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Utah seeks to make 14 native fish species catchable among other proposed fishing changes

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 4:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah wildlife officials are considering making a little more than a dozen native fish species catchable by making them game species among several proposed changes.

Justice Department creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies

Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 17 - 4:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Justice Department has finalized a rule that will pave the way for people who've been barred from owning firearms because of criminal convictions to apply to have their gun rights reinstated.

Have You Seen This? Filipino fisherman engages in epic battle with octopus

VideoTim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Filipino fisherman engaged in an epic battle with an octopus after inadvertently landing the creature while fishing.

American Idol winner Iam Tongi brings message of faith, family to Salt Lake City

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

American Idol winner Iam Tongi opens up about faith, family and life after stardom ahead of his Salt Lake City performance.

Initial suspect in Ogden fire that torched 18 acres probably didn't start the blaze, official says

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 1:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

The initial suspect in an Ogden fire last month that torched 18 acres probably didn't start the fire, and investigators have put their focus on a juvenile.

British PM reportedly exchanged messages with impostor of top White House official

Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 1:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with an impostor posing as President Donald Trump's chief of staff, according to reports published Monday.

Zion becomes first national park to get all-terrain wheelchair for public use

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Zion National Park just became the first national park to be the owner of accessibility equipment available for public use, and it recently shared that news with the world.

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The average American rancher is 60. This program trains the people who might replace them

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 11:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

The New Agrarian Program matches aspiring young ranchers with mentors running regenerative ranches across the West.

Long-awaited trial begins in rapper Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing in Las Vegas

Jessica Hill, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fans of Tupac Shakur are arriving at a Las Vegas courthouse for opening statements in the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of the legendary rapper.

Taylorsville man accused of taking tens of thousands of dollars from elderly mother

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 10:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Taylorsville man has been charged with financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult on the accusation that he took money from his mother.

BYU opens up season ranked No. 14, Utah No. 21 in preseason AP Top 25

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 10:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

The official start to the college football season is within reach, and two teams from the state of Utah are considered some of the best in the sport going into the season.

Nestle looks to develop new products to serve users of weight-loss drugs  

Richa Naidu, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 10:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nestle is seeking to turn the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs from a threat into a business opportunity, using artificial intelligence and nutritional science to develop products aimed at millions ​of consumers taking medicines such as Ozempic and Wegovy.

Singles are getting more unconventional in their search for love. This man got a $10k campaign

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 28-year-old Utah man who hadn't dated in nearly a decade joined a $10,000 campaign using billboards and social media to help him find a girlfriend and rebuild his confidence.

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

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 9:34 a.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.

Taylorsville police shoot, kill man armed with knife during burglary investigation

VideoPat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 17 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was shot and killed by police investigating a reported burglary and stabbing in Taylorsville Sunday night.

US Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump in $5 million E. Jean Carroll case

Andrew Chung, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 9:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Rebuffing President Donald Trump for a second time, the U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to ​hear his appeal of a $5 million verdict in favor of E. Jean Carroll after a jury found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming the former magazine columnist.

Father accused of recklessly causing the death of his infant daughter

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 8:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man has been charged with child abuse homicide in connection with the 2025 death of his infant daughter in Murray.

This summer's hottest accessory: Sun protection

Ramishah Maruf, CNN  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 8:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

Frances Ling, a 29-year-old in Los Angeles, has a summer driving uniform.

Poll: Utahns weigh in on voter ID and elections

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah voters overwhelmingly support providing proof of citizenship and a form of photo identification when casting a ballot in elections, indicating support for the requirements being proposed in Utah Sen. Mike Lee's SAVE America Act.

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See the wonders of Japan for $3,999 in 2027 with a Utah tour group

VideoJensen McKay Tours  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

In 2023, Conde Nast Traveler subscribers voted Japan as the "best country in the world" and aided by a favorable exchange rate, the opportunity has only improved.

University of Utah welcoming students to new $155M, 1,447-bed residence hall this semester

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 7:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah this semester will welcome students to a new 1,447-bed residence hall that looks to be the blueprint for the reinvigoration of "college town magic."

Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea

Konstantin Toropin and Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 6:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back planned joint military exercises with South Korea after the Republican president said it declined to help denuclearize Iran.

Utah endurance cyclist sets 'bonkers' speed record

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah endurance cyclist Matthew Lefthand spent 10 nights in an altitude tent before attempting to become the fastest rider ever to cover 200 miles on a standard upright bicycle.