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Former treasurer of Utah Scottish Association accused of stealing from group

Former treasurer of Utah Scottish Association accused of stealing from group

KSL  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 3:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former treasurer of the Utah Scottish Association is accused of stealing from the organization.
Endangered Utah bird species to get a boost. Here's how to watch its population soar

Endangered Utah bird species to get a boost. Here's how to watch its population soar

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

An embattled flock at the Utah-Arizona border is slated to welcome a few new members.
International Pentecostal conference to bring thousands to Salt Lake City

International Pentecostal conference to bring thousands to Salt Lake City

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 2:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United Pentecostal Church International will be holding its annual General Conference in Salt Lake City from Tuesday to Friday. Officials estimate between 8,000 and 10,000 attendees during some sessions.
Man on the run for 10 years arrested in child exploitation sting

Man on the run for 10 years arrested in child exploitation sting

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 2:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man convicted of having child sex abuse material 10 years ago, and who has been on the run ever since, was arrested and accused of trying to meet up with a teenager.
What is Utah's worst road? KSL drivers share their No. 1 suggestion

What is Utah's worst road? KSL drivers share their No. 1 suggestion

VideoBrian Carlson, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 25 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Driving in Utah can be frustrating — but some areas are worse than others. So what is Utah's worst road? We asked social media, and one answer stood out.
Man sentenced to prison for kidnapping, raping 12-year-old and stealing a car

Man sentenced to prison for kidnapping, raping 12-year-old and stealing a car

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 12:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 20-year-old man from Sanpete County was sentenced to prison in August after admitting he stole a car, kidnapped a young girl and sexually abused her.
Independent review of UVU and Charlie Kirk shooting finds ways security could be better

Independent review of UVU and Charlie Kirk shooting finds ways security could be better

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 12:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

While an independent review says UVU did not act in "bad faith" on the day Charlie Kirk was killed, it found several areas where campus security could be improved.
Mortgage rates just keep climbing

Mortgage rates just keep climbing

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mortgage rates are continuing to go up. And the added expense comes at a time when homeownership is increasingly out of reach for many Americans.
K-9 handler helps families of Indigenous missing persons near Four Corners

K-9 handler helps families of Indigenous missing persons near Four Corners

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 11:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

A K-9 handler from New Mexico is trying to do what she can to connect families of missing Indigenous people in the Four Corners area with the resources they need.
Here's a chance to tour some of the luxury homes for sale in Utah

Here's a chance to tour some of the luxury homes for sale in Utah

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 10:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's how you can see the over 100 properties in Utah where open houses are scheduled this weekend by Summit Sotheby's International Realty that have a hefty price tag.
Utah, feds finalize $60M settlement over 22,000 acres near Great Salt Lake

Utah, feds finalize $60M settlement over 22,000 acres near Great Salt Lake

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 10:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A long-standing feud between Utah and the federal government over tens of thousands of acres along the Great Salt Lake has now been settled.
Many groups are trying to save the Great Salt Lake. Here's how they can better collaborate

Many groups are trying to save the Great Salt Lake. Here's how they can better collaborate

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 10:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new report outlines ways many different sectors can improve collaboration as they try to save the shrinking Great Salt Lake.
Utah Fits All report sparks debate over scholarship use

Utah Fits All report sparks debate over scholarship use

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 25 - 9:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Fits All Scholarship Program's legislative report for the 2026-2027 program year shows what public and homeschool students used their scholarship funds for.
Man accused of sexually abusing young girl in Vernal

Man accused of sexually abusing young girl in Vernal

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A girl, between the ages of 12 and 14, says Kaden Potter, 19, used her 'as a sex toy multiple times a day and whenever he wanted,' according to police.
Utah community honors those impacted by recent flooding in Tibet and Nepal

Utah community honors those impacted by recent flooding in Tibet and Nepal

Allison Stuart, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 25 - 6:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

A vigil held Wednesday night honored those impacted by recent flooding in Tibet and Nepal. The organizers say the disaster isn't receiving enough attention, and they hope the vigil helped raise awareness.
Nearly $10K later, here's what a Latter-day Saint writer learned after year of online sports betting

Nearly $10K later, here's what a Latter-day Saint writer learned after year of online sports betting

VideoLogan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 6:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Atlantic staff writer McKay Coppins on Thursday spoke at Utah Valley University about lessons learned throughout his year-long investigation into the online sports betting industry.
New polling reveals Utahn's opinions on data centers in their neighborhoods

New polling reveals Utahn's opinions on data centers in their neighborhoods

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

New polling by the Deseret News and Hinkley Institute of Politics found the majority of Americans, and even more than a majority in Utah, oppose an artificial data center in their neighborhoods.
Mountain Trails Foundation announces seasonal, temporary trail closures

Mountain Trails Foundation announces seasonal, temporary trail closures

Allison Stuart, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 10:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

At least one popular trail in the Park City area is preparing to close.
Powder Mountain, Weber Fire District break ground on mountaintop fire station

Powder Mountain, Weber Fire District break ground on mountaintop fire station

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Powder Mountain and Weber Fire District reps broke ground on Thursday on a new mountaintop fire station to serve the growing ski resort.