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First United Methodist Church serves community for more than 120 years

First United Methodist Church serves community for more than 120 years

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The First United Methodist Church celebrated the 120th anniversary of their building in May. The historical building continues to be a place of service, both spiritually and physically.
SLC hotel manager sentenced for prostitution, money laundering after jury returns mixed verdict

SLC hotel manager sentenced for prostitution, money laundering after jury returns mixed verdict

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 7:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

A manager of a Salt Lake motel is spending time in jail after being accused along with the motel's owner of encouraging prostitutes to use their rooms for business.
IOC president coming to Utah

IOC president coming to Utah

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry is set to spend a day in Utah next week with organizers of the 2034 Winter Games .
West Bountiful man dies in rollover crash on I-80 in Nevada

West Bountiful man dies in rollover crash on I-80 in Nevada

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 9:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 60-year-old man from West Bountiful died in a rollover crash on Interstate 80 in Elko County, Nevada, early Saturday.
Utah Democrat says party will reverse 'big beautiful bill' tax cuts if it wins a majority

Utah Democrat says party will reverse 'big beautiful bill' tax cuts if it wins a majority

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Democratic nominee favored to win Utah's newly drawn 1st Congressional District said on Thursday his party will seek to roll back President Donald Trump's signature legislative achievement.
Families of cold case homicide victims encouraged to not give up hope

Families of cold case homicide victims encouraged to not give up hope

VideoPat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County hosted a conference on Saturday to bring together families affected by cold case homicides or who still have missing loved ones.
Motorcyclist critically injured after collision with SUV on I-15

Motorcyclist critically injured after collision with SUV on I-15

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 7:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist is critically injured after a collision with an SUV on southbound Interstate 15 in Utah County on Saturday afternoon.
Southern Utah man given 5 years for using AI to make photos of children explicit

Southern Utah man given 5 years for using AI to make photos of children explicit

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A southern Utah man will serve five years in prison after he was found in possession of child sexual abuse material that was altered by artificial intelligence.
Here are the best states for saving up to make a down payment on a home

Here are the best states for saving up to make a down payment on a home

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Higher incomes and lower prices is a combination that makes it easier to save up to buy a home, but where does Utah rank in its ability to make it easier to do so?
Co-workers remember Salt Lake City hit-and-run victim as devoted father-to-be

Co-workers remember Salt Lake City hit-and-run victim as devoted father-to-be

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 19 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A downtown restaurant community is mourning the loss of Ottoniel Morales, a beloved employee and father-to-be who was killed in a hit-and-run while heading home from work.
Temporary road taking shape atop Pineview Reservoir bed as part of pipeline project

Temporary road taking shape atop Pineview Reservoir bed as part of pipeline project

VideoTim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 5:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A temporary road is taking shape atop the bed of Pineview Reservoir to aid in installation of a new section of pipeline that hauls drinking water to Ogden.
Weber State shares innovative possibilities, solutions at MARS research center

Weber State shares innovative possibilities, solutions at MARS research center

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 4:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Researchers at a Weber State center geared toward innovation opened their doors to students, media, and potential clients to show how they're ready to help push aerospace and defense industries forward.
Guatemala creates honorary consulate in Utah; full-service consulate may be coming

Guatemala creates honorary consulate in Utah; full-service consulate may be coming

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Guatemala has created an honorary consulate in Utah to serve the population from the country, a possible first step toward creation of a full-service consulate.
HYROX brings 16,000 competitors to Salt Lake City

HYROX brings 16,000 competitors to Salt Lake City

VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 1:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

About 16,000 athletes competed at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City in a HYROX competition.
Person killed in I-15 crash near Woods Cross

Person killed in I-15 crash near Woods Cross

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 19 - 12:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on I-15 near Woods Cross on Saturday morning. Another person was taken to the hospital following the crash.
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter, admitting to killing roommate in their Tooele apartment

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter, admitting to killing roommate in their Tooele apartment

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Richard Perales pleaded guilty on Aug. 31 to killing his 60-year-old roommate in their Tooele apartment after prosecutors agreed to reduce the charge from murder to manslaughter.
Historic fire lookout structure on Brian Head Peak rebuilt years after wind damage

Historic fire lookout structure on Brian Head Peak rebuilt years after wind damage

VideoArianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

A historic fire lookout on Brian Head Peak, severely damaged by winds four years ago, was replaced with a new structure celebrated by the community Wednesday.
Fire on Fremont Island fully contained

Fire on Fremont Island fully contained

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 19 - 10:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

A fire that started Wednesday on Fremont Island in the Great Salt Lake and burned 190 acres of brush and grass is now fully contained.
Jury finds man guilty of killing aunt's boyfriend, but determined he thought he was justified

Jury finds man guilty of killing aunt's boyfriend, but determined he thought he was justified

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Deon Jennings, 35, was found guilty of killing his aunt's boyfriend four years ago in a jury trial on Aug. 29, but jurors found he may have believed he was defending himself, reducing his conviction.