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Fire sparks on Fremont Island in the Great Salt Lake

Fire sparks on Fremont Island in the Great Salt Lake

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fire started on Wednesday on Fremont Island in the Great Salt Lake. The fire is estimated at 25-30 acres, according to Utah Fire Info, and the flames are spreading.
Davis County officials OK 0.2% sales tax hike, which will generate an extra $15.98M per year

Davis County officials OK 0.2% sales tax hike, which will generate an extra $15.98M per year

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 12:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Davis County commissioners approved a 0.2% sales tax hike, which will generate $15.98 million a year and boost the overall sales tax rate in most cities to 7.45%.
'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star eliminated from 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 35

'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star eliminated from 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 35

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 12:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Conner Leavitt was the first contestant eliminated from Season 35 of "Dancing with the Stars" on Tuesday night.
Kirk family puts UVU on notice they intend to sue

Kirk family puts UVU on notice they intend to sue

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 16 - 12:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

A notice of claim filed by the family of Charlie Kirk against UVU contends he was essentially placed in a 'fishbowl' when he was assassinated on campus in 2025.
2 women missing, presumed dead at Sand Hollow; jet ski driver charged

2 women missing, presumed dead at Sand Hollow; jet ski driver charged

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 16 - 12:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Nevada man who was operating a jet ski with two women passengers has been arrested after crashing, and the women presumably drowned.
John Curtis breaks with Trump, calls for AI regulations

John Curtis breaks with Trump, calls for AI regulations

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 12:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. John Curtis is calling on congressional leaders to schedule swift hearings with artificial intelligence executives to inform lawmakers on potential regulatory solutions.
The drive to perfect: Westminster University golfer's championship summer

The drive to perfect: Westminster University golfer's championship summer

VideoTamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ashley Lam won the Utah Women's State Amateur Championship this summer, defeating six-time champion Kelsey Chugg in a match that came down to the final hole.
Mona residents file appeal seeking to overturn approval of data center project

Mona residents file appeal seeking to overturn approval of data center project

VideoDaniella Rivera, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 16 - 9:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

A group of Mona residents has filed an appeal asking Juab County commissioners to reverse approval of a large data center project they say was approved without meaningful public awareness or input.
Woman charged in fiery ATV crash in southern Utah receives jail time, probation

Woman charged in fiery ATV crash in southern Utah receives jail time, probation

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 9:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman who was criminally charged earlier this year after a fiery all-terrain vehicle crash near Sand Hollow State Park injured four people was sentenced last month to 105 days in jail.
Utah AI industry voice agrees 'slowdown' would be beneficial

Utah AI industry voice agrees 'slowdown' would be beneficial

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 16 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Over the past week, some researchers have warned that artificial intelligence could pose an "existential" threat to the human race, frontier CEOs have spoken about the need for a "slowdown" and Utah's own governor has called for guardrails.
Utah hoping to 'win a Super Bowl' with new Great Salt Lake commissioner

Utah hoping to 'win a Super Bowl' with new Great Salt Lake commissioner

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 8:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hannah Freeze is ready to be the starting quarterback for Utah's Great Salt Lake efforts, receiving a positive recommendation to be confirmed on Wednesday.
Man hit, killed in downtown Salt Lake City

Man hit, killed in downtown Salt Lake City

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 16 - 7:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man in downtown Salt Lake City was killed after allegedly being hit by a vehicle that then drove away early Wednesday. First responders performed life-saving measures, but were unable to revive the man.
Man sentenced to jail, probation for firing gunshots outside West Valley City store

Man sentenced to jail, probation for firing gunshots outside West Valley City store

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 7:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who fired a gun during a fight outside Charlie's Market in West Valley City will spend time in jail and on probation after accepting a plea deal.
2 massive, stainless-steel slides at City Hall Plaza in St. George now open to public

2 massive, stainless-steel slides at City Hall Plaza in St. George now open to public

VideoArianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 6:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

The two massive, stainless-steel slides at City Hall Plaza in St. George are now open to the public.
7-year-old left alone with no food or water, father arrested

7-year-old left alone with no food or water, father arrested

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who allegedly left his young daughter home alone with no food or water was arrested for investigation of child abandonment.
Holocaust survivor shares her story of trauma, healing and faith

Holocaust survivor shares her story of trauma, healing and faith

VideoJoe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 15 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

About 900 people came to the University of Utah on Tuesday to listen to the story of Sora Vigorito, a twin who survived the Auschwitz II-Birkenau death camps.
Extended car warranties can leave Utah drivers with denied claims

Extended car warranties can leave Utah drivers with denied claims

VideoMatt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 9:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The KSL Investigators have heard from several Utah drivers who paid for extended car warranties, only to have expensive repair claims denied. A longtime car expert says consumers need to understand exactly what their contract covers before they buy.
Bountiful maintenance shop saves dollars by keeping repairs 'in-house'

Bountiful maintenance shop saves dollars by keeping repairs 'in-house'

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 9:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Workers for Bountiful City said they're able to help save tens of thousands of dollars by keeping maintenance and repair work for some 900 pieces of equipment all in-house.
Salt Lake City sets new daily nonresidential water use cap, but it's willing to go lower

Salt Lake City sets new daily nonresidential water use cap, but it's willing to go lower

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 8:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city is permanently limiting the amount of water that all new nonresidential buildings can use, but its leaders are also interested in tightening the cap beyond what is now required.