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Black bear euthanized after being spotted in Logan

VideoKennedy Camarena and Sarah Earnshaw, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 18 - 1:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A young black bear was tranquilized and evaluated after being spotted in Logan on Saturday during a time when Utahns continue to report more bear sightings across the state.

HHS 'actively reviewing' Mike Lee's push for a new Type 1 diabetes treatment

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Updated Aug. 18 - 1:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Department of Health and Human Services is reviewing a request from Sen. Mike Lee to reclassify a set of cells within the pancreas to be used to treat Type 1 diabetes.

Madonna leads 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, followed by Taylor Swift

Maria Sherman, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 18 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Madonna leads the 2026 MTV Video Music Award nominations, the network announced Tuesday, with Taylor Swift following close behind.

Meet the former college baseball player adding depth to BYU's receiving corps

VideoSean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 12:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

After playing baseball at TCU and Nicholls State in Louisiana, former American Fork High receiver Fisher Ingersoll had plenty of reasons to come home to BYU to play football.

Young girl dies after climbing into hot car

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 12:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 4-year-old American Fork girl died recently after becoming stuck inside her parents' vehicle and not knowing how to get out.

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Quality healthcare doesn't have to cost more

Revere Health  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

For many routine medical services, choosing an independent outpatient clinic instead of a hospital can significantly reduce costs while still providing excellent care from experienced healthcare professionals.

American Airlines to restore seatback screens, add premium seats in profit push

Rajesh Kumar Singh, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 18 - 11:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

American Airlines said on Tuesday it would add more premium seats and restore ​seatback entertainment on its narrowbody jets, stepping up its bet on higher-spending travelers.

Idaho Falls woman opens recovery center born from her own struggle

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

A dream that started more than 10 years ago for Stephanie Taylor-Thompson finally came to fruition over the weekend.

'A big, big plan': South Ogden leaders envision bustling new city center in 61-acre expanse

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

South Ogden leaders envision a bustling new city center within a 61-acre expanse along Washington Boulevard in a plan to be considered by the City Council.

Philippine student livestreamed fatal school shooting before taking own life, official says

Karen Lema and Nestor Corrales, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 18 - 9:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

A student livestreamed himself shooting and killing another student in a classroom in the southern Philippines ​on Tuesday before taking his own life, an official said.

Exploring America's national parks — through food

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

America's national parks have inspired millions of visitors every year. Now they're the focus of a new cookbook from National Geographic.

Scalley highlights 'healthy back-and-forth' between offense, defense that could help Utah football

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 8:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

Defensive coordinator Colton Swan isn't holding anything back against the Utah offense with just over two weeks to go until the Utes kick off the 2026 season against FCS Idaho.

Pocatello icon Idaho Purce celebrates 100th birthday at park bearing her family's name

Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 8:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Family, friends, former neighbors and community members gathered Sunday afternoon to celebrate a major milestone birthday for a very special Pocatello woman.

Disney, ABC sue FCC over threats to broadcast licenses

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 18 - 8:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Disney and ABC sued the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday to ​block an early review of licenses, arguing the Trump administration is punishing the network over broadcast content.

Utah State Ag-DRIP program helps farmers conserve water in Colorado River Basin

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 18 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ag-DRIP, a Utah State research program, aims to help farmers conserve water in the Colorado River Basin.

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Classroom to court this Utah Online Student chases professional pickleball dreams

Utah Online School  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Being enrolled in Utah Online School has given one Utah student more time to train and travel throughout Utah for high-level pickleball competitions.

Authorities decide to euthanize bear in Logan

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 18 - 7:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

A young black bear led wildlife officers and local law enforcement on an hours-long chase through Logan on Sunday before it was eventually tranquilized and captured.

Meta faces 29-state trial that could reshape Instagram and Facebook

Diana Novak Jones, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 18 - 7:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

A coalition of states suing Meta Platforms over claims Facebook and Instagram were designed to harm young users' mental health will begin making ​its case on Tuesday in California.

Orem football team earns praise for hurricane preparation help in Hawaii

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 18 - 6:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

What began as a football trip to Hawaii turned into an unexpected opportunity for service when members of the Orem High School football team helped residents prepare for Hurricane Lala.

'State-sponsored propaganda': Environmental groups file FTC complaint over Utah nuclear ads

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 6:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

A trio of environmental advocacy groups on Monday filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission accusing the Utah Office of Energy Development of producing deceptive and misleading advertisements promoting nuclear energy.

Teen alcohol use rises sharply after age 13

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

More females age 12 to 20 drink alcohol, including binge drinking, than do males in the same age group, according to a new analysis of federal data on alcohol use.

Trump says Iran won't make deal he thinks is needed, threatens to bomb Oman

Trevor Hunnicutt and Katharine Jackson, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 17 - 9:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran would not make the ​deal he thinks is needed to end a war with the U.S. and should surrender as talks between the countries remained stalled.

Bionic hands aren't just for Luke Skywalker

VideoPeter Rosen, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah researchers wire a bionic hand directly into a Florida man's nervous system.