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Ringleader of 'sprawling' check fraud scheme handed 9 years in prison

Ringleader of 'sprawling' check fraud scheme handed 9 years in prison

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The convicted ringleader of a "sprawling" yearslong check fraud scheme that totaled more than $1.7 million was sentenced last month to nine years in federal prison.
Tornado warnings expire in Tooele County; flood risk continues in Utah

Tornado warnings expire in Tooele County; flood risk continues in Utah

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL and Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 13 - 10:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pair of tornado warnings for Tooele County have now expired, but storms continue to pass through the state that can be severe in nature.
Utah changes birth certificate policy after KSL Investigators uncover records issue

Utah changes birth certificate policy after KSL Investigators uncover records issue

Daniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A family experienced what felt like a records runaround when they tried to get certified copies of their birth certificates.
Man hospitalized in critical condition after West Jordan house fire

Man hospitalized in critical condition after West Jordan house fire

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 9:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

One man was hospitalized in critical condition Thursday night after a house fire in West Jordan.
New building helps complete Utah's first full veterinary medicine program at USU

New building helps complete Utah's first full veterinary medicine program at USU

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 9:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

A brand new veterinary medicine building at Utah State University will help prepare students with hands on training in Utah's first complete four-year program in the degree.
Group cites 'striking' Weber County data on Flock cameras as reason for lawmakers to act

Group cites 'striking' Weber County data on Flock cameras as reason for lawmakers to act

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 9:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah group is calling on lawmakers to enact tougher regulations on cameras that automatically track license plates.
Documentary focused on Venezuelan rebel Óscar Pérez to be shown in Salt Lake City

Documentary focused on Venezuelan rebel Óscar Pérez to be shown in Salt Lake City

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new documentary focused on Venezuelan rebel Óscar Pérez, who died at the hands of Venezuelan forces in 2018, will be shown in Salt Lake City on Saturday.
Utah fried chicken chain founded by revered chef announces first out-of-state expansion

Utah fried chicken chain founded by revered chef announces first out-of-state expansion

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has welcomed a handful of California-based chains in recent years, but now one of its native businesses is seeking to test out the Golden State market.
One year later: Main Street businesses rebuilding after devastating downtown Salt Lake City fire

One year later: Main Street businesses rebuilding after devastating downtown Salt Lake City fire

Annette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 7:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

One year after a devastating fire destroyed five businesses on downtown Salt Lake City's Main Street, signs of recovery are emerging across the block
Teen on e-bike seriously injured after being hit by truck in Salt Lake City

Teen on e-bike seriously injured after being hit by truck in Salt Lake City

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 7:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A teen boy on an e-bike was seriously injured after he was hit by a pickup truck in Salt Lake City Thursday evening.
How this program helps Utah businesses open international markets

How this program helps Utah businesses open international markets

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 6:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah companies engaging in international export business are set to get a boost from a new funding package from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Man accused of brutally beating security guard during carjacking facing federal charges

Man accused of brutally beating security guard during carjacking facing federal charges

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man accused of brutally beating a security guard during a carjacking attack in Salt Lake City is facing federal charges.
Tyson Foods will close or sell three US beef facilities as industry struggles

Tyson Foods will close or sell three US beef facilities as industry struggles

P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 4:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tyson Foods said it will close or sell three of its beef plants and packaging operation sites, including one in Eagle Mountain, further shrinking its beef footprint as a historic U.S. ​cattle shortage deepens.
Assisted living center director admits to taking money from deaf tenant

Assisted living center director admits to taking money from deaf tenant

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 13 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman agreed to pay back over $26,000 she had taken from a man living in an assisted living center as part of a plea in abeyance to fraud.
Summit County Sheriff's Office lifts fire evacuations from Henefer

Summit County Sheriff's Office lifts fire evacuations from Henefer

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 13 - 4:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Summit County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that residents evacuated from Henefer in Summit County can return home. Residents are cautioned to remain ready to evacuate again if needed.
Commission OKs proposed tower at Sugar House Zions location, but not full height

Commission OKs proposed tower at Sugar House Zions location, but not full height

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A plan to redevelop an existing Zions Bank branch location within the heart of Sugar House received the green light to move forward, but it might not be as tall as developers envisioned.
Midvale man who admitted to threatening state employees ordered off social media

Midvale man who admitted to threatening state employees ordered off social media

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 2:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jared Scott Smith will spend one year in jail and three years on probation, with no social media, after admitting to sending a threatening email that was received by someone at the Utah Capitol.
Beaver County students return to school after difficult summer

Beaver County students return to school after difficult summer

Madi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 1:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a difficult summer, Beaver County students returned to school Thursday as the district works to provide a sense of normalcy while staying prepared for future emergencies.
Mexico man who brought fentanyl, heroin into Utah given 5 years in prison

Mexico man who brought fentanyl, heroin into Utah given 5 years in prison

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 1:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man from Mexico was sentenced to serve five years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl and heroin into Utah.