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Wildfire threatens structures in Payson
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Updated Sept. 6 - 8:27 p.m. | Save Story
A wildfire dubbed the Peteetneet Fire threatened structures nearby in Payson after starting on Sunday near Nebo Loop Road.

Motorcyclist dies in crash after traffic buildup caused by Broad Fire
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Updated Sept. 6 - 8:15 p.m. | Save Story
A motorcyclist died on Saturday when a chain-reaction crash happened in traffic conditions caused by a nearby fire burning in Weber Canyon.

Utah project to address native fish in Mill Creek sparks online controversy
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 6 - 7:06 p.m. | Save Story
Wildlife biologists are wrapping up a project that seeks to enhance the native habitat for Bonneville cutthroat trout, but not before the project created a bit of a stir on social media.

National chain Sweetgreen debuts in Utah with its own spin on a local favorite
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 6 - 6:34 p.m. | Save Story
A popular national fast-casual restaurant chain is slated to open in one of its "most requested cities."

Fire destroys 2 sheds in Erda
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Sept. 6 - 5:28 p.m. | Save Story
Two sheds were deemed a total loss on Sunday after a fire destroyed them in Erda, prompting a response from multiple fire personnel in the area.

Report: Despite progress, 'urgency' still needed to address gender gaps in education
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Sept. 6 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah generally performs better than the national average in educational attainment, but a new report shows gender differences can still shape women's opportunities.

Why Salt Lake City wants to make it easier for second homes to be built on lots
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 6 - 4:07 p.m. | Save Story
A proposed zoning ordinance in Salt Lake City seeks to make it easier for homeowners on larger lots to build second homes is among the latest ideas for increasing housing stock.

How did 2 immigrants — a Venezuelan and a Slovakian — become the 'best Ute fans in the world'?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 6 - 3:02 p.m. | Save Story
University of Utah football coach Morgan Scalley has lived his life surrounded by red and white Ute gear, memorabilia and football equipment.

Cathedral Church of St. Mark welcomes all to worship in Salt Lake City
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Sept. 6 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
The Episcopal Cathedral Church of St. Mark, which has stood in Salt Lake City for more than 150 years, continues to welcome all to worship.

Davis County father dies after boat overturns at Echo Reservoir
VideoGarna Mejia, KSL | Posted Sept. 6 - 10:09 a.m. | Save Story
A Davis County family is mourning the loss of a husband and father who died after a boat carrying four family members overturned and sank at Echo Reservoir.

Colombian restaurant operator puts focus on plantains, a Caribbean staple, at two locales
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 6 - 9:18 a.m. | Save Story
A Colombian restaurant operator is putting the focus on plantains, a staple in Colombia and the Caribbean, on the menus of two locales he operates.

Utah woman becomes teacher amid health crisis; community rallies to keep her in the classroom
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Sept. 6 - 7:11 a.m. | Save Story
Alisha Raymond has long faced health challenges, but amid it all, has wanted to help children with special needs.

Skyline High School prioritizes mental health through resilience
VideoBrittany Tait, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
After a string of suicides nearly a decade ago, Skyline High is reformatting its mental health education through its school motto, RISE: resilience, integrity, support and excellence.

I-84 in Weber Canyon reopens as Broad Fire continues to burn
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated Sept. 5 - 9:08 p.m. | Save Story
One lane in each direction on Interstate 84 is open as firefighters continue to battle the Broad Fire in Weber Canyon on Saturday night.

Man struggling with mental health sentenced for stabbing Santaquin officer
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Timothy Olesen will spend less than two year in jail and four years on probation for stabbing an officer with a kitchen knife who had responded to his call. The officer was wearing a vest that protected him.

5 men from Utah compete at World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 8:37 p.m. | Save Story
The 2026 World Nomad Games have just wrapped up, and five men from Utah participated in kok-boru, which is the official national equestrian sport of Kyrgyzstan.

Man sentenced to prison after assaulting, threatening multiple people with knife in Provo
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
A man who admitted to assaulting others with a pocketknife outside of the Travelers Inn will be spending time in prison. Charging documents claim he stabbed or hit four different people.

Rosh Hashana invites Jews to celebrate and strengthen connection with God
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 5:50 p.m. | Save Story
Rosh Hashana, the celebration of the Jewish New Year, will begin at sundown on Friday, Sept. 11, and end at sundown on Sunday, Sept. 13; however, as one of those days is Jewish Shabbat, the major celebrations will be limited to Sunday.

Local talent shines at Noah Kahan's Utah tour stop
Mary Culbertson, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 5:06 p.m. | Save Story
Noah Kahan fans in Utah rattled the state's seismology report and social media algorithms last week, as "The Great Divide Tour" stopped at a sold-out America First Field.
Business & Tech »
Bitcoin-based Liquid Network says $320 million withdrawn in hack
- USDA wants to rebuild the American beef herd. Idaho ranchers aren't sold yet
- National chain Sweetgreen debuts in Utah with its own spin on a local favorite
- At least 5 dead after Amazon cargo plane barreled off runway at Miami airport
- Colombian restaurant operator puts focus on plantains, a Caribbean staple, at two locales
Environment »

Utah project to address native fish in Mill Creek sparks online controversy
- The disease that decimated American elms could help bring them back
- Hawaii braces for major Hurricane Lowell, its third storm threat in a month
- Educational and interactive, Idaho Falls Zoo unveils newest exhibit, the Islands
- EPA proposals to speed up data center projects 'anti-democratic,' according to Utah environmental group
Religion »

Cathedral Church of St. Mark welcomes all to worship in Salt Lake City
- Rosh Hashana invites Jews to celebrate and strengthen connection with God
- $1.2M donation to UNICEF from Church of Jesus Christ to care for moms, babies in Pakistan
- Church of Jesus Christ issues invitation for 'all to join' to 'hear the word of God'
- Church wins unanimous federal ruling in tithing case appeal
Science »
Bitcoin-based Liquid Network says $320 million withdrawn in hack
- UK's IQE posts half-year profit on AI infrastructure demand
- Utah data centers promise jobs and revenue, but opponents say benefits disappear
- Georgia Tech graduate, cancer survivor gets chance to test robotic surgery system that saved his life
- A Kentucky man with a meat allergy was craving a burger. So he got into ostrich farming





