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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
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
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.

Meta announces data center expansion, new community investments in Eagle Mountain
Raegan Edelman, KSL | Posted Sept. 14 - 8:54 p.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.

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 dad turns daughter's Type 1 diabetes experience into push for a cure
VideoEmma Benson, KSL | Posted Sept. 14 - 7:13 p.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.

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
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.

Over 20K customers without power in Park City, surrounding areas
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted Sept. 14 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Over 20,000 Rocky Mountain Power customers in Summit County were without power Monday afternoon.

'I will never stop being sorry': Cache County couple sentenced to prison for toddler death
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Sept. 14 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
A Cache County couple accused of committing a "severe pattern of neglect" that led to their toddler's death were sentenced to two consecutive terms of one to 15 years in prison.

Utah Catholic Conference to gather Catholics from across Utah
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Sept. 14 - 4:06 p.m. | Save Story
The Diocese of Salt Lake City will be hosting the third annual Utah Catholic Conference on Saturday, gathering Catholics from across the state to learn, grow, pray and strengthen their faith together.

Utah man recalls 9/11 experience in new book, reflects on life-changing days at ground zero
VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL | Posted Sept. 14 - 3:55 p.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.

Is the Utah Supreme Court a check on the Legislature? Nominees share their views
VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Sept. 14 - 3:45 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah Senate panel has voted to recommend two state Supreme Court nominees, sending the governor's picks to the full Senate for a final vote later this week.

Pizzeria owner missing for two weeks found dead in Sanpete County
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated Sept. 14 - 2:31 p.m. | Save Story
A man who owned a pizzeria in Indianola, Sanpete County was found dead after being missing for two weeks.

Weber State, Utah State see who can donate more in annual 'Blood Battle' competition
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Posted Sept. 14 - 1:50 p.m. | Save Story
Weber State and Utah State universities are competing in their 23rd annual Blood Battle, a rivalry that brings students and community members together to donate blood and help save lives.

Spanish Fork man who fired at officers responding to domestic violence call sentenced to prison
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 14 - 1:33 p.m. | Save Story
A man who fired at SWAT officers responding to a domestic violence call was given concurrent prison sentences after pleading guilty with a mental illness to reduced charges.

Utah offers farmers an 'unprecedented' loan relief amid challenging year
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 14 - 1:01 p.m. | Save Story
2026 has been a challenging year for many farmers and ranchers across the state, which inspired an adjustment for those with existing state loans.

Driver with denied license arrested in fatal hit-and-run crash
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Sept. 14 - 12:19 p.m. | Save Story
A man who had his license revoked for medical reasons was arrested early Saturday in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash with a pedestrian Friday night.

Ongoing dispute with neighbor culminates in shooting in central Utah
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 14 - 11:05 a.m. | Save Story
A man visiting a cabin at Scofield Reservoir for the weekend was shot by a neighbor who has had an alleged dispute with the cabin owners for years.
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BYU employee identified as man killed in Provo while riding bike
- Smithfield Utah Temple will open to the public next spring ahead of dedication
- Fund launched as frustrated Salt Lake City residents fume over flooding fiasco
- Condo owner says HOA should help with $25K in damages. HOA disagrees
- Meta announces data center expansion, new community investments in Eagle Mountain





