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'He made so many people's lives better': Friends remember teen who died after Devil's Castle fall
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
Friends and family will gather at the Momentum Climbing Gym tonight to remember 16-year-old Zachary Jacob Crandall who fell while climbing Devil's Castle Trail last Wednesday.

2 people dead following I-215 crash
VideoDevin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 5:28 p.m. | Save Story
Two people died Tuesday afternoon following a crash on I-215 in Salt Lake City.

'Violence in front of my house': Iron County mom talks of repeated Flock camera vandalism
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
A flock camera was destroyed in front of Mary Ellen Crase's home in Kanaraville Sunday night. She said this is not the first time she has experienced vandalism due to the camera being placed in front of her home.

Timpanogos School District eyeing possible school closures, consolidations
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 4:29 p.m. | Save Story
Thirteen schools in the Timpanogos School District could potentially face closure or consolidation, with the district's board of education set to consider a proposal to launch boundary studies during its Wednesday meeting.

Appellate court dismisses some convictions for man serving at least 35 years
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Appellate Court vacated some convictions against a homeless man who was accused of sexually assaulting a woman who was on the way home from a bar, but found consecutive sentences on the other charges were appropriate.

The world's largest collection of outdoor gear designs is at a Utah university
Bryanna Willis, KSL | Updated Aug. 25 - 3:23 p.m. | Save Story
What started at Utah State University as a collection of about 250 outdoor brands' catalogues as a way for students to be educated in outdoor design history has now grown to a design archive representing over 1,000 brands from all over the world.

When wildfire smoke and rain collide, it may fall as fertilizer, U. study finds
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 3:07 p.m. | Save Story
A new Utah-led study finds that wildfire smoke can cause "large bursts" of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to fall onto ecosystems when it mixes with rain.

An adopted man learned his biological father was on death row. Then his conviction overturned
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 1:40 p.m. | Save Story
After being adopted while young, a Utah man discovered later in life that his biological father was an inmate on death row. Then, his father's conviction was overturned.

Utah businesses adapt to AI as lawmakers work on new rules
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 1:14 p.m. | Save Story
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how businesses market, sell and connect with customers, and Utah lawmakers are working to keep up with the technology.

Lehi boy home recovering after 2-story window fall
VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 12:59 p.m. | Save Story
What began as a family birthday celebration quickly turned into a nightmare for the Silva family when 6-year-old Zion Silva fell from a second-story window, suffering serious injuries.

Weber County inks accord with feds to get reimbursed for immigration enforcement action
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 12:17 p.m. | Save Story
Weber County inked an accord with the feds to get reimbursement for aiding with immigration enforcement action, similar to an agreement Utah County signed last May.

Judge gives man consecutive sentences for 'horrendous' double killing at party
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated Aug. 25 - 10:37 a.m. | Save Story
Patrocinio Perez was sentenced to prison on Monday for shooting and killing two men and injuring a woman at a house party in Magna five years ago.

Sentencing set for polygamous leader convicted of abuse in Arizona after girls discovered in trailer
Associated Press | Posted Aug. 25 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
A polygamous sect leader already serving a 50-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating sex involving children is scheduled to be sentenced on separate state convictions.

Video shows large rockfall that prompted temporary Zion National Park road closure
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 9:49 a.m. | Save Story
Zion National Park has lifted a road closure that was in place after a large rockfall on Monday, which was caught on video.

Utah's first public via ferrata course draws thousands of people to Vernal
VideoMike Anderson, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 9:06 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's first public, and North America's largest via ferrata course is already drawing thousands of people to the Vernal area.

Roy teen shows signs of recovery after being hit by car while riding e-scooter
VideoDan Rascon, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
A 14-year-old Roy boy is showing encouraging signs of recovery after being critically injured when he was struck by a car while riding his e-scooter last week.

Utah may increase awareness of its laws targeting left-lane loafing violations
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Highway Patrol troopers said last week that they are open to increasing awareness laws that prevent left-lane loafers.

Washington Terrace presses 'pause' on Flock cameras
Britt Johnson, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 6:31 a.m. | Save Story
Washington Terrace City has paused its trial of license plate readers, known as Flock cameras, amid controversy.

5 years after Gabby Petito's disappearance, her story continues to drive change
VideoEmma Benson, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 6:20 a.m. | Save Story
Five years after Gabby Petito's death, her family's advocacy continues to influence domestic violence policy and awareness in Utah and across the country.
Environment »

When wildfire smoke and rain collide, it may fall as fertilizer, U. study finds
- Historical sites at risk in proposed changes to National Historic Preservation Act
- USU, Hi Tech Solutions to develop nuclear training, research campus in Brigham City
- Sanpete County schools temporarily initiate secure protocol due to nearby bear
- The first lawsuit has been filed over feds' new plan for Lake Powell and Lake Mead
Health »

5 years after Gabby Petito's disappearance, her story continues to drive change
- Utah teen recovering after serious beach accident leaves him with broken neck
- Cedar Hills mom receiving double lung transplant after other cancer treatments fail
- Bloating isn't always harmless: What to know about gut health and when to seek help
- Utah 988 lifeline sees summer increase in calls, says it maintains 90% answer rate
Police & Courts »

2 people dead following I-215 crash
- 'Violence in front of my house': Iron County mom talks of repeated Flock camera vandalism
- A Montana man killed 8 relatives, including 4 kids, at Sunday dinner, a family spokesperson says
- Appellate court dismisses some convictions for man serving at least 35 years
- An adopted man learned his biological father was on death row. Then his conviction overturned
Politics »

US consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months with gas stuck above $4
- Lake America? Trump mulls renaming Lake Ontario, expresses love for French Canadians amid trade war
- Weber County inks accord with feds to get reimbursed for immigration enforcement action
- European leaders mark Ukraine's 35th Independence Day as Russian invasion pushes on
- Trump administration moves to impose more than $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visas
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