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Utah basketball loses Noam Yaacov to ineligible ruling by NCAA

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 8:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

International guard Noam Yaacov has been deemed ineligible to compete by the NCAA, KSL Sports has learned, ending Utah's efforts to get the highly regarded guard cleared for the 2026-27 season.

Israel's Netanyahu says Iran tried to kill one of his sons

Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 24 - 8:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Iran tried to ​kill one of his sons, but gave no details about when the alleged plot took place, which son was targeted or how close it ‌came to being carried out.

Sanpete County schools temporarily initiate secure protocol due to nearby bear

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A now-relocated baby bear caused two Sanpete County schools to initiate secure protocol on Monday until officials confirmed it was alone.

'Gift from God': Cody Wyoming Temple opens for public tours

VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 24 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A public open house starts Thursday and runs every day through Sept. 12, except Sundays.

Flooding at Bryce Canyon spurs rescue efforts

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 7:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A total of 11 people in four different tourist groups were rescued from massive flooding at Bryce Canyon on Monday.

US threatens countries doing business with Iran, but holds off on penalties for now

David Lawder and Humeyra Pamuk, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 24 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's administration on Monday announced a possible expansion of sanctions on countries doing business with Iran as part of what it billed as ​an "economic D-Day," but stopped short of actually imposing penalties.

Funeral home files emergency court petition, alleges Idaho coroner is delaying cremations

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 6:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Pocatello funeral home has filed an emergency petition, asking a judge to force the Bannock County Coroner to act on multiple delayed cremations.

The most notable games on the Utah Mammoth schedule next season

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 5:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

In just 38 days, the NHL will return to an 84-game slate for the first time since the early 90's.

Alleged pay dispute leads to shooting, charges in Sanpete County

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 5:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Sanpete County man was charged with attempted murder on Monday for allegedly shooting at another person over a pay dispute.

Sen. John Curtis weighs in on the future of the SAVE America Act

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. John Curtis said he supports federal legislation requiring proof of ID and citizenship to vote, but said it's likely too late to implement the SAVE America Act if it's passed before the midterms.

Monsoons lit up Utah sky with a rare type of rainbow

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Monsoonal storms brought Utah much-needed moisture and spectacular lightning displays over the weekend, and also gave some residents a rare type of rainbow.

Have You Seen This? Preschooler dresses up as school's handyman

VideoCassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

While most kids typically dress up as a famous athlete, a doctor or an astronaut on "who do you want to be when you grow up" day at school, one kid dressed up as his school's handyman.

Target apologizes for children's clown Halloween costume after backlash

Nicholas P. Brown and Neil J Kanatt, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 24 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Target apologized on Monday and said it had pulled a ​Halloween costume from sale depicting a circus clown that critics said evoked Blackface and minstrel shows.

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What Utah parents need to know about back-to-school anxiety and teens

Intermountain Health  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adolescents reported moderate to severe anxiety symptoms last year. Here's how to tell the difference between first day jitters and something that needs real attention and what actually helps.

2 accused in southern Utah of Flock camera vandalism

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 1:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two men were arrested in Iron County early Monday and accused of cutting down a Flock license plate reader after watching "de-flock America" videos.

Museum heists have turned more violent, with thieves hired on social media, Europol says

Julia Payne, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 1:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Art thieves in Europe are committing more violent robberies focusing on gold ​and jewels, and specialist gangs have been replaced by ad-hoc opportunists recruited through social media, Europol said on Monday.

The first lawsuit has been filed over feds' new plan for Lake Powell and Lake Mead

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 12:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's western neighbor is suing the U.S. Department of the Interior over its decision to mandatorily slash 1.25 million acre-feet of water from the Colorado River system annually over the next two years.

Weber School District's new Catalyst Campus gives students a head start on careers

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Weber School District's new Catalyst program will give students hands-on career experience through eight career pathways and partnerships with more than 60 local industries.

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How 'worst business model in the world' redefines the road back from traumatic injuries

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 11:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

After a trampoline accident left him paralyzed, this Utah man built a nonprofit rehab center that gives neurological patients what they need — not what insurers will pay for.

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Expert advice on buying the perfect engagement ring

Duke's Jewelers  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

When you're shopping for something so meaningful (and, let's face it, expensive), you don't want to make any choices you'll regret.

Saratoga Springs teen charged with killing mother, brother

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 11:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors say they will seek to have a 16-year-old boy charged with two counts of aggravated murder certified to stand trial as an adult.

Impaired, unlicensed driver allegedly caused head-on crash near Park City

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 11:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A driver with a blood-alcohol level more than five times the legal limit was arrested following a head-on crash near Park City over the weekend.

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on all cars and trucks amid Canada trade spat

David Shepardson and Daphne Psaledakis, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 10:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. tariffs on all ​cars and trucks, automotive parts and steel will be increased to 50% starting January 1, 2027, President Donald Trump ‌said in a social post on Monday after trade talks with Canada collapsed ⁠over the weekend.