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Holocaust survivor to speak at University of Utah

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 7:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sora Vigorito, the youngest known survivor of Dr. Joseph Mengele's twin experiments during the Holocaust, will speak at the University of Utah on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

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

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 7:03 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.

Utah woman returns to New York for 25th anniversary of 9/11

VideoDan Rascon, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the nation prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a Utah woman is once again making the trip to New York City.

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

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 6:02 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.

Former Utah National Guard accountant accused of pocketing money from services program

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

An accountant for the Utah National Guard's Morale, Welfare and Recreation program is accused of pocketing hundreds of thousands of dollars and not reporting it.

With Pineview Reservoir emptying, pipeline project expected to proceed next week

VideoTim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 4:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

With Pineview Reservoir emptying, plans to install a replacement section of pipeline across the bed of the lake are expected to move forward next week.

Northrop Grumman, Utah officials unveil new facility that will aid in B-21 production

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 4:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Northrop Grummon and Utah leaders formally unveiled a new facility near Hill Air Force Base that will aid in B-21 Raider production.

Springville officers cleared in fatal 2025 shooting, prosecutors rule

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two Springville police officers were legally justified in using deadly force against a man who stabbed one of the officers while they were investigating a domestic violence call.

Utah posts its hottest summer on record, but here's who benefited from the summer rains

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 3:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

If this past summer felt warmer than usual in Utah, it was. However, it wasn't the state's driest on record.

2nd round of tickets for Salt Lake Temple Open House will be available next week

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 2:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said it will be making more tickets available for next year's temple celebration on Sept. 15 and Oct. 1 in an announcement on Tuesday.

Salt Lake City schools seek community input on future of 3 closed campuses

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City School District officials are asking residents to weigh in on the future of three former elementary school properties.

Homeowners ask Logan City to prove right-of-way as project encroaches on property

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 1:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Homeowners in one Logan neighborhood argue that the city is venturing beyond its right-of-way with a project that would cut through some of their yards.

Highland teen makes history as Miss America's Teen 2027

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Elle Anderson, who competed as Miss Utah's Teen, was crowned Miss America's Teen 2027 on Saturday night, becoming the first contestant from Utah to win the national teen title.

38 Utah dance groups unite for suicide prevention this Saturday at Capitol Theatre

VideoBrenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 11:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Thirty-eight dance groups will take the stage Saturday at Salt Lake City's Capitol Theatre with a shared goal: helping prevent suicide and offering hope to Utahns who may be struggling.

UVU draws criticism for its communication while police searched for suspect on campus

Heather Peterson, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 10:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Some people are frustrated with Utah Valley University for how it communicated with students while someone was threatening violence on campus last week.

Arizona woman accused of spending over $100K of elderly UT woman's money on gambling

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 10:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Arizona woman is accused of spending an elderly Utah woman's money on online gambling and making purchases at Walmart.

Holiday weekend sees 'sobering milestones' as US gas prices continue to rise

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

After the first August with gas prices averaging above $4 per gallon, costs hit a record on Monday and diesel set a new all-time high as global conflicts continue to disrupt the petroleum industry.

Utah housing study shows 91% of renters priced out of homeownership

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 9:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

The State of the State's Housing Market report, published by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah, was released on Wednesday.

Utah-based 'i love you, bro' project using love, camaraderie to combat high male suicide rates

VideoBrian Carlson, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A growing Utah group is using love and camaraderie to curb an ongoing battle of high suicide rates among men.