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Roy teen shows signs of recovery after being hit by car while riding e-scooter
VideoDan Rascon, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 9:28 p.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.

USU, Hi Tech Solutions to develop nuclear training, research campus in Brigham City
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 9:07 p.m. | Save Story
Nuclear company Hi Tech Solutions, Utah State University and Brigham City on Monday advanced a memorandum of understanding to create a nuclear training and research campus.

5 years after Gabby Petito's disappearance, her story continues to drive change
VideoEmma Benson, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 7:43 p.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.

Flooding at Bryce Canyon spurs rescue efforts
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 7:28 p.m. | Save Story
A total of 11 people in four different tourist groups were rescued from massive flooding at Bryce Canyon on Monday.

Judge gives man consecutive sentences for 'horrendous' double killing at party
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 7:04 p.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.

Lehi boy home recovering after 2-story window fall
VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 5:59 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.

Alleged pay dispute leads to shooting, charges in Sanpete County
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 5:31 p.m. | Save Story
A Sanpete County man was charged with attempted murder on Monday for allegedly shooting at another person over a pay dispute.

Sen. John Curtis weighs in on the future of the SAVE America Act
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. John Curtis said he supports federal legislation requiring proof of ID and citizenship to vote, but said it's likely too late to implement the SAVE America Act if it's passed before the midterms.

Washington Terrace presses 'pause' on Flock cameras
Britt Johnson, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Washington Terrace City has paused its trial of license plate readers, known as Flock cameras, amid controversy.

Utah's first public via ferrata course draws thousands of people to Vernal
VideoMike Anderson, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 4:09 p.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.

Monsoons lit up Utah sky with a rare type of rainbow
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
Monsoonal storms brought Utah much-needed moisture and spectacular lightning displays over the weekend, and also gave some residents a rare type of rainbow.

2 accused in southern Utah of Flock camera vandalism
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 1:38 p.m. | Save Story
Two men were arrested in Iron County early Monday and accused of cutting down a Flock license plate reader after watching "de-flock America" videos.

The first lawsuit has been filed over feds' new plan for Lake Powell and Lake Mead
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 12:38 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's western neighbor is suing the U.S. Department of the Interior over its decision to mandatorily slash 1.25 million acre-feet of water from the Colorado River system annually over the next two years.

Weber School District's new Catalyst Campus gives students a head start on careers
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
Weber School District's new Catalyst program will give students hands-on career experience through eight career pathways and partnerships with more than 60 local industries.

Saratoga Springs teen charged with killing mother, brother
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 11:21 a.m. | Save Story
Prosecutors say they will seek to have a 16-year-old boy charged with two counts of aggravated murder certified to stand trial as an adult.

Impaired, unlicensed driver allegedly caused head-on crash near Park City
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 11:05 a.m. | Save Story
A driver with a blood-alcohol level more than five times the legal limit was arrested following a head-on crash near Park City over the weekend.

100-year-old WWII veteran honored at Delta-Millard rivalry game
VideoTyrese Boone, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
A 100-year-old World War II veteran and former Delta High School student was honored as the honorary flag bearer during Friday's Delta-Millard football rivalry game.

Tyler Robinson's case 'should not be made into a reality TV show,' attorneys argue
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 9:32 a.m. | Save Story
Tyler Robinson is renewing his call to keep cameras out of the courtroom during the conclusion of his upcoming preliminary hearing next week.

3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren't sold
Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 24 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
A growing number of colleges are offering three-year degree programs, which cut a year off a traditional bachelor's with reduced credit.
Environment »

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
- Tropical Storm Moke carrying more rain toward hurricane-damaged Hawaii
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
Science »

Washington Terrace presses 'pause' on Flock cameras
- From supercomputers to startups: Inside Utah's growing bet on AI
- Chinese humanoid robots smash human records in 100m sprint, high jump at Beijing robot games
- As workplace surveillance grows, experts say it's good to know the ways employers are watching
- Near-total lunar eclipse is coming up with the Americas in prime position
Utah Counties »

Man who supplied gun found guilty of murder in Cedar City jury trial
- Historical sites at risk in proposed changes to National Historic Preservation Act
- Roy teen shows signs of recovery after being hit by car while riding e-scooter
- USU, Hi Tech Solutions to develop nuclear training, research campus in Brigham City
- Sanpete County schools temporarily initiate secure protocol due to nearby bear



