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A day in the life of Morgan Scalley, and what it says about his vision for Utah football

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 3 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

To Morgan Scalley, no point is too small to the overall operation, though he entrusts all around him to fulfill their role without reproach. That much was clear spending a day with the new head coach.

2 injured, home lost in Sandy fire

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 3 - 8:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were injured and a cat died early Monday after a home caught fire in Sandy.

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Stay ahead of health issues: Echo Ultrasound's $400 comprehensive body scan

Echo Ultrasound  |  Posted Aug. 3 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

To provide patients with peace of mind sooner rather than later, Echo Ultrasound is now offering a $400 body scan that can alert you to potential medical concerns within days.

Cuba plunges into darkness as electric grid collapses

Ananya ​Palyekar, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 3 - 7:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Cuba's electricity grid collapsed late on Sunday, ​the state-owned grid operator said, plunging the island of about 10 million people ‌into darkness as blackouts become more frequent.

Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season

Kevin Freking, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 3 - 7:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Key senators unveiled a short-term spending bill that would keep federal agencies funded past the midterm elections and into early December as they look to avoid a government shutdown.

Idaho ranchers go high-tech with invisible fences for cattle

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 3 - 6:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

A virtual fencing collar for cattle is a new management tool for Idaho ranchers that's growing in popularity.

Utah Royals score 5 unanswered to rout Portland, return to top-3 in NWSL

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 10:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

All that Utah Royals FC needed after giving up the fastest goal in the NWSL in triple-digit temperatures was some water, and a historic performance by two of its rising stars.

Inside the unraveling of Trump's pick for attorney general

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Heard of the saying: Mess around and find out? President Donald Trump is getting a taste of the "finding out" this week.

Unlikely winner clinches Utah Championship after 'completely absurd' 5-man playoff

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 10:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Derek Hitchner birdied the first hole of a five-man playoff to clinch his first Korn Ferry Tour title Sunday at Ogden Golf and Country Club.

Eastern Washington fires have burned 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes

John Hanna, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 2 - 10:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

About 5,000 homes have been evacuated, and about 600 homes and other buildings have been destroyed by wildfires that remained uncontained in eastern Washington state, authorities said.

Gov. Cox cautions against 'careless action' as Utah's wildfire preparedness level rises

Kennedy Camarena and Mary Culbertson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 9:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox urged caution in Utah as the state's regional wildfire preparedness level rose to four out of five on Sunday.

Scientists believe newly discovered demon cavefish may be among the rarest fish in the world

Sneha Dhandapani, CNN  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 8:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dr. Matthew Niemiller recently discovered an eyeless and hunchbacked species of cavefish never seen before.

Boys are falling behind in school. What would help?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 7:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

An author of several books spoke with the Deseret News regarding an educational question vexing the nation: Why are so many boys and young men struggling to succeed in school?

The Creamery serves farm-fresh ice cream to long lines in this small Utah town

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 7:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you're ever driving from northern Utah to St. George or to one of the beautiful national parks like Zion or Bryce Canyon, a great place to stop on the trip is The Creamery in Beaver, Utah.

Suspect in shooting at Idaho fast-food restaurant died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say

The Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 5:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

The suspect in a fatal shooting at a fast-food restaurant in Idaho died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said, crediting an off-duty officer and a citizen with firing shots that diverted him.

For GLP-1 users, the in-store clothes shopping trip is back

Danielle Kaye, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nora Nye, 58, is refreshing her wardrobe as she sizes down for the first time in over three decades after losing 80 pounds on weight-loss drug Mounjaro. Earlier ​this year, the Denver bankruptcy lawyer walked into a Macy's and found herself overwhelmed.

1 dead, another in custody after shooting at Liberty Park, police say

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 4:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person died on Sunday and another person was arrested after a shooting took place at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City, the Salt Lake City Police Department said.

Youth Sports Giving Day will help more Utah kids access sports programs

Meg Walter, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Utah fundraising campaign aims to make youth sports more accessible by raising $3 million for nonprofits as rising participation costs push some families out of organized athletics.

Widemouth 2 Fire prompts evacuations near Kanosh, Fillmore

Sicily Stanton and Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 2 - 4:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

A wildfire burning near Kanosh forced evacuation warnings and a state of emergency Sunday morning as strong winds pushed the fire north and officials focused efforts on protecting lives and nearby communities.

Trump says he will order halt to Iran strikes after parameters reached for deal to end war

Aamer Madhani and Samy Magdy, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 2 - 3:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump says he'll order American forces to hold off on strikes he had threatened against Iran, claiming Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the war.

Utah mill breaks ground on rare earth mineral processing plant

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The White Mesa Mill in San Juan County, Utah, broke ground this week on an expansion that will bring its rare earth element processing capabilities to a commercial scale.

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Get your own copy of 'Putting on Christ' for free: Here's how

Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And for a limited time, KSL.com readers can get a free e-book version.

Why are some lawmakers on both sides pumping brakes on the Education Department's demise?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 2:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Senate lawmakers advanced a bipartisan bill that would block the Education Department from transferring key offices to other federal agencies as part of Education Secretary Linda McMahon's restructuring efforts.