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Local hiker lugs loads of garbage off Mount Timpanogos; officials urge trail stewardship

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Melissa Coles frequently hikes Mount Timpanogos and has recently noticed a lot of trash left at the summit. During her last couple of trips, she has packed out garbage from the mountain and is urging others to do the same.

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Illuminate your workspace: The top 5 home office lighting mistakes you're making

Lighting Design  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Home offices are taking on a much more important role, making homeowners invest more time and money into creating productive and comfortable spaces

Disney reveals Marvel's new 'X-Men' cast, 'Frozen 3' at D23 fan event

Danielle Broadway, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 2:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has revealed the star-studded cast of the upcoming "X-Men" film ​at Disney's D23 fan event in California.

Crews remove hunters in Black Canyon Fire closure area

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 1:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Forest Service said it was forced to halt firefighting efforts Saturday after a group of hunters entered the Black Canyon Fire closure area.

US drinking less OJ, but research finds great health benefits

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Orange juice has fallen on semi-hard times recently, with weather- and disease-caused crop reductions, a significant drop in U.S. consumption and the pressure of inflation on household budgets, all amid a regulatory makeover by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Obesity drugs show early promise against the hormonal disorder PMOS, giving a suffering family hope

Laura Ungar, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A growing body of research suggests GLP-1 drugs may help treat polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome by improving weight, insulin resistance, hormone levels and ovulation, though experts say more research is needed.

From knights to fairies, the Thornshire Renaissance Faire blends history and fantasy

Emily Miller, EastIahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A knight astride his noble steed, a princess daintily perched on her unicorn, a court jester, magicians, fire spinners, dragons, fairies and turkey legs. It's just another day at the Thornshire Renaissance Faire in Rigby.

Previewing Utah State's 2026 quarterbacks room

Brian Preece, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 10:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

There's no quarterback controversy in Logan as the Utah State Aggies prepare to host Idaho State in their Sept. 5 home opener.

Lakers are selling for $12.5B. What will the Utah Jazz be worth?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 9:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Lakers' record $12.5 billion sale could drive up valuations across the NBA, including the Utah Jazz.

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 40 and toppling buildings

Yacob Herin, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 40 people and causing widespread panic.

Provo man sentenced after police said he distributed child pornography

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 8:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jacob Bunker was ordered to spend 300 days in jail and four years on probation after pleading guilty to attempted aggravated sexual exploitation.

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Ford makes big moves to be No. 1 brand in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

Jason Bell  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ford has been hard at work behind the scenes to improve its quality, and it's paying off big time.

Hawaii's Big Island lashed by rain and wind as Tropical Storm Lala closes in

Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 7:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tropical Storm Lala is already whipping and soaking Hawaii's Big Island and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Saturday.

The man behind the masks

Peter Rosen, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jesus Cuevas is a Mexican mask maker, a mascarero. He is the son of a mask maker and a fourth-generation woodcarver.

Resilience, Tanaka's PK rallies Utah Royals to 3-2 win over Bay FC

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 12:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Royals' trio of Japanese internationals helped keep an unbeaten streak alive against a western rival Friday night.

Firefighting community honors pilots killed in crash near Widemouth 2 fire

Shelby Lofton  |  Updated Aug. 14 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

One week after a deadly firefighting aircraft crash near Richfield, Utah's firefighting and law enforcement community honored pilots Miles Elliott and Chris Andersen with a solemn procession.

Oil prices rally, US data dents chances of Fed rate hike

Chris Prentice and Amanda Cooper, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 14 - 10:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. and European shares fell on Friday and oil prices rose more than $1 a barrel as markets monitored tense U.S.-Iran talks ​and digested new data that dented expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike next month.

Dolly Parton is bringing her free book program to Utah

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is teaming up with Utah's Operation Literacy to help improve state reading levels.

Confidence, back-nine eagle has former BYU golfer Carson Lundell sharing lead at Utah Open

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 9:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

First-year rookie professionals had quite the day in the opening round of the Larry H. Miller Utah Open.

Idaho must allow abortions to preserve women's health, district judge rules

Daniel Wiessner, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 14 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. judge has ruled that Idaho's near-total abortion ban is unconstitutional because it provides exceptions when abortions are life-saving and ​not for broader risks to pregnant women's health.

Senate GOP whip says Mike Lee's election security bill will be priority after recess

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 8:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo., confirmed it is a Republican priority to pass the election security package championed by Utah Sen. Mike Lee after returning from the congressional recess in August.

16-year-old arrested in Saratoga Springs double-murder investigation

Wendy Leonard, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 14 - 8:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 16-year-old boy was arrested Friday in connection with the murders of Jessica Lyman and Eli Painter on March 28, 2025.

723 jobs being lost as Tyson Foods closes Eagle Mountain facility

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 14 - 8:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tyson Foods announced this week it will close its case-ready meat facility in Eagle Mountain as the company restructures to deal with a historic cattle shortage.