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Child hit by baseball in Henefer, hospitalized; coach helps save life

Child hit by baseball in Henefer, hospitalized; coach helps save life

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 9:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

A child was hospitalized Tuesday evening after being hit by a baseball during practice.
St. George man hospitalized with rare, severe form of West Nile virus, wife says

St. George man hospitalized with rare, severe form of West Nile virus, wife says

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 9:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A St. George woman is urging people to take precautions against mosquito bites after her husband developed a rare neuroinvasive form of West Nile virus that she says nearly cost him his life.
'It's been hard': Sandy man speaks out on behalf of cousin facing death in Iran for protesting

'It's been hard': Sandy man speaks out on behalf of cousin facing death in Iran for protesting

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 9:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Sandy man originally from Iran is speaking out to drum up support for two cousins in Iran who face the death penalty, imprisonment for anti-government protesting there.
After crash, Utah driver finds big difference in repair estimates

After crash, Utah driver finds big difference in repair estimates

VideoMatt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man says the body shop he chose estimated repairs after a crash would cost about $4,000 more than the estimate from the shop where the at-fault driver's insurance company sent him.
Lightning strike damages Hyrum front yard, knocks out power and natural gas line

Lightning strike damages Hyrum front yard, knocks out power and natural gas line

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 8:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

A lightning strike to a tree in Hyrum caused significant damage to a front yard, knocked out power and damaged an underground natural gas line, prompting evacuations in the neighborhood.
Utah becomes first state to roll out digital platform for authenticating documents

Utah becomes first state to roll out digital platform for authenticating documents

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 8:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah will roll out a digital apostille program Thursday, allowing residents a quicker, more efficient option for authenticating documents for international business, adoptions and church missions.
Tyler Robinson to stand trial on all counts

Tyler Robinson to stand trial on all counts

VideoPat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 1 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fourth District Judge Tony Graf bound Tyler Robinson over for trial on Tuesday on all counts against him, saying the state has provided enough evidence.
Utah woman gets help from 'The Doctor' to announce her cancer remission

Utah woman gets help from 'The Doctor' to announce her cancer remission

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Katie Walterman has always loved the popular British sci-fi show "Doctor Who," but little did she know her favorite "Doctor" would get to help her announce she was in remission.
Olympians and Paralympians celebrate the launch of Utah 2034 Champion Schools

Olympians and Paralympians celebrate the launch of Utah 2034 Champion Schools

VideoMike Anderson and Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 6:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah 2034 Champion Schools launched on Tuesday at Backman Elementary, where Paralympians and Olympians were given the chance to meet with elementary kids eight years before the 2034 Winter Games.
Man sentenced to probation after shooting at stranger fixing his car

Man sentenced to probation after shooting at stranger fixing his car

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 1 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Patrick Rosales Shearer-Davis was ordered to spend four years on probation after shooting multiple times towards a man who was fixing his car. He told police he thought the man had a gun.
Real estate firm buys century-old Salt Lake City building, plans $40M renovation

Real estate firm buys century-old Salt Lake City building, plans $40M renovation

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 5:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A historic Ford Motor Company facility-turned-office building in downtown Salt Lake City has been acquired, and its new owners say they plan to preserve the structure as its new headquarters.
Church of Jesus Christ invites the world to 'Rejoice in Christ' at Salt Lake Temple open house

Church of Jesus Christ invites the world to 'Rejoice in Christ' at Salt Lake Temple open house

VideoEmily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 1 - 5:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Reservations for the 2027 Salt Lake Temple open house are now available. The theme for the six-month-long celebration, "Rejoice in Christ," was announced at an event on Tuesday.
How costly is Great Salt Lake's dust? A working paper says it could be in the billions

How costly is Great Salt Lake's dust? A working paper says it could be in the billions

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah researchers say a working paper released earlier this year is a "really important first step" in understanding the health costs tied to the Great Salt Lake's dust.
Man shot by police, hospitalized in Salt Lake

Man shot by police, hospitalized in Salt Lake

VideoDevin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 1 - 3:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was hospitalized in serious condition after being shot by police in Salt Lake City Monday night.
Grand Canyon IDs 2 hikers who died in flooding; 1 remains missing

Grand Canyon IDs 2 hikers who died in flooding; 1 remains missing

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 1 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pair of hikers from Texas were killed after flooding at the Grand Canyon over the weekend, while one hiker from the same group remains missing, park officials said.
Ephraim temple open house: Second in Sanpete County a tribute to service-oriented saints

Ephraim temple open house: Second in Sanpete County a tribute to service-oriented saints

VideoEmily Ashcraft and Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 2:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Ephraim Utah Temple's open house begins on Wednesday and runs through Sept. 19 ahead of its dedication on Oct. 11. The temple sits near Snow College, and just seven miles from the Manti Utah Temple.
Fire, flood, drought. Inside Utah's water crisis loop following devastating rains

Fire, flood, drought. Inside Utah's water crisis loop following devastating rains

Leah Bowers, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 2:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

This summer, Utah burned as hundreds of wildfires scorched the state. Now, it's drowning.
Residents recount 'destruction' of Springdale flooding

Residents recount 'destruction' of Springdale flooding

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 1 - 1:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Powerful flash flooding swept through Springdale on Monday, damaging homes, washing mud and debris across roads and prompting frightening moments for residents and visitors near Zion National Park.
21 people sick with salmonella in 2 counties

21 people sick with salmonella in 2 counties

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 1:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Box Elder and Cache counties have at least 21 confirmed cases of salmonella, the Bear River Health Department announced on Tuesday.