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Utah's high altitude and high suicide rate warrant further discussion, clinicians agree
Brenna Donnelly, KSL | Updated Sept. 10 - 7:36 a.m. | Save Story
Local neuropsychologists met Wednesday to discuss University of Utah research connecting Utah's high altitude with the state's higher-than-average suicide and depression rates.
Roy man faces multiple charges for alleged sexual activity with three girls
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 10 - 6:34 a.m. | Save Story
A Roy man faces multiple charges for allegedly providing three girls with drugs and alcohol in exchange for sexual activity with them.
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's surprise visit inspires students
VideoDan Rascon, KSL | Updated Sept. 10 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
Thousands of students in the Jordan School District received the surprise of a lifetime when U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor spent two days visiting schools across the district.
Man in Millcreek in custody after shots fired
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted Sept. 9 - 10:44 p.m. | Save Story
One person is in police custody after officers responded to a domestic violence call in Millcreek Wednesday night.
Charges filed against man accused of ramming police car, stealing child's scooter
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 9 - 10:25 p.m. | Save Story
Criminal charges have been field against a man accused of trying to get away from police by ramming an occupied patrol car and stealing a child's scoot and shirt.
The barcode is changing: What 'Sunrise 2027' means for Utah shoppers
VideoMatt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted Sept. 9 - 10:05 p.m. | Save Story
The familiar UPC barcode has been on just about everything Utahns buy for more than 50 years. Now, the retail industry is preparing for a new generation of QR codes that could carry more information, work at checkout and help stores track recalls or mark down aging food.
Get Outside Utah provides southern Utah teens the opportunity to get outside
VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Sept. 9 - 9:57 p.m. | Save Story
Get Outside Utah works with high school students in southern Utah, providing equipment, instruction and opportunities to experience outdoor recreation.
Utah Supreme Court justice recuses himself from Planned Parenthood lawsuit over abortion ban
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 9 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Supreme Court Justice John Nielsen has recused himself from hearing an appeal in the case over the state's abortion ban as the high court prepares for arguments next month.
Trump Justice Department says it's investigating Utah's lieutenant governor
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated Sept. 9 - 8:59 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson after she refused to turn sensitive voter information over to the federal government, according to a letter sent by the agency's Civil Rights Division.
Pregnant mother of 9, baby from Manti die in auto-pedestrian accident
Arianne Brown, KSL | Updated Sept. 9 - 8:50 p.m. | Save Story
A family from Manti is grieving the loss of their mother and a baby after an auto-pedestrian accident. A GoFundMe identified the mother as Rebeca Hafen, a mother of nine.
Former SLC fire battalion chief sentenced to jail, probation on child pornography charges
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 9 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
A retired fire chief will be spending one year in jail and four years on probation after pleading guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor. Charges alleged he had hundreds of child sex abuse images.
Holocaust survivor to speak at University of Utah
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated Sept. 9 - 7:16 p.m. | Save Story
Sora Vigorito, the youngest known survivor of Dr. Joseph Mengele's twin experiments during the Holocaust, will speak at the University of Utah on Tuesday, Sept. 15.
Utah woman returns to New York for 25th anniversary of 9/11
VideoDan Rascon, KSL | Updated Sept. 9 - 6:32 p.m. | Save Story
As the nation prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a Utah woman is once again making the trip to New York City.
Doctor shares survival story as U of U Health celebrates 25 years as Level I trauma center
VideoAndrew Adams, KSL | Posted Sept. 9 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
University of Utah Health celebrated 25 years as a Level 1 trauma center, as one of its most esteemed doctors shared his traumatic injury survival story for the first time.
Former Utah National Guard accountant accused of pocketing money from services program
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 9 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
An accountant for the Utah National Guard's Morale, Welfare and Recreation program is accused of pocketing hundreds of thousands of dollars and not reporting it.
With Pineview Reservoir emptying, pipeline project expected to proceed next week
VideoTim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 9 - 4:31 p.m. | Save Story
With Pineview Reservoir emptying, plans to install a replacement section of pipeline across the bed of the lake are expected to move forward next week.
Northrop Grumman, Utah officials unveil new facility that will aid in B-21 production
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Sept. 9 - 4:28 p.m. | Save Story
Northrop Grummon and Utah leaders formally unveiled a new facility near Hill Air Force Base that will aid in B-21 Raider production.
Springville officers cleared in fatal 2025 shooting, prosecutors rule
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 9 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
Two Springville police officers were legally justified in using deadly force against a man who stabbed one of the officers while they were investigating a domestic violence call.
Utah posts its hottest summer on record, but here's who benefited from the summer rains
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 9 - 3:18 p.m. | Save Story
If this past summer felt warmer than usual in Utah, it was. However, it wasn't the state's driest on record.
Education »
Get Outside Utah provides southern Utah teens the opportunity to get outside
- Salt Lake City schools seek community input on future of 3 closed campuses
- UVU draws criticism for its communication while police searched for suspect on campus
- Report: Despite progress, 'urgency' still needed to address gender gaps in education
- Utah woman becomes teacher amid health crisis; community rallies to keep her in the classroom
Environment »
With Pineview Reservoir emptying, pipeline project expected to proceed next week
- US states sue Trump administration for weakening endangered species protections
- Utah posts its hottest summer on record, but here's who benefited from the summer rains
- Creekstone Energy, University of Utah studying feasibility of novel water generation technology
- Utah family details extreme weather, chaos witnessed during Hurricane Lowell
Health »
Utah's high altitude and high suicide rate warrant further discussion, clinicians agree
- Doctor shares survival story as U of U Health celebrates 25 years as Level I trauma center
- 38 Utah dance groups unite for suicide prevention this Saturday at Capitol Theatre
- Utah-based 'i love you, bro' project using love, camaraderie to combat high male suicide rates
- 'Unexpected parenting': Springville mother shares journey of raising adult son with special needs
Politics »
Trump touts $5K payout if Republicans win as Vance waits in wings
- Trump says Iran war to end after midterms; Houthis close in on key strait, sources say
- Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's surprise visit inspires students
- Utah Supreme Court justice recuses himself from Planned Parenthood lawsuit over abortion ban
- Trump Justice Department says it's investigating Utah's lieutenant governor
Religion »
Holocaust survivor to speak at University of Utah
- 2nd round of tickets for Salt Lake Temple Open House will be available next week
- Montpelier Temple open house begins with first look inside for media and special guests
- Cathedral Church of St. Mark welcomes all to worship in Salt Lake City
- Rosh Hashana invites Jews to celebrate and strengthen connection with God
