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'Rejoice in Christ': Theme for Salt Lake Temple Celebration unveiled, reservations now available

VideoEmily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 1 - 12:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Reservations for the 2027 Salt Lake Temple open house are now available. The six-month long celebration's theme "Rejoice in Christ" was announced at an event on Tuesday.

Ogden brewpub to open eatery at Ogden-Hinckley Airport, part of moves to bolster airport profile

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 12:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden brewpub is to open a new eatery at Ogden-Hinckley Airport, part of city officials' moves to prod increased use of the small airport and bolster its profile.

'Horrible hate crime': Muslim men attacked at mall plan to sue alleged assailant, lawyer says

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The two Muslim men attacked in July at a mall plan to sue the alleged assailant for compensation and to raise awareness about the brutal incident, their lawyer says.

Grand Canyon flooding deals another blow to family-owned landmark

VideoDan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Deadly flash flooding in the Grand Canyon has left two people dead and one hiker still missing, while also delivering a devastating economic blow to a Utah family-owned business on the North Rim.

'He is going to kill somebody': Serial arsonist sentenced for June fire in Tooele County

VideoDaniella Rivera, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 1 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A known arsonist in Tooele County received his sentence Monday after pleading guilty to starting another fire that threatened homes and prompted evacuations earlier this year.

Tooele woman found dead in vehicle; boyfriend arrested

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man is accused of killing his girlfriend in Tooele overnight.

Clinton man sentenced to prison in 2021 shooting of woman in Roy

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 8:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Clinton man was sentenced to up to 15 years in prison in the 2021 non-fatal shooting of woman in Roy.

Beaver hoping to avoid new problems after catastrophic flooding in July

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 1 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

City leaders said Monday that many families were still displaced by catastrophic flooding in July as they hoped a new thunderstorm threat would not add to the community's troubles.

No tornado, but central Utah wind event generated 100 mph wind gusts, NWS says

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 7:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A storm that passed through central Utah on Saturday did not produce a tornado, but it generated peak wind gusts of 100 mph, that caused all sorts of damage in the area, federal forecasters have determined.

Flash flooding strands family in Capitol Reef

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 1 - 6:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A family camping near Capitol Reef National Park was stranded overnight after flash flood waters rapidly swelled in Cathedral Valley, making roads impassable.

Semi-tractor driver charged in Saratoga Springs crash that killed 13-year-old boy

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The driver of a semi-tractor hauling two large dump trailers, who allegedly ran a red light and hit a minivan, killing a 13-year-old boy, has been charged.

Residents recount 'destruction' of Springdale flooding

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 10:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Powerful flash flooding swept through Springdale on Monday, damaging homes, washing mud and debris across roads and prompting frightening moments for residents and visitors near Zion National Park.

Man shot by police, in serious condition in Salt Lake

VideoDevin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 31 - 10:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was hospitalized in serious condition after being shot by police in Salt Lake City Monday night.

Flooding impacts Utah one last time to close out meteorological summer

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 31 - 9:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's meteorological summer ended on a wet note Monday, with several inches of rain falling in some areas, creating localized flooding.

2 people dead, 1 missing from Grand Canyon flooding

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 31 - 9:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people are confirmed dead and at least one person remains missing after flooding at the Grand Canyon over the weekend, park officials said on Monday.

Meteorite from 'once-in-a-lifetime' Great Salt Lake crash on display at University of Utah

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 9:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 774-gram fragment of the Great Salt Lake meteorite is on display at the University of Utah.

Fake name, real bill: Former Taylorsville mayor charged twice under two different names

VideoMatt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A billing mix-up left a Taylorsville woman receiving medical bills under a fake name.

Orangeville prepares for more rain after weekend flooding forces families from homes

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 31 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Orangeville public works crews and residents spent Monday preparing for the possibility of more flooding in Orangeville.

Mexican man investigated for Ponzi scheme sentenced to deportation

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Mexican man who defrauded investors in a $1 million Ponzi scheme while residing in Utah was sentenced to time served and handed over to deportation officials last week.