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Here's what Utah, federal lawmakers are doing to crack down on online fraud

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Congress is looking at ways to crack down on retail fraud and online scams, after a federal report found that internet scams cost Americans more than $20 billion last year.

Have You Seen This? This couple is 'lovin' it' at their McDonald's wedding

Sicily Stanton, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ohio couple went viral over their McDonald's wedding venue.

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Henefer told to evacuate as Rocky Canyon Fire picks up in intensity again

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 10 - 3:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters say they were able to stop a fast-growing wildfire in the Wasatch Back from reaching East Canyon Dam and a few other key areas between Sunday and Monday.

Alaska Airlines flight forced to lockdown cockpit over passenger threats

Diego Mendoza and Alex Stambaugh, CNN  |  Updated Aug. 10 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Alaska Airlines flight leaving from Miami International Airport was forced to delay its departure Sunday evening and enter emergency protocols after "threats" from passengers, according to air traffic control audio reviewed by CNN.

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From pioneer roots to thriving nursery: The J&J Garden Center story

J&J Garden Center  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

As it goes with many Utah legacies, it all started with family and farming.

Man dead after being struck by vehicle in Orem

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 2:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 24-year-old man died after being hit by a vehicle on Monday afternoon in Orem.

July was the hottest month in the US since records began in 1895

Andrew Freedman, CNN  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 1:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

July was the hottest month ever recorded in the United States, according to data released Monday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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.