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Landslide at Guinea landfill kills 30, government says

Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 7:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

A landslide at a landfill in Guinea's capital killed 30 people, the government ​said on Sunday, after heavy rains overnight prompted the collapse of a massive mound of waste.

US vows 'economic D-Day' as Iran threatens to halt all oil exports

Yasmine Ghania and Kanishka Singh, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 7:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. threatened Iran with what it called "the greatest financial offensive ever marshalled" as it prepared to roll out economic sanctions on Monday ​that target Iran's trade partners.

Alpine Church Logan campus prepares for grand opening

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 6:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Alpine Church in Logan recently moved to a new building after its congregation outgrew its former location. Now, the leadership team in Logan is preparing for its grand opening on Sept. 20.

Locals in the NFL: Britain Covey TD highlights Week 2 of preseason

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 10:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Week 2 of the NFL preseason is pivotal for a lot of players, especially those trying to make an active roster. Here's a look at how several former Utah high school and college football players performed.

Utah approves 3 more productions projected to bring $9.3M economic impact

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah will serve as the backdrop for three upcoming film productions, including an eighth season of "The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch." Here's what else is coming to the Beehive State.

He was waiting for his son to return from the USS Lincoln. Then Border Patrol arrested him.

Safiyah Riddle, Amy Taxin And Jack Brook, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 23 - 10:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Luis Manuel Aviles was arrested by Border Patrol while waiting for his son to return from the USS Lincoln. The arrest comes as the Trump administration rolls back immigration protections for military families.

The world's largest collection of outdoor gear designs is at a Utah university

Bryanna Willis, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

What started at Utah State University as a collection of about 250 outdoor brands' catalogues as a way for students to be educated in outdoor design history has now grown to a design archive representing over 1,000 brands from all over the world.

Family facing $300,000 in medical debt after K-9 officer attacks toddler, maims her father

Michael Abeyta, KCNC  |  Updated Aug. 23 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a K-9 officer attacked a two-year-old and maimed her father, a Colorado family said they are facing hundreds of thousands in medical debt with no help from the county.

Utah voters turn on incumbents as statewide approval ratings drop into the red

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns handed statewide leaders an overall negative approval rating in August, continuing a downward trend for Gov. Spencer Cox that put his approval rating underwater for the first time, a Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found.

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Recap: What happened to Utah college football programs over the offseason

Burton Family Attorneys  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's what's happened over the offseason to in-state universities' teams.

Sunset memorial coming together to honor Vietnam War victims of Agent Orange

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 6:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A memorial at Sunset Veterans Memorial Park to victims of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War is partially complete and should be done in a matter of weeks.

Utah teen recovering after serious beach accident leaves him with broken neck

VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 5:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah teenager known for his love of lacrosse, family and service work is facing a long recovery after a beach accident left him with a broken neck.

Tropical Storm Moke carrying more rain toward hurricane-damaged Hawaii

Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 23 - 4:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tropical Storm Moke was swirling past Hawaii on Sunday, close enough to dump heavy rain on Big Island communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Lala.

Visitors spent a record $13.7B in Utah's economy last year, report finds

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 4:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite various challenges in the travel economy, a new report finds that the economic impact from Utah's tourism economy surged to a record $13.7 billion in 2025.

Have You Seen This? A delightful beluga visit

VideoOrrin Olsen  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 3:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

What impresses me most about this video is that whales repeatedly bumped into the paddleboard, and the woman never lost her balance.

From salsa and chips to owning a market: How a southern Utah couple supports local businesses

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 2:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Summer and Harry Altena have turned a family salsa recipe into a chip brand, and now into a full-fledged farmer's market in Washington that helps other small business owners grow their products.

'Heartbroken': Tenants of Midvale apartments damaged in blaze press for help, answers

VideoTyrese Boone and Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 2:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tenants of the 220-unit Midvale apartment complex heavily damaged in a fire in late July demonstrated outside the building, pressing for help and more information.

A new app is bringing Vine back, with a very 2026 twist

Clare Duffy, CNN  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Millennials, rejoice … the beloved video app Vine is being resurrected.

Holy Trinity Cathedral prepares for multi-million dollar renovations after 2020 earthquake

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Holy Trinity Cathedral was damaged following the earthquake on March 18, 2020. Their projected bill for the repairs? $1.6 million

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The reason why most people unknowingly overpay their taxes in retirement

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

"Most people don't overpay their taxes because they saved too much money," Ryan says. "They overpay taxes because nobody ever taught them how to withdraw their money in retirement."

Trump caps summer of US 250th birthday with auto race through Washington

Jacob Bogage, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump will cap celebrations of the U.S. 250th anniversary with a first-of-its-kind auto race through the streets of Washington, closing a summer ​of sports and spectacle as drivers speed past the capital's iconic landmarks.

Buc-ee's chain draws outcry in Ohio for launching fight over a mini mart's beaver logo

Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A lip-licking alligator, a smiling moose and a hat-wearing bear are among the many cartoon animals to have found themselves in the crosshairs of Buc-ee's, the popular Texas convenience store chain that has a penchant for protecting its buck-toothed beaver.

'Shared artistic hobby': Mother-son duo showcases quilts at Springville Museum of Art

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Springville mother and her son are likely the first family duo to have pieces in the Springville Museum of Art's annual quilt show at the same time. The hobby has strengthened their bond.