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Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on southern Louisiana with threatening winds

John Seewer, Associated Press  |  Updated July 22 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tropical Storm Bertha has made landfall on the southern tip of Louisiana with damaging wind and storm surge are the main threats for the Deep South states.

Motorcyclist, 19, with alleged history of reckless driving released from jail

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 19-year-old Layton man who police say has a history of reckless driving and posting online videos of himself fleeing from police was released from jail this week.

Roy railroad corridor fire destroyed around 30 outbuildings in addition to 3 homes, fire chief says

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated July 22 - 4:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Roy railroad corridor fire that destroyed three homes also destroyed around 30 sheds and other outbuildings, according to the city's fire chief.

Man tossed by Yellowstone bison says hitting the ground was the worst part

Mead Gruver, Associated Press  |  Posted July 22 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who was thrown into the air by a bison in Yellowstone National Park says the animal didn't seem aggressive until it picked him as a target.

Have You Seen This? Meet Jimothy, the Seattle raccoon who is taking over the internet

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jimothy, a short-spined raccoon from Seattle, has become an internet darling.

Minnesota man to serve probation after admitting to sexual abuse at Murray religious event

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Minnesota man is on probation after admitting to taking "indecent liberties" with another person without consent at a religious conference in Murray last summer.

J&J enters robotic surgery market after device gets marketing authorization

Puyaan Singh, Reuters  |  Updated July 22 - 2:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Johnson & Johnson said on Wednesday the Food and Drug Administration had ​granted marketing authorization for its robotic surgery device.

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BYU President Shane Reese has waved to thousands of motorists. How many waved back?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Updated July 22 - 1:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

In an era of increasing loneliness and isolation, Brigham Young University President Shane Reese waves at everyone in town. Here's how it all started, and how it's going.

Woman with history of making threats arrested in Utah again

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 1:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman who police say has a history of making threats to government employees and at least one hospital, has been arrested in Nephi.

Trump-backed candidates win closely watched Arizona primary races

Richard Cowan, Reuters  |  Updated July 22 - 12:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tuesday's Arizona primaries saw conservative Republican candidates and moderate Democratic candidates nominated for high-profile races for governor and a U.S. House seat.

Cox appoints new Great Salt Lake commissioner as lake continues to slide

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated July 22 - 12:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox didn't have to look too far to find a new leader to oversee the health and protection of the Great Salt Lake.

June 1, 2027, trial date set for Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro in his drug trafficking case

Michael R. Sisak and Larry Neumeister, Associated Press  |  Updated July 22 - 12:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

A June 1 trial date has been set for Nicolás Maduro to face drug trafficking charges in New York. The trial date was set on Wednesday during a brief hearing in Manhattan federal court.

First the fires, then the floods

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted July 22 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Following a smoky June and early July, the second stage of the West's wildfire season has begun, with monsoon season bringing catastrophic floods.

2 arrested in Millcreek kidnapping, robbery investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 11:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two men are accused of kidnapping and robbing a third man allegedly because he sent messages to a girlfriend of one of the assailants.

Fishing Pineview Reservoir before the drawdown: What anglers need to know

Adam Eakle, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 11:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Pineview Reservoir is being drawn down to 2%.The project has anglers across Utah asking a critical question: What will happen to the fishery?

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Utah Retro GameXpo features classics, oldies and goodies

Utah Retro GameXpo  |  Posted July 22 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The upcoming Utah Retro GameXpo offers a chance to step back in time for a day or two.

South Salt Lake project causing head-on close-calls, residents plead for help

Sarah Martin, KSL  |  Updated July 22 - 11:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

A South Salt Lake resident said the major construction project outside his home is causing regular close calls with wrong-way drivers.

Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after brazen heist, but no jewels are on display

The Associated Press  |  Updated July 22 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Louvre's Apollo gallery is reopening to the public for the first time since last year's crown jewels heist, though the museum has removed the collections and precious jewels.

Why was Utah first lady Abby Cox in South Salt Lake reading 'Pete the Cat?'

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted July 22 - 10:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah first lady Abby Cox spent part of her morning on Tuesday encircled by about a dozen kids and reading, out loud, "Pete the Cat."

New report ranks Ogden, Salt Lake City aerospace industries as among the nation's best

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new report singles out the aerospace and defense manufacturing sectors in the Ogden and Salt Lake City areas as among the nation's best.

Ukraine overhauls its military top brass for the fight against Russia

Hanna Arhirova and Illia Novikov, Associated Press  |  Updated July 22 - 9:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ukraine is pushing on with its fight against Russia under new military leadership, with Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi taking command on Wednesday after the firing of Oleksandr Syrskyi.

State announces investments to keep 'Utah-grown food in Utah'

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 9:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah announced more than $9 million in grant funds will be awarded to local farmers this year as part of an expanded program to help strengthen the state's food supply.

Ogden City Council tabs former state lawmaker Jeremy Peterson to fill vacancy

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Ogden City Council picked former state lawmaker Jeremy Peterson to replace Shaun Myers, who will be stepping down from his council post.