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He sold burgers for 15 cents. 6 decades later, his Idaho Falls drive-in is still thriving

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted July 26 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Scotty's Drive In, at 560 Northgate Mile in Idaho Falls, celebrated 60 years in business in 2024 and remains an iconic restaurant.

SUU honors fallen Army Capt. Tyler Feehan during Pioneer Legacy Celebration

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted July 26 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A special tribute to fallen U.S. Army Capt. Tyler James Feehan took center stage Thursday night during the Pioneer Legacy Celebration at Southern Utah University.

Heat dome expands across the central United States, creating dangerous conditions for millions

Michael Phillis, Associated Press  |  Posted July 26 - 7:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

A heat dome is set to expand across much of the central United States, pushing temperatures above 100 degrees from Dallas to North Dakota.

118 outdoor brands say Trump went too far with Utah's monument reductions

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted July 25 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of 118 outdoor businesses sent a letter to several federal agencies on Friday expressing "firm and unequivocal opposition" to the recent reduction of two national monuments in Utah.

4th firefighter dies from burn injuries in western Colorado blaze

Associated Press  |  Updated July 25 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fourth firefighter has died from burns after he and several colleagues were overcome by a fast-moving wildfire near the Colorado-Utah border last month.

Utah Royals unlock offense in 4-1 win over North Carolina for back-to-back wins

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 9:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nuria Rábano had two assists, and Mina Tanaka scored her fifth goal of the season on Cloé Lacasse's team-high fourth assist to help Utah Royals FC to a 4-1 win over the North Carolina Courage at WakeMed Soccer Park.

Salt Lake airport bucked national trend during TSA funding lapse

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City International Airport officials credited newer technology and efforts to support unpaid federal workers with keeping security lines moving during the TSA funding lapse.

Once enemies in war, Idaho Falls marks 45 years of friendship with Japanese sister city

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted July 25 - 8:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than 80 years after World War II, teenagers from a small Japanese village are spending the next 10 days in Idaho Falls in a living reminder of how friendship can outlast history.

Van slams into crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing 1 and injuring 16, as police identify suspect

Kirsten Grieshaber and Fanny Brodersen, Associated Press  |  Updated July 25 - 8:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A suspect in the van attack at Berlin's famed LGBTQ+ event that killed one and injured at least 16 people was identified, though he has not been arrested and has ties to Islamic groups.

Israel kills senior Hamas-led police official in Gaza, medics say

Nidal al-Mughrabi, Reuters  |  Updated July 25 - 7:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Israeli airstrike on Saturday killed the head of the Hamas-led police force in the northern Gaza Strip, Brigadier-General Abdel-Nasser Al-Maqadma, ​the Hamas-run interior ministry and medics said.

How an Ogden company built a colossal star-spangled nutcracker

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

When a small Minnesota town recently unveiled what is thought to be the world's tallest nutcracker, it had an Ogden-based company to thank for building it.

Less booze, more moves: Inside Gen Z's new social scene

Mustafa Qadri, CNN  |  Updated July 25 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gen Z in Britain is shifting away from traditional pub culture toward alcohol-free social activities like running clubs, padel and coffee raves, contributing to changes in the country's nightlife scene.

Man unconscious, hospitalized after being pulled from Sand Hollow Reservoir

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 5:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was flown to the hospital on Saturday after he was pulled unconscious from the water at Sand Hollow Reservoir at Sand Hollow State Park in St. George.

How a former youth hostel was flipped into a key housing need in Salt Lake County

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 5:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 29-bed facility for women recovering from severe mental illness is now open, with state, county and philanthropic help, and a little luck in the building market.

Fireworks at Utah Lake show delayed, partially cancelled due to storm

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah County fireworks show that was nearly a month in the making was delayed and then partially canceled after inclement weather on Pioneer Day.

Have You Seen This? Impatient bulldog lays on the horn

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 3:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

First off, that seems like a really smart dog. Second, I don't want to ever drive on the freeway in front of its owner.

More than 250,000 people flee their homes in France and Spain as wildfires burn

Mark Carlson, Emma Da Silva and John Leicester, Associated Press  |  Posted July 25 - 2:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

France is using a massive cargo aircraft to dump flame retardants on a wildfire near the wine country city of Bordeaux. The fire has forced tens of thousands to evacuate, with winds threatening to push it closer to the city.

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Pioneering innovation drives the Relief Society's $100M humanitarian campaign

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted July 25 - 2:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Drawing on a history of women's leadership, President Camille N. Johnson is part of helping charities work differently

A girl 'on a mission': St. George woman serving mission competes on 'American Ninja Warrior'

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 2:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the past four seasons, Anna McArthur has competed on "American Ninja Warrior." This year, however, she was on a mission. Literally.

What a $15 pint of ice cream says about the economy

Alicia Wallace, CNN  |  Posted July 25 - 12:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Artisanal ice cream businesses are drawing customers willing to pay premium prices, reflecting broader trends in consumer spending on small indulgences, local products and unique experiences.

'A moment I'll never forget': Orem woman becomes Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Orem native Savanna Dastrup has dreamed for years of becoming a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. After getting cut during training camp last year, she can't believe she is officially a member of the team.

How arsonists used cats to spread Italy's wildfires

Max Saltman, Sharon Braithwaite, CNN  |  Posted July 25 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

As wildfires blazed in southern Italy this week, authorities probing for arson found a grisly clue: cats "with flammable-soaked rags tied to their tails."

Super Bowl champion Jordan Devey remembered for legacy on and off the field

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 10:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Friends, family and the football community are mourning the loss of former NFL offensive lineman Jordan Devey, a Utah native whose journey from American Fork to the Super Bowl inspired many.