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Amazon Flex driver accused of taking more than 100 packages

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 2:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman hired to be a flex driver for Amazon is accused of stealing between 100 to 200 packages.

Raging Waters' colorful slides are gone, but will be replaced by a 30-foot colorful tree

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 1:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's been years since Raging Waters' colorful waterslides poked through the Glendale neighborhood, but a 30-foot multi-colored tree will soon rise where they once stood.

Man who attacked strangers during mental health crisis sentenced to prison

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who punched a woman walking with her family in Salt Lake this summer could serve up to five years in prison after being sentenced for aggravated assault.

Post Malone, Alesso to headline new Salt Lake City New Year's Eve festival

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 12:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Post Malone and Swedish DJ Alesso will headline an event celebrating Utah's first-ever outdoor NHL game and the beginning of the new year.

Father accused of attacking son with meat cleaver

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 11-year-old boy was told to tell his sisters "goodbye" before being attacked with a meat cleaver, according to prosecutors.

Man arrested in fatal West Valley City shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 11:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 26-year-old man has been arrested for investigation of aggravated murder in connection with a weekend shooting in West Valley City.

Most of Kilby Block Party's 2027 lineup has been released. Here's who is coming to Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 11:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

This year's Kilby Block Party brought in 90,000 visits over three days, while also garnering national buzz, and event organizers hope to maintain that momentum with another large lineup for 2027.

Ski lift giant Doppelmayr expands US operations through new Salt Lake City headquarters

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 27 - 8:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Doppelmayr last week took a major step in expanding its U.S. footprint by opening a new, 160,000-square-foot "state-of-the-art" headquarters, manufacturing and training facility in Salt Lake City.

Jury finds two men guilty of murder in 2022 shooting outside WinCo grocery store

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 27 - 5:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two men were found guilty in the murder of Romeo Stevens outside a WinCo grocery store in South Salt Lake.

Salt Lake City's 12-year airport project is over. What happens next?

VideoCarter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 27 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City's new airport project is finally complete after 12 years ... or is it?

Man shot by police in West Valley City identified

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 27 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who died after he was shot by a police officer in West Valley City was identified on Tuesday following the shooting that took place on Sunday.

Tech programs surge in Utah as students seek faster, more affordable career paths

VideoDan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 27 - 9:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

While overall college enrollment in Utah has slowed, technical education programs are experiencing significant growth.

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Teen seriously injured in Salt Lake City I-215 crash

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 27 - 7:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 16-year-old was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a crash happened on Interstate 215 in Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake City Public Library employees raise concerns over staffing, workplace culture

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 27 - 7:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former and current employees of the Salt Lake City Public Library are raising concerns about staffing levels, workplace culture and communication under the library's current administration.

Shriners of Salt Lake City makes Halloween memorable for kids in wheelchairs

VideoPaige Zamora, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Shriners held its annual "wheelchair Halloween costume clinic" on Thursday, offering kids in wheelchairs a chance to enjoy a holiday that can normally seem daunting.

Why Crossroads Urban Center wants UTA to postpone its proposed fare increase

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of Utah's largest organizations that offers assistance to residents with low income is urging the state's largest transit provider to pause its proposed fare increase until it increases outreach over discounted passes.

Liberty Park's century-old playground gets a revamp — and a new squirrelly mascot

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 9:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Children wasted no time testing out Liberty Park's new playground after a year-long wait. The project also includes the first of an "Easter egg hunt" coming to parks across Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake County clerk reminds voters of key deadlines as early voting begins

VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 8:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Early voting is underway, and Salt Lake County clerk Lannie Chapman is reminding voters to be aware of important deadlines and changes to mail-in ballot rules ahead of Election Day.

Salt Lake City cracked down on unruly parties a year ago. Here's what happened next

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City police and leaders say an ordinance change to crack down on rowdy parties has helped reduce multiple offenses, but more adjustments could be made.