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KSL.com @ksl.com · 48m

The amusement park unveiled plans Friday for a high-flying swing ride called the Nutcracker, set to open in 2026. https://ow.ly/CAGV50Xa7x8

Lagoon unveils plans for new Screamin' Swing thrill ride

The amusement park unveiled plans Friday for a high-flying swing ride called the Nutcracker, set to open in 2026.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 1h

An immigrant enforcement action gone awry in Salt Lake City that was caught on video underscores the problems with "cross deputization" of federal agents, an attorney says. https://ow.ly/jtyJ50Xa7lg

Immigrant detention effort caught on video shows problems with 'cross-deputization,' lawyer says

An immigrant enforcement action gone awry in Salt Lake City that was caught on video underscores the problems with

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 2h

"Roofman" is a movie that pulls on your heartstrings while also letting you laugh at the absurdity of a man hiding out in a Toys R Us. It's not perfect, but it's heartfelt. https://ow.ly/bLNL50Xa7aI

Review: 'Roofman' is full of heart and humor, making for a true story worth watching

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 3h

Salt Lake County authorities say they may start issuing citations amid an uptick of bicyclists trespassing into a construction zone in Millcreek Canyon. https://ow.ly/17WG50Xa6VB

Salt Lake warns citations could be used for Millcreek Canyon construction trespassers

Salt Lake County authorities say they may start issuing citations amid an uptick of bicyclists trespassing into a construction zone in Millcreek Canyon.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 5h

Kouri Richins' defense team is asking a judge to compel her sister-in-law to hand over financial documents from the Eric Richins Living Trust. https://ow.ly/FQjz50Xa60e

Kouri Richins seeks financial documents from her husband's estate

Kouri Richins' defense team is asking a judge to compel her sister-in-law to hand over financial documents from the Eric Richins Living Trust.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 6h

More flash flooding is expected at many of Utah's outdoor gems on Friday, and additional flooding is likely again on Saturday, as remnants of Hurricane Priscilla continue to churn through the state. https://ow.ly/JYFZ50Xa4HN

Flood watch area expanded as Hurricane Priscilla remnants impact Utah

More flash flooding is expected at many of Utah's outdoor gems on Friday, and additional flooding is likely again on Saturday, as remnants of Hurricane Priscilla continue to churn through the state.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 7h

Friday's release of "Tron: Ares" rounds out the modern "Tron" trilogy. Does it make up for the shortcomings of "Legacy"? Are the light cycles cooler? Well, here's John Clyde's take. https://ow.ly/goFE50Xa1r0

Review: 'Tron: Ares' has stunning visuals and pulsing sound, but story falls short

Friday's release of

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 7h

The university announced this week it has approved plans to rebuild the existing Abraham O. Smoot Administration Building, which was scheduled to be demolished by the end of the year. https://ow.ly/flNf50Xa0Mm

BYU approves plans to rebuild aging administration building

The university announced this week it has approved plans to rebuild the existing Abraham O. Smoot Administration Building, which was scheduled to be demolished by the end of the year.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 9h

BREAKING: An Ogden teen has been charged as an adult with aggravated murder in the killing this week of a Ben Lomond High student and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. https://ow.ly/ybUb50X9Xfb

Ogden teen charged with killing Ben Lomond High student; warrant issued for his arrest

An Ogden teen has been charged as an adult with aggravated murder in the killing this week of a Ben Lomond High student and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 9h

BREAKING: Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill says 4 Salt Lake police officers were legally justified in shooting and killing a man advancing toward them with a knife in 2024. https://ow.ly/oMWE50X9WPN

4 Salt Lake officers found justified in shooting, killing man with a knife

Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill said Friday that four Salt Lake police officers were legally justified in shooting and killing a man advancing toward them with a knife in 2024.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 10h

2 Mexican baseball teams are to play in South Jordan on Saturday and Sunday, the second annual installment of the Béisbol en Salt Lake initiative. https://ow.ly/iuWn50X9VY8

Béisbol en Salt Lake: Two Mexican baseball teams to face off over the weekend in Utah

Two Mexican baseball teams are to play in South Jordan on Saturday and Sunday, the second annual installment of the Béisbol en Salt Lake initiative.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 11h

An apartment building in Layton is a total loss after a fire Friday morning, according to city officials. https://ow.ly/XrRQ50X9S9M

Fire destroys Layton apartment building; 80 evacuated

An apartment building in Layton is a total loss after a fire Friday morning, according to city officials.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 11h

Music, laughter and the aroma of grilled food filled a Salt Lake neighborhood Thursday, following damaging floods last weekend. https://ow.ly/zN8H50X9R7q

West Salt Lake neighbors celebrate resilience with heartfelt block party

After last weekend's flood, the streets of a west Salt Lake neighborhood were filled not with water — but with music, laughter and the aroma of grilled food — Thursday as neighbors gathered for a block party.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 11h

Rep. Blake Moore said White House warnings that back pay may not be guaranteed for furloughed government workers is not a narrative residents need right now. https://ow.ly/pBvm50X9OzT

'No one wins in this': Moore addresses ongoing shutdown in town hall

Rep. Blake Moore said White House warnings that back pay may not be guaranteed for furloughed government workers is not a narrative residents need right now.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 13h

Work is set to begin on rebuilding a 65-year-old Provo bridge in efforts to enhance community safety. https://ow.ly/iEAZ50X9L5t

Aging Provo bridge reconstruction to begin next month; traffic impacts expected

Work is set to begin on rebuilding a 65-year-old Provo bridge in efforts to enhance community safety

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 23h

Sports tourism continues to be a large draw in Salt Lake County and across the U.S. Local tourism experts say adding NHL and potentially MLB could have benefits beyond people attending games. https://ow.ly/tLO450X9x4T

Will new venues, teams change Salt Lake's sports tourism scene?

Sports tourism continues to be a large draw in Salt Lake County and across the U.S. Local tourism experts say adding NHL and potentially MLB could have benefits beyond people attending games.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 23h

A Utah dance group, Carnaval de Barranquilla en Utah, aims to promote Colombian culture in the state and will travel to New York to perform in the Hispanic Day Parade. https://ow.ly/lReU50X9wYu

Utah dance group taking part in New York parade aims to promote Colombian culture

A Utah dance group, Carnaval de Barranquilla en Utah, aims to promote Colombian culture in the state and will travel to New York to perform in the Hispanic Day Parade.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 23h

A West Valley man convicted of trading alcohol and drugs in exchange for sexual activities with teen girls has been sentenced to at least 10 years and up to life in prison. https://ow.ly/bXGz50X9wWk

West Valley man who traded alcohol for sex with teens sentenced to at least 10 years in prison

A West Valley man convicted of trading alcohol and drugs in exchange for sexual activities with teen girls has been sentenced to at least 10 years and up to life in prison.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 1d

One of the biggest concerns with the rise of AI is what it means for privacy — a topic that was a prime focus of discussion during the Utah Consumer Protection Symposium Thursday. https://ow.ly/Nlfn50X9wfh

FTC commissioner talks data privacy at Utah Consumer Protection Symposium

One of the biggest concerns with the rise of AI is what it means for privacy — a topic that was a prime focus of discussion during the Utah Consumer Protection Symposium Thursday.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 1d

A federal judge in Chicago on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's deployment of hundreds of National Guard soldiers in Illinois. https://ow.ly/cb7W50X9w10

Judge blocks Trump's deployment of National Guard in Illinois

A federal judge in Chicago on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's deployment of hundreds of National Guard soldiers in Illinois.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 1d

Attorneys for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk are requesting that he be allowed to make all future court appearances in civilian clothes and without shackles. https://ow.ly/rCvj50X9uZV

Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk requests street clothes and no shackles during hearings

Attorneys for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk are requesting that he be allowed to make all future court appearances in civilian clothes and without shackles.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 1d

A key deadline has come and gone and immigration officials are no longer seeking the deportation of Utah violinist John Shin, who now seeks U.S. residency. https://ow.ly/uExJ50X9uZo

'The case is done': Immigration officials no longer seeking deportation of Utah violinist John Shin

A key deadline has come and gone and immigration officials are no longer seeking the deportation of Utah violinist John Shin, who now seeks U.S. residency.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 1d

A Utah County student has been arrested and accused of sexually abusing or exploiting two teenage girls. And police believe there could be additional victims. https://ow.ly/vpKN50X9uGK

Student posing as teen arrested for abusing, exploiting teen girls, police say

A Brazilian man who police say has a pattern of meeting young girls while claiming to be a teenager himself has been arrested in Utah County for investigation of multiple charges.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 1d

Gov. Spencer Cox appointed Blake Hills as chair of the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole. https://ow.ly/kZLf50X9uh5

Cox names acting pardons and parole board chair to lead board permanently

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox named former prosecutor Blake Hills as the chairman of the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 1d

The city of Sandy is gearing up for a momentous occasion this weekend as it celebrates the grand opening of the new Fire Station 31. https://ow.ly/zZi450X9s0q

Ceremonial opening of new Sandy fire station set for Saturday

Sandy's new Fire Station 31 aims to enhance community safety and lower cancer risks for firefighters.

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