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MOOYAH expanding Utah presence with 6 new locations
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 28 - 7:30 a.m. | Save Story
Utahns in two counties will soon have a new option for burgers, fries and shakes with MOOYAH set to expand its presence in the state with six new locations, the company announced Tuesday.

Fall is almost here. Is this when Utah's spectacular colors will return?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 28 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Fall is often considered one of the best times of the year across the country and in Utah. But when exactly will Utah's fall foliage peak?

Over 14,000 without power in southern Utah
VideoDevin Oldroyd, KSL | Updated Aug. 27 - 10:07 p.m. | Save Story
Over 14,000 Rocky Mountain Power customers in southern Utah were without power Thursday evening.

New MRI machine uses AI to reduce time, make clearer images at Intermountain Medical Center
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 27 - 9:32 p.m. | Save Story
Intermountain Health's hospital in Murray is the second in the U.S. to use an innovative MRI machine with advanced technology and AI software that can improve diagnosis.
Utahns with ties to Nepal react to deadly flooding
VideoShelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Aug. 27 - 9:21 p.m. | Save Story
Utahns with ties to Nepal are watching closely after catastrophic flooding killed hundreds and left more than 1,000 people missing.

Utah homeowners are being flooded with unwanted offers to buy their homes
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Aug. 27 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
A West Haven woman says strangers are calling and texting almost daily with offers to buy her home, even contacting her adult children.

U. researchers find possible water source in Mount Timpanogos rock glacier
Bryanna Willis, KSL | Posted Aug. 27 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
New research methods are revealing how much water can be found buried in Utah's mountains, leading to a deeper understanding of the state's water supply and possible methods of conservation.

Man sentenced for chase that closed road to Salt Lake International Airport
VideoMichael Houck, KSL | Updated Aug. 27 - 7:33 p.m. | Save Story
A convicted felon turned an attempted traffic stop for a revoked driver's license into a police pursuit that ended near the Salt Lake City International Airport.

Animators from Pixar's 'Cars' reveal Utah's inspiration for the movie
VideoBrian Carlson | Posted Aug. 27 - 7:06 p.m. | Save Story
For anyone who's seen the animated movie "Cars" by Disney Pixar, Utah's roads may have you taking a double take.

Hundreds of Utah families set to lose childcare assistance
VideoDaniel Woodruff and Heather Peterson, KSL | Updated Aug. 27 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Workforce Services is lowering the income eligibility limit to qualify for Utah's childcare assistance program.

What Meta settlement actually changes for Utah kids
Brooke Nally for KSL | Posted Aug. 27 - 4:55 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's landmark settlement with Meta will put daily time limits, nighttime blocks and school-hour restrictions on Instagram and Facebook for kids. Here's what changes, when it starts and what parents should do now.

South Salt Lake restaurant becomes first Utah eatery to earn coveted Michelin star
VideoCarter Williams, KSL | Updated Aug. 27 - 4:46 p.m. | Save Story
A fine dining restaurant that debuted in South Salt Lake last year is now the first Utah eatery to receive an iconic Michelin star, while several others in Utah received honors from the famed guide.

Canadian arrested in Sandy while attempting to purchase Nintendo products
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 27 - 4:28 p.m. | Save Story
For the second time in a month, a man not from Utah was arrested in Sandy while attempting to purchase Nintendo products using tap to pay.

2 people killed in I-215 crash identified
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted Aug. 27 - 4:19 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Public Safety released the names of two people killed Tuesday in a crash on I-215 in Salt Lake City.

After Iron County vote, other 4-day school districts share lessons and warnings
VideoBrenna Donnelly, KSL | Posted Aug. 27 - 4:07 p.m. | Save Story
Iron County School District is now the largest school district in the state to approve a four-day school week for all students, after a 4-3 school board vote Tuesday.

Utah's bear incidents have doubled over the past year, wildlife officials say
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 27 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
If it feels like the number of bear-related incidents is up in Utah, it's because it is.

4 charged in Kearns funeral shooting
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Aug. 27 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
Four people were charged Thursday for their alleged roles in a fatal shooting during a funeral in Kearns on Aug. 17 that police say the result of an old quarrel.

Flag historian prepares for 250 anniversary of American flag in Grantsville
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Aug. 27 - 1:28 p.m. | Save Story
At the Grantsville Library, DeVaughn Simper, the vexillologist with the largest collection of flags west of the Mississippi, will showcase the historical progression of the American Flag from its inception to today.

Love Your Watershed challenge encourages Utahns to keep Jordan River clean
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Posted Aug. 27 - 1:24 p.m. | Save Story
Utah mayors are launching the year-long "Love Your Watershed" challenge, encouraging residents to clean up litter and pollution in their neighborhoods before it reaches storm drains and the Jordan River.
Education »

After Iron County vote, other 4-day school districts share lessons and warnings
- 'A reason to start': Utah Valley University launches scholarship for concurrent enrollment students
- Timpanogos School District eyeing possible school closures, consolidations
- The world's largest collection of outdoor gear designs is at a Utah university
- Sanpete County schools temporarily initiate secure protocol due to nearby bear
Environment »

Fall is almost here. Is this when Utah's spectacular colors will return?
- U. researchers find possible water source in Mount Timpanogos rock glacier
- Utah's bear incidents have doubled over the past year, wildlife officials say
- Love Your Watershed challenge encourages Utahns to keep Jordan River clean
- 'The most painful outcome': Black bear cub found in Sanpete County euthanized
Politics »

Judge again blocks Trump mail ballot executive order in ruling that's likely to be swiftly appealed
- US judge weighs challenge to restore Trump's name to Kennedy Center
- Lee says migrants are exploiting children to cross the border. His new bill wants to change that
- Why is a 200-yard stretch of road in Vineyard causing such a ruckus?
- The next Big Tobacco? Utah leaders celebrate 'watershed' Meta settlement
Science »

How AI is helping one Utah woman stay ahead of severe asthma
- What Meta settlement actually changes for Utah kids
- Police officer arrested after tracking ex-girlfriend on Flock camera system over 2,000 times, authorities say
- Meta reaches $18 billion settlement with Utah, other states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction
- US says Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve, Senate and more





