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KSL.com @ksl.com · 1h

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 · 1h

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 · 1h

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 · 3h

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 · 4h

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 · 6h

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 · 6h

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 · 6h

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 · 6h

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 · 8h

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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KSL.com @ksl.com · 9h

Two men were arrested early Thursday after police say they were racing at over 120 mph on I-15. https://ow.ly/7V0e50X9qP6

2 men arrested, accused of racing at over 120 mph on I-15

Two men were arrested early Thursday and accused of racing each other on I-15 at speeds exceeding 120 mph.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 10h

Six months after his divorce from Ruby Franke was finalized, Kevin Franke has announced his engagement and upcoming marriage to another woman. https://ow.ly/ejxz50X9nRf

Ruby Franke's ex-husband announces engagement to new woman

The ex-husband of Ruby Franke, currently serving up to 60 years in prison for abusing two of her children, is getting remarried.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 10h

Sixteen homes had 4 feet of water in their basements, causing severe damage. https://ow.ly/39PX50X9mOF

Nonprofit sets up fundraiser for those recovering after flooding in Westpointe neighborhood

Days after last weekend's historic rainfall, cleanup is still very much underway in Salt Lake City's Westpointe neighborhood.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 11h

"Les Miserables" recently celebrated 40 years since its London West End debut on Oct. 8, 1985. https://ow.ly/IYZV50X9lrv

'Les Mis' opened 40 years ago. Here are 5 facts about it — and when you can see it next in Utah

It's been 40 years since

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 11h

What is a conservative approach to fixing poverty? https://ow.ly/RUwy50X9kgW

Utah Republicans are reimagining what it looks like to tackle poverty

What is a conservative approach to fixing poverty? Republican leaders in Utah explored answers to that question at the annual Know Poverty Summit.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 12h

A new festival of sorts in Salt Lake City will honor the late, legendary Robert Redford, showcasing his iconic roles. https://ow.ly/Sz8P50X9hv9

Robert Redford's work returns to the silver screen through new Utah retrospective

A new festival of sorts in Salt Lake City will honor the late, legendary Robert Redford, showcasing his iconic roles.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 12h

So what does the Utah accent sound like? https://ow.ly/UO1q50X9iiM

What is the Utah drawl? A look at words Utahns pronounce differently

What does the Utah accent sound like? Get ready to make up your own vowel sounds, or skip a few letters altogether.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 12h

A Boise man convicted of shooting at an occupied guard booth at the Missionary Training Center in Provo in 2020 was sentenced Wednesday. https://ow.ly/j33U50X9hq0

Boise man convicted of shooting at MTC in 2020 sentenced to prison

A Boise man convicted of shooting at an occupied guard booth at the Missionary Training Center in Provo in 2020 was sentenced Wednesday to a long prison term.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 13h

A Riverton man was charged with a felony Wednesday and accused of chasing and then beating a 14-year-old boy who who rang his doorbell and ran away. https://ow.ly/8zqk50X9haU

Riverton man chased, beat 14-year-old who doorbell ditched, charges say

A Riverton man was charged with a felony Wednesday and accused of chasing and then beating a 14-year-old boy who who rang his doorbell and ran away.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 14h

Senior residents in South Jordan rejoiced on Wednesday after hearing about a proposed new senior center with affordable housing. https://ow.ly/hFym50X9amM

South Jordan to build new senior center with affordable housing options

Senior residents at the South Jordan Community Center rejoiced after hearing about a proposed new senior center with affordable housing in South Jordan on Wednesday.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 14h

As the nations enters the second week of a government shutdown, the FAA has braced for more airport staffing issues after staffing shortages began on Monday. https://ow.ly/b6gH50X97JT

How is the government shutdown impacting air travel?

As the nations enters the second week of a government shutdown, the Federal Aviation Administration has braced for more airport staffing issues after staffing shortages began on Monday.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 15h

Southern Utah University has been selected as an official Peace Corps Prep university, the second such institution in Utah and the only one in southern Utah. https://ow.ly/KO4c50X97gy

Southern Utah University selected to be Utah's second official Peace Corps Prep university

Southern Utah University last month announced it has been selected as an official Peace Corps Prep university, becoming the Beehive State's second such institution and only one in southern Utah.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 1d

Kamas mother Kouri Richins, who is accused of killing her husband, no longer faces drug distribution charges. https://ow.ly/lJEW50X8VHV

Amended charges filed against Kouri Richins in murder case

Kamas mother Kouri Richins, who is accused of killing her husband, no longer faces drug distribution charges.

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 1d

Ogden School District Superintendent Luke Rasmussen called on the community "to support each other" after the shooting death of a student and a bomb threat. https://ow.ly/rqhP50X8VvL

'We need to support each other': Ogden superintendent speaks out after killing, bomb threat

Ogden School District Superintendent Luke Rasmussen called on the community

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 1d

Cases of measles continue to rise in Utah, with the latest count of those diagnosed and documented exceeding 50. https://ow.ly/bZEz50X8Vqt

Utah measles case count rises to 53 with new infections in southwest Utah

Cases of measles continue to rise in Utah, with the latest count of those diagnosed and documented exceeding 50.

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