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Llama ranch among properties devastated by Beaver flooding

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated July 20 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Families in Beaver are picking up the pieces after a large flash flood swept through the area on Sunday.

Roy fires destroy 3 homes, damage several others

Devin Oldroyd and Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated July 20 - 10:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three homes were destroyed, and several others were damaged after catching fire in Roy Monday afternoon.

1 dead after hood malfunction leads to crash on I-215 in Salt Lake County

Cassidy Wixom and Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated July 20 - 9:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

The driver of a compact car was killed after they stopped in the middle of a freeway to address a hood malfunction when their vehicle was struck by a semitruck, authorities say.

Feds point to West Point killing in arguing for tougher action against criminal immigrants

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Department of Homeland Security is pointing to the killing of James Witten in West Point in arguing for tougher action against suspected criminal immigrants.

Utah woman worries she's being taken for a ride after classic car restoration stalls

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Working on a classic car is not your typical job; it can take a year or two. But nearly six years and counting?

How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar

Associated Press  |  Updated July 20 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat.

Donations pour in for woman who lost five family members in southern Utah flash flood

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 7:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

A GoFundMe campaign created to support a 23-year-old woman who lost five family members in a devastating flash flood in southern Utah continues to draw donations from across the country.

FDA says Taylor Farms Cyclospora finding was a false positive

Reuters  |  Updated July 20 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The FDA said laboratory experts re-checked lettuce sample results from Taylor Farms ‌in an investigation into an outbreak of the Cyclospora parasite and concluded the ⁠finding should be considered ​a false positive.

After scrutiny, Crimson Heights agrees to close residential facilities serving minors in Utah

Courtney Johns, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Under an agreement with state regulators, Crimson Heights is shutting down its congregate care facilities serving minors following a series of licensing actions and alleged violations.

Need for speed? Cade Uluave hopes to be difference maker for BYU after 4 years at Cal

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

After shining in four seasons at Cal in the geographically disparate ACC, Cade Uluave hopes to do the same closer to home at BYU in the Big 12.

Man charged with attempted murder dies from self-inflicted injury in jail

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jose Delfino Lopez Garcia died from self inflicted injuries less than two weeks after being charged with the attempted murder of his girlfriend from alleged abuse,

Hundreds of pets were rescued following Venezuela's earthquakes. Now they're looking for their families

Anabella Gonzalez, CNN  |  Updated July 20 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds of pets flooded shelters after twin earthquakes devastated parts of Venezuela in June, killing thousands of people. Now those pets are looking to be reunited with their families.

Couple charged in connection with robbery that resulted in death of victim's cat

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake couple is accused of killing a man's cat while trying to rob him, according to prosecutors.

Potential Daylight Saving Time change would impact American Jewish community

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The House of Representatives passed a bill to permanently adopt Daylight Saving Time nationwide. Jewish Americans foresee challenges around the change.

North Salt Lake man gets jail time stemming from sexual activity with girl

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A North Salt Lake man has been sentenced to more than 200 days of jail stemming from sexual activity with a girl in South Ogden in 2025 and 2026.

Have You Seen This? Beware big sister's wrath

Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hell hath no fury like a big sister whose possessions get messed with.

5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region and kills at least 6 people

The Associated Press  |  Updated July 20 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake shook the Andes region of Peru, killing at least six people, injuring more than 30 and displacing 300, authorities said Sunday.

Hiker who died after suspected lightning strike identified

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 3:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A hiker who was suspected of being struck by lightning and then died was identified on Monday by the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office.

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Here's why your house is hot even with the AC working overtime

Breezy  |  Posted July 20 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's hot and your air conditioner is working as hard as it can. The last thing you need is for a third of that effort to go to waste.

Ogden man gets nearly a year in jail for unlawful sexual activity with a teen

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man has been sentenced to nearly a year in jail and received a suspended prison term for unlawful sexual activity with a teen earlier this year.

200 homes impacted by Beaver flooding; water order still in place, mayor says

Daniel Woodruff, Alex Cabrero and Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 2:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Approximately 200 homes were impacted by flooding after quick, heavy rain fell on the Cottonwood Fire burn scar, city officials said.

Man arrested for allegedly trying to kill woman who did not 'believe' him

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 1:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who punched a woman in Salt Lake City because she allegedly did not believe him was arrested for investigation of attempted murder.

Cox issues 'hybrid' fireworks policy for Pioneer Day, allowing some bans to remain

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated July 20 - 12:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox says he plans to issue a "hybrid" fireworks policy on Monday, which will allow some cities to ban personal fireworks during the upcoming Pioneer Day weekend over wildfire concerns.