland Technical College, USU partnership creates direct path from technical training to bachelor's degree
- EPA proposals to speed up data center projects 'anti-democratic,' according to Utah environmental group
- American Airlines boosts premium seating on 777 jets as carriers chase higher-spending travelers
Education »

Quick Actions save 8-year-old boy after baseball accident at Henefer field
- Ogden teacher facing assault charge placed on leave, officials taking steps to reassign duties
- People seek mental health benefits after Charlie Kirk shooting, officials say
- Bridgerland Technical College, USU partnership creates direct path from technical training to bachelor's degree
- Delta Sigma Theta volunteers transform Franklin Elementary School with a day at play
Environment »

EPA proposals to speed up data center projects 'anti-democratic,' according to Utah environmental group
- Lawsuits filed over reduction of 2 Utah national monuments, rekindling legal battle
- 450 additional elk permits added as Utah's intense drought persists
- How costly is Great Salt Lake's dust? A working paper says it could be in the billions
- Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall on the Gulf Coast, bringing the possibility of flooding
Police & Courts »

Midvale neighbors said man chose dead-end street as he fled from police
- Quick Actions save 8-year-old boy after baseball accident at Henefer field
- 2 people were killed and suspect is dead in downtown Minneapolis shooting
- Semitruck driver hospitalized after rolling, falling down embankment in Daggett County
- Ogden teacher facing assault charge placed on leave, officials taking steps to reassign duties
Politics »

Democrat exits Utah state Senate race, backs Forward Party candidate
- Apple changes Lake Ontario name to 'Lake America' for US users following Trump's order
- Iran war escalation raises concern over civilian death toll
- Pentagon issues clinical guidelines on troop testosterone screening to start immediately
- Lawsuits filed over reduction of 2 Utah national monuments, rekindling legal battle
Religion »

1M reserved tickets for Salt Lake Temple open house
- 'DWTS' pro Rylee Arnold faced a frightening diagnosis. Then she prayed
- Church of Jesus Christ invites the world to 'Rejoice in Christ' at Salt Lake Temple open house
- Ephraim temple open house: Second in Sanpete County a tribute to service-oriented saints
- Historic Tenth Ward Square offers glimpse into changing Church of Jesus Christ chapel designs


