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South Salt Lake restaurant becomes first Utah eatery to earn coveted Michelin star

South Salt Lake restaurant becomes first Utah eatery to earn coveted Michelin star

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 10:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fine dining restaurant that debuted in South Salt Lake last year is now the first Utah eatery to receive an iconic Michelin star, while several others in Utah received honors from the famed guide.
The connections that save lives: What Utah's new teen suicide study reveals

The connections that save lives: What Utah's new teen suicide study reveals

VideoDon Brinkerhoff  |  Updated Aug. 26 - 9:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new study from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services took an in-depth look at the causes of teen suicide.
'The most painful outcome': Black bear cub found in Sanpete County euthanized

'The most painful outcome': Black bear cub found in Sanpete County euthanized

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 9:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A black bear cub found earlier this week in a Mt. Pleasant home's window well has been euthanized, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources said Wednesday.
Get Gephardt helps Marysvale couple facing collections for paid hospital bills.

Get Gephardt helps Marysvale couple facing collections for paid hospital bills.

VideoSloan Schrage  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Imagine being hounded by debt collectors for thousands of dollars in hospital bills that have already been paid.
Heart recipients join Utah doctors, caregivers to mark 40 years of transplants

Heart recipients join Utah doctors, caregivers to mark 40 years of transplants

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 26 - 8:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Heart recipients joined doctors and others at the Utah State Capitol on Tuesday to celebrate 40 years of success in saving lives through a collaborative heart transplant program.
Pioneer Theatre Company moves season opener after sprinkler flooding

Pioneer Theatre Company moves season opener after sprinkler flooding

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 26 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pioneer Theatre Company is moving its season-opening production to the Westminster Performing Arts Center after an accidentally activated sprinkler system flooded three levels of its University of Utah theater.
Why is a 200-yard stretch of road in Vineyard causing such a ruckus?

Why is a 200-yard stretch of road in Vineyard causing such a ruckus?

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 7:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

The future of an unfinished segment of 400 South that touches property owned by Councilman Jacob Holdaway and his father has been the topic of heated debate.
St. George brothers set to compete for 'American Ninja Warrior' title

St. George brothers set to compete for 'American Ninja Warrior' title

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

When the Season 18 finale of "American Ninja Warrior" airs Monday, two brothers from southern Utah will be among those competing for the championship.
Insider trading investigation opened into southern Utah uranium mill

Insider trading investigation opened into southern Utah uranium mill

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Congressional Democrats accused the owner of White Mesa Mill in southeastern Utah of insider trading. But the company denies any improper conduct.
Man convicted in murder-for-hire killing of Microsoft manager on Florida road

Man convicted in murder-for-hire killing of Microsoft manager on Florida road

  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 5:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man accused of arranging the fatal shooting of a Microsoft design manager on a Florida road was convicted Wednesday in a murder-for-hire scheme.
Salt Lake City's historic headquarters could soon be renamed

Salt Lake City's historic headquarters could soon be renamed

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city believes the historic name of its City Hall continues to create confusion, especially as county offices move south.
The next Big Tobacco? Utah leaders celebrate 'watershed' Meta settlement

The next Big Tobacco? Utah leaders celebrate 'watershed' Meta settlement

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A three-year fight against large social media companies culminated in what Utah leaders are calling a major victory for the state, after Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion and add child safety features to its platforms.
New e-bike proposal aims to ban some bike models from dirt trails in Salt Lake County

New e-bike proposal aims to ban some bike models from dirt trails in Salt Lake County

Bryanna Willis, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new ordinance proposal by the Salt Lake County Council aims to make certain types of e-bikes ineligible to be ridden on dirt roads in the county.
Judge considering bail for former death-row inmate as attorneys prepare his case for another trial

Judge considering bail for former death-row inmate as attorneys prepare his case for another trial

VideoEmily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 3:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Attorneys are preparing for a renewed trial for Douglas Carter and are arguing about DNA evidence, a written testimony, and whether he should be allowed to post bail.
Rash of St. George bank fraud cases may be tied to 'organized syndicate,' police say

Rash of St. George bank fraud cases may be tied to 'organized syndicate,' police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 2:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

One woman was arrested and police are seeking another man in connection with a string of bank fraud cases in southern Utah since January.
'Slow, agonizing suffocation': USU used unapproved method to euthanize 82 naked mole rats

'Slow, agonizing suffocation': USU used unapproved method to euthanize 82 naked mole rats

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 1:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

A newly released federal report says a Utah State University research lab was responsible for euthanizing 82 naked mole rats using an unapproved method.
Meta reaches $18 billion settlement with Utah, other states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction

Meta reaches $18 billion settlement with Utah, other states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction

VideoBarbara Ortutay, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 26 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, state attorneys general announced Wednesday.
HHS 'actively reviewing' Mike Lee's push for a new Type 1 diabetes treatment

HHS 'actively reviewing' Mike Lee's push for a new Type 1 diabetes treatment

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Health of Human Services is "actively reviewing" a request to reclassify a set of specialized cells located within the pancreas to be used for the treatment of Type 1 diabetes.
Iron County School District approves 4-day school week for 2027-2028 school year

Iron County School District approves 4-day school week for 2027-2028 school year

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 11:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Iron County School District approves 4-day school week for 2027-2028 school year, with the option to delay to the 2028-2029 school year.