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Intermountain Health to convert West Valley City building into new medical campus

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Intermountain Health to convert West Valley City building into new medical campus

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 15 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Intermountain Health announced a new medical campus on Tuesday "in the heart" of West Valley City. The nonprofit healthcare organization said it acquired the nine-story Fairbourne building and plans to convert it into a medical campus and "major healthcare hub."
'I was just an angry, broken kid,' says Utah man seeking parole after 25 years

'I was just an angry, broken kid,' says Utah man seeking parole after 25 years

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 2:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man convicted for a brutal murder committed in 2001 went before the Board of Pardons for the first time Tuesday.
Park City School District IT employee faces 24 felony child sexual exploitation charges

Park City School District IT employee faces 24 felony child sexual exploitation charges

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 15 - 1:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

An IT systems administrator for the Park City School District was charged with two dozen first-degree felony crimes on Tuesday for alleged child sexual exploitation.
Utah Teacher of the Year recipient dies unexpectedly weeks after award ceremony

Utah Teacher of the Year recipient dies unexpectedly weeks after award ceremony

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 12:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Talia Casares, a sixth-grade school teacher at Moroni Elementary, died weeks after receiving the Utah Teacher of the Year Award.
Park City police K-9 seriously injured after jumping from freeway overpass

Park City police K-9 seriously injured after jumping from freeway overpass

VideoKennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 15 - 12:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Park City Police K-9 was seriously injured on Tuesday after he jumped from a freeway overpass in Park City while responding to a suspicious package.
'Nothing out of the ordinary' before SUU helicopter crash, report says

'Nothing out of the ordinary' before SUU helicopter crash, report says

VideoCarter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 11:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Federal investigators say that a Southern Utah University flight instructor failed to maintain proper pitch control, which led to a helicopter crash that injured the instructor and a student earlier this year.
Utah dad turns daughter's Type 1 diabetes experience into push for a cure

Utah dad turns daughter's Type 1 diabetes experience into push for a cure

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 15 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah father is turning his daughter's experience with Type 1 diabetes into a push to accelerate research toward a cure.
Provo charges against Reckless Ben dismissed as Lego saga continues

Provo charges against Reckless Ben dismissed as Lego saga continues

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 9:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Misdemeanor charges in the Provo Justice Court against YouTuber Benjamin Schneider were dismissed on Monday, but his 4th District Court charges remain.
Coroner's report notes prior mental health issues of Utah mom in Las Vegas deaths

Coroner's report notes prior mental health issues of Utah mom in Las Vegas deaths

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 8:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

One of the coroner's reports on the deaths of a Utah girl and her mother at a Las Vegas hotel in February notes the mom's prior mental health issues.
Meta announces data center expansion, new community investments in Eagle Mountain

Meta announces data center expansion, new community investments in Eagle Mountain

Raegan Edelman, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 15 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Meta has announced a massive expansion of its data center in Eagle Mountain, and the city said it fully supports the plan.
1 dead after car crashes into American Preparatory Academy

1 dead after car crashes into American Preparatory Academy

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 7:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person died on Monday night when they crashed into a charter school in West Valley City, leaving the car in flames and the school with minor damage.
Utah man recalls 9/11 experience in new book, reflects on life-changing days at ground zero

Utah man recalls 9/11 experience in new book, reflects on life-changing days at ground zero

VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 15 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

One Utah man carries a perspective on September 11 unlike most Americans. Twenty-five years later, Shaun Parry still keeps a box filled with reminders of the day that changed his life.
BYU employee identified as man killed in Provo while riding bike

BYU employee identified as man killed in Provo while riding bike

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 10:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police said Vincent Stanley Benfell was hit by a car in Provo earlier this month.
Smithfield Utah Temple will open to the public next spring ahead of dedication

Smithfield Utah Temple will open to the public next spring ahead of dedication

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on Monday that the open house for the Smithfield temple will run from Feb. 25 to March 27, 2027 ahead of the temple's dedication on April 18.
Fund launched as frustrated Salt Lake City residents fume over flooding fiasco

Fund launched as frustrated Salt Lake City residents fume over flooding fiasco

VideoCarter Williams and Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Residents of Salt Lake City's west side are banding together to help a little more than a dozen homeowners who were displaced or affected by flooding.
Condo owner says HOA should help with $25K in damages. HOA disagrees

Condo owner says HOA should help with $25K in damages. HOA disagrees

VideoMatt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's the stuff of nightmares: something coming up from your sewer line, repeatedly. But for Barbara Jensen, that's her reality.
French Guiana man accused of threatening southern Utah employees through phone calls

French Guiana man accused of threatening southern Utah employees through phone calls

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man from French Guiana is in federal custody for allegedly threatening and harassing store employees in southern Utah.
Utah governor calls on Congress to create 'framework' for AI safety

Utah governor calls on Congress to create 'framework' for AI safety

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox called on Congress to establish guardrails for developing advanced artificial intelligence models Monday
Millcreek man faces more than 30 felony charges for allegedly shooting at police

Millcreek man faces more than 30 felony charges for allegedly shooting at police

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 6:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say was intoxicated and suicidal now faces more than 30 charges for allegedly shooting in the direction of officers.