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Former elementary teacher accused of lewdness in front of children at Cache County pool
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 16 - 1:07 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.
How agritourism is drawing thousands to Utah farms
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Updated July 16 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah farms are getting a boost from agritourism despite hard times due to drought and fires.
Utah leaders donate care packages to deployed troops' families
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted July 16 - 11:03 a.m. | Save Story
Utah leaders and local businesses gathered at the State Capitol Wednesday to donate 300 care packages to the families of deployed Utah service members.
Semitruck driver dies after crash on I-84
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 16 - 10:11 a.m. | Save Story
A man died early Thursday after he was ejected from his semitruck following a crash on I-84. One lane remains closed while crews pick up the truck's cargo from the road.
Man with history of starting fires arrested in connection with Timp Fire
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 16 - 9:53 a.m. | Save Story
A man who police say "has an extensive history with starting fires" was arrested in connection with the Timp Fire in American Fork Canyon.
The Children's Center Utah expands mental health services to Utah County
Emma Benson, KSL | Updated July 16 - 9:46 a.m. | Save Story
The Children's Center Utah recently opened its new Kahlert Children's Mental Health Center in Lehi, the organization's first location in Utah County.
Utah man arrested again for allegedly abusing dog twice in three months
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 16 - 9:23 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah County man already charged with aggravated animal cruelty has been arrested again for allegedly abusing the same dog.
How Wasatch County used 'every measure' to fight a proposed mine expansion
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 16 - 8:08 a.m. | Save Story
The Wasatch County Council has been doing everything it can to prevent a proposed 426-acre mine expansion. But according to current state law, their hands are tied.
New maps show landmarks removed from Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments
Brenna Donnelly, KSL | Posted July 16 - 7:04 a.m. | Save Story
Newly released state maps are providing a look at which of southern Utah's landscapes would lose national monument protections under President Donald Trump's latest executive order.
Stephen King calls out Utah: 'What's wrong with these people?'
Jennifer Graham, Deseret News | Posted July 16 - 6:43 a.m. | Save Story
After finding out several of his books are on a list to be removed from Utah school libraries, popular author Stephen King took to social media, asking: "What's wrong with these people?"
Herriman family completes goal of visiting all 63 national parks
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Updated July 16 - 6:19 a.m. | Save Story
A Herriman family has completed their goal of visiting all 63 U.S. national parks together.
Section of North Temple closed as crews respond to flooding
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Updated July 15 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
A section of North Temple was closed after a main waterline break caused flooding Wednesday night.
Utah asks DOJ not to interfere with state elections after it threatened Lt. Gov. Henderson
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted July 15 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Top Utah officials asked the U.S. Department of Justice not to interfere with state elections after the agency threatened Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson with prosecution over election administration last week.
Zion National Park no longer part of nearby fire evacuation warning
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Updated July 15 - 10:27 p.m. | Save Story
A fire burning near Zion National Park on Wednesday prompted parts of the park and nearby areas to prepare to evacuate if needed.
Scammers trick Utahns into shipping them expensive phones
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted July 15 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Scammers are using compromised customer accounts to order expensive devices, then tricking victims into forwarding the packages.
Bear Lake sheriff credits bystanders for saving woman's life in boating accident
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted July 15 - 8:52 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.
Weather service issues flood watch, cautions communities near recent wildfires
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 15 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
The National Weather Service to issue a flood watch for most of southern Utah as monsoonal storms continue to pick up in Utah, advising stronger risks near recent wildfires.
Indiana woman accused of making bomb threat against Salt Lake school
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 15 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
A woman is facing felony charges for allegedly making a bomb threat at a Salt Lake City school.
Utah GOP senator says it's a 'stretch' that Trump's 60-day clock on Iran war has restarted
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated July 15 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
As hostilities in Iran resume, Sen. John Curtis says Congress needs to get involved in what's happening now — or he may vote not to fund it later.
Business & Tech »
How agritourism is drawing thousands to Utah farms
- Utah leaders donate care packages to deployed troops' families
- Retail sales up modest 0.2% in June amid economic uncertainty, fading benefits from tax refunds
- Scammers trick Utahns into shipping them expensive phones
- US aviation industry urges Congress to provide $20 billion for air traffic control upgrades
Education »
'Surprising and exciting': U. astronomers harness NASA telescopes for black hole discovery
- Why will Utahns be showing up to work Oct. 2 in jammies — and with a favorite book?
- 21-year-old BYU student running a marathon around each campus building
- Why will Utahns be showing up to work Oct. 2 in jammies — and with a favorite book?
- Farmington High School Marching Band finds new stage after Washington parade cancellation
Environment »
How agritourism is drawing thousands to Utah farms
- Summer meteor showers begin to light up nighttime skies
- How Wasatch County used 'every measure' to fight a proposed mine expansion
- New maps show landmarks removed from Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments
- Weather service issues flood watch, cautions communities near recent wildfires
Police & Courts »
Former elementary teacher accused of lewdness in front of children at Cache County pool
Politics »
With midterms on deck, Trump to deliver primetime speech on election security
- US to tighten visa regulations for foreign students, journalists
- 2 of 8 men charged in thwarted attack on UFC cage-fighting show at White House plead not guilty
- Daylight saving time has representatives debating around the clock — literally
- Zelenskyy's dismissal of Ukraine's defense chief sparks political crisis
Religion »
Church of Jesus Christ reaches new record with 88,500 full-time missionaries
- Rendering released for exterior of future Spanish Fork temple
- 90th annual Obon festival gathers more than a thousand attendees in Salt Lake City
- Salt Lake Buddhist Temple to host 90th annual Obon festival in Japantown
- NFL legendary coach Andy Reid joins Tabernacle Choir's tribute to America's 250th anniversary
Science »
Summer meteor showers begin to light up nighttime skies
- Faint new planet is revealed around a young star after a decade in hiding
- This chaotic 2,000-pound seal has returned to sea – but leaves behind a conundrum
- 'Surprising and exciting': U. astronomers harness NASA telescopes for black hole discovery
- Mystery bidder buys T. rex nicknamed 'Gus' for a record $50 million
