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Grass fire in Garland prompts evacuation, temporary I-15 closure

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 21 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A grass fire in Garland on Friday afternoon prompted an I-15 closure and an evacuation for Harley Drive residents.

Roy, Riverdale officials consider shifting fire protection to Weber Fire District

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials in Roy and Riverdale are mulling shifting fire department operations in the cities to the Weber Fire District, which serves multiple Weber County locales.

Firefighting costs in Utah projected to hit record level this year

VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL and Heather Peterson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 8:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands estimates the total cost of fighting wildfires in the state this year will be $300 million.

Turning Point USA announces memorial at UVU on anniversary of Kirk's assassination

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Turning Point USA, the largest conservative youth organization in America, announced it will hold a memorial to commemorate its founder, Charlie Kirk, at Utah Valley University on the first anniversary of his Sept. 10 assassination.

Cause determined for Canyon Road Fire in Logan

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 6:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

The official cause of the Canyon Road Fire has been released, more than three weeks after the fire started near Utah State University.

Idaho mother of 4 dies from injuries after severe crash near Idaho Falls

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 6:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The coroner has identified a Rigby woman who died from her injuries following a crash near Idaho Falls on Tuesday.

Governor says efforts to reduce Utah's housing prices aren't working

VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's home prices remain high despite the state passing numerous bills and announcing numerous initiatives designed to move the needle.

Proposed high-rise next to Salt Lake City historic church quietly fizzles

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A plan to redevelop an underutilized office building into a mixed-use high-rise next to a historic church east of downtown Salt Lake City ended following pushback earlier this year.

4 WWII veterans turning 100 need birthday cards from the community

Carlee Hogsten, WLEX  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 4:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four World War II veterans are celebrating milestone birthdays this year, and Wilmore leaders are asking the community to help honor them with birthday cards.

Utah economy holding steady, sentiment increasing despite challenges

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

By and large, Utah's economy has remained steady throughout the summer and recent survey results signal increased consumer optimism may be on the horizon.

Have You Seen This? Stadium monster accepts peanut and hot dog offerings

VideoCarter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

This little critter is enjoying the ballpark food at Citi Field.

'Because of him': North Capitol building named in honor of former Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 3:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's newly opened North Capitol building was renamed Friday for Mike Leavitt, Utah's 14th governor who served the state for a decade from 1993 to 2003.

Former employee accused of stealing from Utah airline, then faking death

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 2:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former employee of Breeze Airways is accused of adding nearly 200-hours to his time card while he was on suspension.

25 years after 9/11, Idaho Falls gala aims to reignite support for first responders

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 2:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, an Idaho Falls nonprofit is honoring first responders and urging Americans to remember their sacrifices and support those who continue serving their communities.

Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but ranchers and some GOP are already balking

Seung Min Kim And Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 21 - 1:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump announced a plan to temporarily allow more beef imports into the U.S. without triggering higher tariffs. Rural-state Republicans are already criticizing the plan, fearing harm for American ranchers.

Utah Gov. Cox on the banana fallacy and nuclear safety

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 1:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox defended President Donald Trump's recent national monument reduction and pushed back against a complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission against the state's promotion of nuclear energy.

US health department seeks public feedback on vaccine guidelines after Trump order

Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 21 - 12:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. health department said on Friday it was seeking public feedback on ​federal vaccine recommendations, including how they are categorized and communicated, after President Donald Trump's executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccinations.

Here's how to get reservations for the Salt Lake Temple Open House

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 12:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Reservations will be available for the Salt Lake Temple Open House beginning Sept. 1. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced more details about the process.

'Game changer': Cancer center opens at Park City Hospital

VideoEmily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

An addition to the Park City Hospital with a cancer center is now open, allowing patients in the Wasatch Back to receive radiation and increased cancer care closer to home.

Juab County employee accused of misusing public money

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 21 - 11:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman hired by Juab County in January is accused of using her county-issued credit card for personal expenses.

Here's a how much it would cost to attend a college football game in Utah

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Updated Aug. 21 - 11:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Thinking about taking your family to a college football game in Utah this year? Be prepared to pay. How much depends largely on the opponent.

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Small carton, big impact: The story behind school milk

Dairy West  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Behind that little carton are dedicated farmers, careful quality checks and a lot of work to produce nutritious food for Utah families.

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Does America have too much or too little 'abortion surveillance'?

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 11:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Collecting abortion data has long been a job of the CDC but it's now a flashpoint in the abortion debate.