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The world's largest collection of outdoor gear designs is at a Utah university

Bryanna Willis, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

What started at Utah State University as a collection of about 250 outdoor brands' catalogues as a way for students to be educated in outdoor design history has now grown to a design archive representing over 1,000 brands from all over the world.

Family facing $300,000 in medical debt after K-9 officer attacks toddler, maims her father

Michael Abeyta, KCNC  |  Updated Aug. 23 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a K-9 officer attacked a two-year-old and maimed her father, a Colorado family said they are facing hundreds of thousands in medical debt with no help from the county.

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Recap: What happened to Utah college football programs over the offseason

Burton Family Attorneys  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's what's happened over the offseason to in-state universities' teams.

Sunset memorial coming together to honor Vietnam War victims of Agent Orange

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 6:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A memorial at Sunset Veterans Memorial Park to victims of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War is partially complete and should be done in a matter of weeks.

Utah teen recovering after serious beach accident leaves him with broken neck

VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 5:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah teenager known for his love of lacrosse, family and service work is facing a long recovery after a beach accident left him with a broken neck.

Tropical Storm Moke carrying more rain toward hurricane-damaged Hawaii

Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 23 - 4:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tropical Storm Moke was swirling past Hawaii on Sunday, close enough to dump heavy rain on Big Island communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Lala.

Visitors spent a record $13.7B in Utah's economy last year, report finds

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 4:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite various challenges in the travel economy, a new report finds that the economic impact from Utah's tourism economy surged to a record $13.7 billion in 2025.

Have You Seen This? A delightful beluga visit

VideoOrrin Olsen  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 3:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

What impresses me most about this video is that whales repeatedly bumped into the paddleboard, and the woman never lost her balance.

From salsa and chips to owning a market: How a southern Utah couple supports local businesses

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 2:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Summer and Harry Altena have turned a family salsa recipe into a chip brand, and now into a full-fledged farmer's market in Washington that helps other small business owners grow their products.

'Heartbroken': Tenants of Midvale apartments damaged in blaze press for help, answers

VideoTyrese Boone and Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 2:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tenants of the 220-unit Midvale apartment complex heavily damaged in a fire in late July demonstrated outside the building, pressing for help and more information.

A new app is bringing Vine back, with a very 2026 twist

Clare Duffy, CNN  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Millennials, rejoice … the beloved video app Vine is being resurrected.

Holy Trinity Cathedral prepares for multi-million dollar renovations after 2020 earthquake

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Holy Trinity Cathedral was damaged following the earthquake on March 18, 2020. Their projected bill for the repairs? $1.6 million

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The reason why most people unknowingly overpay their taxes in retirement

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

"Most people don't overpay their taxes because they saved too much money," Ryan says. "They overpay taxes because nobody ever taught them how to withdraw their money in retirement."

Trump caps summer of US 250th birthday with auto race through Washington

Jacob Bogage, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump will cap celebrations of the U.S. 250th anniversary with a first-of-its-kind auto race through the streets of Washington, closing a summer ​of sports and spectacle as drivers speed past the capital's iconic landmarks.

Buc-ee's chain draws outcry in Ohio for launching fight over a mini mart's beaver logo

Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A lip-licking alligator, a smiling moose and a hat-wearing bear are among the many cartoon animals to have found themselves in the crosshairs of Buc-ee's, the popular Texas convenience store chain that has a penchant for protecting its buck-toothed beaver.

'Shared artistic hobby': Mother-son duo showcases quilts at Springville Museum of Art

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Springville mother and her son are likely the first family duo to have pieces in the Springville Museum of Art's annual quilt show at the same time. The hobby has strengthened their bond.

The Full Circle Boys danced with Derek Hough. Now they're taking the stage at 'Dancing Under the Stars'

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 21st annual "Dancing Under the Stars" showcase will bring Utah performers to the SCERA stage this weekend, continuing a summer tradition that has nurtured generations of performers.

US Postal Service issues rules to tighten mail-in voting if court gives OK

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Postal Service published a final rule late on Friday to tighten requirements for ​mail-in voting ahead of the November congressional elections, despite a court order blocking the changes from taking effect.

Brush fire in Nevada grows to over 10,500 acres

Gnaneshwar ‌Rajan and Sathvi ⁠G ​Bhat, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 8:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A fast-moving brush fire on ​a hillside in Northern Nevada, just outside Reno, has grown ‌to over 10,500 acres as of Saturday ⁠evening.

The world's largest drinking chocolate library is coming to Utah

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Knoops Chocolate, a drinking chocolate restaurant with 30 locations in the U.K. and Europe, opened its first store in the U.S. on Saturday in Salt Lake City.

Cedar Hills mom receiving double lung transplant after other cancer treatments fail

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Cedar Hills mom Kelsey Flake is receiving a double lung transplant to treat her Stage 4 cancer. She temporarily moved to Chicago for the treatment, which was her only option after other treatments failed.

Man sent to prison for Millcreek stabbing over drug dispute

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 10:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man is spending time in prison after admitting to stabbing a man in a Millcreek apartment. In a voicemail, the defendant said it was "about principle."

Utah's state parks recorded 12 million visits over past year. These parks are gaining popularity

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than 12.1 million people visited Utah state parks over the past fiscal year, and some new parks are quickly gaining popularity over others.