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United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire

David Rising, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 19 - 9:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

The United Arab Emirates suspended all trade with Iran on Wednesday after it said it had come under renewed fire from the country — a move that will further isolate the Islamic Republic.

Utah Mammoth license plates now available at the DMV

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah drivers will be able to rep their favorite hockey team as the Utah Mammoth license plates are now available to order through the DMV.

KSL Sports Pick'em — college and pro — is back for the 2026 season

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Make your best predictions for a chance to win weekly prizes throughout the football season in our free competition.

Prosecutors say they have shown 'aggravating' elements in Tyler Robinson murder case

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 8:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors in the Tyler Robinson capital murder case argue the evidence shows the aggravating circumstances needed for a death penalty case.

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Don't let a retirement planning mistake cost you six figures — new guide for Utah retirees

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Roughly half of all American retirees don't take any systematic approach to withdrawing their retirement savings.

Dugway Fire sparks near mouth of Weber Canyon

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 19 - 7:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Dugway Fire sparked Wednesday morning near the mouth of Weber Canyon and has spread to about 15 to 20 acres. Utah Fire Info said some structures are threatened, but no evacuations have been ordered.

Utah-filmed, two-time Emmy winner 'Navajo Highways' teaches kids the Navajo language

VideoTamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 19 - 7:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

"Navajo Highways," a children's puppet show filmed in Utah, is helping kids connect with Navajo language and culture.

Democratic Rep. Moskowitz fends off challenge in Florida from democratic socialist

Richard Cowan, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 19 - 7:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Democratic Representative Jared Moskowitz was projected to win the Democratic primary in Florida's 25th congressional district, fending off challenger Oliver Larkin, who was backed by the left-wing Democratic Socialists of America.

Salt Lake County residents will vote whether to approve $128M recreation bond this fall

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County voters will decide this November whether to approve a $128 million bond to fund several new recreation facilities and a slew of improvements to existing centers and parks across the county.

Firefighters respond to West Valley City house fire

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 18 - 10:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters responded to a house fire in West Valley City on Tuesday evening.

Utah parents urged to talk to kids about fentanyl as school year begins

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

As students head back to school across Utah this week, law enforcement and educators are encouraging parents to have conversations with their children about the dangers of illegal drugs

Minnesota sues Texas, seeking extradition of US immigration agent on assault charges

Jonathan Allen, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 18 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Minnesota sued Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday to try to compel him to extradite a federal immigration agent facing ​assault charges for shooting a Venezuelan man in the leg in Minneapolis during last winter's deportation surge.

These riders say Salt Lake City's 999 Ride is 'souring,' but what can be done about it?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 9:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City's informal 999 Ride has drastically grown over the past 15 years, leading to many mixed feelings and a new effort to calm tensions over it.

Trump says US and Canada strike deal, temporarily pauses tariffs

Kanishka Singh, Promit Mukherjee and Maria Cheng, Reuters, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 18 - 9:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump announced late on Tuesday night he was putting a three-day pause on new 50% tariffs set ​to go into effect on Canadian goods on Wednesday, saying the two countries had reached an agreement.

Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says

Mike Stobbe, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 18 - 8:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Flight attendants and pilots are at the highest risk of dying from radiation-related cancers — even more than people who work with radioactive materials, according to a new study.

'Stunned': Utah's Tongan community looks to move forward after funeral shooting

VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 18 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Leaders at the National Tongan American Society are reacting following a shooting this week outside a funeral in Kearns.

Salt Lake City approves $1M loan to help Whiskey Street rebuild after 2025 fire

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 7:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A popular Salt Lake City bar and restaurant destroyed by a massive fire on Main Street last year is getting an assist from the city as it plans to rebuild taller than before.

'We ride for those who can't': How a Utah BMX track promotes inclusivity for all riders

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Day/Vaughn family out of southern Utah has been changing the BMX world one turn at a time.

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Top Pack and Pad Picks for Beginner Backpackers | Scheels Outdoor Tip

VideoAdam Eakle, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

In this Scheels Outdoor Tip, we go over how to size a backpacking pack for the perfect and most comfortable fit.

Man with multiple fraud convictions sentenced for using grandparents' identity to obtain truck

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 18 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Lehi man now has convictions of fraud and similar charges in five Utah counties as he resolved his final case in St. George courts.

Justice Department pushes to revive criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Travis Loller, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 18 - 5:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Justice Department is pushing to revive criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, telling a federal appeals court late Monday that the judge erred in his ruling.

Why the Pentagon will be paying some US troops to have their sperm or eggs frozen

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Pentagon is launching a demonstration project to provide money for select troops who want to preserve their eggs or sperm prior to their deployments to danger zones.

'Mayday, Mayday, Mayday': Report outlines moments before fatal crash at Utah wildfire

Devin Oldroyd and Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 18 - 4:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

The National Transportation Safety Board, on Tuesday, released its preliminary report on a deadly helicopter crash near the Widemouth 2 Fire.