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Drone hampering efforts to fight new fires near Cedar City, officials say

Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 7:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new wildfire burning Saturday near Cedar City prompted a warning from officials not to fly drones in fire areas.

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2 firefighters killed after helicopter crashes near Widemouth 2 Fire

Carter Williams and Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 8 - 7:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pilot and a crewmember were killed after the helicopter they were riding in crashed near a massive wildfire burning in central Utah on Friday.

Senate overcomes weedy issue to advance deal avoiding government shutdown

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 6:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate approved a bipartisan resolution to extend government funding into the winter, notching a major win for party leaders before they leave town for a five-week recess.

Mother says she's grateful to be alive after spider bite

Hannah Moore  |  Updated Aug. 8 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman was at the lake enjoying a campfire when multiple spiders crawled all over her, leaving bites. After four days, Miller said a painful bruise led her to the hospital.

Why Utah governor says 'now's the time' for immigration reform

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 5:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bipartisan group of governors led by Gov. Spencer Cox declared that now is the time to reform immigration after President Donald Trump put an end to most illegal border crossings.

A 12-year-old girl dies after Thailand school shooting, bringing the death toll to at least 8

Jintamas Saksornchai, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 4:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

A schoolgirl has died from critical wounds after a student opened fire at a high school and his home outside Bangkok the day before, raising the death toll to at least eight.

Have You Seen This? Freediver puts on a show with bubble rings

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

This sea cave looks positively magical. You almost expect to see Ariel swim up and start singing about her 'gadgets and gizmos a-plenty.'

Firefighter treated and pets resuscitated after house fire in Farr West

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A firefighter was treated and released and pets living in a house that caught fire in Farr West had to be resuscitated by responders on Friday.

From Idaho to Mars: NASA chief celebrates INL's role in the new space race

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The administrator for NASA visited Idaho National Laboratory on Friday to celebrate the nuclear age in space.

Racehorses get water workouts to protect joints, beat the heat at farm

Jennifer Franciotti, WBAL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 12:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Maryland horse trainer says swimming racehorses helps improve fitness, protect their joints and contribute to success on the track.

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Is It better to leave your thermostat at one temperature all day?

Gillette Services  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

In most cases, adjusting your thermostat when you're away can save energy and money without sacrificing comfort.

Ride with me: How motorcyclists are commonly misunderstood on Utah roads

Lórien Briscoe, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 11:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist's movements may look aggressive, impatient or unpredictable from inside a vehicle. From the motorcycle, however, it may be defensive to remain visible, avoid blind spots and surface hazards, and even preserve an escape path.

Utah's fires surpass 500,000 acres for 2nd time ever, but monsoons could help slow activity

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 8 - 11:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's wildfires reached an undesired feat only seen once before in modern history, but there's hope that another round of monsoons can help quell the state's fire danger.

How an Idaho Falls shop became eastern Idaho's paintless dent repair pioneer

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 10:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Although the Dr. Ding body shop at 945 East Lincoln Road has been in operation for more than 30 years, it remains one of Idaho Falls' only auto repair shops specializing in paintless dent removal.

Father of soccer star Lionel Messi dies at 68 in Argentina

Ramiro Scandolo, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star Lionel ​Messi, died on Friday night at the age of 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentine city ‌of Rosario after a long illness, the Argentine footballer's family confirmed to Reuters.

'Fervor on both sides': Proposed 54.9% tax hike in Roy prompting strong debate

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 9:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

A proposed 54.9% tax hike in Roy, needed, backers say, to keep city workers' wages competitive, is prompting intense debate in the Weber County city.

Why were there no tiny dinosaurs? You might blame the mammals

Will Dunham, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 9:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Everyone knows dinosaurs got really big. But how about tiny dinosaurs, like the size of a mouse? As far as we know, none ever existed, according to a new report.

Senate Republicans narrowly confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general

David Morgan and Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 8:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Senate Republicans on Saturday narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche to be President Donald Trump's attorney general, capping one of the most contentious cabinet fights of ​Trump's second term after bipartisan concerns over Blanche's independence nearly derailed the nomination.

Jordan School District welcomes nearly 200 new teachers ahead of first day of school

Madi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jordan School District welcomed nearly 200 new teachers Friday with a celebratory orientation as they prepare for the start of the new school year.

Officials urge safety after third drowning at Sand Hollow this summer

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Officials are urging safety after seeing a third drowning at Sand Hollow this summer.

Girls on the Run Utah uses running to help girls find confidence

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 7 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The non-profit program Girls on the Run Utah combines running and physical activity with lessons about confidence, friendship, emotions, and learning how to handle difficult situations.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a key defense agreement

Suzan Fraser And Munir Ahmed, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 7 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a defense agreement on Friday that would treat an attack on one as an attack on all three, officials said.

Why cyclospora keeps showing up in produce season after season

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 8:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A food safety expert says contaminated water, sewage leaks and poor sanitation practices can all contribute to the parasite's spread.