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Grass fires spark along I-80 in Salt Lake County

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated July 8 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two grass fires have ignited along I-80 in Salt Lake County, burning near 5600 West and 7200 West.

Where is Western drought the worst? Experts point to these places, industries

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 8 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah and most of the rest of the West have their hands full with drought impacts, which go beyond wildfires.

Locked out after a hack? The fix may be hiding on your phone

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted July 8 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a hacker took over a woman's Amazon account, her reset password codes were being sent — but her phone had quietly filtered them into a text-message spam folder.

What to know about protecting pets from the New World screwworm fly

John Hanna, Associated Press  |  Updated July 8 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two New World screwworm cases in dogs are among more than 30 confirmed instances in Texas and New Mexico, prompting warnings Wednesday from veterinarians and humane societies.

'Nothing but the utmost respect': Scalley's deep relationship with Big 12 coaches includes recruiting one to Utah

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted July 8 - 8:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Morgan Scalley has spent his whole life at the University of Utah, from its shadow as a former football and rugby star at nearby Highland High.

US states could sue next week to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal, sources say

Dawn Chmielewski and Jody Godoy, Reuters  |  Updated July 8 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. states concerned that Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery will hurt competition ​could sue to block the deal as soon as next week, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Dry Creek Interchange opens Friday, giving Utah County drivers new I-15 access

Annette Campbell, KSL  |  Updated July 8 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Drivers in southern Utah County will have a new way to access I-15 beginning Friday as the long-awaited Dry Creek Interchange opens at 8 a.m.

Utah part of $45M settlement with company behind Cash App

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 8 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah will receive almost $500,000 as part of a multistate settlement against the company behind Cash App, the state's Division of Consumer Protection announced Wednesday.

Platner suspends Senate campaign, forcing Democrats to pivot in crucial Maine race

Nolan D. McCaskill and Richard Cowan, Reuters  |  Posted July 8 - 6:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Maine ​Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner ‌said on Wednesday he ⁠was suspending ​his ⁠campaign.

Fire in Salt Lake City burns near Wasatch Hollow Preserve

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated July 8 - 6:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fire began on Wednesday afternoon, threatening structures in Salt Lake City.

How a family fleeing internment built one of America's largest potato companies

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted July 8 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Wadas moved from California to eastern Idaho in 1943 to start a farm on 160 acres of rented ground. Today, it's "one of America's largest grower-shippers of fresh potatoes, onions and sweet potatoes."

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases

Mike Stobbe, Associated Press  |  Updated July 8 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly 1,000 people in Michigan have been diagnosed with a parasitic infection that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea, making it the largest such outbreak in state history and one of the nation's largest in years.

US high court asked to weigh in on juvenile life without parole sentence for Richfield killing

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 8 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah is asking the Supreme Court to reconsider a decision from its high court to reconsider the life without parole sentence for a man convicted of aggravated murder as a juvenile.

Americans can join to celebrate the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted July 8 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Fourth of July has passed, but that doesn't mean the America 250 celebrations are over, as there are other milestones in our nation's founding that will be recognized throughout the year.

This Italian village will fine tourists with bare chests or in swimwear

Antonia Mortensen and Lianne Kolirin, CNN  |  Updated July 8 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Italian fishing village on Lake Como has introduced a fine for anyone found wandering its streets bare-chested or in swimwear.

Have You Seen This? Roadrunner just wants to leave the road

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 8 - 3:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Being outside in the Southwest could make anyone jealous of air conditioning, or at least that could be the reason for this roadrunner trying to get into a visitor center.

Here are the new Olympic sports that could be coming to Utah's 2034 Winter Games

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted July 8 - 2:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two new sports disciplines will make their Olympic debut at the 2030 Winter Games in the French Alps, but Nordic combined was cut from the program.

Idaho mother who said her toddler twins died after vaccinations charged with murder

Josh Kelety, Associated Press  |  Updated July 8 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Idaho woman who said her toddler twins died last year after being vaccinated faces murder charges connected to their deaths, authorities said.

Dolly Parton musical coming to Broadway with opening night on her birthday

Alexa Herrera, WCBS  |  Updated July 8 - 1:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A musical about the life of legendary country artist Dolly Parton is set to come to Broadway in New York City.

New rule allows small businesses to double borrowing limit, access up to $10M in financing

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted July 8 - 1:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Blossoming small businesses in the Beehive State and across the nation are set for a financing boost through a new rule from the U.S. Small Business Administration that went into effect July 4.

Obamacare premiums surged this year. A new analysis shows it's likely to happen again in 2027

Ali Swenson, Associated Press  |  Updated July 8 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Middle-income Americans straining to pay for Affordable Care Act health insurance are unlikely to get relief next year, according to a new analysis that shows insurers in the marketplace are proposing a second straight year of double-digit premium hikes.

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Glenn Beck warns a 'spirit of collectivism' threatens America on its 250th anniversary

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted July 8 - 11:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

In an exclusive interview with the Deseret News, Glenn Beck explains what he believes the rising trends of democratic socialism and white nationalism have in common.

Primetime Emmy Awards 2026: See the full list of nominees

Dan Heching and David Mack, CNN  |  Posted July 8 - 11:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

The nominees for the 78th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards were unveiled on Wednesday, with Hollywood honoring a slew of new shows and setting up what's expected to be a battle among two legends in the race for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series.