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IOC President Kirsty Coventry visits Utah kids as excitement builds for 2034 Winter Games
VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL | Updated Sept. 24 - 7:33 a.m. | Save Story
IOC President Kristy Coventry met with students at Washington Elementary School, where the state's preparations for the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Games are already reaching into classrooms.

University of Utah awards $250K climate prize to Houston-based Solidec
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Sept. 24 - 7:10 a.m. | Save Story
Houston-based company Solidec was selected Wednesday as the winner of the $250,000 Wilkes Climate Innovation Prize, rising to the top of over 500 submissions and eight other finalists.

Utah ranks No. 1 for lowest student loan debt burden, new study says
VideoTodd Kunz, KSL | Updated Sept. 24 - 6:57 a.m. | Save Story
A new WalletHub study shows Utah ranks best in the country for the lowest overall student loan debt.

Hurricane caretaker who took money from elderly woman sentenced to jail, probation
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 24 - 6:48 a.m. | Save Story
A man who admitted to taking roughly $128,000 from an elderly woman he was caring for will spend 30 days in jail and three years on probation after a judge agreed to a sentence that felt lenient to ensure the money was returned.

Son of woman claimed to have been abducted by serial killer Ted Bundy breaks silence
VideoAudioDave Cawley, KSL | Updated Sept. 24 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
KSL's COLD podcast drives a renewed interest in 51-year-old case blamed on Ted Bundy.

Delta Center renovations near finish line as Utah Mammoth home debut nears
VideoDan Rascon, KSL | Posted Sept. 23 - 10:23 p.m. | Save Story
With just days until the Utah Mammoth hosts its first preseason game at the Delta Center, crews are working around the clock to complete the latest phase of the arena's transformation.

Hundreds of fish wash up on family property as Pineview draws down
VideoMike Anderson, KSL | Updated Sept. 23 - 10:05 p.m. | Save Story
Mandy Kalista says she and her family cleared more than 1,500 fish from her property that washed up through the irrigation system. Water managers say the fish became caught as Pineview levels were drawn down.

6-year-old girl hit by vehicle, critically injured in West Haven
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted Sept. 23 - 9:41 p.m. | Save Story
A 6-year-old girl was hospitalized in critical condition Wednesday night after being hit by a vehicle in West Haven.

Get Gephardt helps Layton man who says he can't sell his car because of wrongfully branded title
VideoSloan Schrage and Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Sept. 23 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Imagine not being able to sell your car because of a mistake someone made at the DMV. One Utah man faced just that. He decided it was time to Get Gephardt.

Man dies in rollover crash on state Route 18 in Washington County
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Updated Sept. 23 - 8:40 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Highway Patrol stated that an elderly man driving a Kia on southbound state Route 18 was ejected as his car rolled "several times." He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Prosecutors no longer seeking death penalty against Douglas Carter, citing new DNA evidence
VideoEmily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated Sept. 23 - 8:17 p.m. | Save Story
Douglas Carter will face another jury trial on charges of aggravated murder. But now, prosecutors say they won't seek the death penalty and they asked the judge to reconsider bail.

Local teen inspired by childhood care hopes to use ASL to help deaf patients
VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL | Posted Sept. 23 - 8:11 p.m. | Save Story
As the world observes the International Day of Sign Languages, 19-year-old Phoenix Small is turning his own medical journey into a mission to help others.

Utah man accused of sexually exploiting Michigan girl charged with 17 felony crimes
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 23 - 7:42 p.m. | Save Story
A 19-year-old Utah man was charged with 17 first-degree felonies on Wednesday and accused of demanding sexually explicit pictures from a 15-year-old Michigan girl.

Peruvian teacher with expiring visa focus of campaign to keep him at Vernal school
VideoTim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 23 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
A Peruvian teacher with an expiring visa is the focus of a campaign by supporters seeking funds to cover the costs of getting a new visa so he can stay put.

Father becomes popular 'Guardrail Guy' advocate on TikTok after daughter's tragic death
Cameron Elliott, KSL | Posted Sept. 23 - 6:47 p.m. | Save Story
In 2016, Stephen Eimers' daughter was killed in Tennessee due to a dangerous guardrail. He's now become known across the U.S. for his advocacy efforts.

Firefighter injured while battling commercial structure fire in West Jordan
VideoDevin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted Sept. 23 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
A firefighter was injured as he fought a commercial structure fire in West Jordan Wednesday afternoon.

Construction on SR 224 in Park City nears end, UDOT says
KSL | Posted Sept. 23 - 6:10 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Transportation and High Valley Transit are wrapping up two major projects along state Route 224. Crews are finishing new turning lanes at Deer Valley Drive and Park Avenue.

Utah group to hold vigil honoring state's 2026 murder victims
KSL | Posted Sept. 23 - 5:44 p.m. | Save Story
Friday is a National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims, to honor those killed in Utah and to support the families and loved ones of the victims.

Uintah School District studying middle school closure amid declining enrollment, safety concerns
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Sept. 23 - 5:16 p.m. | Save Story
The Uintah School District board of education voted 4-1 on Monday to begin studying the potential closure of Uintah Middle School after the 2026-2027 school year.
Education »

University of Utah awards $250K climate prize to Houston-based Solidec
- Utah ranks No. 1 for lowest student loan debt burden, new study says
- Local teen inspired by childhood care hopes to use ASL to help deaf patients
- Peruvian teacher with expiring visa focus of campaign to keep him at Vernal school
- Uintah School District studying middle school closure amid declining enrollment, safety concerns
Health »

As police probe 2 Ole Miss student deaths, they urge people to avoid herbal extract kratom
- Swig's 'Save the Cups' campaign aims to raise $650K for women battling breast cancer
- Friendly rivalry takes center stage at Salt Lake County Senior Decathlon
- Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims
- Lawsuits allege Ozempic, other GLP-1 medications may cause sudden vision loss
Politics »
Politico, MS NOW denied access to White House after judge's order
- Heads of artificial intelligence firms tell UN Security Council that it could be a risk to all humanity
- Iowa judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against Des Moines Register and pollster
- Curtis hasn't heard from White House since calling for investigation of Trump Jr.
- Diesel export ban won't work, Energy Secretary says
Religion »

Actress, DNA expert to keynote next year's RootsTech. Tickets available now
- Colorado State apologizes after derogatory 'Mormon' chants during BYU football game
- Dads don't see themselves as key to their kids' faith. The data says otherwise
- Italy to ban veils in schools, limit foreign students per class, Meloni says
- First United Methodist Church serves community for more than 120 years
Science »

University of Utah awards $250K climate prize to Houston-based Solidec
- Qualcomm secures extension to global patent licensing pact with Apple
- Cybersecurity startup Island valued at $6.4 billion amid AI agent security risks
- Pasqal ramps up growth plans after Nasdaq listing strengthens balance sheet
- BlackRock, IFM close in on $25 billion Stack data center deal, Bloomberg News reports
Utah Counties »

Utah ranks No. 1 for lowest student loan debt burden, new study says
- Hurricane caretaker who took money from elderly woman sentenced to jail, probation
- Son of woman claimed to have been abducted by serial killer Ted Bundy breaks silence
- Salt Lake City's contentious housing options proposal receives key endorsement
- Delta Center renovations near finish line as Utah Mammoth home debut nears




