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Utah Senate president threatens critics with defamation lawsuits

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Senate President Stuart Adams is threatening several critics with defamation lawsuits for comments made following his primary election defeat in June.

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Why a Volkswagen SUV is the ultimate family hauler in Utah

Ken Garff Volkswagen Southtowne  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you're searching for the right family SUV to handle everything and anything the school year can throw at it, your vehicle isn't just simply transportation — it's your command center, office, home away from home and place for a short nap.

Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts

Chinedu Asadu and Constant Same Bagalwa, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 19 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached 5,000 cases, government data showed Wednesday, as responders warn it is spreading at a speed outpacing efforts to slow it.

Man hired to care for autistic man accused of impaired driving, crashing

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A South Jordan man hired to provide care to man with autism is accused of drinking and driving, crashing and causing serious injuries to the autistic man.

'It's run its course': Utah ready to sell Lake Powell ferry as reservoir hits new low

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 10:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

State leaders and transportation officials say they're ready to move on from a Lake Powell ferry that's become increasingly inoperable as the reservoir drops.

'A steady force for good': Longtime Utah advocate, educator Debra Daniels dies at 70

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 10:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

Longtime Utah women's rights and social justice advocate Debra "Deb" Daniels died last week at the age of 70, the University of Utah said in a release.

Dugway Fire closes road near mouth of Weber Canyon

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 19 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Dugway Fire began early Wednesday morning near the mouth of Weber Canyon. The fire spread to about 15 to 20 acres, closing parts of 6500 East, according to Utah Fire Info.

Zelenskyy's office is probed for corruption as fired defense minister demands elections

Hanna Arhirova and Barry Hatton, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 19 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies are investigating senior officials in President Zelenskyy's office, a day after recently fired defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, called for national elections.

The Department of Interior just opened 90 million acres to hunting and fishing

Leah Bowers, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 9:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new DOI rule will open hunting and fishing at refuges and hatcheries, increase access to sport fishing in areas that were once closed, and expand upland game, migratory bird and big game hunting.

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.

These homeless, crime solutions helped Miami. Will they work in Salt Lake County?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's most populous county is ready to begin implementing changes in how it addresses homelessness and criminal justice, taking lessons that transformed Miami.

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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.

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.