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Firefighter pilot killed in Utah crash remembered for 'a life of service and selflessness'

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 1:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of two pilots killed in a helicopter crash on Friday while battling a massive wildfire in central Utah was a California resident who traveled the nation battling wildfires.

British driver Andy Green returning to Bonneville Salt Flats for another land speed record attempt

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 12:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two decades after setting the land speed record for a diesel-powered car, British driver Andy Green is returning to the Bonneville Salt Flats this week with his eyes set on another record.

What it's been like to be a refugee in Utah in recent years

Ben Christensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 12:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

In order to learn more about how life for refugees has changed, the Deseret News spoke with two refugees living in Utah who have been impacted by the changes to refugee policy.

Man killed after entering Riverton gas station with shotgun identified

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 10 - 11:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who entered a Holiday gas station with a shotgun is dead, police said, after two armed individuals reacted. No others were injured.

North Korean hacking group builds AI tools for cyberattacks, report says

Joyce Lee, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

A North Korean hacking group built large language model ​tools and collected software that could help automate cyberattacks, analyse stolen material and produce more convincing phishing campaigns, ‌a South Korean cybersecurity firm said on Monday.

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QUIZ: Learn about digging safety and enter to win a $200 Amex gift card

Blue Stakes of Utah 811  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Let's put your knowledge to the test with questions about the importance of contacting 811, the cost of having utility lines marked, and more.

KSL Outdoors Snapshot of the Week: August 8, 2026

Adam Eakle, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 11:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

The KSL Outdoors Snapshot of the Week from our August 8, 2026 episode.

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What Dallas Jenkins and Jonathan Roumie told Bear Grylls they've learned about Jesus

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 11:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

In the upcoming series "The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls," conversations about faith unfold alongside wilderness challenges.

1 dead in crash on SR 132 in Sanpete County

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person died in a crash after the truck they were in rolled on state Route 132 near Fountain Green on Sunday night.

South Korea, US to begin exercises next week to bolster readiness against North's threats

Hyung-jin Kim, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

South Korean and U.S. troops will begin their annual exercises next week to beef up readiness against North Korean threats, the allies announced Monday, days after North Korea resumed ballistic missile testing activities that are banned by the U.N.

This ever-smiling face behind BYU's expectations knows how to 'lock it in'

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 9:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 6-foot-4, 305-pound senior from Kamas is a Rimington Trophy watch list candidate given to the best center in the country, and BYU's physical play and high expectations may start with him.

The touching love story behind Yumi, a 22-foot bronze elephant

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

When sculptor Matthew Gray Palmer was first approached by Cal State Fullerton to create a statue of an elephant for their campus, he had no clue it would have such a big impact on his life.

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake shakes western Colombia, causing serious damage

Manuel Rueda and Astrid SuÁrez, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck western Colombia, causing serious damage to buildings and prompting evacuations as far away as Bogota.

1 dead in West Jordan rollover crash

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 8:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person died in a rollover crash in West Jordan on Monday that happened at a four-way stop on state Route 209.

'Football and cowboying:' How life as a cowboy makes Colton Swan the right fit as DC for Utah

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 8:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Like any good cowboy, Colton Swan lived at the rodeo, where he became a decorated roper and earned a partial scholarship to Weber State. He also walked on to the football team and was eventually awarded a scholarship.

Taylor Farms recalls salsa and guacamole from Walmart, Kroger over salmonella risk

Abu Sultan, Juveria Tabassum and ⁠Angela M Christy, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 8:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Taylor Farms said on Sunday it was recalling prepared food items containing jalapenos from retailers, including Walmart, Kroger and Whole Foods ​in some states, over concerns about potential salmonella contamination.

Meadow prepares for flooding after massive wildfire

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

As the Widemouth 2 Fire continues to burn across central Utah, communities near the fire are preparing for another potential threat: flooding.

From Uniqlo to Zara, clothing brands try to win over Gen Z with a needle and thread

Anne D'innocenzio, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 7:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Encouraging customers to mend worn clothes instead of buying new ones might seem like a self-defeating sales strategy. But in-store repairs and sewing workshops are becoming essential retail services for clothing brands as they try to appeal to young consumers who want to save money and the planet.

Health officials urge caution for Gulf Coast beachgoers during surge of deadly bacterial infections

The Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 7:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Health officials in Louisiana are urging beachgoers to take precautions during a summertime surge in infections from a flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters.

Idaho seed company launches retail system to help families grow their own food

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 6:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

As grocery prices continue to rise, Survival Garden Seeds in Rigby, a major supplier for garden seed customers nationwide, is launching what it calls the first Self-Reliance Gardening retail system.

What Utah's 2034 Winter Games are bringing to classrooms this fall

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new education program using Utah's 2034 Winter Games to help boost student literacy, attendance and adherence to values like teamwork and perseverance is coming to seven school districts across the state.

British Columbia declares state of emergency as more than 20,000 flee wildfires

Paige Taylor White and Nivedita Balu, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 9 - 10:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

British Columbia declared a state of emergency on Saturday after thousands of people in the western ​Canadian province were ordered to flee a fast-moving wildfire that nearly doubled overnight.

Saluting legacy and cooperation: The Army Reserve settles into its new Utah home

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 9:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Army Reserve dedicated a new $127 million facility at Camp Williams, marking the relocation of units from Fort Douglas and honoring Utah's military legacy.