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Flooding triggers evacuations in Hurricane; warning for many areas near Lake Powell

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr and Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 22 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Hurricane Police Department issued an evacuation notice to residents in the Willow Wind complex and any homes along Gould Wash. An emergency shelter has been opened nearby.

First Presbyterian Church to host 40th annual Scottish heritage events

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 12:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

The First Presbyterian Church of Salt Lake City is honoring its Scottish heritage by hosting the 40th annual Scottish Festival on Saturday. The next day, the church will hold the Kirkin' o' th' Tartan.

Ogden man accused of threatening synagogue in 2025 charged with federal hate crime

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man who was initially arrested in 2025 and accused of threatening to blow up a synagogue while he was in possession of homemade explosives is now charged in federal court with a hate crime.

Utah man pleads guilty to killing ex-girlfriend, will not contest sentence of life without parole

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jacob Holt Johnson pleaded guilty to aggravated murder, admitting to killing his ex-girlfriend, in a hearing on Thursday and his attorneys said he would agree to a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.

DOJ to send election monitors to Utah, lieutenant governor says

VideoJoe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 22 - 11:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Department of Justice will be sending election monitors to Utah, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson announced Thursday morning.

Elizabeth Smart kidnapper waives preliminary hearing for park charges, is working on settlement

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 10:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Wanda Barzee waived her right to a preliminary hearing on Thursday on accusations that she was in a park as a registered sex offender. Her attorney said a settlement in the case is likely.

Utah legislative hearing focuses on accuracy of water funding study following KSL Investigation

VideoDaniella Rivera, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 22 - 10:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers questioned the accuracy of a state-funded water infrastructure study after a KSL Investigation found it did not account for existing utility revenues when estimating future funding needs.

Grantsville neighbors pleading for help after years of flooding

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 22 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Residents in the Wells Crossing neighborhood are calling on city leaders to address recurring flooding problems after heavy rain in September damaged homes and properties.

Leaders of church fear historic Japantown will remain 'Japandock' despite Smith's vision

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 22 - 9:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two churches next to Smith Entertainment Group's planned downtown district still have concerns about the project, while the company said it is trying to be collaborative in the process.

Tyler Robinson doesn't anticipate trial until 2029

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 8:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

In a memorandum submitted in preparation for Tyler Robinson's next court hearing on Friday, defense attorneys say a 6- to 7-month trial could start in three years.

Orem to host Ironman 70.3, drawing athletes and visitors to Utah County

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 22 - 8:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

For longtime triathlete Heather Jenson, the announcement that IRONMAN 70.3 Utah is coming to Orem was welcome news.

Family of slain Utah woman supports plea deal if it includes life without parole

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 22 - 7:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

The family of Summer Tatiana Roney said they would support a plea agreement if it guaranteed her killer will spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Utah lawmakers eye permanently allowing motorcycle lane filtering

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 22 - 6:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Transportation Interim Committee on Wednesday voted to advance a proposal that would permanently allow motorcycle lane filtering while also expanding the areas where it is permitted.

Utah lawmakers paid for a study on mail-in voting security. Here's what researchers found

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 6:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

A study paid for by the Utah Legislature found "no evidence of significant or widespread fraud" in Utah elections and no increase in fraud when states use mail-in voting.

USU Extension fact sheet helps adults recognize and respond to youth trauma

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 21 - 10:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Stress and trauma can affect young people in different ways, and the signs aren't easy to recognize. USU Extension has compiled years of research into a fact sheet to help.

UTA updates its 30-year transit plan and looks for input from Utahns

Paige Zamora, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 21 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The transit authority is seeking public input for its "UTA Moves 2055" to see where to invest most in public transportation.

Election ballots part of alleged mail theft in Millcreek; Postal Service to investigate

VideoCameron Elliott, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 21 - 9:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Post Office and County Clerk respond to the ongoing investigation about voter fraud in Millcreek.

Your AI can shop for you. But who pays when it buys the wrong thing?

VideoMatt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 21 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

AI shopping assistants can compare prices, find deals and even make purchases on your behalf. But some of the world's biggest banks are warning consumers to be careful.

Kearns High School students hope to expand pollinator garden

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 21 - 8:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The students at Kearns High School are hoping to turn a pollinator garden they built into a fully-realized outdoor classroom.