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Man pleads guilty to attempted murder of 3-year-old; Girl's mother asks to speak at sentencing

Man pleads guilty to attempted murder of 3-year-old; Girl's mother asks to speak at sentencing

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 7:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The biological mother of a girl who was flown to Primary Children's Hospital with a fractured skull said she wants to speak at the sentencing for her boyfriend, who pleaded guilty to attempted murder. The mother is also charged and no longer has parental rights.
Utah couple accused of abusing young boy

Utah couple accused of abusing young boy

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 6 - 6:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Emery County couple was charged on Monday with aggravated child abuse.
Salt Lake Valley fire crews conduct live fire training in Holladay

Salt Lake Valley fire crews conduct live fire training in Holladay

Rachel Fabbi, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 6:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fire departments from across the Salt Lake Valley came together in Holladay Monday morning for a rare live fire training exercise.
500-acre North Ogden development proposal sparking concern among some

500-acre North Ogden development proposal sparking concern among some

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 500-acre, 1,637-unit development proposal on the mountainside overlooking North Ogden has sparked concern among some.
New docuseries opens virtual doors to the Salt Lake Temple

New docuseries opens virtual doors to the Salt Lake Temple

VideoBrenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 5 - 10:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A first-of-its-kind video project for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was celebrated as people gathered in downtown Salt Lake City for the premiere of a new docuseries.
Draper woman fights to get Turo host booted after making fraudulent rental car damage claims against her

Draper woman fights to get Turo host booted after making fraudulent rental car damage claims against her

VideoMatt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 10:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

A renter says the photographic evidence a Turo host sent as proof that she damaged his car is only proof of fraud. Now she wants him off the platform.
'Like general conference every day': Downtown Salt Lake prepares for temple crowds

'Like general conference every day': Downtown Salt Lake prepares for temple crowds

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Downtown Salt Lake City businesses are preparing for an expected surge of 22,000 daily visitors when the Salt Lake Temple reopens, bringing new opportunities for retailers and restaurants.
Could your charging habits spark a fire? Safety tips from firefighters for Fire Prevention Week

Could your charging habits spark a fire? Safety tips from firefighters for Fire Prevention Week

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 5 - 9:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Safe charging habits and proper battery disposal can help prevent fires involving everyday devices, firefighters say.
Is Great Salt Lake's dust a 'perceived' problem? Utah wants to handle it anyway

Is Great Salt Lake's dust a 'perceived' problem? Utah wants to handle it anyway

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's top air quality official says Great Salt Lake's dust is still a "potential problem," but it's one he said the state wants to address.
Mental Illness Awareness Week highlights importance of recognizing warning signs and seeking help

Mental Illness Awareness Week highlights importance of recognizing warning signs and seeking help

VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 5 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

As Mental Illness Awareness Week shines a spotlight on mental health challenges, experts say understanding the signs of emotional distress and reducing stigma can help save lives.
High diesel prices hard to sustain, will impact consumers, truckers say

High diesel prices hard to sustain, will impact consumers, truckers say

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 5 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Many longtime truckers say the current situation with high diesel prices is unlike anything they've experienced. Before long, they say the cost will be passed on to the consumer.
Utah Supreme Court weighs 'constitutional panel' lawmakers created to hear some cases

Utah Supreme Court weighs 'constitutional panel' lawmakers created to hear some cases

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Supreme Court is considering several challenges to a new state law allowing some cases to be moved to a special three-judge panel after hearing lengthy arguments from three sets of plaintiffs Monday.
Utahns might see their electricity bills drop — and coal might be to thank

Utahns might see their electricity bills drop — and coal might be to thank

Leah Bowers, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rocky Mountain Power has proposed a $375 million decrease in electricity charges, driven by lower natural gas prices, cheaper wholesale power and improved coal supplies, though approval is still pending.
Semitruck driver sentenced to jail, probation for causing fatal I-15 crash 10 years ago

Semitruck driver sentenced to jail, probation for causing fatal I-15 crash 10 years ago

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 6:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Idaho man was ordered to spend one year in jail and three on probation after causing a collision that killed a 21-year-old while driving a semitruck with methamphetamine in his system.
Several I-215 ramps close for bridge work in Salt Lake County

Several I-215 ramps close for bridge work in Salt Lake County

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several ramps around I-80, I-215, S.R. 201 and Redwood Road will close for about 20 days as part of ongoing bridge construction on the I-215 West project.
Here's when former Rep. Trevor Lee will appear in court on fraud allegations

Here's when former Rep. Trevor Lee will appear in court on fraud allegations

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Utah Rep. Trevor Lee was ordered to appear in court on Oct. 28 after being charged with four felonies, including communications fraud and mortgage fraud.
1 dead, 2 hospitalized in Salt Lake City collision

1 dead, 2 hospitalized in Salt Lake City collision

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 5 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person is dead and two were hospitalized after a crash involving a motorcycle and a car in Salt Lake City Monday afternoon.
Judge in Tyler Robinson case wants attorneys ready to set trial dates

Judge in Tyler Robinson case wants attorneys ready to set trial dates

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The judge in the Tyler Robinson capital murder case wants attorneys ready to set trial dates during Robinson's next hearing on Oct. 23.
Motorcyclist dies after colliding with school bus in Cedar City

Motorcyclist dies after colliding with school bus in Cedar City

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 5 - 3:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Highway Patrol troopers investigated a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a school bus on Monday morning.