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Intoxicated driver arrested in hit-and-run crash with pedestrian in Utah County

Intoxicated driver arrested in hit-and-run crash with pedestrian in Utah County

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who told police he thought he had hit something but was scared and drove off was arrested Sunday for allegedly hitting and critically injuring a pedestrian.
How much would the Great Salt Lake benefit without phragmites?

How much would the Great Salt Lake benefit without phragmites?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Removing phragmites around the Great Salt Lake could present "many win-win solutions," including more water for the lake, state experts say.
Audit recommends changes after examining Salt Lake City Public Utilities' $600M debt

Audit recommends changes after examining Salt Lake City Public Utilities' $600M debt

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

State legislative auditors say that Salt Lake City Public Utilities' previous way to pay for large projects led left to massive debt and large rate increases.
COVID classroom rebound? K-12 schools showing signs of pandemic-era recovery

COVID classroom rebound? K-12 schools showing signs of pandemic-era recovery

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 7:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Statewide assessments show Utah students have improved in English Language Arts and math, with science results reaching record highs.
Tremonton boil water advisory lifted

Tremonton boil water advisory lifted

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 7:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

The city of Tremonton was under a boil water advisory Sunday after rainfall and flooding washed sediment and mud into a pumphouse.
In Utah's Outdoors, one teacher discovered a passion behind the camera lens

In Utah's Outdoors, one teacher discovered a passion behind the camera lens

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 7:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah teacher discovers a passion in the outdoors through wildlife photography.
Former USA Climbing coach sentenced to prison on child pornography charge

Former USA Climbing coach sentenced to prison on child pornography charge

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 6:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A former USA Climbing coach living in Summit County who pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor was sentenced to between one and 15 years in prison.
Utah sculptors' tributes to Founding Fathers now on display at Utah Capitol

Utah sculptors' tributes to Founding Fathers now on display at Utah Capitol

Emily Walker, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

The afternoon sunlight glinted off two newly displayed statues at the Utah Capitol Wednesday featuring George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
The aftermath of the Davis County tornado

The aftermath of the Davis County tornado

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A tornado that moved through Davis County on Friday left a trail of damage high in the mountains, according to an American Fork resident who visited the area Saturday.
Soldier Hollow hosts the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series

Soldier Hollow hosts the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series

Kennedy Camarena and Sarah Earnshaw, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 9:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Soldier Hollow was one of the hosts for the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series over the weekend before it continued its tour to Whistler, Canada.
SUU pre-dental student highlighting arts in STEM education one upside-down painting at a time

SUU pre-dental student highlighting arts in STEM education one upside-down painting at a time

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Shelby Springall is using her platform as former Miss Iron County and current Miss Color Country to highlight the arts in STEM education — one upside-down painting at a time.
Inside Utah Sen. Curtis' trip to Ukraine amid the war with Russia

Inside Utah Sen. Curtis' trip to Ukraine amid the war with Russia

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 7:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate just returned this week from its five-week recess. Sen. John Curtis spent his recess break far from home — all the way in Ukraine.
As waterfowl hunting season begins in Utah, a warning about harmful algae from state officials

As waterfowl hunting season begins in Utah, a warning about harmful algae from state officials

Kalei Fink, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

There are 27 bodies of water in Utah currently under harmful algae watch or warning advisories, which has state officials urging waterfowl hunters to be aware of water conditions.
AI is making spear phishing scams more successful, BYU research finds

AI is making spear phishing scams more successful, BYU research finds

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

As artificial intelligence grows ever stronger, new research from BYU shows people are more likely to be duped by AI-generated scams compared to human-written ones.
The Utah Michelin Bib Gourmands can feed a family without breaking the bank

The Utah Michelin Bib Gourmands can feed a family without breaking the bank

Meg Walter, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 3:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A few weeks ago, the Michelin Guide announced the restaurants in the American Southwest that are now recognized in the guide. Nine of those restaurants are in Utah.
Health collaborative working to improve care, dignity for elderly Utahns

Health collaborative working to improve care, dignity for elderly Utahns

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The dignity in dying initiative within the One Utah Health Collaborative is seeking to reduce costs and improve care by helping elderly Utahns get their care wishes recorded properly.
Tremonton under a boil water advisory following rainfall and floods

Tremonton under a boil water advisory following rainfall and floods

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 11:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

The city of Tremonton was under a boil water advisory Sunday after rainfall and flooding washed sediment and mud into a pumphouse.
'It just stinks': Utah senator calls out Russian oligarch who paid for Trump Jr's wedding party

'It just stinks': Utah senator calls out Russian oligarch who paid for Trump Jr's wedding party

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 10:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Curtis said a wedding after-party for President Donald Trump's son that was financed by a Russian oligarch was "corruption."
Olympic-inspired education program launches in Utah elementary schools

Olympic-inspired education program launches in Utah elementary schools

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Students at Three Peaks Elementary in Cedar City are among 72 schools across the state that are piloting a pram called Utah 2034 Champion Schools.