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USU researchers study wildfire burn scars and lingering dangers

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 10 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Researchers at Utah State University are studying how burn scars respond to rainfall and how communities can prepare for dangerous runoff and debris flows.

Historic Widowmaker hill climb in Draper gets recognition

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 10 - 2:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

For decades, a steep mountainside at the southern end of the Salt Lake Valley attracted motorcycle riders who wanted to find out if they had what it took to reach the top.

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Man trespassed from church property after lewdness display

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 1:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man police said stripped naked at Temple Square during general conference in April pleaded guilty to lewdness and was ordered not to go on church property without written permission.

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New Grantsville billboard installed to reflect city's history

VideoAllison Lyons, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 12:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new artistic billboard was installed on I-80 near Grantsville, reflecting the history of both the city and the Salt Lake basin.

Public Lands department builds a prickly defense against erosion in Salt Lake City's foothills

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Volunteers and city crews are planting thousands of native species to help stabilize slopes, reduce erosion and restore wildlife habitat following the human-caused Bonneville Fire.

Pedestrian killed after being struck on Mountain View Corridor in West Jordan

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 10:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was killed in West Jordan late Friday after he was struck by a vehicle on Mountain View Corridor, police said. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Filmmaker touts futuristic 'My Name Is Ringo' ahead of Provo festival stop

Kennedy Camarena, KSL and Diana Jones, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 8:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jon Peter Lewis' short film, "My Name Is Ringo," will be playing at the Provo Film Festival FilmQuest at the end of October.

The biggest hurdles in Western wildfires could be before and after the blaze

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Addressing wildfires has, for years, focused on fire suppression, but efforts before or after a fire might be where the biggest gaps are, a group of experts said as they met on the issue Friday.

New initiative 'Community Quest' aims to encourage exploration of Utah's diverse communities

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 7:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new initiative from the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs aims to encourage exploration of the state's varied cultures and communities.

2 hospitalized in Sardine Canyon collision

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were hospitalized, one critically injured, in a Sardine Canyon collision on Friday involving a pickup truck and semi-truck.

Sandy residents prepare with sandbags ahead of Rachel's remnants

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

With remnants of Hurricane Rachel expected to bring rain to Utah, Sandy residents are taking precautions against potential flooding, including filling sandbags to help protect their homes.

Provo school officials debate future of dual-language programming, prompting concern from some

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 9:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Provo school officials are debating the future of dual-language programming offered in the district, which has prompted concern from some students.

Why Sen. John Curtis says Utahns should care about global health

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 8:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Curtis said the U.S. still has a vested interest in promoting global health, even as the Trump administration has made public efforts to curb spending on programs like USAID and others.

Pioneer Park upgrades nearing completion, with reopening set for November

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 7:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

New courts, a playground and a ranger office are among the upgrades coming to Pioneer Park, which is set to fully reopen Nov. 13.

Utah Honey Harvest Festival kicks off 14th year in Grantsville

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 7:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 14th Annual Utah Honey Harvest Festival began on Friday, running through Saturday evening at the Clark Historic Farm in Grantsville. Admission is $5 per person at the gate.

Davis County police shooting hospitalizes 1 person

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A large number of police were on scene in Syracuse Friday after an alleged domestic violence situation. One person was hospitalized after police confirmed shots had been fired.

Logan man who kidnapped child, requested ransom pleads guilty to assault

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 7:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Logan man accused of assaulting a woman and kidnapping her child then requesting a ransom for the infant has pleaded guilty to some of the criminal charges filed against him.

Flood watches, wind advisories issued throughout Utah ahead of Rachel's arrival

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 6:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tropical Storm Rachel might dissolve by the time it arrives in Utah, but it could still bring challenges through flooding and strong wind gusts.

Fall 'lasagna planter' creates colorful display through multiple seasons

VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 5:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A simple fall container garden can provide color and blooms well beyond the autumn season when planted using a technique known as a "lasagna planter."