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'The End of Oak Street' is both new and nostalgic

Meg Walter, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 2:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

"The End of Oak Street" was clearly made by someone who grew up watching the same cinema collection I did.

Over 20 people possibly missing after Grand Canyon flooding; officials seeking information

Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 1:49 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.

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.

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How faith, family and adversity helped shape Utah QB Devon Dampier

Joe Coles, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 11:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dampier and his parents open up about the roles faith and family played in a year that saw Utah QB play through injury and OC Jason Beck depart for Michigan.

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.

NASA launches powerful Roman Space Telescope, a spy satellite turned to the stars

Joey Roulette and Will Dunham, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 10:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

NASA began a new mission to probe some of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics and cosmology with the launch on Sunday of the U.S. space agency's new flagship astronomical observatory, ​a repurposed spy satellite that will capture panoramic views of the cosmos.

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.

Iceland rejects EU-accession talks in close-fought referendum

Johan Ahlander and Tom Little, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Icelanders voted to stay out of the European Union, referendum results showed on Sunday, as they rejected a government push to reopen membership talks and sided with those ​who said Iceland's fishing waters were too important to risk.

Mom raises questions after young daughters charged with criminal mischief over broken swing

Marcie Cipriani, WTAE  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 8:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

A mother and her children were charged with criminal mischief after a swing was broken at Veterans Memorial Park in Springdale.

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Here's the secret to a home that's always guest-ready

RC Willey  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

When your space is set up with gathering in mind, you can go from "come on over" to "make yourself at home" without missing a beat.

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.

Real Salt Lake winless in 8th straight MLS match as Rapids retain Rocky Mountain Cup

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 29 - 10:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Real Salt Lake's skid in MLS play since returning from the FIFA men's World Cup break spiraled into something more Saturday night.

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.

Rooted in Philadelphia area, The Berenstain Bears has a "major media project in the works"

Madeleine Wright, KYW  |  Posted Aug. 29 - 9:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Berenstain Bears, created by Philadelphia natives Stan and Jan Berenstain, continue to entertain and teach generations of children more than 60 years after their debut.

Utah Royals back to 2nd in NWSL after season sweep of Orlando Pride

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 29 - 9:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

The universe seemed to be conspiring against Utah Royals FC when they flew into Orlando for a road trip against the Orlando Pride.

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.

Push to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton gets a boost from Tennessee's governor

Russ Bynum, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 29 - 7:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A push by fans to rename Nashville's airport for Dolly Parton appears to be taking flight just days after the country music icon's death.

Game-worn Michael Jordan jersey could see record sale

Hayden Madson, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 29 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A game-worn Michael Jordan jersey is expected to break the record for most expensive basketball jersey to ever be auctioned.

Squealers Fun Park in Rigby reopens attractions after being closed for five years

Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 29 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

An amusement park that holds fond memories and nostalgia for many has returned to Rigby.

2 All-American setters from Idaho serve up BYU volleyball's 2-0 start

VideoSean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 29 - 6:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU volleyball was never far from Kofe's upbringing in Idaho Falls, with two parents who attended Ricks College (now BYU-Idaho) and the Smith Fieldhouse a frequent attract on their visits to Utah.

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.