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'He made so many people's lives better': Friends remember teen who died after Devil's Castle fall

'He made so many people's lives better': Friends remember teen who died after Devil's Castle fall

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Friends and family will gather at the Momentum Climbing Gym tonight to remember 16-year-old Zachary Jacob Crandall who fell while climbing Devil's Castle Trail last Wednesday.
2 people dead following I-215 crash

2 people dead following I-215 crash

VideoDevin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 5:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people died Tuesday afternoon following a crash on I-215 in Salt Lake City.
'Violence in front of my house': Iron County mom talks of repeated Flock camera vandalism

'Violence in front of my house': Iron County mom talks of repeated Flock camera vandalism

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A flock camera was destroyed in front of Mary Ellen Crase's home in Kanaraville Sunday night. She said this is not the first time she has experienced vandalism due to the camera being placed in front of her home.
Timpanogos School District eyeing possible school closures, consolidations

Timpanogos School District eyeing possible school closures, consolidations

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 4:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thirteen schools in the Timpanogos School District could potentially face closure or consolidation, with the district's board of education set to consider a proposal to launch boundary studies during its Wednesday meeting.
Appellate court dismisses some convictions for man serving at least 35 years

Appellate court dismisses some convictions for man serving at least 35 years

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Appellate Court vacated some convictions against a homeless man who was accused of sexually assaulting a woman who was on the way home from a bar, but found consecutive sentences on the other charges were appropriate.
The world's largest collection of outdoor gear designs is at a Utah university

The world's largest collection of outdoor gear designs is at a Utah university

Bryanna Willis, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 25 - 3:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

What started at Utah State University as a collection of about 250 outdoor brands' catalogues as a way for students to be educated in outdoor design history has now grown to a design archive representing over 1,000 brands from all over the world.
When wildfire smoke and rain collide, it may fall as fertilizer, U. study finds

When wildfire smoke and rain collide, it may fall as fertilizer, U. study finds

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 3:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Utah-led study finds that wildfire smoke can cause "large bursts" of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to fall onto ecosystems when it mixes with rain.
An adopted man learned his biological father was on death row. Then his conviction overturned

An adopted man learned his biological father was on death row. Then his conviction overturned

Amy Donaldson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 1:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

After being adopted while young, a Utah man discovered later in life that his biological father was an inmate on death row. Then, his father's conviction was overturned.
Utah businesses adapt to AI as lawmakers work on new rules

Utah businesses adapt to AI as lawmakers work on new rules

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 1:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how businesses market, sell and connect with customers, and Utah lawmakers are working to keep up with the technology.
Lehi boy home recovering after 2-story window fall

Lehi boy home recovering after 2-story window fall

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 12:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

What began as a family birthday celebration quickly turned into a nightmare for the Silva family when 6-year-old Zion Silva fell from a second-story window, suffering serious injuries.
Weber County inks accord with feds to get reimbursed for immigration enforcement action

Weber County inks accord with feds to get reimbursed for immigration enforcement action

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 12:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Weber County inked an accord with the feds to get reimbursement for aiding with immigration enforcement action, similar to an agreement Utah County signed last May.
Judge gives man consecutive sentences for 'horrendous' double killing at party

Judge gives man consecutive sentences for 'horrendous' double killing at party

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 25 - 10:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Patrocinio Perez was sentenced to prison on Monday for shooting and killing two men and injuring a woman at a house party in Magna five years ago.
Sentencing set for polygamous leader convicted of abuse in Arizona after girls discovered in trailer

Sentencing set for polygamous leader convicted of abuse in Arizona after girls discovered in trailer

Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A polygamous sect leader already serving a 50-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating sex involving children is scheduled to be sentenced on separate state convictions.
Video shows large rockfall that prompted temporary Zion National Park road closure

Video shows large rockfall that prompted temporary Zion National Park road closure

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 9:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Zion National Park has lifted a road closure that was in place after a large rockfall on Monday, which was caught on video.
Utah's first public via ferrata course draws thousands of people to Vernal

Utah's first public via ferrata course draws thousands of people to Vernal

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 9:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's first public, and North America's largest via ferrata course is already drawing thousands of people to the Vernal area.
Roy teen shows signs of recovery after being hit by car while riding e-scooter

Roy teen shows signs of recovery after being hit by car while riding e-scooter

VideoDan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 14-year-old Roy boy is showing encouraging signs of recovery after being critically injured when he was struck by a car while riding his e-scooter last week.
Utah may increase awareness of its laws targeting left-lane loafing violations

Utah may increase awareness of its laws targeting left-lane loafing violations

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Highway Patrol troopers said last week that they are open to increasing awareness laws that prevent left-lane loafers.
Washington Terrace presses 'pause' on Flock cameras

Washington Terrace presses 'pause' on Flock cameras

Britt Johnson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 6:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Washington Terrace City has paused its trial of license plate readers, known as Flock cameras, amid controversy.
5 years after Gabby Petito's disappearance, her story continues to drive change

5 years after Gabby Petito's disappearance, her story continues to drive change

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Five years after Gabby Petito's death, her family's advocacy continues to influence domestic violence policy and awareness in Utah and across the country.