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Over 20 people possibly missing after Grand Canyon flooding; 1 body recovered
Ashley Imlay, KSL | Updated Aug. 30 - 8:29 p.m. | Save Story
More than 20 people might be missing or unaccounted for after a major flash flood in Grand Canyon on Saturday, and National Park Service officials are seeking information about them.

Motorcyclist dies after going off road near Monte Cristo
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Aug. 30 - 7:54 p.m. | Save Story
A 21-year-old woman from Hooper died after going off a roadway while driving a motorcycle in Weber County on Sunday afternoon.

Man paralyzed saving child gets Utah and global support
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Updated Aug. 30 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
When 42-year-old Josh Collette saw an 8-year-old boy caught in a rip current off the coast of San Clemente, he did what his family says he has always done: He stepped in to help.

Severe storm brings possible tornado to Millard County, flooding to Emery County
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Updated Aug. 30 - 5:48 p.m. | Save Story
The National Weather Service was determining whether a tornado touched down in Millard County, while Emery County experienced flooding after intense storms struck Utah on Saturday.

Man sentenced for hitting, killing former Salt Lake Bee's announcer
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 30 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
Over two years after the death of Steve Klauke, the man found guilty of causing his death in an auto pedestrian crash was sentenced to home confinement, probation and community service.

Woman with gun shot, killed by police in Nephi, officials say
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Aug. 30 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
A woman died after being shot by police early Sunday as officers responded to a domestic violence incident in Nephi.

Is the sky falling in college sports? Here's what Utahns think
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 30 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
The landscape of college sports has changed dramatically in the past few years with athletes able to get paid and enter the transfer portal at will.

Sandy pulls $20K in Callaway gear after ad backlash
VideoGarna Mejia, KSL | Posted Aug. 30 - 11:01 a.m. | Save Story
Sandy is pulling approximately $20,000 worth of Callaway merchandise from the pro shop at its city-owned River Oaks Golf Course after a controversial golf advertisement sparked backlash.

Inflation and the economy are top issues for Utah voters heading into the midterms
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 30 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
The high cost of living drove the top concerns for Utahns heading into the midterm elections as more voters are unsure which party they'd be more likely to support in head-to-head races.

St. George Fire Department to hold stair climb remembering 25 years since attacks on 9/11
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Aug. 30 - 9:31 a.m. | Save Story
The St. George Fire Department, with the city of St. George, will hold a stair-climb challenge at The Stairs at Tech Ridge on 9/11 to commemorate 25 years since the attacks.

Early-morning flight to Salt Lake City set to return to Pocatello Airport
Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Aug. 30 - 7:59 a.m. | Save Story
Delta will restore a near-daily early morning flight from Pocatello to Salt Lake City beginning Oct. 2, giving travelers more flexibility and competitive fares.

Historic Tenth Ward Square offers glimpse into changing Church of Jesus Christ chapel designs
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Aug. 30 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
The Tenth Ward Chapel Square in Salt Lake City was originally three separate buildings that were later combined into one; its historic design, now modernized, reflects the evolving philosophy of chapel design for the area's dominant religion.

Inside the courtroom: Should former Utah death row inmate be released on bail 40 years later?
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted Aug. 29 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
A former death row inmate in Utah is getting a second chance at trial. But what should happen until then? Those involved in the case shared conflicting views in a hearing Wednesday.

Utah nurse prescribes something extra: Opera
Peter Rosen, KSL | Posted Aug. 29 - 9:10 p.m. | Save Story
Luiz Meneghin performs for his patients at Aspen Ridge Transitional Rehabilitation.

Are mortgage rates creeping up again?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 29 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
Mortgage rates are moving slightly, but not in the direction homebuyers want to see.

Floods strike homes in Emery County
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Aug. 29 - 6:18 p.m. | Save Story
Multiple locations across Emery County have flooded following large storms across southern Utah. A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service for multiple counties in southern Utah.

3 killed in Duchesne County after head-on collision with semi
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Aug. 29 - 5:58 p.m. | Save Story
Three people died in Duchesne County on Friday after colliding with a semitruck that overcorrected and drove into their lane. All three were inside a Kia car at the time of their deaths.

Unregulated horse racing at Ogden facility, decried by PETA, has stopped, for now
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 29 - 5:45 p.m. | Save Story
Unregulated quarter horse racing at Golden Spike Event Center in Ogden, decried by PETA, has stopped, at least for now.

New poll: Inside the 2026 wildfire season and how Utahns feel about it
Leah Bowers, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 29 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
This year's wildfire season in Utah — comprising 843 individual fires collectively burning more than half a million acres of land — is shaping up to be one of the state's worst on record.
Business & Tech »

Invasive green crabs are bad for the environment, so New Englanders are starting to eat more of them
Education »

What's special about Westminster? New president Sylvia Torti is eager to offer answers
- After Iron County vote, other 4-day school districts share lessons and warnings
- 'A reason to start': Utah Valley University launches scholarship for concurrent enrollment students
- Timpanogos School District eyeing possible school closures, consolidations
- The world's largest collection of outdoor gear designs is at a Utah university
Environment »

Invasive green crabs are bad for the environment, so New Englanders are starting to eat more of them
Health »

USDA cyclospora research projects shelved amid funding cuts and relocations, Politico reports
Politics »

Trump and the push to gain points ahead of midterms
- Trump says US is taking partial control of Venezuela's vast oil reserves
- Nearly 200,000 people forcibly returned to Haiti so far this year, UN says
- Kentucky woman indicted on charges she damaged the World War II Memorial in Washington
- Longtime judge and an attorney appointed to 2 seats on Utah Supreme Court
Religion »

Historic Tenth Ward Square offers glimpse into changing Church of Jesus Christ chapel designs
- Blind Milwaukee man inspires community with his uplifting music
- Sentencing set for polygamous leader convicted of abuse in Arizona after girls discovered in trailer
- 'Gift from God': Cody Wyoming Temple opens for public tours
- Historic Paris Tabernacle draws thousands of visitors during busy summer tourism season
Science »

The AI arms race could come down to a propaganda war
- USDA cyclospora research projects shelved amid funding cuts and relocations, Politico reports
- NASA launches powerful Roman Space Telescope, a spy satellite turned to the stars
- Artemis II astronauts receive nation's highest space honor for their successful moonshot
- Trump signs order to create a US Space Academy



