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Olive Garden coming to Rexburg this fall

Michael Carruth, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 8:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

The construction of the new Olive Garden restaurant opening on University Boulevard in Rexburg will be finished in November, the building's construction superintendent confirms.

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4 reasons to build a backyard office

Backyard Office Utah  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you work from home and have a backyard, you have the opportunity to be home, local company Backyard Office Utah is bringing a solution right to your backyard.

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

Eric Tucker, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 6 - 7:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, referring him for potential prosecution after not answering questions at a hearing last week.

Hiroshima marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary; mayor deplores pursuit of nuclear weapons

Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 6 - 7:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hiroshima on Thursday marked the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the city, with its mayor urging a stop to possession of nuclear weapons as a method of deterrence.

Ogden Regional Medical Center NICU expansion to bring more beds, support for families

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 6 - 6:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden Regional Medical Center has broken ground on a major NICU expansion. The project will add private patient suites, bring in new technology and a Ronald McDonald family room.

Park City Jewish Festival brings famous singers, families together two years in a row

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

The second Annual Park City Jewish Festival was held Wednesday evening, bringing families from across Utah together to celebrate their culture and religion with the help of Jewish musicians.

What caught my attention on Day 1 of BYU football fall camp

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 12:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Just like that, BYU football is back in full swing. The Cougars kicked off fall camp practices on Wednesday at the Student-Athlete Building.

Corina Nelson named general manager of Salt Lake Bees

Annette Campbell, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 5 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Corina Nelson has been named general manager of the Salt Lake Bees, becoming the first woman to hold the position under Miller Sports + Entertainment ownership.

Gov. Cox highlights Utah's latest win in speech to Utah leaders

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox, while speaking to Utah business leaders and others invested in building the state, shared Utah's latest triumph.

Get Gephardt helps Sandy mom sort out insurance confusion that left her with $25K bill

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 5 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Having a baby isn't cheap. The average hospital bill hovers around $2,900. When a Sandy woman got hit with a bill nearly ten times that, she knew something was wrong.

Jury convicts former Utah Senate candidate in sexual abuse trial

Daniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah County jury decided the fate of a former Utah Senate candidate on Wednesday in a sexual abuse case that dragged on for years.

Disney and TikTok strike short-form video-sharing deal

Lisa Richwine, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 5 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Walt Disney and TikTok on Wednesday announced a deal ​to let creators use characters and scenes in its videos, the first pact of its ‌kind between the app and a traditional media company.

Off-duty officer injured breaking up domestic violence fight

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 7:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

An off-duty police officer who offered to a give a woman a ride was injured after the woman got into an argument with her fiancé after arriving, police say.

More than a 'traditional park'? Salt Lake City unveils final vision for Fleet Block open space

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A block that once housed Salt Lake City's vehicle fleet has mostly been flattened, but the city envisions a portion of that will soon become a "shaded, natural green destination."

Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, bringing new leadership to troubled agency

Mike Stobbe, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 5 - 6:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dr. Erica Schwartz has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Charges filed in Costco 'tap-to-pay fraud scheme'

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A California man is accused of going to multiple Utah Costco stores and attempting to purchase electronics using stolen bank card numbers.

2 girls on e-scooter die after being hit by truck in Syracuse

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two 13-year-old girls died Wednesday after they were hit by a truck while riding on an electric scooter, police say.

John Curtis brought the Utah Compact on Immigration to Congress. MAGA called it a betrayal

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Curtis' migrant worker proposal has set off an "amnesty" debate among conservatives, with segments of the Republican base describing it as a betrayal of America First ideology.

Firefighters get a handle on Spokane wildfires as tens of thousands remain evacuated

Manuel Valdes, Martha Bellisle and Gene Johnson, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 5 - 4:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Crews have taken advantage of cooler weather to begin getting a handle on wildfires that have displaced tens of thousands of people around Washington state's second-largest city.

Have You Seen This? Dad drives by to make his daughter's day

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A father drove along an empty roadway to make his daughter happy. Why? Because the roads were empty and she loves to watch vehicles drive by.

2 dead after crash on SR-32

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 5 - 3:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people died on Monday morning when two vehicles collided on state Route 32.

Residents return to salvage belongings after Midvale apartment fire

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 5 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

People who evacuated after a large apartment complex caught fire are being allowed back inside to try to salvage any belongings.

Unloading the notebook: Utah football's assistant coach availability

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 3:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah made each of its assistant coaches available following Wednesday's fall camp practice, providing updates from every position group after the Utes' first two practices.