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Davis County students run for shelter during hail storm, tornado warning after early release

Davis County students run for shelter during hail storm, tornado warning after early release

Heather Peterson, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 21 - 10:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Students in the Davis School District are still reeling from Friday's dramatic weather events, when hail and a tornado warning hit just after they had been released early from school.
Colorado State apologizes after derogatory 'Mormon' chants during BYU football game

Colorado State apologizes after derogatory 'Mormon' chants during BYU football game

VideoDan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 10:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Colorado State University is apologizing after derogatory chants directed at members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were heard from parts of the student section during Saturday's football game against BYU.
'We lost our house': A deadly standoff left homes riddled with bullets. Who pays for the damage?

'We lost our house': A deadly standoff left homes riddled with bullets. Who pays for the damage?

VideoDaniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 10:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than a year after a deadly standoff in Hyrum left homes riddled with bullets, some neighbors say they struggled to find financial help despite the trauma they endured.
Bipartisan bill aims to expand health protections for wildland firefighters

Bipartisan bill aims to expand health protections for wildland firefighters

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bipartisan bill backed by Utah Sen. John Curtis promises to expand health and safety protections for wildland firefighters.
Salt Lake City's 'cat park' reopens with more features and nods to its past

Salt Lake City's 'cat park' reopens with more features and nods to its past

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 9:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City's "cat park" has now reopened after a long-awaited renovation aided by a citywide bond
Moab-area ICE action prompts dust-up, mild rebuke from Grand County Sheriff's Office

Moab-area ICE action prompts dust-up, mild rebuke from Grand County Sheriff's Office

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

An immigration enforcement action in the Moab area prompted a dust up among some and a mild rebuke from the Grand County Sheriff's Office.
Utah boy gets cancer-free surprise at Fairpark's demolition derby

Utah boy gets cancer-free surprise at Fairpark's demolition derby

VideoTyrese Boone, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 21 - 7:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Make-A-Wish Utah surprised 12-year-old Silas after he was deemed cancer-free that his wish to visit Hawaii with his family is coming true.
Man dies in Sandy after being crushed by skid steer

Man dies in Sandy after being crushed by skid steer

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 7:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man died Sunday afternoon in Sandy after he was crushed by the bucket of a skid steer that he was helping to move.
As waterfowl hunting season begins in Utah, a warning about harmful algae from state officials

As waterfowl hunting season begins in Utah, a warning about harmful algae from state officials

Kalei Fink, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

There are 27 bodies of water in Utah currently under harmful algae watch or warning advisories, which has state officials urging waterfowl hunters to be aware of water conditions.
2 Utah Republicans push back against Trump's media ban

2 Utah Republicans push back against Trump's media ban

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 21 - 6:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two members of Utah's all-Republican congressional delegation are pushing back against President Donald Trump's decision to ban three media outlets from the White House.
'Great for our water supply': BYU study examines how rock glaciers fit into Utah's water puzzle

'Great for our water supply': BYU study examines how rock glaciers fit into Utah's water puzzle

VideoLogan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 6:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Researchers at Brigham Young University are studying rock glaciers, or underground frozen water reserves hidden high in mountain ranges across Utah and the Mountain West.
Man sentenced to prison for 1993 killing doesn't remember it, but says he is 'obviously guilty'

Man sentenced to prison for 1993 killing doesn't remember it, but says he is 'obviously guilty'

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Cedar City man was sentenced to five years to life in prison on Monday for killing a woman while in Salt Lake City from Arizona for the 1993 NBA All-Star weekend.
Why a Supreme Court justice visited Utah this week

Why a Supreme Court justice visited Utah this week

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 5:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito visited Utah on Monday to attend the ceremonial swearing-in of one of the new members of the state high court.
How the Davis County tornado dispelled a common weather myth

How the Davis County tornado dispelled a common weather myth

VideoCarter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The strength of Friday's tornado is still being determined, but it dispelled a myth about tornadoes in the mountains.
'How else am I supposed to discipline them?' man accused of choking child asks police

'How else am I supposed to discipline them?' man accused of choking child asks police

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 4:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah County man was arrested and accused of abusing two young children by, in part, holding them over a river and telling them he had 'backup plans.'
Swig's 'Save the Cups' campaign aims to raise $650K for women battling breast cancer

Swig's 'Save the Cups' campaign aims to raise $650K for women battling breast cancer

VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 4:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Through Oct. 10, all Swig locations are participating in the annual "Save the Cups" campaign, which raises money to help women struggling with the financial burden of breast cancer.
Utah's new initiative aims to tackle addiction, homelessness

Utah's new initiative aims to tackle addiction, homelessness

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 3:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah will look to coordinate efforts to support addiction recovery, prevent homelessness and address mental illness, the governor announced Monday.
The school day ends before the workday. Utah parents are feeling the gap

The school day ends before the workday. Utah parents are feeling the gap

Aleigha Marie McDonough, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah families are facing a gap in afterschool care, with demand outpacing available programs. Limited access and cost can make it difficult for working parents to find care for their children.
Provo police identify man shot, killed by officers over the weekend

Provo police identify man shot, killed by officers over the weekend

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 1:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man shot and killed Saturday night by Provo police has been identified.