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Couple accused of killing man's cat while robbing him

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 16 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A couple who allegedly attacked a man with a metal pole have been arrested and accused of hitting and killing the man's cat.

US expands strikes into northern Iran and disables ship trying to run blockade

Jon Gambrell, Associated Press  |  Updated July 16 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States intensified its strikes on Iran early Thursday, hitting targets farther north and firing into a ship the U.S. accused of trying to break its naval blockade on the Islamic Republic.

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Several roads flooded and some closures in Emery, Sanpete, Carbon counties

Devin Oldroyd and Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated July 16 - 9:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several major roads saw flooding, and some faced closures, Thursday afternoon in Sanpete, Emery and Carbon counties.

US will focus counterterrorism efforts on left-wing groups, Rubio says

Simon Lewis, Reuters  |  Updated July 16 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told officials from more than 60 countries on Thursday that the United States would seek to refocus international counterterrorism efforts.

Interior redefines 'harm' under Endangered Species Act

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted July 16 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A recent change in the definition of the word "harm" on July 10 removes protections for endangered species habitats, which has sparked lawsuits from advocates.

Trump accuses China of 2020 voting interference, contradicting US intelligence findings

Nandita Bose and Joseph Ax, Reuters  |  Updated July 16 - 7:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump declassified intelligence on Thursday that he said showed Chinese interference in U.S. elections, reviving his long-running attacks on election security.

2,000 sandbags filled, barriers installed to prepare for potential flooding near U of U

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 16 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Over 100 volunteers filled 2,000 sandbags that are being placed near the burn scar to help reduce flood impacts to mostly University of Utah Health buildings near where the fire burned last month.

Former elementary teacher accused of lewdness in front of children at Cache County pool

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated July 16 - 7:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former northern Utah elementary school teacher, who was previously accused of sexually abusing students but never charged, was arrested Wednesday and accused of lewdness at a public pool.

Review: Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is a filmmaking marvel that asks a lot of its audience

John Clyde for KSL  |  Posted July 16 - 7:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

"The Odyssey" is an experience that settles in slowly and asks you to wrestle with it long after the credits roll.

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A new way to capture every wedding moment: What is wedding content creation?

Timelessly Yours  |  Posted July 16 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's easy to confuse a wedding content creator with a traditional photographer or videographer, but one difference lies in the tools they use and their turnaround time.

Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill at least 13, officials say

Reuters  |  Updated July 16 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Russian and Ukrainian attacks on civilian areas in towns ​and cities, many on the front line of the more than four-year-old war, killed at least 13 people ‌on Thursday, local officials said.

Utah man accused of taking nearly $65,000 in securities scheme

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 16 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Sandy man accused last year of purchasing a Range Rover using a bad check is now facing charges of violating the Uniform Securities Act.

Second person arrested in connection with West Point homicide investigation

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 16 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Davis County announced the arrest of a second person involved in a West Point porch shooting in May that led to the death of a veteran.

Republicans split on $95B spending proposal without offset costs elsewhere

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted July 16 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Congressional Republicans are split on the new blueprint for a third budget reconciliation bill, with some party members hesitant to back the $95 billion price tag without cost offsets elsewhere.

Downtown Salt Lake City visitation took mammoth leap last year, but challenges loom

Carter Williams and Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted July 16 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake City Downtown Alliance released its annual economic benchmark report on Wednesday, highlighting growth in the area while certain challenges also loom.

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7 ways Utah small businesses can stand out against national brands

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted July 16 - 4:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Learn how to grow your small business and successfully compete with national brands.

NYC helicopter that crashed, killing 6 last year shows signs of bird strike, safety board says

Josh Funk, Associated Press  |  Updated July 16 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The National Transportation Safety Board says the remains of several geese were found on the wreckage of a sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River, killing 6 people.

Bear Lake sheriff credits bystanders for saving woman's life in boating accident

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated July 16 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bear Lake County Sheriff Bart Heslington said he's grateful for the quick actions of some bystanders after a serious accident on the lake Saturday.

Have You Seen This? Guatemala volcano erupts at sunrise

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted July 16 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A volcano in Guatemala erupted at sunrise this June. Chase Boehringer climbed 14,000 feet at the summit of Acatenango Volcano to capture it.

Iran war fueling economic uncertainty, pressures for Utah consumers

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted July 16 - 3:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

As Utah settles into the dog days of summer, the state's economic picture — like the rest of the nation's — remains uneven and rapidly changing.

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4 reasons the Ephraim/Manti area is seeing stellar growth

Canyons Townhomes  |  Posted July 16 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Ephraim/Manti area is seeing remarkable groth, reflecting an increased interest in communities that combine affordability, employment opportunities, recreation and a strong sense of community.

US to tighten visa regulations for foreign students, journalists

Doina Chiacu and Kristina Cooke, Reuters  |  Updated July 16 - 2:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration moved on Thursday to tighten the duration of visas for foreign students, cultural exchange visitors ​and journalists.

Women's Disc Golf Championship tees off in Utah

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Updated July 16 - 1:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's mountains are providing the backdrop for one of the biggest events in women's disc golf.