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How's the late Dolly Parton still helping Utah preschoolers discover the joy of reading?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 26 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
Given her trademark humor and soft spot for early literacy, perhaps Dolly Parton was somewhere smiling Friday because of a reading initiative being launched at a Utah school district.

B'Nai Israel Temple religious legacy lives on in Salt Lake Art Museum
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Sept. 26 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
The B'nai Israel Temple was built to give Jews in Salt Lake City a place to worship together. Now, the structure lives on inspiring future visitors as an art museum.

Utah voters across faiths embrace Dallin H. Oaks' call for political compromise, poll finds
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 26 - 7:43 p.m. | Save Story
A majority of Utah voters, regardless of religion, agreed with the core message of a speech by President Dallin H. Oaks on the principles of compromise in the Constitution, a new poll finds.

Salt Lake City seeks creative funding options as Liberty Park upgrades could cost $41M
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 26 - 2:40 p.m. | Save Story
Desired improvements to Salt Lake City's popular Liberty Park could force the city to get creative.

Health officials to urge caution around kratom, other substances after Mississippi student deaths
VideoShelby Lofton, KSL | Updated Sept. 26 - 1:02 p.m. | Save Story
The deaths of two Ole Miss students have sparked renewed attention on kratom and synthetic substances. Utah health experts say there is no evidence that cychlorphine has been found in Utah but urge caution and education.

Motorcyclist flown to hospital after crash near Layton
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Sept. 26 - 11:18 a.m. | Save Story
A man was flown to the hospital with significant injuries after police said he swerved to avoid quickly slowing traffic and collided with a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction.

This man believes he has a solution to the high cost of skiing
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 26 - 11:06 a.m. | Save Story
Most skiers and snowboarders don't buy expensive single-day lift tickets any more. Season and multiday passes are much more common among regulars at Utah resorts.

Bountiful honors former QB, lightening strike victim
VideoTyrese Boone, KSL | Posted Sept. 26 - 9:10 a.m. | Save Story
The Bountiful community came together Friday to honor former Redhawks quarterback Steve Matheson, who died last month after being struck by lightning while helping stranded boaters in Florida.

7UP 'ghost sign' in Cedar City sparks memories of wedding proposal 50 years ago
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Sept. 26 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
The Cedar City Historic Preservation Commission is in the process of applying for securing funding to clean up a historic 7UP sign and restore it for residents and visitors to enjoy.

Grieving West Haven family thanks community for support in loss of 6-year-old daughter
VideoMike Anderson, KSL | Updated Sept. 25 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
Family members of 6-year-old Mollie Korth are grateful for the outpouring of support following the girl's death after she was hit by a vehicle outside the family home.

Utah County agrees to pay $1.8M for defense of man charged with capital murder, settling lawsuit
VideoAmy Donaldson, KSL and Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated Sept. 25 - 10:14 p.m. | Save Story
Attorneys representing Michael Jayne in a lawsuit seeking more funds for his defense said they reached a settlement with Utah County on Friday. The county agreed to pay $1.8M for his defense.

Learning about the renovation work you don't see beneath Salt Lake Temple
VideoDeanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Sept. 25 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
As renovation work at the Salt Lake Temple nears public view, church leaders are highlighting one of the project's most significant accomplishments: a massive seismic upgrade hidden beneath the historic structure.

Volition moves proposed Spanish Fork data center location after resident concerns
VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL | Updated Sept. 25 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
Volition has moved its proposed data center location in Spanish Fork after residents aired concerns, though the plans still face review by city officials.

Man charged with killing 2 in shooting outside funeral in Salt Lake claims he acted in self defense
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 25 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
A 3rd District Court judge ruled Friday that John Vea Uasike Jr. has a prima facia claim of self defense. Now prosecutors are seeking to prove he was not justified and the charges should stay.

Delta Center upgrades unveiled that will add 1,500 full-view seats for Utah Mammoth games
VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL | Updated Sept. 25 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
Recent upgrades to the Delta Center add 1,500 full-view seats for Utah Mammoth games, and fans will be able to experience them at a preseason game on Saturday.

Utah truckers fear cost of diesel fuel may run them out of business
Devyn Latorre, KSL | Posted Sept. 25 - 7:53 p.m. | Save Story
Truckers across Utah watched the price of diesel fuel skyrocket to $6.60 a gallon this week. The price is a record high in Utah, and has some truckers fearing they may have to shut down their businesses.

Judge temporarily blocks Utah's new age verification law in Pornhub lawsuit
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 25 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
A federal judge has temporarily blocked part of a new Utah law seeking to crack down on companies that allow Utahns to get around the state's age verification requirements for viewing online pornography.

Honduran man, twice removed from the US, charged with drug trafficking in Salt Lake
Allison Stuart, KSL | Posted Sept. 25 - 7:15 p.m. | Save Story
A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City has returned an indictment charging Francisco Antonio Rodriguez Raudales, 32, from Honduras, with drug trafficking and immigration crimes.

USU researchers add weather sensors to study why Peter Sinks gets so cold
VideoTodd Kunz, KSL | Posted Sept. 25 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Known as the coldest place in Utah every winter and one of the coldest places in the lower 48 states, Peter Sinks is now the focus of a Utah State University research project.
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Health officials to urge caution around kratom, other substances after Mississippi student deaths
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Health officials to urge caution around kratom, other substances after Mississippi student deaths
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- How's the late Dolly Parton still helping Utah preschoolers discover the joy of reading?
- B'Nai Israel Temple religious legacy lives on in Salt Lake Art Museum
- Salt Lake City seeks creative funding options as Liberty Park upgrades could cost $41M
- Health officials to urge caution around kratom, other substances after Mississippi student deaths




