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The Children's Center Utah expands mental health services to Utah County

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Updated July 16 - 9:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Children's Center Utah recently opened its new Kahlert Children's Mental Health Center in Lehi, the organization's first location in Utah County.

Utah man arrested again for allegedly abusing dog twice in three months

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 16 - 9:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah County man already charged with aggravated animal cruelty has been arrested again for allegedly abusing the same dog.

Retail sales up modest 0.2% in June amid economic uncertainty, fading benefits from tax refunds

Anne D'innocenzio, Associated Press  |  Posted July 16 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Shoppers slowed their spending in June from May amid continuing economic uncertainty and fading benefits from generous government tax refunds.

Daylight saving time has representatives debating around the clock — literally

Emily Walker, Deseret News  |  Posted July 16 - 8:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two acts related to daylight saving time with similar names and different agendas have representatives debating around the clock — literally — in Congress.

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The low-maintenance flooring revolution: Beautiful floors without the upkeep

Giant Carpet One  |  Posted July 16 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

With a wider variety of flooring solutions at your disposal, you can find something you love that won't break the bank — or your back.

Escalating Israeli strikes kill 5 people in Gaza, medics say

Nidal al-Mughrabi, Reuters  |  Updated July 16 - 7:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, Palestinian health officials ​said, as Israeli attacks surged to levels not seen since the latest ceasefire took effect.

New maps show landmarks removed from Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments

Brenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Posted July 16 - 7:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Newly released state maps are providing a look at which of southern Utah's landscapes would lose national monument protections under President Donald Trump's latest executive order.

Stephen King calls out Utah: 'What's wrong with these people?'

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted July 16 - 6:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

After finding out several of his books are on a list to be removed from Utah school libraries, popular author Stephen King took to social media, asking: "What's wrong with these people?"

Section of North Temple closed as crews respond to flooding

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated July 15 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A section of North Temple was closed after a main waterline break caused flooding Wednesday night.

Utah asks DOJ not to interfere with state elections after it threatened Lt. Gov. Henderson

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Top Utah officials asked the U.S. Department of Justice not to interfere with state elections after the agency threatened Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson with prosecution over election administration last week.

Zion National Park no longer part of nearby fire evacuation warning

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated July 15 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fire burning near Zion National Park on Wednesday prompted parts of the park and nearby areas to prepare to evacuate if needed.

Judge revokes bond for Idaho mom as her attorney argues vaccines, not murder, killed twins

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted July 15 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge revoked bond Tuesday afternoon for Andrea Renee Shaw, accused of murdering her twin toddlers despite her claims the children died from routine vaccinations.

Trump spy nominee Clayton will not directly say Biden won 2020 election

Patricia Zengerle, Jonathan Landay and Luc Cohen, Reuters  |  Updated July 15 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jay Clayton refused on Wednesday to directly acknowledge that President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election despite repeated questioning ​by Democrats in his Senate confirmation hearing.

Scammers trick Utahns into shipping them expensive phones

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Scammers are using compromised customer accounts to order expensive devices, then tricking victims into forwarding the packages.

Weather service issues flood watch, cautions communities near recent wildfires

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The National Weather Service to issue a flood watch for most of southern Utah as monsoonal storms continue to pick up in Utah, advising stronger risks near recent wildfires.

Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone

Konstantin Toropin And Matthew Perrone, Associated Press  |  Updated July 15 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he's rolling out a new screening program for "testosterone deficiency" among troops.

Indiana woman accused of making bomb threat against Salt Lake school

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman is facing felony charges for allegedly making a bomb threat at a Salt Lake City school.

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Visit Switzerland for $3,999 — including airfare out of SLC

Jensen McKay Tours  |  Posted July 15 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's everything you need to know about the Jensen McKay Tours' Switzerland tour.

Utah GOP senator says it's a 'stretch' that Trump's 60-day clock on Iran war has restarted

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated July 15 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

As hostilities in Iran resume, Sen. John Curtis says Congress needs to get involved in what's happening now — or he may vote not to fund it later.

A horde of golden mini-Mozarts marks 270 years since the composer's birth in Salzburg

Philipp Jenne, Associated Press  |  Updated July 15 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Visitors to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's hometown can see the composer — and his dog — in miniature as Salzburg celebrates the 270th anniversary of his birth. But they shouldn't wait too long.

Former West Valley City man charged with raping, kidnapping girl in Weber County

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former West Valley City man is charged with raping a girl in Weber County in 2021 or 2022, and he is currently jailed in Washington on similar charges in a separate case.

CDC warns of 'very big shift' as cyclospriasis cases surge

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Updated July 15 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

With cases of cyclospriasis surging and thousands more being investigated in 34 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning of a "very big shift" in its circulation.

Utah inland port pledges $7.5M to Great Salt Lake 'buffer,' seeks to improve water use

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Inland Port Authority announced new funding and partnerships that seek to improve the Great Salt Lake ecosystem.