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SLCPD activate OICI following the death of a suspect in police custody
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Three people charged after staged kidnapping for YouTube video, police say
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UPDATE: Family of missing Stanton Porter releases statement regarding his death
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Some Capitol rioters try to profit from their Jan. 6 crimes
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Most Murray City school students start back on Monday
Local and Regional News
Mark Jackson
One dead in early Saturday crash on I-80
One person is dead following a fatal crash Saturday morning. Utah High Patrol says they got a call about 3:36 a.m. Saturday, August 13, 2022 of a crash that involved a Genesis passenger car and a pick-up truck.
Mark Jones
American Fork Police take Walmart shooting suspect into custody
The suspect wanted in connection to a shooting at an American Fork Walmart was taken into custody Thursday by American Fork Police.
Mark Jackson
Evacuations for areas in the Jacob City Fire burn scar lifted early Sunday
A flash flood warning was issued Friday evening for Salt Lake County, according to the National Weather Service out of Salt Lake City.
Chandler Holt
Some Utah areas see slight drop in drought levels
A drought update from the Utah Division of Water Resources offers a glimpse of good news for Utah. Division spokesman Michael Sanchez says you can thank a good monsoonal season for a slight drop in the percentage of the state that is in extreme drought or worse
Samantha Herrera
Police arrest suspect in West Valley hit-and-run that killed 11-year-old boy
A 45-year-old man has been arrested in relation to a hit and run in West Valley City that killed an 11-year-old boy.
Adam Mason
UPDATE: North Blue Fire to be 100% contained by the end of the day.
Authorities responded to a new wildfire, the North Blue Fire, Thursday afternoon near Vernal. It was caused by lightning.National News
Daniella Diaz and Aaron Pellish, CNN
Man fatally shoots self after crashing car into barricade near US Capitol Building
A man shot and killed himself after driving into a vehicle barricade near the US Capitol Building early Sunday morning, US Capitol Police said.
Mostafa Salem, Eyad Kourdi, Jorge Engels and Hira Humayun, CNN
Children among dozens killed in Egypt church fire
Children are among at least 41 people killed, and 14 injured after a fire broke out at a church in Giza's Imbaba neighborhood in greater Cairo on Sunday, according to a spokesperson for the Egyptian Coptic Church citing health officials.
Ray Sanchez, Adam Thomas, Kristina Sgueglia, Samantha Beech, Paul P. Murphy, and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN
Authorities identify suspect who attacked author Salman Rushdie at western New York event
Author Salman Rushdie, who has received death threats in the past due to his writings, was attacked Friday prior to giving a lecture in New York.
Katelyn Polantz, Zachary Cohen, Sara Murray and Marshall Cohen, CNN
FBI took 11 sets of classified documents from Trump's Mar-a-Lago home, including some highly classified material
The search warrant identifies three federal crimes that the DOJ is looking at as part of its investigation, which includes violations of the Espionage Act.
PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer
US unemployment claims rise by 14,000 to 262,000
The four-week average for claims, which smooths out weekly ups and downs, rose by 4,500 to 252,000, also the highest since November.
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer
US wholesale inflation rose more slowly in July
The monthly decline in wholesale prices follows a government report Wednesday that showed consumer inflation was unchanged from June to July — the first flat figure after 25 straight months of increases.
KSLSports.com
Brian Preece
Aggies ‘Not A Finished Product’ Following Second Fall Scrimmage
With a number of offensive lineman being held out, it was the Aggies defense that took center stage in the final scrimmage of fall camp.
Brian Preece
Jets Say Wilson’s Week One Availability Will Be More Clear After Surgery
New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that quarterback Zach Wilson is headed to Los Angeles and his status will be updated following a 'procedure' on his ailing right knee.
Brian Preece
Bees Bullets: Offense Stymied As Bees Drop Series Against Sacramento
The bats never really got going for Salt Lake as the Bees dropped four of six games to the fifth place Sacramento River Cats.
Trevor Allen
Game Night Live Rewatch: East vs. Orem
Rewatch the Game Night Live Game of the Week between the East Leopards and the Orem Tigers from Friday, August 12, 2022.
Trevor Allen
KSL Sports Rewatch: Lone Peak vs. Timpview
Rewatch the high school football game between the Lone Peak Knights and the Timpview Thunderbirds on Friday, August 12, 2022.
Trevor Allen
KSL Sports Rewatch: Skyridge vs. Fremont Football
Rewatch the high school football game between the Skyridge Falcons and the Fremont Silverwolves from Friday, August 12, 2022.Health
The Associated Press
Polio detected in NYC's sewage, suggesting virus circulating
State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett says the detection of poliovirus in wastewater samples in New York City is alarming but not surprising.
KATE DAVIS
Salt Lake City School District students and staff get free UTA passes
Students and staff in the Salt Lake City School District have started receiving their free UTA passes, which cover most transportation services.
Jessica Lowell
Alpine School District restricts 52 library books
The Alpine School District recently put restrictions on 52 library books, many of which represent marginalized communities.
Mark Jones
CEO and President of Intermountain Healthcare announces resignation
Intermountain Healthcare will soon be looking for a new CEO and President. Current, CEO and President Dr. Marc Harrison announced Thursday he will resign from the position later this year.
Aimee Cobabe
Judge considering injunction to allow transgender girls to play girls high school sports
Attorneys for three transgender girls are asking a judge to grant them an injunction on Utah's law barring these individuals from competing in high school sports that matches the gender they identify with.
Adam Small
Canyons School District starting the year with a teacher and staff shortage
Canyons School District will start of the school year with a teacher and staff shortage. The district has over 150 openings.KSL in the Community
Entertainment
Allie Litzinger
Number of visitors to Arches National Park is on the decline
Visitors to Arches National Park are on the decline in recent months. A time entry system designed to make for better visitor experience, may be to be blame for fewer visitors.
Brandon Griggs, CNN
Olivia Newton-John, singer and actress, dies of breast cancer at 73
Her husband said that Olivia Newton-John was 73 years old and died from complications of breast cancer.
THALIA BEATY Associated Press
'Stray' cat video game brings some benefits to real cats
Gamers who are playing 'Stray" are also helping fundraising platforms raise money for local animal shelters.
Curt Gresseth
Utahns agree: Bring the Olympics (and world) back to Utah
Fraser Bullock, who helped bring the Winter Olympics to Utah in 2002, is trying to do it again in either 2030 or 2034. He talks about the competition and what lies ahead for Utah.
Samantha Herrera
Paramore coming to Utah this fall
Rock band Paramore will come to Utah this October as part of the band's string of special performances across the U.S. this fall.
Samantha Herrera
Jen Shah of Real Housewives SLC pleads guilty to fraud charges
Jen Shah, known from "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," plead guilty to charges connected to a telemarketing scheme.Be Ready Utah
Curt Gresseth
Preparing and training for school emergencies
A Be Ready Utah expert discusses preparing for school emergencies, the need to have a plan ready and a list of items needed to safely handle disasters when they happen because they do.
Dan Bammes
Range of options to power a house in times of emergency
The Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck offers an opportunity to power a house during times of emergency.