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Ogden City Council tabs former state lawmaker Jeremy Peterson to fill vacancy

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Ogden City Council picked former state lawmaker Jeremy Peterson to replace Shaun Myers, who will be stepping down from his council post.

Missing rushing goal 'set that fire' under Wayshawn Parker, and now he's out to prove it

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Wayshawn Parker ended the season 19 yards short of his mark, finishing with 981 rushing yards, six touchdowns and averaging 6.6 yards per carry.

Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro back to court for pretrial hearing in his US drug trafficking case

Michael R. Sisak and Larry Neumeister, Associated Press  |  Updated July 22 - 8:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nicolás Maduro will return to a New York courtroom as his lawyers continue their objections to the U.S. military action that snatched Venezuela's president from power.

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Healing starts here: Why timely MRI results matter for your health and well-being

TaylorMED MRI  |  Posted July 22 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

While every medical situation is unique, physicians generally agree that timely imaging and prompt interpretation help reduce unnecessary delays in diagnosis, treatment planning and recovery.

Woman sent to prison for killing boyfriend after bringing people into his room where he got shot

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 7:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ariana Aguilar was sentenced to prison for murder and aggravated burglary after a jury found she helped her daughter and a group of teenage boys into her boyfriend's home where he was shot.

US and Iran attacks rage; officials question if diplomacy can stop march toward war resuming

Jon Gambrell, Associated Press  |  Updated July 22 - 7:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

The United States and Iran continued to exchange fire across the Middle East on Wednesday, raising concerns about diplomatic efforts to save an interim deal.

Neighbors work together to fight flames, get others to safety amid fast-moving fire in Roy

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated July 22 - 6:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

During the chaotic moments after a fast-moving brush fire erupted Monday, people along 2675 West said the actions of several neighbors helped lessen the impact and even likely saved lives.

Survey: Gap exists between students, educators when it comes to using, understanding AI

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 6:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

From K-12 to higher education, a significant gap exists when it comes to students' and teachers' incorporation of artificial intelligence.

Firefighters, community honor Provo captain and family killed in flash flood

Shelby Lofton and Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted July 21 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters across northern Utah lined overpasses to honor Provo Fire Captain Spencer Long and four members of his family who were killed in a flash flood during a weekend camping trip.

Scam victims may have a chance to recover stolen money — but they must act fast

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted July 21 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The FBI has a team that works directly with banks to track and freeze fraudulent transfers, giving victims of scams something they often think they've lost: a chance.

Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP sources say

Aamer Madhani, Michelle L. Price and Jon Gambrell, Associated Press  |  Posted July 21 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Here's how Utah is trying to lower its criminal recidivism rate, according to a new report

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 21 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has a lower rate of people under "correctional control" than much of the nation but spends more per inmate each year compared to neighbors, according to a report.

A new e-scooter company is adding 1,000 vehicles to Salt Lake City's streets

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 21 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Veo Micromobility plans to add about 1,000 e-scooters to Salt Lake City's streets beginning on Wednesday, as it begins a five-year agreement with the city.

New Jersey says software error put 6,600 noncitizens on voter rolls

Doina Chiacu, Reuters  |  Updated July 21 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Roughly 6,600 people who were not U.S. citizens were accidentally added to New Jersey's voter rolls because of a software ​error at the state motor vehicles department.

Logan man accused of domestic violence in custody after he escaped police chase last week

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 21 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Logan man, accused of assaulting his girlfriend before fleeing from police during which he allegedly crashed into a car and swam through a marina to escape, has been taken into custody.

Utah Tech University student-athletes travel to Beaver to aid flood relief efforts

Logan Stefanich and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted July 21 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the midst of Beaver County officials on Tuesday declaring a state of emergency in response to wildfires and flooding, Utah Tech University's athletics department lent a hand.

Feds, state officials probe Roy fire that torched 3 homes, but quiet for now on cause

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated July 21 - 6:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

ATF, state and local officials are investigating the Roy fire along a rail corridor that torched 3 homes, but remain quiet, at least for now, on the cause.

US pauses $1B in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota

Ahmed Aboulenein, Reuters  |  Updated July 21 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration is pausing Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota ​over "suspected fraud and noncompliance," Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Tuesday.

Man gets consecutive sentences after taking two cars, one with baby still inside

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 21 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man will serve consecutive prison sentences in two cases where he took cars from other people — one from a nearby mom whose baby was initially still inside.

Beaver school employees keep kids fed despite water woes

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated July 21 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Not having water has made things complicated for Beaver County School District employees who feed hundreds of children during the summer, but quitting was never an option.

Arizona Republicans pick nominees Tuesday for governor and other top offices

Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press  |  Updated July 21 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Arizona Republicans are choosing nominees Tuesday to challenge Democrats who hold top offices as the GOP looks to return to power in a battleground state it used to dominate.

Utah man accused of ramming patrol cars, including one driven by sheriff

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 21 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man allegedly trying to flee from a domestic violence investigation is accused of hitting two patrol cars and assaulting two other deputies.

Utah County man charged again with abusing dog

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 21 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Eagle Mountain man is facing an animal abuse charge in 4th District Court for the second time in three months and accused of beating the same dog.