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Lake Mead hits historic low water level as Colorado River struggles

Ty O'Neil and Dorany Pineda, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The largest reservoir in the United States has plummeted to its lowest water level since it was created some 90 years ago. It's another sign of the crisis plaguing the Colorado River.

Trump hosts mining CEOs, U. president, as he seeks minerals for defense production

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Friday held a roundtable discussion at the State Department with mining executives and university officials, trying to boost the domestic supply of critical minerals.

ICE says it expects to equip every field officer with body cameras by the end of August

Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 8 - 9:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it expects every officer and agent in the field to be equipped with a body camera by the end of August.

In a post-pandemic world, job candidates feel caught between suits and hoodies

Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The matching blazer and pants Dani McEwen wore to a job interview at an insurance company felt like a smart choice, until she noticed most of the employees had on T-shirts and jeans.

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.

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.

The last living female pilot of WWII

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

She was 21 years old at the start of 1943 when an article in Flying Magazine caught her eye. That's Nell Stevenson Bright, the last living female pilot from World War II.

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.'

'Beautiful, tragic naivety': Mom of Ogden student killed in shooting forges forward with a message

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The mother of a Ben Lomond High School student killed in a shooting last year struggles forward with a message to parents — be involved in your kids' lives.

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.