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Lake America? Trump mulls renaming Lake Ontario, expresses love for French Canadians amid trade war

Katharine Jackson, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 25 - 2:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he was considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" and denied that a ​rift over French language requirements contributed to a breakdown in trade talks between the U.S. and Canada.

An adopted man learned his biological father was on death row. Then his conviction overturned

Amy Donaldson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 1:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

After being adopted while young, a Utah man discovered later in life that his biological father was an inmate on death row. Then, his father's conviction was overturned.

Lehi boy home recovering after 2-story window fall

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 12:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

What began as a family birthday celebration quickly turned into a nightmare for the Silva family when 6-year-old Zion Silva fell from a second-story window, suffering serious injuries.

Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80

Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 25 - 12:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dolly Parton, the beloved music and film star known for her vibrant personality and poignant songwriting, has died. She was 80 years old.

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The left and right have found a common enemy: Flock cameras

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

After reports of police misuse and millions of searches, Flock Safety is promising stronger privacy protections.

The last few witnesses in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are set to testify

Michael Casey, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

After nearly a month of testimony, jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are set to hear from the final witnesses in a case that has largely been about her mental state when she strangled her three young children.

After career-threatening injury, BYU's Sione Moa grateful for chance to 'just play football'

VideoSean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Moa was a prime candidate to break out at RB2 behind star running back LJ Martin. But an injury that took most of his sophomore season — and nearly more — limited him to four games during the Cougars' 12-2 season in 2025.

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10 reasons you must plan a getaway to Flaming Gorge this fall

Flaming Gorge   |  Posted Aug. 25 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

For Utahns looking for a unique fall getaway that will leave everyone happy, here are 10 reasons why you should visit Flaming Gorge this fall.

Historical sites at risk in proposed changes to National Historic Preservation Act

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah archaeologists are concerned that some proposed changes to section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act could threaten historic sites in an effort to speed up the permitting process.

Judge gives man consecutive sentences for 'horrendous' double killing at party

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 25 - 10:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Patrocinio Perez was sentenced to prison on Monday for shooting and killing two men and injuring a woman at a house party in Magna five years ago.

Sentencing set for polygamous leader convicted of abuse in Arizona after girls discovered in trailer

Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A polygamous sect leader already serving a 50-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating sex involving children is scheduled to be sentenced on separate state convictions.

Video shows large rockfall that prompted temporary Zion National Park road closure

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 9:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Zion National Park has lifted a road closure that was in place after a large rockfall on Monday, which was caught on video.

The calendar might still say summer. But this Starbucks fall favorite is back in stores

Chris Isidore, CNN  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 9:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Starbucks launched its fall menu Tuesday, bringing back its popular Pumpkin Spice Latte as the coffee chain looks to build on improving U.S. sales.

Utah's first public via ferrata course draws thousands of people to Vernal

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 9:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's first public, and North America's largest via ferrata course is already drawing thousands of people to the Vernal area.

Federal judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'miscarriage of justice' claims and bid for prison release

Michael R. Sisak and Larry Neumeister, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 8:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Claims by Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend and longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell that her sex trafficking conviction was a "complete miscarriage of justice" were rejected Tuesday by a federal judge who said her assertions were based on "speculation, distortions, and/or outright falsehoods."

Roy teen shows signs of recovery after being hit by car while riding e-scooter

VideoDan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 14-year-old Roy boy is showing encouraging signs of recovery after being critically injured when he was struck by a car while riding his e-scooter last week.

Utah may increase awareness of its laws targeting left-lane loafing violations

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Highway Patrol troopers said last week that they are open to increasing awareness laws that prevent left-lane loafers.

Lockerbie bombing trial postponed by US judge days before start

Kanishka Singh and Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 7:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Monday postponed the trial of the man ​authorities allege built the bomb that blew New York-bound Pan Am flight 103 out of the sky over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing 270 people in 1988.

European leaders mark Ukraine's 35th Independence Day as Russian invasion pushes on

Samya Kullab, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 7:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv for the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence Day. Russia's invasion, which began in 2022, pushed on.

Washington Terrace presses 'pause' on Flock cameras

Britt Johnson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 6:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Washington Terrace City has paused its trial of license plate readers, known as Flock cameras, amid controversy.

5 years after Gabby Petito's disappearance, her story continues to drive change

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Five years after Gabby Petito's death, her family's advocacy continues to influence domestic violence policy and awareness in Utah and across the country.

Man who supplied gun found guilty of murder in Cedar City jury trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 10:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A third man was convicted of murder in the shooting and killing of 18-year-old KayLee Dutton who was shot while driving near Cedar City by men who claimed they thought she was stalking them.

Trump administration moves to impose more than $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visas

Daniel Wiessner, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 24 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's administration on Monday released a proposed regulation to codify an unprecedented more than $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers ​that Trump first imposed last year but has been blocked by the courts.