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Creekstone Energy, University of Utah studying feasibility of novel water generation technology
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Sept. 9 - 6:14 a.m. | Save Story
The developer behind the world's largest data center campus in Millard County on Wednesday announced a project that aims to capture water vapor from natural gas combustion and convert it into usable water.

Vernal mother accused of child abuse after leaving children home alone
Heather Peterson, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
A Vernal mother is facing charges after court documents say she left two young children home alone with a stove on.

Utah family details extreme weather, chaos witnessed during Hurricane Lowell
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 10:16 p.m. | Save Story
What was meant to be a fun family vacation to Hawaii became a distressing trip one Utah family will never forget.

Utah woman returns to New York for 25th anniversary of 9/11
VideoDan Rascon, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 9:16 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 to reconnect with families who lost loved ones that day.

Nearly 40 Utah dance groups unite for suicide prevention this Saturday at Capitol Theatre
VideoBrenna Donnelly, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 8:50 p.m. | Save Story
This Saturday, 38 dance groups will take the stage at Salt Lake City's Capitol Theatre with a shared goal: helping prevent suicide and offering hope to Utahns who may be struggling.

South Jordan restaurant donates day's sales to Nepal disaster relief fund
VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 8:06 p.m. | Save Story
As Nepal faces mounting devastation from deadly flooding and a new earthquake, a South Jordan restaurant is stepping up to help.

Homeowners ask Logan City to prove right-of-way as project encroaches on property
VideoMike Anderson, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 7:40 p.m. | Save Story
Homeowners in one Logan neighborhood argue that the city is venturing beyond its right-of-way with a project that would cut through some of their yards.

Southern Utah man given 15 years in prison for $89M fraud scheme
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 7:32 p.m. | Save Story
A Washington City man was sentenced last week to 15 years in prison for defrauding more than 200 people of $89 million, which he spent on luxury cars, a plane and other extravagant expenses.

'Unexpected parenting': Springville mother shares journey of raising adult son with special needs
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
Keri Beardall is opening up about being a parent of an adult child of special needs, hoping that doing so, will give others a voice. Her son Austin, 32, has been living with intractable epilepsy.

Highland teen makes history as Miss America's Teen 2027
VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 5:56 p.m. | Save Story
Elle Anderson, who competed as Miss Utah's Teen, was crowned Miss America's Teen 2027 on Saturday night, becoming the first contestant from Utah to win the national teen title.

He was nervous to call 988. What happened when he picked up the phone?
VideoEmma Benson, KSL | Updated Sept. 8 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
This year's theme for 988 Day is "Your reason is reason enough," a reminder that people don't have to wait until they're suicidal to reach out for support.

Provo amends outdoor lighting code for dark sky requirements
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
The Provo City Council unanimously approved an ordinance requiring new developments to use dark-sky compliant lighting standards to help reduce light pollution.

Second man charged in violent 2025 West Valley burglary and assault
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
Prosecutors say the violent robbery and assault case is "something out of the movies."

Utah-based 'i love you, bro' project using love, camaraderie to combat high male suicide rates
VideoBrian Carlson, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
A growing Utah group is using love and camaraderie to curb an ongoing battle of high suicide rates among men.

Fire breaks out at Salt Lake City recycling center for second time in 4 months
VideoMary Culbertson and Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Updated Sept. 8 - 3:11 p.m. | Save Story
Smoke could be seen coming from a fire in the Poplar Grove neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon.

He's a 'horrible, horrible human being,' mother calls her daughter's killer
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 2:34 p.m. | Save Story
The mother of Kammy Mae Edmunds fears she won't be around when her daughter's killer goes before the parole board, so she addressed the board Tuesday.

Mona residents question approval process for proposed $10B data center
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 1:37 p.m. | Save Story
Mona residents are asking Juab County leaders for more transparency and a public hearing over a proposed $10 billion data center project they say was approved without adequate public input.

Utah's MLB pitch is 'by far the most advanced potential bid,' leading insider says
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 1:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's capital city still appears to have the most momentum heading into a pivotal moment in the MLB expansion process, according to one of baseball's top insiders.

Provo mayor defends Vesper Amphitheater as Vivint founder, others express concerns
VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Sept. 8 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
As developers revise their plans for a large music venue in Provo Canyon, the mayor of Provo is urging people to let the process move forward as its still in the "beginning phases."
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- Creekstone Energy, University of Utah studying feasibility of novel water generation technology
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Creekstone Energy, University of Utah studying feasibility of novel water generation technology
Health »

Nearly 40 Utah dance groups unite for suicide prevention this Saturday at Capitol Theatre
- 'Unexpected parenting': Springville mother shares journey of raising adult son with special needs
- He was nervous to call 988. What happened when he picked up the phone?
- Utah-based 'i love you, bro' project using love, camaraderie to combat high male suicide rates
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Creekstone Energy, University of Utah studying feasibility of novel water generation technology
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Utah Counties »

Creekstone Energy, University of Utah studying feasibility of novel water generation technology
- Vernal mother accused of child abuse after leaving children home alone
- Nearly 40 Utah dance groups unite for suicide prevention this Saturday at Capitol Theatre
- South Jordan restaurant donates day's sales to Nepal disaster relief fund
- Homeowners ask Logan City to prove right-of-way as project encroaches on property




