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RSL rolling with 3 wins in a row after 1st in Portland since 2017

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted July 16 - 11:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Claret and Cobalt are officially rolling with a five-game unbeaten streak since the calendar turned to June and sit just a point outside of the playoffs heading into the All-Star break next week.

Jazz's Cody Williams is showing growth — loud plays and all

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted July 16 - 11:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cody Williams has made some loud plays this summer. The bad kind of loud.

Sandy unveils new fleet maintenance garage after 2017 fire burned old facility

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 16 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sandy held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday to commemorate the finished construction of a new public works garage, seven years after a fire torched the old facility.

Texas probes M&M maker Mars over use of synthetic food dyes

Jonathan Stempel, Reuters  |  Updated July 16 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Texas' attorney general said on Wednesday he has begun investigating Mars, which makes M&M's and Skittles candies, for its alleged refusal to remove synthetic food dyes from its products.

Utah governor tells China 'We are not for sale'

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted July 16 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox doubled down Tuesday on the state's ban on land sales to foreign adversaries, saying the state blocked a Chinese-owned corporation from buying Utah land near an airport in the last few months.

BYU-bound Jane Hedengren adds another national honor at ESPYS

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 16 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former Timpview High distance star was named national female player of the year by Gatorade, an award given to her at Wednesday night's ESPY Awards.

Aging water meter leak did its job ahead of Holladay mudslide

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 16 - 8:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake City water meter did exactly what it was supposed to do, leading to a leak that caused a Holladay mudslide and flooding that affected at least three homes overnight.

'An investment in Utah's future': University of Utah opens $97M Crocker Science Complex

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted July 16 - 8:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah on Wednesday advanced its commitment to becoming a top 10 public university through the completion of the $97 million Applied Science Project.

Trump says he's not planning to fire Fed's Powell

Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters  |  Posted July 16 - 7:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is not planning to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, though he renewed his criticism of Powell not lowering interest rates.

Death row inmate set for execution asks for clemency

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted July 16 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Attorneys for Ralph Menzies, who is set to be executed Sept. 5, are seeking clemency from the state parole board, citing his mental health and comments from an initial judge.

Trump, White House race to contain Epstein conspiracy fallout

Nandita Bose, Reuters  |  Updated July 16 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration reversed course on its pledge to release documents it had suggested would reveal major revelations about Epstein and his alleged clientele. That reversal has enraged some of Trump's most loyal followers.

Prosecutors screen No Kings protest shooting again, but still want more info

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 16 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake police have handed their investigation into a fatal shooting at the No Kings protest in June over to the district attorney without making any kind of recommendations.

Investigators seek 2 men accused of shooting, killing cats in Midvale

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted July 16 - 5:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A couple of cats were shot and killed near an apartment complex at 7400 S. State by unknown men in what appears to be a random act of violence.

Salt Lake City reports 'progress' in improving public safety, but violent crime is up

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 16 - 4:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall says the city has made "tremendous progress" since introducing its public safety plan in January, but would like the state to do more to help.

Aggies' final Mountain West season starts with low expectations in Mendenhall's 1st year

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 16 - 4:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Aggies were picked to finish ninth out of 12 teams in their final season in the Mountain West before joining the rebuilt Pac-12 in 2026.

Utah's harvest tag system could soon enter the 21st century

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 16 - 4:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah wildlife officials are seeking to implement electronic tagging for harvested animals for the first time this fall.

Have You Seen This? 16 inmates reunited with children at father-daughter dance

Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com  |  Posted July 16 - 3:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fathers at the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center connected with their daughters at the end of a weeks-long family communication program.

Wildfire smoke creating haze in some areas of Utah

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted July 16 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

PM2.5 pollution is spiking in many counties in Utah and is accompanied by the typical summer pollutant of ozone. It makes for a nasty mix of pollution.

Urban trail takes shape as city works to finish $1.45M project before Utah Tech's fall semester

Mori Kessler, St. George News  |  Posted July 16 - 1:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Work to transform 700 East in downtown St. George into a part of an urban trail system is well underway. Roadwork focuses on median installation, road striping, bulb outs and landscaping.

Why did a giant sculpture of Elon Musk's head show up at Utah national park?

Kevin Lind, Deseret News   |  Posted July 16 - 1:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A large sculpture of Elon Musk's head was pulled through Arches National Park on a trailer this past Saturday, igniting a slew of comments on social media.

13 structures damaged or destroyed by Deer Creek Fire; rare 'firenado' rated as EF-2

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 16 - 12:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Over a dozen structures were damaged or destroyed by a fire that started in southeast Utah last week, including some that were damaged by a fire-induced tornado.

1 more measles diagnosis in southwest health district marks 10 cases in Utah

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted July 16 - 12:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services said it has identified one more measles case in a statement on Wednesday, making 10 total cases in the state this summer.

Unified Fire Authority breaks down commonly used wildfire terms

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 16 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has several wildfires burning, and with the constant updates, the public is receiving a significant amount of information. The Unified Fire Authority explained several frequently misunderstood fire terms.

Utah Mammoth begin season on 3-game road trip; home opener Oct. 15 against Flames

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted July 16 - 11:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

The club begins its follow-up to a 38-31-13 inaugural season on a three-game road trip, beginning Thursday, Oct. 9, against Rocky Mountain rival Colorado Avalanche

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Why a new development in Santaquin is turning heads

  |  Posted July 16 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Orchards offers some of Utah County's largest town homes, with high-end finishes, oversized garages and functional floorplans.

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Will Gen Z be the most conservative generation?

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted July 16 - 11:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's how TikTok and Turning Point USA shifted young voters to the right.

Saratoga Springs man says auto lender wrecked his credit after a crash he wasn't at fault for

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 16 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

You're in an accident. You need to call your insurance company. But you also need to call your lender. Not doing so left a Saratoga Springs man with an awful financial headache.

How a Utah semipro soccer team went from tryouts to league final in less than a year

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 16 - 10:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

First-year USL W League franchise Utah United will host the league championship match against defending champion NC Courage U23 on Saturday at BYU's South Field.

Police: 'Nihilistic extremists' targeting young people in Utah

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 16 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police are seeing young people in Utah targeted in a very concerning trend in cybercrimes. Online perpetrators aren't after money or personal data, but rather suffering.

Many employers plan to pare health benefits as weight-loss spending soars

Amina Niasse, Reuters  |  Posted July 16 - 9:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

More than half of large employers plan to scale back health care benefits next year as rising costs from weight-loss and specialty drugs squeeze budgets, according to a new survey released by consulting firm Mercer on Wednesday.

2 men charged with kidnapping after allegedly interrogating a 'snitch'

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 16 - 9:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two men are facing criminal charges accusing them of participating in the kidnapping of an alleged informant and putting a gun in his mouth.

Colorado woman charged in Lake Powell boating crash that severely injured teen

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 16 - 8:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Colorado woman faces DUI-related charges accusing her of crashing her boat on Lake Powell, resulting in a teenage boy's legs nearly being cut off.

Should Kane County ambulance service travel into Arizona?

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted July 16 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kane County Hospital's decision to halt regular ambulance service to Arizona, due to regulatory hurdles, highlights a broader debate about certificate of need requirements.

Utah ranger who jumped into Provo River to save woman says he 'wasn't going to let her go under'

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 16 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ranger Wyatt Manis says he didn't have time to think about being cold when he ran into the Provo River on June 28 to rescue a paddleboarder trapped under a trestle bridge.

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The power of gratitude: How focusing on the positive can improve your life

Minky Couture  |  Posted July 16 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here are some ways gratitude can improve your life and how you can practice it.

Search underway for missing camper near Jacob City Trailhead

Shara Park, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 16 - 7:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

A search is in progress near the Jacob City Trailhead in Soldier Canyon, after a camper disappeared Monday, with heat and the camper's medical condition primary concerns.

Idaho mayor arrested for allegedly threatening City Council with gun during meeting

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted July 16 - 7:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

A local mayor was arrested Friday after the City Council said he became "enraged" and threatened them with a gun during a regular meeting.

'American Idol' music supervisor and husband both found dead at LA home

Associated Press  |  Updated July 16 - 6:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

An "American Idol" music supervisor and her husband were both found dead in their Los Angeles home Monday afternoon.

Utah had a role in building – and rebuilding – the Grand Canyon Lodge. Now it's gone again

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 16 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Grand Canyon Lodge, recently destroyed by wildfire, held many Utah ties from its original 1920s construction to its 1930s rebuild.

Rock and mudslide impacts 3 homes in Holladay

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 10:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

A broken water line caused rock and mud slides in Holladay Tuesday night, affecting three homes, leaving one of them severely damaged.

2 men charged with hate crime in robbery involving gay man

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two men who prosecutors say yelled a homophobic slur while robbing a gay man of his phone have each been charged with a hate crime.

2 dead in New Jersey after floodwaters carry away vehicle during heavy rains that hit Northeast

Susan Haigh and Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press  |  Updated July 15 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities say two people in New Jersey were killed after their vehicle was swept up in floodwaters during a storm that moved across the U.S. Northeast overnight.

Judge grants Trump admin request to scrap Biden-era medical debt rule

Douglas Gillison, Reuters  |  Updated July 15 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge in Texas granted a request from the Trump administration on Friday to scrap Biden-era regulations that would have removed medical debts from consumer credit reports.

AIDS program funding preserved as Senate advances Trump cuts in procedural vote

Patricia Zengerle and Bo Erickson, Reuters  |  Updated July 15 - 9:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate late on Tuesday advanced President Donald Trump's request to slash billions in spending on foreign aid and public broadcasting previously approved by Congress.

Utah family home safely after minivan rolls down embankment, into Snake River in Idaho

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 15 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A family of six is back at home in Utah safely after crews rescued them from their submerged minivan that rolled down a 30-foot embankment and into the Snake River in Idaho.

Here's why the new IOC president was just in the United States

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted July 15 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry made a surprise trip to Colorado Springs for Saturday's Hall of Fame induction of Anita DeFrantz, a longtime IOC member.

Brazilian meatpackers rethink beef exports to US after tariffs, industry lobby says

Ana Mano, Reuters  |  Posted July 15 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brazilian meatpackers are weighing whether to make new shipments of beef products to the U.S. after President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on Brazil last week, a Brazilian beef lobbyist said.

Sandy woman to spend at least 15 years in prison after setting fire that destroyed 6 apartments

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Attorneys said they could not recommend probation for a Sandy woman found guilty of setting a Sandy apartment complex on fire because she was not willing to get mental health treatment.

BYU professor, students are fighting wildfires with wildflowers in Provo's Rock Canyon

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU professor Phil Allen and his students are working to restore the Rock Canyon trailhead area by removing invasive cheatgrass and replacing it with native wildflower species.

'Severance,' 'The Penguin' lead nominations for TV's Emmy awards

Lisa Richwine, Reuters  |  Updated July 15 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Severance" and "The Penguin" stacked up the most nominations for Emmy Awards on Tuesday, outpacing "The Studio" and "The White Lotus" in the contest for television's highest honors.

Bipartisan lawmakers press Trump to give some undocumented immigrants protected status

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted July 15 - 5:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is asking President Donald Trump to provide protections for some undocumented immigrants as mass deportation efforts continue.

Work set to begin on $3.7M reconstruction of Panguitch Lake Dam

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 4:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Construction on a new dam for Panguitch Lake is moving forward more than a year after a safety scare prompted evacuation notices for several communities.

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Join KSL Classifieds and the Humane Society of Utah for free pet adoptions

Karli Davis, KSL Classifieds  |  Posted July 15 - 4:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Find a furry soulmate (or three) at KSL's Pawfect Match Adoption Event on Saturday, July 19.

Water main break causes significant road damage in Centerville

Brian Carlson, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 15 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Centerville Public Works said crews were out all night fixing the water line at 1450 N. Main St. It left a massive hole in the road.

Prosecutors point to finances, affairs as motive for dentist accused of poisoning his wife

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

In opening arguments, prosecutors say a Colorado dentist poisoned his wife because of an affair and financial problems. His attorney said investigators had tunnel vision against her client.

Have You Seen This? Utah's Litia Garr of 'The Bachelor' walks down the 'aisle'

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 3:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

"The Bachelor" may not have worked for Utah's Litia Garr, but she is still walking down the aisle.

Feds seek information about ATV driver as part of Monroe Canyon Fire investigation

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 3:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Forest Service officials say they're seeking information that can help them identify an all-terrain vehicle driver seen in the Monroe Mountain area when a wildfire broke out.

A wildfire that destroyed historic Grand Canyon Lodge spread after being allowed to burn for days

Ross D. Franklin and John Seewer, Associated Press  |  Posted July 15 - 2:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

A wildfire that destroyed a historic Grand Canyon lodge is continuing to spread out of control after it had been allowed to burn for days. Now the National Park Service's decision not to aggressively attack the fire right away is coming under scrutiny.

Not guilty pleas entered for 2 men in Ogden dog-hoarding case

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 2:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden judge entered not guilty pleas for the two men charged in a dog-hoarding case that led to the removal of 168 animals from the home they shared last April.