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I-84 in Weber Canyon reopens as Broad Fire continues to burn
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated Sept. 5 - 9:08 p.m. | Save Story
One lane in each direction on Interstate 84 is open as firefighters continue to battle the Broad Fire in Weber Canyon on Saturday night.

Man struggling with mental health sentenced for stabbing Santaquin officer
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Timothy Olesen will spend less than two year in jail and four years on probation for stabbing an officer with a kitchen knife who had responded to his call. The officer was wearing a vest that protected him.

5 men from Utah compete at World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 8:37 p.m. | Save Story
The 2026 World Nomad Games have just wrapped up, and five men from Utah participated in kok-boru, which is the official national equestrian sport of Kyrgyzstan.

Man sentenced to prison after assaulting, threatening multiple people with knife in Provo
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
A man who admitted to assaulting others with a pocketknife outside of the Travelers Inn will be spending time in prison. Charging documents claim he stabbed or hit four different people.

Rosh Hashana invites Jews to celebrate and strengthen connection with God
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 5:50 p.m. | Save Story
Rosh Hashana, the celebration of the Jewish New Year, will begin at sundown on Friday, Sept. 11, and end at sundown on Sunday, Sept. 13; however, as one of those days is Jewish Shabbat, the major celebrations will be limited to Sunday.

Local talent shines at Noah Kahan's Utah tour stop
Mary Culbertson, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 5:06 p.m. | Save Story
Noah Kahan fans in Utah rattled the state's seismology report and social media algorithms last week, as "The Great Divide Tour" stopped at a sold-out America First Field.

2 new exhibitions to open at Salt Lake City's Finch Lane Gallery
KSL.com | Posted Sept. 5 - 4:17 p.m. | Save Story
A pair of new exhibits are coming to a Salt Lake City art gallery that spotlights local artists.

Abby Cox has tips for parents of early readers
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 5 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and first lady Abby Cox launched Utah Reads, a statewide early literacy campaign encouraging families to make reading together a daily habit.

Utah ranks No. 1 for access to addiction treatment, study finds
VideoTodd Kunz, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 1:45 p.m. | Save Story
Utah has been ranked the best state in the nation for access to treatment for drug addiction and other substance-use needs, according to a recent 48-state study by Legacy Healing Center.

Fire in Washington County burns multiple homes, kills 1 pet
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated Sept. 5 - 1:16 p.m. | Save Story
A fire ignited in Washington, Washington County, on Friday afternoon, sending plumes of black smoke over homes it burned. By the time the blaze was extinguished, multiple homes had been destroyed.

Uintah man given 12 years in prison for distributing fentanyl that led to friend's death
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 12:53 p.m. | Save Story
A man from Uintah County will serve more than 12 years in prison for distributing fentanyl that caused the death of another person.

Dispute over loud music on crowded TRAX train ends in stabbing
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Sept. 5 - 11:16 a.m. | Save Story
The man accused of stabbing another man on a Blue Line TRAX train in Salt Lake City this week was arrested on Friday.

Pineview draw down brings rare low levels, slump in activity
VideoMike Anderson, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 11:02 a.m. | Save Story
Crowds heading into the Labor Day weekend are virtually nonexistent as Pineview dips to the lowest levels seen in more than 50 years, in preparation for a repair project on an Ogden water pipeline.

22-year-old Kaysville woman with Down syndrome becomes certified fitness instructor
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 10:26 a.m. | Save Story
Aubry Alldredge, 22, of Kaysville, became the first individual with Down syndrome to become an UpBeat Barre instructor. She said she loves being on stage, giving options and making everyone feel included.

Spanish Fork woman to serve year in prison for cyberstalking, harassing 2 victims
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 9:48 a.m. | Save Story
A Spanish Fork woman was handed a year in prison for cyberstalking two men she met on online dating platforms.

'Trackflation' is here: Why Utah's young runners are getting so fast
Eric Cabrera, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 8:32 a.m. | Save Story
Young runners are shattering times once thought out of reach. A Utah coach says better training, technology and even altitude may be fueling a trend known as "trackflation."

$1.2M donation to UNICEF from Church of Jesus Christ to care for moms, babies in Pakistan
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a collaboration with UNICEF to bring improved care to 1.5 million mothers and their newborns in South Asia.

Developers 'hit pause' on Vesper Amphitheater plans after public pushback
VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Sept. 4 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Plans for a large amphitheater in Provo Canyon pushed by the Osmond family are on hold as developers rework some of the details.

State park managers urge safety ahead of Labor Day weekend
VideoMike Anderson, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 9:31 p.m. | Save Story
State park managers at reservoirs across Utah are urging people to watch out for others and take proper safety precautions as bodies of water become crowded this Labor Day weekend.
Business & Tech »

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Environment »

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- Educational and interactive, Idaho Falls Zoo unveils newest exhibit, the Islands
- EPA proposals to speed up data center projects 'anti-democratic,' according to Utah environmental group
- 'Supersized' El Niño may become strongest ever recorded, UN says
- National Park Services proposes a 'simpler' approach for bicycles, e-bikes at parks
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