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Millard County deputies seek suspects after $10K in diesel stolen from Meadow gas station

Millard County deputies seek suspects after $10K in diesel stolen from Meadow gas station

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 29 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities in Millard County are investigating the theft of approximately 1,400 gallons of diesel fuel. They suspect thieves targeted a gas station in Meadow on two separate nights earlier this month.
Young boy hospitalized in critical condition after being hit by car in Vineyard

Young boy hospitalized in critical condition after being hit by car in Vineyard

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 10:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A young boy was hospitalized in critical condition after being struck by a car in Vineyard Tuesday evening.
Man freed after decades on Utah's death row faces new challenges as legal fight continues

Man freed after decades on Utah's death row faces new challenges as legal fight continues

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Douglas Carter, released after spending more than four decades on Utah's death row, is adjusting to life outside prison while attorneys seek a finding of factual innocence and potential compensation.
West Jordan family left homeless after battery-powered toy damages home

West Jordan family left homeless after battery-powered toy damages home

VideoDan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 9:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Jordan family is searching for a new place to live after a fire, sparked by a battery-powered children's toy car, heavily damaged their home.
Neighbors turn up in droves after Orderville homeowner struck with flash flood

Neighbors turn up in droves after Orderville homeowner struck with flash flood

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 29 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sabrina Dubay says the community around Orderville showed up in large numbers to help after a flash flood pushed through the front of her home, nearly knocking ATVs and a camper into the river.
Ben McAdams, Riley Owen find much to agree on in debate for Utah's 1st Congressional District

Ben McAdams, Riley Owen find much to agree on in debate for Utah's 1st Congressional District

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 29 - 9:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democrat Ben McAdams and Republican Riley Owen found a fair amount to agree on, but disagreed on tariffs and clashed over gerrymandering during a debate Tuesday.
Woman sentenced to probation for financial exploitation of Payson grandmother

Woman sentenced to probation for financial exploitation of Payson grandmother

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman will spend two years on probation after being accused of spending about $6,000 of her grandmother's money on personal expenses as her primary caregiver. Similar charges were dismissed against her husband.
Vamos Health opens new West Valley City site, reflecting strong demand for its bilingual offerings

Vamos Health opens new West Valley City site, reflecting strong demand for its bilingual offerings

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 29 - 8:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Vamos Health launched at a new, larger site in West Valley City, reflecting strong demand for its offerings, provided in Spanish and English.
Utah Dirty Sodas named Minor League Baseball's 'Best New Alternate Identity'

Utah Dirty Sodas named Minor League Baseball's 'Best New Alternate Identity'

  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 8:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Dirty Sodas have been named Minor League Baseball's 2026 Best New Alternate Identity, earning the top honor among seven nominees and celebrating Utah culture.
Man sentenced for negligently causing Cedar City woman's death by selling her drugs

Man sentenced for negligently causing Cedar City woman's death by selling her drugs

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 8:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who admitted to causing a Cedar City woman's death when selling her drugs will be spending more time in jail before beginning probation after a plea deal reduced his charge from manslaughter to negligent homicide.
Nurse, fellow hikers help save man's life after cardiac arrest on Big Cottonwood Canyon trail

Nurse, fellow hikers help save man's life after cardiac arrest on Big Cottonwood Canyon trail

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 7:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

A hike in Big Cottonwood Canyon turned into a lifesaving mission when a nurse and two other hikers performed CPR for up to 30 minutes on a man who suffered cardiac arrest.
Rep. Mike Kennedy questions federal role in health policy

Rep. Mike Kennedy questions federal role in health policy

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Mike Kennedy questioned the federal government's role in overseeing Americans' health while speaking at the University of Utah on Tuesday.
Former Lehi museum director accused of spending nearly $300K on herself

Former Lehi museum director accused of spending nearly $300K on herself

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 6:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former executive director of the Hutchings Museum is accused of using museum money to pay for her personal trips and bills.
Firefighters, community honor fallen pilot Ryan Cutter during procession home

Firefighters, community honor fallen pilot Ryan Cutter during procession home

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 5:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fire trucks and first responder vehicles filled the roads Tuesday afternoon in Summit County as fallen helicopter pilot Ryan Cutter was brought home to Utah.
Heber City police warn of rise of romance scams

Heber City police warn of rise of romance scams

  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 5:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Heber City police are warning residents — especially older adults — about a rise in scams involving gift cards and online relationships.
Overnight construction to affect traffic on Geneva Road in Orem

Overnight construction to affect traffic on Geneva Road in Orem

  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 5:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Starting Tuesday night, there will be overnight flagging on Geneva Road in Orem.
Canyon View High School gets state-of-the-art weight room as part of $11M expansion project

Canyon View High School gets state-of-the-art weight room as part of $11M expansion project

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Canyon View High School in Cedar City just opened a state-of-the-art weight room as part of $11 million expansion project. The funds to cover the project came through a lease revenue bond that was approved by the district in July of 2024, after a 2023 bond proposal was defeated.
Southern Utah youth treatment center staff member accused of assaulting boy

Southern Utah youth treatment center staff member accused of assaulting boy

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A staff member at a treatment center for boys in southern Utah is accused of assaulting one of the new residents.
Box Elder County ranch operator enters plea in abeyance in human trafficking case

Box Elder County ranch operator enters plea in abeyance in human trafficking case

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 2:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Box Elder County ranch operator charged in connection with the treatment of an immigrant employee has entered a plea of abeyance to resolve the trafficking case.