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2 people dead, 1 missing from Grand Canyon flooding

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 31 - 7:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people are confirmed dead and at least one person remains missing after flooding at the Grand Canyon over the weekend, park officials said on Monday.

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Flooding continues to impact Utah to close out meteorological summer

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 31 - 7:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A flood watch remains in effect for many parts of central and southern Utah, but all areas of the state may continue to receive moisture on Monday as the state closes out meteorological summer on a wet note.

Hungry bears wander into US West homes, shops in record numbers

Andrew Hay, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 31 - 7:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

With the West's aridification expected to continue, experts fear bears may become habituated ⁠to human food and even stop hibernating should winters become too warm and wild food too scarce.

Utah state park cancels beloved apple harvest following harsh season

Carter Williams and Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 6:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Apple picking is normally a cherished fall activity, but a beloved apple event at Wasatch Mountain State Park is the latest casualty of this year's abnormal weather.

Amazon sued by FTC, 22 states over advertising practices

Greg Bensinger, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 31 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Amazon.com illegally raised prices for advertisers by surreptitiously raising ​the minimum price required to place ads that promote their products, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission alleged in a ‌lawsuit filed in federal court Monday.

Armed woman shot and killed by police, man accused of supplying gun charged with murder

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 31 - 5:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman who police say shot at officers was killed when the officers returned fire, and a man was charged Monday afternoon with murder.

Man pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in fatal shooting on Navajo Nation

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Navajo Nation man pleaded guilty last week to fatally shooting a person during a confrontation last year.

University of Utah student died Friday in electric-scooter accident

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 4:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

A University of Utah student was killed Friday following an accident involving an electric scooter, according to a statement from the university.

At 91, Dale 'Grey Beard' Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail

Holly Ramer and Robert F. Bukaty, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 31 - 4:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

At 91, Dale "Grey Beard" Sanders reclaimed his record as the oldest person to complete the 2,193-mile Appalachian Trail despite dozens of falls and other health challenges along the way.

1 dead, 5 injured in collision with UTA bus on Redwood Road

Kennedy Camarena and Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 31 - 4:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fatal crash closed both directions of Redwood Road in Salt Lake City on Monday afternoon. One person died, and five were injured, police said.

Utah mother who loved family, board games and Lagoon remembered

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A southern Utah mother shot and killed allegedly by her teen daughter is being remembered for her devotion to her family and her strong opinions.

Have You Seen This? Thunderstorm floods intersection in Salt Lake City

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Saturday's storms brought lots of water to Salt Lake City. So much, it overran storm drains along 1500 East near Sugar House Park.

New US missile appears to have left wide path of death and destruction in Iranian city, report says

Julia Frankel, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 31 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A review of strikes in Iran suggests Lockheed Martin's new Precision Strike Missile killed civilians and caused widespread damage in a densely populated area, raising concerns about its use near population centers.

First human case of West Nile virus confirmed in Utah County

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person was confirmed to have a serious form of West Nile virus in Utah County, the Utah County Health Department said on Monday.

Should the Utah Mammoth trade for Connor Hellebuyck?

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 1:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

After winning Olympic gold for the first time in nearly 50 years, yet another American star has requested a change of scenery in the National Hockey League.

Utah launches first-of-its-kind team to prosecute fraud, other financial crimes

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 1:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah launched the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center to coordinate and investigate fraud and other types of financial crimes.

Ephraim temple open house: Second in Sanpete County a tribute to service-oriented saints

VideoEmily Ashcraft and Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Ephraim Utah Temple's open house begins on Wednesday and runs through Sept. 19 ahead of its dedication on Oct. 11. The temple sits near Snow College, and just seven miles from the Manti Utah Temple.

5-year-old girl shot and killed in Sandy in 'tragic accident'

VideoPat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 12:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police say a weekend incident 'involving young children' ended in the shooting death of a young girl.

Poll: Utahns weigh in on voter ID and elections

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah voters support providing proof of citizenship and photo identification when casting a ballot in elections, indicating support for the requirements being proposed in Sen. Mike Lee's SAVE America Act.

KSL Outdoors Snapshot of the Week: August 29, 2026

Video  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 11:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

The KSL Outdoors Snapshot of the Week from our August 29, 2026 episode.

Dirty-soda lovers across the state went bonkers for this tiny toy

VideoArianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Over the weekend, dirty-soda lovers lined the parking lots at Swig locations across the state and country, not just for their sugary mixed drinks, but for a little toy.

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The regrets of Trey Gowdy

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 11:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Fox host and former congressman brings a prosecutor's eye to the trials of Tyler Robinson and Lindsay Clancy.

Soccer-Argentina's Messi ends international career

Nicolas Misculin ​and Julien Pretot, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lionel Messi, who captained Argentina to World Cup victory in 2022 and the ​final in 2026, is retiring from international football, he said on Monday.