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Will Darryn Peterson start in Game 1 for the Utah Jazz?

VideoChandler Holt, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 2:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

After landing the No. 2 overall pick for just the second time in franchise history, the Utah Jazz rolled out the red carpet for Darryn Peterson.

Nearly 1,200 attendees expected for Holocaust Remembrance Event at University of Utah

VideoJoe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 2:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rabbi Moshe Nigri said around 1,200 people had RSVP'd to attend the Holocaust Remembrance Event at the University of Utah, where Auschwitz survivor Sora Vigorito will share her experiences.

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'I'm dealing with survivor's guilt': Grand Canyon flash flood survivors share their stories

Leah Bowers, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 2:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

2 hikers entered the canyon hours apart — 1 narrowly escaped before the flood, the other was airlifted out by helicopter.

Kennedy Center board votes to close over financial woes, Trump branding dispute, sources say

Steven Sloan, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 15 - 2:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

The board of the Kennedy Center voted Tuesday to close the facility amid financial issues and a dispute over putting President Donald Trump's name on the iconic performing arts venue.

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Senate fails to advance sweeping cryptocurrency bill in blow for industry

Hannah Lang, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 15 - 2:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate ​failed to advance comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation on Tuesday in a blow for digital asset companies and ⁠Republicans who had ​championed the bill ⁠for months.

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Intermountain Health to convert West Valley City building into new medical campus

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 15 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Intermountain Health announced a new medical campus on Tuesday "in the heart" of West Valley City. The nonprofit healthcare organization said it acquired the nine-story Fairbourne building and plans to convert it into a medical campus and "major healthcare hub."

Park City School District IT employee faces 24 felony child sexual exploitation charges

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 15 - 1:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

An IT systems administrator for the Park City School District was charged with two dozen first-degree felony crimes on Tuesday for alleged child sexual exploitation.

FBI chief Kash Patel defends hiring standards changes on prostitution, bestiality at fiery hearing

Eric Tucker, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 15 - 1:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

FBI Director Kash Patel defended the bureau's loosening of hiring requirements regarding prostitution and bestiality in a contentious during a contentious Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.

Prosecutors won't pursue death penalty for Rob Reiner's son in killing of his parents

Andrew Dalton, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 15 - 1:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors in California say they won't pursue the death penalty for Rob Reiner's son Nick in the killing of his parents.

Utah Teacher of the Year recipient dies unexpectedly weeks after award ceremony

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 12:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Talia Casares, a sixth-grade school teacher at Moroni Elementary, died weeks after receiving the Utah Teacher of the Year Award.

Park City police K-9 seriously injured after jumping from freeway overpass

VideoKennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 15 - 12:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Park City Police K-9 was seriously injured on Tuesday after he jumped from a freeway overpass in Park City while responding to a suspicious package.

Downtown Idaho Falls businesses damaged in vandalism spree

Rachel Jensen, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 12:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Business owners in downtown Idaho Falls are seeking answers after experiencing broken windows and other damage to their storefronts early Saturday morning.

'Nothing out of the ordinary' before SUU helicopter crash, report says

VideoCarter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 11:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Federal investigators say that a Southern Utah University flight instructor failed to maintain proper pitch control, which led to a helicopter crash that injured the instructor and a student earlier this year.

For the first time, Japan has more than 100,000 centenarians

Chris Lau and Junko Ogura, CNN  |  Updated Sept. 15 - 11:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Japan has been gripped by a declining population for decades, but one age group is adding new members, and there are more of them than ever — centenarians.

Utah dad turns daughter's Type 1 diabetes experience into push for a cure

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 15 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah father is turning his daughter's experience with Type 1 diabetes into a push to accelerate research toward a cure.

Provo charges against Reckless Ben dismissed as Lego saga continues

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 9:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Misdemeanor charges in the Provo Justice Court against YouTuber Benjamin Schneider were dismissed on Monday, but his 4th District Court charges remain.

Nearly 1 in 5 young people turn to AI for mental health advice. What Utah parents should know

Eric Cabrera, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 15 - 9:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

A national study found nearly 1 in 5 young people have used AI for mental health advice, and most haven't told anyone. A psychiatrist says parents should start by asking questions, not lecturing.

What No. 11 BYU's response to Arizona adversity revealed about Cougars' identity

VideoSean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 9:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Noah Fifita had his way in the first half, but the Cougars controlled the line of scrimmage to move to 2-0 on the season.

Coroner's report notes prior mental health issues of Utah mom in Las Vegas deaths

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 8:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

One of the coroner's reports on the deaths of a Utah girl and her mother at a Las Vegas hotel in February notes the mom's prior mental health issues.

Byrd Ficklin trusted Wayshawn Parker to make a play — and the two delivered for Utah football

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 8:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Before Utah football took the field against Arkansas, Wayshawn Parker made a promise to Byrd Ficklin.

Meta announces data center expansion, new community investments in Eagle Mountain

Raegan Edelman, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 15 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Meta has announced a massive expansion of its data center in Eagle Mountain, and the city said it fully supports the plan.

Mortgage rates topping 7%

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 7:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mortgage rates have shot up beyond 7% for the first time in more than a year.

1 dead after car crashes into American Preparatory Academy

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 7:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person died on Monday night when they crashed into a charter school in West Valley City, leaving the car in flames and the school with minor damage.