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Utah tech leader who coined 'Silicon Slopes' selling his company for $400M

Utah tech leader who coined 'Silicon Slopes' selling his company for $400M

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted July 25 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah business analytics firm Domo will be acquired by Progress Software Corporation for $400 million, far below its former $2 billion valuation.
Beat the heat: Expert shares tips for staying hydrated during extreme temperatures

Beat the heat: Expert shares tips for staying hydrated during extreme temperatures

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

From drinking water to eating water-rich foods, a dietitian explains how to stay hydrated and healthy during Utah's summer heat.
9/11 steel beam stops at Utah Capitol ahead of 25th anniversary

9/11 steel beam stops at Utah Capitol ahead of 25th anniversary

Madi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 8:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

A steel beam from the World Trade Center is on display at the Utah State Capitol as part of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation's Steel Across America Tour, honoring the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks and the first responders who served.
Firefighters, police watching for illegal firework use over Pioneer Day weekend

Firefighters, police watching for illegal firework use over Pioneer Day weekend

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 7:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters and police in multiple cities were dedicating extra patrols this weekend to watch for problems involving illegally set fireworks as they hoped to avoid new fire starts amid triple-digit heat and bone-dry conditions.
BYU President Shane Reese has waved to thousands of motorists. How many waved back?

BYU President Shane Reese has waved to thousands of motorists. How many waved back?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted July 24 - 9:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you've spent much time driving around Mapleton, there's a good chance Brigham Young University President Shane Reese has waved at you. Here's why he does it.
How low do mortgage rates need to go to make buying a house in Utah affordable?

How low do mortgage rates need to go to make buying a house in Utah affordable?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted July 24 - 8:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mortgage rates would have to drop below 3% to put a median-priced home in reach for many Utahns, a new analysis found.
Utah County launches new Pioneer Day fireworks tradition over Utah Lake

Utah County launches new Pioneer Day fireworks tradition over Utah Lake

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted July 24 - 7:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah County is bringing families together for a new Pioneer Day fireworks show over Utah Lake, an event organizers hope will grow into a lasting tradition.
Lightning strike sparks new wildfire east of Cedar City

Lightning strike sparks new wildfire east of Cedar City

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated July 24 - 7:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

A lightning strike is responsible for a new wildfire that sparked east of Cedar City Friday in the area of Comstock Road and Desert Mound.
1 killed in Park City stabbing

1 killed in Park City stabbing

Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Posted July 24 - 7:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person died Friday after a stabbing in Park City, police said.
Back-to-school season's almost here — so what's on Americans' minds?

Back-to-school season's almost here — so what's on Americans' minds?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted July 24 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

What's weighing heavy on the minds and wallets of families as they prepare for the fast-approaching opening school bell of a new school year?
Man accused of stealing night vision equipment from Utah National Guard

Man accused of stealing night vision equipment from Utah National Guard

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 24 - 6:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Eagle Mountain man has been arrested for allegedly stealing night vision equipment from the Utah National Guard.
New study identifies link between air pollution and preterm birth

New study identifies link between air pollution and preterm birth

Mallory Mailloux, Deseret News  |  Posted July 24 - 4:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new study from the University of Utah published in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology found a link between preterm births and air pollution in Utah.
43-year-old man killed in rollover crash near Fillmore

43-year-old man killed in rollover crash near Fillmore

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted July 24 - 4:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man is dead after a crash Friday on Cedar Mountain Road, just north of Fillmore.
Man charged in unprovoked assaults in Salt Lake's Yalecrest neighborhood

Man charged in unprovoked assaults in Salt Lake's Yalecrest neighborhood

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 24 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man is accused of punching a woman during a series of assaults against strangers in Salt Lake City, according to police.
'It's amazing': Thousands descend on Salt Lake City for annual Days of '47 Parade

'It's amazing': Thousands descend on Salt Lake City for annual Days of '47 Parade

Logan Stefanich and Madi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted July 24 - 12:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of people lined the streets of Salt Lake City Friday — some after camping out overnight — to take in the sights and sounds of the annual Days of '47 Parade.
Gavels to withstand Wall Street: How one Utah man made a living

Gavels to withstand Wall Street: How one Utah man made a living

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted July 24 - 11:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

For the past 30 years, David Giles has been carving gavels out of his little Gavel Store in Springville — many of which have made it into the hands of some very influential people.
Judge gives man second chance after stabbing at Pioneer Park led to critical injuries

Judge gives man second chance after stabbing at Pioneer Park led to critical injuries

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 24 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who admitted to seriously injuring a man at Pioneer Park in Salt Lake City will get a second chance after a judge suspended his prison sentence and ordered him to spend time in a treatment center.
A rising number of Utahns are being sued over outstanding consumer debt. Here's why

A rising number of Utahns are being sued over outstanding consumer debt. Here's why

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted July 24 - 9:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

A complex legal process is contributing to default judgments in a majority of Utahns' cases involving outstanding consumer debt. How can the system improve?
Troopers identify 28-year-old killed in Taylorsville semitruck collision

Troopers identify 28-year-old killed in Taylorsville semitruck collision

Cassidy Wixom and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated July 24 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Highway Patrol identified the driver killed earlier this week when a semitruck collided into a stopped car that was experiencing a hood malfunction.