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Utah News

Dickson: Star Trek fan goes to FanX
Amanda Dickson shares her experience "meeting her heroes" at FanX Salt Lake this weekend.

Weber County partners with Qnergy to turn pollution into energy
Weber County is partnering with Qnergy, a leading methane abatement solution provider, to step towards environmental sustainability.

Housing unit quarantined after scabies outbreak at state correctional facility
57 inmates were affected after a breakout of scabies in a housing unit at the Utah State Correctional Facility.

Historians race to find Great Lakes shipwrecks before quagga mussels destroy the sites
Quagga mussels have carpeted thousands of shipwrecks, layering themselves so thickly their weight could topple bulkheads and decks on wooden vessels.

Construction to cause delays on I-215 in SLC this weekend
Those heading out this weekend may run into traffic delays. The Utah Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan ahead for heavy delays due to construction on Interstate 215 this weekend.

Investigative reports question whether ex-Operation Underground Railroad CEO misled donors
The anti-trafficking organization Operation Underground Railroad and its founder and former CEO Tim Ballard may have misled donors for years about purported "rescue" missions, according to investigative documents.
Utah Traffic + Weather

Construction to cause delays on I-215 in SLC this weekend
Those heading out this weekend may run into traffic delays. The Utah Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan ahead for heavy delays due to construction on Interstate 215 this weekend.

Freeze watch upgraded to a warning for Northern Utah
NORTHERN UTAH— A freeze warning is in effect for several areas of Northern Utah tonight as temperatures are expected to drop below freezing. Areas to be affected by the freeze include the Wasatch Back and Bear River Valley. The National Weather Service reports temperatures may drop as low as 25 degrees in the Bear River […]

Snow returns to mountains, as fall-like temperatures reach Utah ahead of official season
The cooldown is also bringing more mountain snow after another storm provided the first brushing of the season earlier this month.

The West Davis Highway is set to finish early
hard work is paying off as UDOT now anticipates that the West Davis Highway will be finished well ahead of schedule.

Ready for snow this weekend, northern Utah?
Snow is possible this weekend in northern Utah, namely in the Kings Peak and upper Cottonwood Canyons areas.

One person killed in crash on SR-191 in San Juan County
One person died following a crash Friday morning in San Juan County, the Utah Highway Patrol says.
Dave & Dujanovic

McDonald's facing lawsuit over hot cup of coffee
A California woman is suing McDonald's after she claims the lid on a cup of hot coffee wasn't safely secured. The coffeee spilled on her, burning her.

Spot the signs and shut down Utah pet scammers
Pet scammers are doing their cruel deeds in St. George. Don’t be a victim. Know how to spot the signs of the scam.

Utah economy ranked best in US, but taxes still take a bite
The Utah Taxpayers Association says Utah needs to put downward pressure on income and property taxes to compete with surrounding states.

Since new law began, domestic violence referrals spike 83%
Because of a new law, which went into effect July 1, referrals to domestic violence service providers has jumped 83%.

Many consumers pay for more than one streaming service, surveys show
More than 80% of consumers pay for more than one streaming service, a new report shows many of them pay for three.

Social Security overpaid billions; now it's coming to collect
Social Security overpaid people who have little to no money or are disabled by billions of dollars. Now it is coming to collect.
Inside Sources

Breaking down President Trump's decision to skip second GOP debate
Former President Donald Trump will skip next week's GOP presidential debate in California. Instead, he plans to visit Michigan and visit with workers there.

How does the UAW strike affect auto industry and President Biden?
As the UAW strike continues, Seth Harris, who served as President Biden's top labor policy advisor, tells KSL NewsRadio what he knows.

What Works Caucus: improving government effectiveness
Two members of Congress are working on the What Works Caucus, an initiative that focuses on improving government effectiveness.

Matheson: What Mitt Romney got right and most in power miss
Mitt Romney choosing not to seek reelection is a great lesson in the fallacy of the irreplaceable. Here's what we can learn.

Lee says reforming Antiquities Act will end uncertainty around national monuments
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, shares with KSL NewsRadio a piece of legislation that would reform the Antiquities Act that would help solve uncertainties around national monuments.

Before you attack the Supreme Court, understand its role
The Supreme Court has faced more and more criticism over recent years. Public trust in the court is the lowest it's been in generations.
KSL Sports Zone

Miami Dolphins Rout Denver Broncos, Scoring Most Points By NFL Team Since 1966
The Dolphins crushed the Broncos and were three points shy of breaking the NFL’s single-game scoring record.

Taylor Swift Turns Out To See Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs Play Chicago Bears
Travis Kelce put the ball in Taylor Swift's court, and she wound up bringing it to Arrowhead Stadium after all.

Matt Gay Lifts Colts To Victory Over Ravens With Field Goal In Overtime
Matt Gay lifted the Indianapolis Colts to victory over the Baltimore Ravens with a field goal in overtime of the Week 3 game.

Packers QB Jordan Love Throws Game-Winning Touchdown Pass Against Saints
Jordan Love led the Green Bay Packers to a comeback victory over the New Orleans Saints in Week 4 of the 2023 NFL season.

Utes Creep Into Top 10 After Opening Pac-12 Play With A Win
Utah football continues their climb up the AP Top 25 after beating No. 22 UCLA to open Pac-12 play on Saturday and sneaking into the Top 10.

Colts RB Zack Moss Scores Touchdown In Second Straight Game
Former Utah Utes running back Zack Moss ran into the end zone for a touchdown in his 2023 NFL season debut with the Indianapolis Colts.

Dickson: Star Trek fan goes to FanX
Amanda Dickson shares her experience "meeting her heroes" at FanX Salt Lake this weekend.

Weber County partners with Qnergy to turn pollution into energy
Weber County is partnering with Qnergy, a leading methane abatement solution provider, to step towards environmental sustainability.

Biden faces foreign policy trouble spots as he aims to highlight his experience on the global stage
WASHINGTON (AP) — This probably wasn’t how President Joe Biden envisioned his big foreign policy week ending. Biden spent much of the time trying to make the case to world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly as well as to Democratic donors and voters that his decades of foreign policy experience and demonstrated moral clarity […]

Speaker McCarthy gives in to hard-line conservatives in hopes of solving government funding impasse
With the government shutdown looming, Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces challenges while facing the September 30 deadline to fund the government.

Housing unit quarantined after scabies outbreak at state correctional facility
57 inmates were affected after a breakout of scabies in a housing unit at the Utah State Correctional Facility.

Historians race to find Great Lakes shipwrecks before quagga mussels destroy the sites
Quagga mussels have carpeted thousands of shipwrecks, layering themselves so thickly their weight could topple bulkheads and decks on wooden vessels.
Video

2nd Congressional District candidate Joseph Buchman in 8 questions
Joseph Buchman is running in the race to replace Rep. Chris Stewart. Buchman has run for a House seat to represent Utah at least two other times.

2nd Congressional District candidate January Walker in 8 questions
January Walker has a name that probably sounds familiar. She's run in a few different elections for congressional seats here in Utah.

2nd Congressional District candidate Celeste Maloy in 8 questions
Republican candidate Celeste Maloy made it on the primary ballot as the Utah Republican Party's nominee. Now she'll find out if she survives to November.

2nd Congressional District candidate Bruce Hough in 8 questions
Republican candidate Bruce Hough made it on the primary ballot with signatures. Now, on Sept. 5, he'll find out if he survives to November.

2nd Congressional District candidate Kathleen Riebe in 8 questions
State Sen. Kathleen Riebe all but run away with the Utah Democratic Party's nomination to run to replace Rep. Chris Stewart.

2nd Congressional District candidate Cassie Easley in 8 questions
Cassie Easley has run for the 2nd Congressional District before. Here's what she has to say about her run in the special election.