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Brandon Sanderson to join John Green on his book tour in Salt Lake City

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 1:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns have the chance to hear from authors John Green and Brandon Sanderson together when Sanderson joins Green as a special guest on his book tour.

Thai government orders gun control review after 2 deadly shootings near Bangkok

Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 12 - 1:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Thai government pledged Wednesday to tighten gun controls and crack down on illegal firearms after two deadly shootings near Bangkok in less than a week.

Jury finds man guilty of aggravated murder in stabbing over phone dispute

Emily Ashcraft and Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 12:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Last week, a jury found Kidus Yohannes guilty of killing 20-year-old Candace Samples in 2018 after asking her to give back his phone. A man who intervened was seriously injured.

'They gave so much': Nonprofit seeks to remember pioneers in pauper's graves at SLC cemetery

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 12 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the search for her own ancestor's grave, a Utah woman discovered a large group of pioneers buried in unmarked pauper's graves. Here's how she remembered them.

Birthday celebration: President Dallin H. Oaks turns 94

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 12:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints President Dallin H. Oaks gathers with family in Utah on Monday to celebrate his 94th birthday.

North Korea launches another missile toward sea ahead of US-South Korean military drills

Hyung-jin Kim, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 12 - 11:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

North Korea on Wednesday performed its second ballistic missile test in less than a week, its neighbors said, a likely protest of the upcoming South Korea-U.S. military drills.

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8 health tips every Utah parent needs before the first school bell rings

Intermountain Health  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here are some health essentials Intermountain Health pediatric experts recommend you check off your list before the first bell rings.

Utah Valley University cancels classes on anniversary of Charlie Kirk killing

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 11:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Valley University won't hold classes on Sept. 10, the anniversary of the killing of Charlie Kirk on its campus.

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How this Latter-day Saint missionary did in her 'breakout season' of 'American Ninja Warrior'

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

As Anna McArthur serves a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Columbia, South Carolina, "American Ninja Warrior" viewers across the country have been watching the Utah teen on the show.

Are gas prices headed to an all-time high?

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

After a week of mostly declining gas prices, the average cost of a gallon of regular jumped nearly 4 cents to an average $4.34 per gallon across Utah on Tuesday.

AAA, Zero Fatalities launch 'Please Be Patient' magnet program for teen drivers

Annette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

AAA Utah and Zero Fatalities are launching a new initiative designed to improve safety for teen drivers by encouraging other motorists to show a little more patience on the road.

Mike Lee says migrants are exploiting children to cross the border. His new bill wants to change that

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 10:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. Mike Lee is seeking ways to close what he views as loopholes in federal immigration law that allow adults to take advantage of children in order to enter the United States illegally.

Tyler Robinson contends state has not proven elements needed for 'aggravated murder'

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 9:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tyler Robinson's defense team says their client should not stand trial on a charge of aggravated murder because the state has not proven any aggravating factors.

Spain prepares for rare solar eclipse amid concern over heat and wildfires

Suman Naishadham and Teresa Medrano, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 12 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Spaniards rushed to buy specialized glasses to view a rare total solar eclipse Wednesday, as authorities warned people flocking to rural areas to avoid anything that could spark new wildfires.

Did the Utah Mammoth improve this offseason?

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 8:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

As soon as the clock hit zero in a one-sided game six loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Utah's season was over and the front office immediately went to work.

Man drowns in Green River

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 8:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man from the Salt Lake Valley drowned in the Green River in Daggett County on Tuesday afternoon. Witnesses told police he had rolled near the Red Creek Rapids.

Utah almost broke another heat record in July — it was also wetter than average

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 8:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

Last month was the warmest July in the contiguous U.S. since at least 1895, but not in Utah — just barely.

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

TaylorMED MRI  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 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.

Are there upsides to this summer's slow housing market?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 7:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

There are deals to be made in this year's late summer housing market, when many buyers are making a final push to find a new home before school starts and sellers are feeling more pressure on prices.

Consumer prices increase as expected in July

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Consumer prices increased slightly in July, potentially weakening the argument for an interest rate increase ​from the Federal Reserve next month.

Fire crews ask Utah recreationists to stay clear as aircraft collect water

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 12 - 7:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

As helicopters make repeated trips to nearby reservoirs to collect water for the Rocky Canyon Fire, fire officials are urging people to give aircraft plenty of room to operate.

South Carolina Republican vote in Lindsey Graham's seat heads to run-off

Costas Pitas and Nolan D. McCaskill, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 12 - 6:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lindsey Graham's sister led a field of candidates vying to be the Republican Party's nominee for the South Carolina U.S. Senate seat in November's ​election following her brother's death, but the vote looks set to head to a run-off, according to U.S. media.

Tremonton parents accused of torture in boy's death won't face charges, county says

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Tremonton couple accused of child torture that led to the death of their son will not be charged, according to an announcement from the Box Elder County Attorney's Office.