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Trump signs disaster order unlocking federal aid for 2 Utah counties affected by fire, flooding

VideoCarter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Communities impacted by a massive fire in southwest Utah this summer are getting a big lift from the federal government as they continue to recover from it and ensuing flooding damage.

University of Utah gets $7.5M federal grant to advance domestic critical minerals search

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A University of Utah-led consortium received a $7.5 million award from the Department of Energy to identify unconventional sources of critical minerals and rare earth elements.

Grand jury charges against Utah sheriffs add legal questions to Richins case

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A defense attorney breaks down the rare grand jury charges against two Utah sheriffs and what they could mean for the Kouri Richins case.

Warriors Over the Wasatch air show to return in 2027 after cancellation

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Warriors Over the Wasatch air show will return in 2027 after it was canceled last April so that resources at Hill Air Force Base could support ongoing operations.

Destructive invasive species has entered Utah portion of Colorado River

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 10:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Zebra mussels have made their way into Utah's section of the Colorado River, causing new concerns for the struggling river.

Wanted fugitive leads police on chase, crashes through TRAX crossing arms

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 10:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man wanted for allegedly escaping federal custody was arrested following an extended chase in Salt Lake County Wednesday night.

How Utah students use AI in school depends on where they go

Eric Cabrera, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

As Google Gemini moves into Utah schools, districts are taking different approaches to student access.

Butch Cassidy home newest Utah State Monument

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Butch Cassidy Boyhood Home in Circleville is becoming an official Utah State Monument, a designation local leaders hope will preserve the site and draw more tourists to Piute County.

Study behind proposed water cost increases didn't examine existing revenue

VideoDaniella Rivera, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 7:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

A nonprofit organization is challenging the accuracy of a state-commissioned study that identified a $1.2 billion annual need for water infrastructure projects.

Recent US reports show abandoned mines could be lurking under homes. What about Utah?

Adam Small, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 7:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

A recent news investigation showed abandoned mines are problematic all over the US, to the point of damaging homes or even becoming deadly. So what is Utah's mine risk?

Apples for fire protection — New Harmony festival boosts funds for volunteer fire department

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 7:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Residents of New Harmony in Washington County will be raising funds for the local volunteer fire department by selling apples at the 28th annual New Harmony Apple Festival.

Ogden, Salt Lake City, Park City, St. George and other locales hosting Día de los Muertos events

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 6:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden, Salt Lake City, Park City, St. George and other locales will host Día de los Muertos events starting this Sunday and extending through Nov. 2.

Ogden School District sees student lunch debt skyrocket, turns to community for help 

VideoBrenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Ogden School District is facing a dramatic rise in student lunch debt, reporting a 500% increase in unpaid meal balances over the past year.  

ARCH Project offers new support for those struggling with recidivism, homelessness

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 10:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah kicked off a major step in its new effort to combat chronic homelessness Wednesday by launching a new program to help high-utilizers of the criminal justice and shelter systems get back on their feet.

Utah to bolster boating access at these 11 sites in 2027 with $1.5M allocation

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah wildlife managers are allocating approximately $1.5 million toward various boating access projects in the state.

Salt Lake City plan to transfer nearly 1,000 wetland acres to Utah hits a snag

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 9:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake City plan to transfer nearly 1,000 acres of wetlands land near the airport to the state was met with pushback on Tuesday.

Former northern Utah elementary teacher charged, accused of raping student

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 8:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former northern Utah elementary school teacher, who was previously accused of sexually abusing students but was never criminally charged, has now been charged in court with raping a student.

Zion highway section could remain closed for 'several weeks' as rockfall cleanup continues

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 8:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

A section of the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway may remain closed for several more weeks even after crews have made progress clearing out the debris from a "major" rockfall last week.

Bluffdale couple recklessly caused infant's death, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 7 - 8:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Bluffdale couple was arrested Wednesday in connection with the death of their 3-month-old boy. Police say it's the second infant that has died in their care.