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Idaho 7-year-old recovering from brain injury after being hit by a truck on his dirt bike

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 10:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 7-year-old boy is recovering from multiple serious injuries after he was hit by a truck while riding his dirt bike.

Storms batter Mid-Atlantic, sparking several tornadoes and widespread flash flooding

Chris Dolce and Dakota Smith, CNN  |  Updated Aug. 21 - 10:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A line of drenching storms swept across the Mid-Atlantic and parts of the Northeast late Thursday, spinning up destructive tornadoes and inundating several areas with significant flooding.

Health department seeks public feedback on vaccine guidelines after Trump order

Kamal Choudhury, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 21 - 9:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. health department said on Friday it was seeking public feedback on ​federal vaccine recommendations, including how they are categorized and communicated, after President Donald Trump's executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccinations.

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Lawsuit against podcast is about trademark confusion, not name, Church of Jesus Christ says

VideoAshley Imlay, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 21 - 9:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Thursday re-emphasized that its lawsuit against podcaster John Dehlin is based on what it considers trademark confusion rather than an attempt to hamper Dehlin's free speech.

Prince Harry, Elton John and others must pay initial $13 million in failed case against UK tabloid

Pan Pylas, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 21 - 8:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Prince Harry and six others, including Elton John, have been ordered to pay 9.5 million pounds ($13 million) to the publisher of Britain's Daily Mail, following their failed invasion of privacy case.

It's 'Showtime': Lance Holtzclaw ready to shine on Utah's defensive line

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nicknamed "showtime" in the sixth grade, the 6-foot-3, 245-pound Lance Holtzclaw was always ready for the bright lights, or a starring role on the field.

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Test Drive: 2026 Ford F-350 Platinum Tremor is a truck that can do it all

Jason Bell  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

This Super Duty isn't messing around — it's here to take over the world.

Logan businesses donate 1,500 meals to firefighters, commemorating 2 fallen officers

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 21 - 7:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iran vows 'devastating' response as US threatens toughest ever economic hit

Jana Choukeir, Eman Abouhassira and Susan Heavey, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 21 - 6:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iran said on Friday that its response to any new U.S. threats would be "devastating" after Washington pledged to impose the toughest financial penalties in history with the aim of ​toppling the Iranian leadership.

Aging Utahns struggling with property taxes can qualify for up to $1200

VideoTamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 20 - 10:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Property taxes keep climbing, and for people living on a fixed income, that increase can force tough decisions. But AARP has a way to make it easier to do.

Woman charged in ISIS-inspired terror plot to detonate explosive device at New York State Capitol, feds say

Lila Dominus, CNN  |  Updated Aug. 20 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 35-year-old woman has been charged in connection with a plot to use an explosive device to attack the New York State Capitol and state senators, officials said Thursday.

School districts, students and educators respond to new 'bell-to-bell' cellphone ban

VideoKennedy Camarena and Deanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 20 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Students, parents and educators are sharing more after school districts put policies in place in response to the state's new "bell-to-bell" cellphone law.

Utah kids rank 3rd nationally for money lost to online scams

VideoMatt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 20 - 9:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

FBI data shows Utah victims age 17 and younger reported more than $1 million in online scam losses. The FBI says parents can help by talking with kids early.

Locals, tribes caught in the middle of federal tug-of-war over Bears Ears

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 20 - 8:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tribes and the communities around Bears Ears National Monument are frustrated with the back and forth over federal protections of the land.

Ready to 'eat mor chikin'? Ammon Chick-fil-A announces opening date following remodel

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 20 - 8:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new and improved Chick-fil-A is set to open in Ammon, Idaho, next week after closing for most of the summer.

One Army unit is offering 4 bonus days off to play Grand Theft Auto for soldiers who reenlist

Russ Bynum, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 20 - 7:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. Army unit is offering its troops a special bonus if they reenlist soon: four extra days off timed around the November release of the video game Grand Theft Auto VI.

'Let us keep our memories': 2 southern Utah farmers experience theft of 'priceless' saddles

VideoArianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 20 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two farms in the areas or Parowan and Paragonah in Iron County are reporting a string of burglaries, and town officials are asking for the public's help.

Cox calls for 'major reform' to MIDA after data center pushback

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 20 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says he supports making major changes to a state entity that approved a controversial artificial intelligence data center in Box Elder County.

Grappling device used to end car chase in southern Utah

VideoPat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 20 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pursuit in southern Utah ended safely after an officer used a Grappler Police Bumper on the fleeing vehicle.

US imposes more sanctions on Cuba

Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 20 - 5:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. imposed new Cuba-related sanctions on ​Thursday, designating nine entities and three individuals for alleged malign activities directed at the ‌United States.

Utah's reservoir system tumbles closer to 50%, but Cox says it might be a 'win'

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 20 - 5:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's reservoir system is nearing 50% capacity faster than its median average, but Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said that might be a "win" all things considered.

Southern Utah University selected to establish statewide NASA workforce hub

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 20 - 4:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Southern Utah University was one of seven organizations across the U.S. selected by NASA to launch statewide workforce hubs.

Teen dies after falling several hundred feet while hiking Devils Castle Trail

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 20 - 4:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 16-year-old boy died after falling several hundred feet while hiking near Alta on Wednesday.