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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Business & Tech »

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- 500-acre North Ogden development proposal sparking concern among some
Education »

How Ensign College's inaugural vocational tech program is meeting industry needs — and fostering discipleship
Environment »

Is Great Salt Lake's dust a 'perceived' problem? Utah wants to handle it anyway
- Utah's strategy to fight invasive reeds at the Great Salt Lake? Play the long game and look upstream
- The latest on what El Niño means for the ski season
- Can Colorado make oil companies pay for climate damage? The Supreme Court will soon decide
- Why even resilient forests are struggling to regrow after wildfires
Police & Courts »

UK police arrest a 7th man in connection with a security incident at a US-run air base
Religion »

New docuseries opens virtual doors to the Salt Lake Temple
- 'Like general conference every day': Downtown Salt Lake prepares for temple crowds
- Pope Francis' diaries to be published next month, revealing reflections on Vatican years
- Sunday afternoon session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference
- General conference special: 'Kingdom of Faith: The Saints in Cambodia'


