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Southern Utah University selected to establish statewide NASA workforce hub

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 20 - 4:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Southern Utah University was one of seven organizations across the U.S. selected by NASA to launch statewide workforce hubs.

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Teen dies after falling several hundred feet while hiking Devils Castle Trail

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 20 - 4:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 16-year-old boy died after falling several hundred feet while hiking near Alta on Wednesday.

Russian strikes kill 17 in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says lack of Patriots costing lives

Daniel Flynn and Anna Pruchnicka, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 20 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Russian airstrikes killed 17 people and injured more than 40 in Kyiv and the surrounding region on Thursday as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a failure by Ukraine's allies to ​replenish its stock of air defense missiles was costing lives.

Have You Seen This? Ducklings use spillway as waterslide

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 20 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A mother duck watches as her ducklings play on a concrete spillway they are using as a waterslide.

Human remains discovered in Lake Powell

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 20 - 3:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police responded to the discovery of human remains in Lake Powell on Friday.

The president just got more powerful. Even conservatives see the risk

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 20 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Melissa Holyoak, United States Attorney for the District of Utah and former commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission, spoke about the risk of expanding presidential powers.

Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says

Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 20 - 2:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Federal agents have seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct.

Inmate with 'disregard for law enforcement' accused of assaulting corrections officer

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 20 - 2:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man once arrested in connection with a downtown shooting is now accused of attacking a corrections officer while incarcerated at the Utah State Prison.

Utah governor 'deeply troubled' by Flock camera concerns, orders privacy review

VideoDaniel Woodruff and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 20 - 1:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox will take questions from reporters during his monthly news conference Thursday morning.

2 Bears Ears guides share differing perspectives on preservation of the surrounding lands

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 20 - 12:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two friends who also guide tourists around Bears Ears share their differing visions for protecting the land.

US sends 20 deportees to Liberia, part of 1,200 migrants the country will receive under new deal

Mark Mengonfia, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 20 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States sent 20 deportees to Liberia, who arrived on Thursday as part of 1,200 migrants that the African country will receive under a new deal.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox becomes a grandfather

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 20 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox's first grandchild was born on Wednesday, the governor confirmed during his monthly news conference.

Saratoga Springs boy being hailed a hero after saving brother, now recovering from own injuries

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 20 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Zion Silva, 6, is being hailed as a hero after saving his 4-year-old brother, Leo, from falling from a two-story window. But now Zion is recovering from serious injuries of his own.

Trump warns of economic consequences for any country that supports Iran

Kanishka Singh and Jana Choukeir, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 20 - 11:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump warned of economic consequences for any country that provided "any type of lifeline to Iran" as the United States looks to resolve a war it ​began nearly six months ago.

Babylon Fire closure area reopened after burning for nearly 2 months

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 20 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Manti-La Sal National Forest announced that all lands within the Monticello Ranger District are now open to the public and the Babylon Fire is now 100% contained after the fire began June 25.

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Is It better to leave your thermostat at one temperature all day?

Gillette Services  |  Posted Aug. 20 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

In most cases, adjusting your thermostat when you're away can save energy and money without sacrificing comfort.

Taylorsville man accused of holding woman hostage for 3 days, faces 20 charges

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 20 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Taylorsville man who allegedly held a woman against her will for three days and abused her has been charged with 19 felonies and a misdemeanor.

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Loudest voices online hated Sen. Curtis' immigrant plan. Here's what Utah's GOP voters think

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News   |  Updated Aug. 20 - 11:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. John Curtis faced angry online immigration hawks earlier this month when he announced legislation to create a state-led migrant visa program. A recent poll shows what voters think.

Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone

Jennifer Sinco Kelleher and Holly Ramer, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 20 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Communities in Hawaii, especially those on the Big Island still picking up the pieces after Hurricane Lala last weekend, could get pounded again in the coming days.

Diamond Gems: BYU's Miller Park offers some of baseball's best views

Brian Preece, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 20 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

One of college baseball's most stunning settings sits at the base of the Wasatch Mountains on BYU's campus.

$238M upgrade of 5600 South, I-15 interchange in Roy nearly done, other projects continue

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 20 - 10:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

The $238 million upgrade of 5600 South and the I-15 interchange in Roy, spurred by growth, is largely complete, though other major road projects in the area continue.

Pulitzers and American Library Association launch 'Pulitzer on the Road' touring exhibit

Hillel Italie, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 20 - 9:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Barbara Kingsolver, Percival Everett and Daniel Kraus will be among the authors and other Pulitzer Prize-winning artists and journalists participating in a 20-city touring exhibition.

Utah State Hospital needs 'significant' increase in beds, lawmakers told

VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 20 - 9:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

The hospital in Provo currently has 378 beds, but hospital leaders said they need many more, starting in 2028.