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Salt Lake County to open additional cool zones ahead of extreme weekend heat

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted July 30 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County announced it would be opening new Cool Zones with extended hours to help combat the summer heat.

Scouting America drops diversity initiatives from event after pressure from the Pentagon

Jamie Stengle, Associated Press  |  Posted July 30 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of Scouting America's biggest gatherings has eliminated dedicated spaces for gay youth, women and scouts of color as the organization faces pressure from the Pentagon to pull back diversity efforts.

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From cow to cup: The journey behind your glass of milk

Dairy West  |  Posted July 30 - 3:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sure, most people know milk comes from cows. But what happens after that?

Teen boy in critical condition after fall at Deer Creek

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted July 30 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 17-year-old boy was hospitalized after an accident at Deer Creek State Park Thursday afternoon.

How a new Utah cold case unit solved its first case with DNA genealogy

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Updated July 30 - 2:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

A newly formed cold case unit within the State Bureau of Investigation has solved its first case, identifying a man whose body remained a mystery for more than 14 years through the use of forensic genetic genealogy.

Father who left daughter in hot car charged with child abuse homicide

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 30 - 1:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Vernal man was charged with child abuse homicide on Thursday for allegedly leaving his 7-month-old daughter in a vehicle for about two-and-a-half hours.

China warns of retaliation if US sticks with robot ban

Liz ‌Lee, Reuters  |  Updated July 30 - 1:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

China will "resolutely retaliate" if the U.S. insists on acting ‌unilaterally over an import ban on new Chinese ⁠robots and ​power inverters, the ⁠commerce ministry said on Thursday.

Convicted sex offender accused of abusing girl at birthday party

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 30 - 12:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who is already on lifetime federal sex offender supervision is facing a new charge of allegedly abusing a child in Salt Lake City.

'Definitely a need': Muslim leader says Utah needs Islamic advocacy group representation

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 30 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the wake of a violent July 13 attack, a leader in Utah's Muslim community says the state needs an advocacy group to defend the Islamic community's interests.

Trump administration unfreezes $600 million for Gavi for global vaccine effort

Ismail Shakil and Kanishka Singh, Reuters  |  Updated July 30 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration will immediately release $600 million in ​congressionally appropriated funds for vaccines for the world's poorest countries after funds were initially withheld.

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You're already paying for a new HVAC system … you just don't own it

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

Rather than viewing an HVAC replacement as simply another household expense, many homeowners are beginning to look at it differently.

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My toddler wouldn't put her pants on for Sarah McLachlan. Here's how the singer responded

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted July 30 - 11:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sarah McLachlan spoke to the Deseret News ahead of her July 30 show at Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre.

Keynote speaker surprised with Superintendent of the Year award

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted July 30 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

It was a complete surprise when Davis School District Superintendent Dan Linford was presented with the Superintendent of the Year award on Wednesday during a conference.

Funding uncertainty threatens future of UVU's Utah Lake algae barge

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Updated July 30 - 10:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

A one-of-a-kind boat designed by Utah Valley University students and faculty to combat harmful algae blooms on Utah Lake could be entering its final season on the water.

Trump may pull Blanche's attorney general nomination until dissenting senators leave office

Michelle L. Price and Alanna Durkin Richer, The Associated Press  |  Updated July 30 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump says he may withdraw and delay Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general until Republican senators who are seeking concessions from the top prosecutor leave office.

Family searching for missing WWII uniform, hopes to recover cherished heirloom

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated July 30 - 10:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah family is searching for a World War II military uniform that they believe was thrifted somewhere in eastern Idaho without their permission, and they are asking for the public's help in tracking it down.

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Looking for home inspo? Visit the 2026 Salt Lake Parade of Homes

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted July 30 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 2026 Salt Lake Parade of Homes marks the 80th anniversary of the event thousands of locals look forward to each year.

Sen. John Curtis discusses Utah voter, land issues with Trump AG nominee

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted July 30 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Curtis met behind closed doors with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday as the Utah Republican weighs whether to officially confirm the nominee to the top administration position.

Milk van's fourth life is delivering smiles throughout Utah

Brian Champagne for KSL  |  Posted July 30 - 8:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

He rode in it as a kid, delivered milk in it as a teen, and now shows it as an adult.

Kouri Richins' request for new trial denied

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 30 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A judge has denied Kouri Richins' request to have her convictions thrown out, including her aggravated murder conviction for killing her husband in 2022.

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Utah tour company explores Scandinavian history, culture for $3,999

Jensen and McKay Tours  |  Posted July 30 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

You'll feast your eyes on some of the most beautiful landscapes you've ever seen. Norwegian fjords, Danish castles, Swedish cathedrals — and that's just the beginning.

EU lays out $11.4 billion for 7 AI gigafactories as it aims to catch up with US and China

Sam Mcneil, Associated Press  |  Posted July 30 - 7:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

The European Union is offering $11.4 billion in funding for firms to erect seven AI gigafactories as it seeks to close the AI gap with U.S. and China, the 27-nation bloc's executive said on Thursday.

Police: Bullets that killed 2 bystanders at Seattle festival weren't from teen shooter's gun

Gene Johnson and Hallie Golden, Associated Press  |  Updated July 30 - 7:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The bullets that killed two bystanders during a shootout in Seattle last weekend do not appear to have come from the gun that a 15-year-old arrested at the scene was firing, police said.