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![Officials break ground on new Iron County Jail, sheriff's complex](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3007/300704/30070489.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Officials break ground on new Iron County Jail, sheriff's complex
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted Aug. 19 - 10:07 p.m. | Save Story
Officials broke ground on Iron County's new sheriff's complex and correctional facility on Friday.
![Canyon School District students begin the new school year](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3007/300709/30070936.jpg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Canyon School District students begin the new school year
Karah Brackin, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 19 - 10:07 p.m. | Save Story
Around 33,000 students returned to the classroom on Monday as the Canyons School District reopened its doors for the 2024-2025 school year.
![Former Motel 6 in South Salt Lake to be new emergency shelter for families](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3007/300712/30071298.jpg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Former Motel 6 in South Salt Lake to be new emergency shelter for families
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 19 - 9:28 p.m. | Save Story
A former Motel 6, 315 W. 3300 South, will be remodeled and opened as a new emergency shelter for families, bringing the state closer to its goal of expanding shelter beds.
![Salt Lake woman sent to prison in murder-for-hire attempt of her ex's new girlfriend](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2880/288012/28801236.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Salt Lake woman sent to prison in murder-for-hire attempt of her ex's new girlfriend
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 19 - 8:53 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake woman who went to the dark web to hire a hit man to kill her ex's new girlfriend was sentenced Monday to 6 1/2 years in federal prison.
![Utah opens up another $6.5M for projects that benefit Great Salt Lake wetlands](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3007/300711/30071149.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Utah opens up another $6.5M for projects that benefit Great Salt Lake wetlands
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 19 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
About $6.5 million in new funds are being made available for projects that protect or improve the Great Salt Lake's wetlands.
![Why this popular Cache County lake will be closed for a day](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3007/300713/30071329.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Why this popular Cache County lake will be closed for a day
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 19 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
A popular recreation area will be closed temporarily while biologists tackle a growing invasive aquatic plant species problem.
![Utah lawmakers to meet in special session to discuss ballot initiative amendment](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3007/300713/30071303.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Utah lawmakers to meet in special session to discuss ballot initiative amendment
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 19 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers will hold a special session on Wednesday, when they're to discuss the possibility of a constitutional amendment question on the ballot initiative process.
![New residency guidelines for immigrant spouses could benefit 30K in Utah](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3007/300711/30071134.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
New residency guidelines for immigrant spouses could benefit 30K in Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 19 - 7:12 p.m. | Save Story
New guidelines applicable to immigrants vying for U.S. residency through their American spouses could apply to 20,000 to 30,000 people in Utah, lawyer estimates.
![Tooele man accused in brutal attack on family kitten](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2920/292074/29207471.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Tooele man accused in brutal attack on family kitten
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 19 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
A Tooele man was arrested over the weekend and accused of injuring his family's cat to the point its eyes may have to be removed, according to police.
![Black Desert Resort, with its signature lava, is hustling to get ready for PGA visit](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3006/300697/30069732.jpg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Black Desert Resort, with its signature lava, is hustling to get ready for PGA visit
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 19 - 5:06 p.m. | Save Story
Black Desert Resort in southern Utah has secured to host a PGA golf tournament this fall, the first time the Tour has come to Utah since 1963.
![After a mostly hot and dry summer, here's what Utah's fall weather may look like](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3006/300672/30067231.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
After a mostly hot and dry summer, here's what Utah's fall weather may look like
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 19 - 3:05 p.m. | Save Story
A new long-range outlook shows Utah could be in for a warmer and drier meteorological fall, but trends could change.
![After being crowned state champion, southern Utah massage therapist aims to spread spirit of support](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3006/300613/30061351.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
After being crowned state champion, southern Utah massage therapist aims to spread spirit of support
Jessi Bang, St. George News | Posted Aug. 19 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
Rebecca Moody was declared the overall winner of the 2024 Utah State Massage Championship.
![In many Utah schools, 95%-100% of kindergartners go to school full day](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3007/300704/30070498.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
In many Utah schools, 95%-100% of kindergartners go to school full day
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 19 - 1:39 p.m. | Save Story
Data shows that students enrolled in full-day kindergarten are less likely to need academic interventions in later grades.
![Salt Lake police to increase patrols around 2 elementary schools as classes begin](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3007/300708/30070821.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Salt Lake police to increase patrols around 2 elementary schools as classes begin
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 19 - 12:43 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake police on Monday announced they will be ramping up patrol efforts around two schools for this year's rendition of the Safe Passage Initiative.
![Direction on transgender individuals, care of sacred clothing included in church handbook update](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3007/300707/30070759.jpg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Direction on transgender individuals, care of sacred clothing included in church handbook update
Sarah Jane Weaver, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 19 - 12:08 p.m. | Save Story
Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released updates to the church's General Handbook on Monday.
![Man injured during gun battle with Roy police was being investigated for enticing minor](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3006/300688/30068840.jpg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Man injured during gun battle with Roy police was being investigated for enticing minor
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 19 - 11:51 a.m. | Save Story
Police say a man wanted as part of an investigation into enticing a minor was injured during a "sustained firefight" with Roy police officers on Saturday.
![Charges: Utah woman faked death certificate to collect insurance money](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2952/295230/29523069.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Charges: Utah woman faked death certificate to collect insurance money
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 19 - 11:12 a.m. | Save Story
A West Jordan woman is facing criminal charges for allegedly claiming her significant other was dead — even though he wasn't — and collecting life insurance money.
![A reunion, a vigil and reasons to celebrate](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3006/300687/30068795.jpg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
A reunion, a vigil and reasons to celebrate
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 19 - 10:07 a.m. | Save Story
Welcome to the Tu'itama'alelagi family reunion, with 200 relatives from across the country and the Pacific Islands — many of whom call Utah home.
![Man wearing bulletproof vest shot, killed early Monday in Riverton](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2825/282532/28253201.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Man wearing bulletproof vest shot, killed early Monday in Riverton
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 19 - 9:42 a.m. | Save Story
Riverton police say a 19-year-old man armed with a gun and machete and also wearing a Kevlar vest was shot and killed early Monday.
Business & Tech »
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Education »
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Canyon School District students begin the new school year
- In many Utah schools, 95%-100% of kindergartners go to school full day
- Salt Lake police to increase patrols around 2 elementary schools as classes begin
- It's back-to-school time. Here's what public school teachers say about conditions at school
- 'So eager': Utah refugees, immigrants prep for new school year
Police & Courts »
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Salt Lake woman sent to prison in murder-for-hire attempt of her ex's new girlfriend
Politics »
Biden hails Harris as their party's future in DNC speech
- US intelligence officials say Iran is to blame for hack of Trump's presidential campaign
- Utah lawmakers to meet in special session to discuss ballot initiative amendment
- New residency guidelines for immigrant spouses could benefit 30K in Utah
- Blinken says Israel OKs a plan to break the cease-fire impasse and urges Hamas to do the same