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He was nervous to call 988. What happened when he picked up the phone?
VideoEmma Benson, KSL | Updated Sept. 8 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
This year's theme for 988 Day is "Your reason is reason enough," a reminder that people don't have to wait until they're suicidal to reach out for support.

Provo amends outdoor lighting code for dark sky requirements
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
The Provo City Council unanimously approved an ordinance requiring new developments to use dark-sky compliant lighting standards to help reduce light pollution.

Second man charged in violent 2025 West Valley burglary and assault
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
Prosecutors say the violent robbery and assault case is "something out of the movies."

Utah-based 'i love you, bro' project using love, camaraderie to combat high male suicide rates
Brian Carlson, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
A growing Utah group is using love and camaraderie to curb an ongoing battle of high suicide rates among men.

Fire breaks out at Salt Lake City recycling center for second time in 4 months
VideoMary Culbertson and Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Updated Sept. 8 - 3:11 p.m. | Save Story
Smoke could be seen coming from a fire in the Poplar Grove neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon.

He's a 'horrible, horrible human being,' mother calls her daughter's killer
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 2:34 p.m. | Save Story
The mother of Kammy Mae Edmunds fears she won't be around when her daughter's killer goes before the parole board, so she addressed the board Tuesday.

Mona residents question approval process for proposed $10B data center
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 1:37 p.m. | Save Story
Mona residents are asking Juab County leaders for more transparency and a public hearing over a proposed $10 billion data center project they say was approved without adequate public input.

Utah's MLB pitch is 'by far the most advanced potential bid,' leading insider says
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 1:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's capital city still appears to have the most momentum heading into a pivotal moment in the MLB expansion process, according to one of baseball's top insiders.

Provo mayor defends Vesper Amphitheater as Vivint founder, others express concerns
VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Sept. 8 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
As developers revise their plans for a large music venue in Provo Canyon, the mayor of Provo is urging people to let the process move forward as its still in the "beginning phases."

Grasshopper populations low in Utah, but homeowners should stay prepared
David Een | Updated Sept. 8 - 9:26 a.m. | Save Story
Grasshopper populations were expected to be high in Utah after a mild winter, but numbers have been surprisingly low across much of the state. Learn why grasshopper outbreaks are difficult to predict and what homeowners can do now to prepare for future infestations.

More water being released from Flaming Gorge to help Lake Powell
VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL | Updated Sept. 8 - 8:34 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is releasing between 660,000 and 1 million acre-feet of additional water from Flaming Gorge through April 2027 to help keep Lake Powell above critical elevations.

Labor Day DUI enforcement highlights efforts to prevent impaired driving in Utah
VideoEmma Benson, KSL | Updated Sept. 8 - 7:36 a.m. | Save Story
Utah law enforcement agencies increased DUI patrols over Labor Day weekend as one state lawmaker considers new measures aimed at preventing impaired driving.

Utahns flock to Millcreek Canyon for affordable Labor Day getaway
VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL | Updated Sept. 8 - 6:39 a.m. | Save Story
Cooler temperatures on Monday drew hikers, bikers and families to Millcreek Canyon for one last summer outing before fall approaches.

Salt Lake unveils markers noting 1866 lynching and a historic alternative gathering spot
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 6:18 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City last week unveiled two new historical markers, one noting a Black man lynched in 1866, the other highlighting a historic LGBTQ gathering spot.

'Moderate to severe' turbulence reported prior to fatal plane crash in Utah Lake
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 7 - 10:27 p.m. | Save Story
The NTSB has released a preliminary report regarding a plane crash into Utah Lake in August that killed a student pilot.

Waves of layoffs are sweeping across Utah. Here's what workers losing their jobs should know
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 7 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
While job cuts are down, the growth rate of the U.S. employment sector has also slowed — and Utahns are not immune. Here's what to know if you're one of those without a job.

Competency evaluation ordered for man accused of setting Timp Fire
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 7 - 7:46 p.m. | Save Story
Man facing multiple counts of arson says 'supernatural force' has 'control over the case,' according to court documents.

Crowds flock to Utah canyon areas to mark Labor Day
VideoAndrew Adams, KSL | Posted Sept. 7 - 5:42 p.m. | Save Story
Tibble Fork Reservoir was particularly packed with hundreds of people who came to paddleboard, lay out and spend time with friends and family on this Labor Day weekend.

This Salt Lake City taco shop is looking to expand without losing unique 'alley street feel'
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Sept. 7 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
Five years after opening, Salt Lake City restaurant ROCTACO is looking to expand — if the fit is right.
Environment »

Provo amends outdoor lighting code for dark sky requirements
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- Is summer heat hurting your trees? The fix may be less water, not more
- Provo mayor defends Vesper Amphitheater as Vivint founder, others express concerns
- Grasshopper populations low in Utah, but homeowners should stay prepared
Health »

He was nervous to call 988. What happened when he picked up the phone?
- Utah-based 'i love you, bro' project using love, camaraderie to combat high male suicide rates
- A Kentucky man with a meat allergy was craving a burger. So he got into ostrich farming
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Politics »
Israel to close British consulate in East Jerusalem following UK, France and Canada's import ban
- Provo amends outdoor lighting code for dark sky requirements
- Trump honors 9/11 victims at the Ellipse, pledging to 'never forget'
- Iran-backed Houthis attack four Saudi cities in expansion of Middle East war, 73 hurt
- Putin assures Trump that Moscow doesn't have aggressive plans toward Europe, Kremlin says
Science »
Qualcomm strikes AI chip deal with Amazon, offers right to buy about $4 billion in stock
- Mona residents question approval process for proposed $10B data center
- Verizon signs optical fiber deal with Corning to expand broadband, support AI growth
- Appalling AI menu pictures keep going viral. But what makes them so revolting?
- Boston Scientific says unlikely to meet 2026 sales, profit forecast after cyberattack
Utah Counties »

Highland teen makes history as Miss America's Teen 2027
- Provo amends outdoor lighting code for dark sky requirements
- Second man charged in violent 2025 West Valley burglary and assault
- Utah-based 'i love you, bro' project using love, camaraderie to combat high male suicide rates
- Fire breaks out at Salt Lake City recycling center for second time in 4 months




