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False bomb threat causes business evacuations in West Haven
Kennedy Camarena and Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Updated Sept. 22 - 5:40 p.m. | Save Story
Several West Haven businesses were evacuated Tuesday morning, as police responded to a phony bomb threat.

Salt Lake City close to fully replacing 200 North Temple trees lost in 2024 mishap
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 22 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City is close to finally replacing hundreds of trees that were mistakenly killed on its west side after a city employee accidentally sprayed them with a herbicide two years ago.

Friendly rivalry takes center stage at Salt Lake County Senior Decathlon
VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL | Posted Sept. 22 - 5:27 p.m. | Save Story
Competition was fierce Tuesday at the Magna Kennecott Senior Center, where nearly 100 older adults gathered for Salt Lake County's annual Senior Decathlon.

Here's where homebuyers are more likely to get concessions
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 22 - 5:16 p.m. | Save Story
Nearly 45% of home sellers in the U.S. provided concessions to buyers this summer, according to a new analysis by the online real estate brokerage Redfin. Where did it happen most?

Weber State shares innovative possibilities, solutions at MARS research center
VideoMike Anderson, KSL | Updated Sept. 22 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Researchers at a WSU center geared toward innovation opened their doors to students, media, and potential clients to show how they're ready to help push aerospace forward.

Utah postal worker accused of throwing away 300 mail-in ballots in church parking lot
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated Sept. 22 - 4:18 p.m. | Save Story
A former postal worker allegedly threw away ballots meant to be delivered to registered voters during the June primary election, according to a federal grand jury indictment.

2 Utah Republicans push back against Trump's media ban
VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Sept. 22 - 3:23 p.m. | Save Story
Two members of Utah's all-Republican congressional delegation are pushing back against President Donald Trump's decision to ban three media outlets from the White House.

Moab-area ICE action prompts dust-up, mild rebuke from Grand County Sheriff's Office
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Sept. 22 - 3:13 p.m. | Save Story
An immigration enforcement action in the Moab area prompted a mild rebuke from the Grand County Sheriff's Office while ICE said it had advised local officials of the plans.

Moab woman shot last week dies from injuries
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Sept. 22 - 3:09 p.m. | Save Story
A Moab woman left in extremely critical condition after being shot by a man who then fatally shot himself has died from her injuries, police announced.

2 outdoor hockey rinks now open for public use in St. George
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Sept. 22 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
The city of St. George has now opened two new outdoor hockey rinks just in time for cooler temperatures.

Meta, Utah Valley University partnering to build observatory in Eagle Mountain
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Updated Sept. 22 - 2:43 p.m. | Save Story
Tech giant Meta continues to expand its ties in the Beehive State, with its latest move coming through a $450,000 gift to Utah Valley University for the construction of the Walden Park Observatory in Eagle Mountain.

Utah History Summit brings historians together to expand the state's story
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Updated Sept. 22 - 2:42 p.m. | Save Story
The first Utah History Summit brings historians, museums and community groups together to expand Utah's historical narrative and highlight the stories of underrepresented communities.

Semitruck driver accused of driving on I-15 shoulder without valid license
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 22 - 2:06 p.m. | Save Story
An unlicensed semitruck driver was pulled over and arrested Monday and accused of being a "reckless driver all over the road."

Utah firefighters begin prescribed burns as preventative measure
KSL | Updated Sept. 22 - 1:43 p.m. | Save Story
Prescribed burns are underway in Utah, namely in the Heber-Kamas Ranger District with the main focus on the Castle Peak area.

Public invited to official lighting of new outdoor art in Syracuse
KSL | Posted Sept. 22 - 1:23 p.m. | Save Story
Syracuse officials will hold a lighting ceremony for a new bison sculpture called Colossus of Growing Prosperity.

Agent Orange memorial in Sunset sought by Syracuse Vietnam War veteran largely complete
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 22 - 12:46 p.m. | Save Story
A memorial to the victims of Agent Orange in Sunset, sought by a Syracuse Vietnam War veteran who has suffered the effects of the chemical, is largely complete.

Major name in US politics coming to Utah
KSL | Posted Sept. 22 - 12:34 p.m. | Save Story
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan was announced as the keynote speaker for the 2027 Utah Economic Outlook and Public Policy Summit

Missing man found in partially submerged minivan in Box Elder County
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Sept. 22 - 12:07 p.m. | Save Story
A missing 66-year-old man who was at the center of a Silver Alert was found dead inside of a partially submerged vehicle on Sunday.
Business & Tech »

More than 100 riders now allege brain injuries from Six Flags roller coaster following CNN investigation
- Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims
- Apollo private credit fund redemption requests ease in third quarter
- Meta, Utah Valley University partnering to build observatory in Eagle Mountain
- Exclusive-Meta testing a 'human concierge' for its new personal AI agent, Muse
Education »

Weber State shares innovative possibilities, solutions at MARS research center
- Meta, Utah Valley University partnering to build observatory in Eagle Mountain
- Davis County students run for shelter during hail storm, tornado warning after early release
- COVID classroom rebound? K-12 schools showing signs of pandemic-era recovery
- How will 3 Utah universities respond to low grades on annual campus free speech survey?
Environment »

Salt Lake City close to fully replacing 200 North Temple trees lost in 2024 mishap
- Category 5 Hurricane Polo is an 'extremely dangerous' storm off the coast of Mexico
- Utah firefighters begin prescribed burns as preventative measure
- Davis County students run for shelter during hail storm, tornado warning after early release
- 'Great for our water supply': BYU study examines how rock glaciers fit into Utah's water puzzle
Health »

Friendly rivalry takes center stage at Salt Lake County Senior Decathlon
- Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims
- Lawsuits allege Ozempic, other GLP-1 medications may cause sudden vision loss
- As waterfowl hunting season begins in Utah, a warning about harmful algae from state officials
- Alcohol use has declined for the first time since Covid-19, with Gen Zers and millennials leading the charge
Police & Courts »

False bomb threat causes business evacuations in West Haven
- More than 100 riders now allege brain injuries from Six Flags roller coaster following CNN investigation
- Utah postal worker accused of throwing away 300 mail-in ballots in church parking lot
- Looksmaxxing celebrity Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts
- Moab woman shot last week dies from injuries
Politics »
UN chief calls for AI curbs and end to wars in his last assembly address
- Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims
- Utah postal worker accused of throwing away 300 mail-in ballots in church parking lot
- Utah Democratic candidate among dozens who failed to file financial reports on time
- Costa Rican man complained of lack of care for diabetes before his death in ICE custody, family says
Religion »

Colorado State apologizes after derogatory 'Mormon' chants during BYU football game
- Dads don't see themselves as key to their kids' faith. The data says otherwise
- Italy to ban veils in schools, limit foreign students per class, Meloni says
- First United Methodist Church serves community for more than 120 years
- Grand Blanc Michigan Stake of Church of Jesus Christ to rebuild after devastating fire, shooting




