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Numerous bank cards, fake IDs found following fiery crash
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
Two men have been arrested in St. George after police discovered numerous stolen financial cards and ID's following a fiery crash.

UVU students use AI to develop toothpaste business
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 2:39 p.m. | Save Story
Two brothers in UVU's first applied artificial intelligence master's cohort are using AI to research, develop and launch a toothpaste business while emphasizing the importance of human oversight.

Man accused of pointed realistic looking gun at police 'for no apparent reason'
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Sept. 3 - 2:10 p.m. | Save Story
A man who police say pointed a realistic looking gun at officers conducting a separate investigation was charged on Thursday.

EPA proposals to speed up data center projects 'anti-democratic,' according to Utah environmental group
VideoMike Anderson, KSL | Updated Sept. 3 - 1:32 p.m. | Save Story
Proposals by the EPA to reduce public input, and allow construction before air-quality permits are issued have some environmental groups in Utah concerned about a move they see as "anti-democratic."

Attorney Dennis Flynn named as Utah's new state risk manager
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 1:01 p.m. | Save Story
Attorney Dennis Flynn was appointed to head Utah's Division of Risk Management, the state announced Thursday.

Man detained for TRAX stabbing not arrested
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
A man who was detained and questioned for allegedly stabbing another man on a TRAX train Wednesday was not booked into the Salt Lake County Jail.

From struggle to recognition: How one mom's art made its way to Ogden's streets
VideoTamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 11:04 a.m. | Save Story
An Army veteran and Pacific Islander who spent years navigating life after trauma has discovered that healing can come through the simplest of acts: picking up a paintbrush.

2 accused of taking shoes at gunpoint, firing shots
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 10:31 a.m. | Save Story
Two men have been charged in connection with an armed robbery in West Valley during which police say shots were fired.

People seek mental health benefits after Charlie Kirk shooting, officials say
VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL | Updated Sept. 3 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
Nearly a year after the shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, state officials said dozens of people impacted by the tragedy are continuing to seek mental health support.

Bridgerland Technical College, USU partnership creates direct path from technical training to bachelor's degree
VideoTodd Kunz, KSL | Updated Sept. 3 - 9:25 a.m. | Save Story
Utah State University and Bridgerland Technical College signed an agreement to enable students to move between the two institutions more easily.

The sweet way a Utah donut shop is saving lives
VideoKathleen Clove, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 8:59 a.m. | Save Story
The Other Side Village's twofold mission: providing tiny homes for people transitioning out of homelessness while equipping them with the life and work skills they need to be self-reliant.

Tooele real estate agent charged with murdering girlfriend; friends say she was an 'amazing mom'
VideoGarna Mejia, KSL | Updated Sept. 3 - 8:28 a.m. | Save Story
A Tooele man is facing murder charges in connection with the death of his girlfriend, a woman friends describe as a loving mother, talented nail artist and rising professional in the community.

How Midway is preserving its small-town roots with annual Swiss Days
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 8:08 a.m. | Save Story
The ever-popular Swiss Days event is just one of many traditions the growing city of Midway utilizes to preserve its small-town roots.

National Park Services proposes a 'simpler' approach for bicycles, e-bikes at parks
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 7:36 a.m. | Save Story
The National Park Service is considering a new rule that it says would increase access for bicycle and e-bicycle options across its system.

Midvale neighbors said man chose dead-end street as he fled from police
VideoAndrew Adams, KSL | Updated Sept. 3 - 6:33 a.m. | Save Story
Police arrested a man Wednesday after a brief pursuit ended on a dead-end street, and after neighbors said the man went into a house and changed clothes to continue his escape.

'We will tell their stories': Friends, family gather to remember father, daughter killed in crash
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
Friends and family gathered Wednesday in Ogden to remember Jody Thackeray and his daughter Desiree, killed last week in a crash on I-215 in Salt Lake County.

Quick actions save 8-year-old boy after baseball accident at Henefer field
VideoDan Rascon, KSL | Updated Sept. 2 - 10:39 p.m. | Save Story
An 8-year-old boy is recovering at Primary Children's Hospital after being struck in the chest by a baseball during practice in Henefer, an impact that firefighters said sent him into cardiac arrest.

Semitruck driver hospitalized after rolling, falling down embankment in Daggett County
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 9:20 p.m. | Save Story
A semitruck driver was hospitalized after getting into an accident in Daggett County Wednesday morning.

Democrat exits Utah state Senate race, backs Forward Party candidate
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 9:08 p.m. | Save Story
A Democratic candidate for Utah's Senate District 11 dropped out of the race last week, potentially giving Utah's only third-party lawmaker a simpler path to reelection this fall.
Education »

UVU students use AI to develop toothpaste business
- People seek mental health benefits after Charlie Kirk shooting, officials say
- Bridgerland Technical College, USU partnership creates direct path from technical training to bachelor's degree
- Quick actions save 8-year-old boy after baseball accident at Henefer field
- Ogden teacher facing assault charge placed on leave, officials taking steps to reassign duties
Environment »

EPA proposals to speed up data center projects 'anti-democratic,' according to Utah environmental group
Police & Courts »

Church wins unanimous federal ruling in tithing case appeal
- Numerous bank cards, fake IDs found following fiery crash
- Florida bans highway license-plate readers as backlash over surveillance spreads
- Judge ends Lindsay Clancy trial for the day as jury foreman says they're deadlocked over of 1 juror
- Man accused of pointed realistic looking gun at police 'for no apparent reason'
Religion »

Church wins unanimous federal ruling in tithing case appeal
- 1M reserved tickets for Salt Lake Temple open house
- 'DWTS' pro Rylee Arnold faced a frightening diagnosis. Then she prayed
- Church of Jesus Christ invites the world to 'Rejoice in Christ' at Salt Lake Temple open house
- Ephraim temple open house: Second in Sanpete County a tribute to service-oriented saints




