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Patrick Kinahan: Coach John Colosimo's influence extends well beyond football field

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 10:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Surveying the many inspiring quotes at the time of death, ponder this one: "In life, the true measure of a man is not determined by his wealth or accomplishments, but by the impact he has on others."

What is the AIDS prevention program Sen. Curtis wants to protect from DOGE cuts?

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted July 15 - 9:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate is poised to vote this week on President Donald Trump's rescissions package requesting roughly $9.4 billion in spending reductions, including proposed cuts to funds allocated toward the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS.

1 killed in Ogden mobile home fire

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 9:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person died after being pulled out of a mobile home fire in Ogden Tuesday morning.

Nextdoor social site, looking for a revival, pins hopes on partnership with local news providers

David Bauder, Associated Press  |  Posted July 15 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nextdoor, the social media site that aims to create connections among neighbors, is trying to shake off an uneven past by turning to professional journalists for help.

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3 surprising ways to reverse insulin resistance and obesity — No. 3 is the craziest!

Health Utah  |  Posted July 15 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

How likely is it that you have insulin resistance? "Pretty likely ,and getting more likely all the time," says Dr. Whit Roberts, D.C. of Health Utah.

Utahns mourn loss of historic Grand Canyon Lodge in North Rim Fire

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 15 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Heartbreak, tears and devastation swept across Utah as flames engulfed the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, destroying dozens of structures, including the nearly century-old Grand Canyon Lodge.

Consumer prices increase as expected in June

Reuters  |  Posted July 15 - 7:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. consumer prices picked up in June, likely marking the start of a long-anticipated tariff-induced increase in inflation that has kept the Federal Reserve cautious about resuming its interest rate cuts.

US Supreme Court clears way for Trump to gut Education Department

John Kruzel, Reuters  |  Posted July 15 - 6:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump's administration to resume dismantling the Department of Education.

How will Trump's new copper tariff impact Utah?

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted July 15 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Consumers could see higher prices from President Donald Trump's tariffs, but Utah's mining industry would get a boost.

Jazz's Kyle Filipowski dominates again; has he been the Vegas MVP?

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 10:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Las Vegas Summer League's leading scorer? That would be Kyle Filipowski with 29.3 points per game. He's making a strong case for MVP honors — and let the entire Thomas & Mack Center know it on Monday.

Grand County settles with employee who complained of harassment, discrimination

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 14 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Grand County has settled with an employee who accused her supervisor of harassment and discrimination. The county is paying out a six-figure settlement to resolve the employee's complaint.

AMC's 50% discounts are here. Will it help revive the movie industry?

Auzinea Bacon, CNN  |  Updated July 14 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

With the rising popularity of streaming services and increasing costs of attending a movie — from tickets to refreshments — movie theater attendance has suffered.

Witness offers account of moments prior to massive Provo water main 'geyser'

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 14 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Provo officials said roughly 15 cars sustained damage during the ordeal in addition to multiple businesses after a massive geyser surfaced in the middle of Center Street.

The US has a plan to breed millions of flies and drop them from planes. Here's why

Kameryn Griesser, CNN  |  Updated July 14 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A specific breed of flies could be the livestock industry's best defense against a flesh-eating threat poised to invade the southwestern border of the United States.

'Close call': Judge rules man charged with 9 counts of attempted murder not competent for trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge Monday found a man charged with attempting to murder nine women in hit-and-run crashes incompetent for trial, but said it is likely he will be restored to competency.

Does this new Utah law make roads safer for cyclists?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted July 14 - 8:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Utah law makes it illegal for cars to stop, park or drive in a bike lane, with a few exceptions such as for emergency vehicles and snow plows.

Motorcyclist crashes, dies during traffic stop in St. George

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist died Friday during a traffic stop in St. George, the Washington County Attorney's Office announced Monday.

New option to address Bonanza Flat parking debuts. Will Millcreek Canyon be next?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new bus service debuted over the weekend, whisking mountain bikers and hikers alike to a pair of popular trailheads in the Wasatch Backcountry.

Utah's Sen. Curtis pushes Treasury to mint commemorative coins ahead of state's next Olympics

Cami Mondeaux and Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted July 14 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. John Curtis is pushing the U.S. Treasury to mint special edition coins commemorating the upcoming Olympics in Los Angeles and Salt Lake City under a new bill being introduced on Monday.

Fentanyl drug busts are up, overdose deaths down in Utah, task force reports

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah is on pace to shatter last year's record for the most fentanyl seized by law enforcement as overdose deaths are down, the state's Fentanyl Task Force announced Monday.

No charges for Roy police officers in sexual assault investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors say they won't file charges against Roy police officers who are still on administrative leave for a sexual assault investigation at Snowbird in May.

'Shots fired at me': Police release videos from intense shootout between officers, driver

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 5:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Body camera videos of an intense shooting between an armed driver and Salt Lake police were released Monday.

Community grants can help prepare wildland-urban interface areas for fire season

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 14 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several homeowners around the Pinebrook subdivision are taking advantage of state grant money from Utah's Watershed Restoration Initiative to better protect their homes from wildfire risk.

St. George man faces 51 criminal charges tied to shootout with police

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 4:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

A southern Utah man who police say fired more than 150 rounds during a shootout with police was charged Monday with 51 crimes.

Have You Seen This? Neil Diamond surprises theatergoers with 'Sweet Caroline' performance

Alli Rosenbloom, CNN  |  Posted July 14 - 3:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Good times never seemed so good for a delighted audience over the weekend, when Neil Diamond emerged from retirement for an impromptu sing-along.

Sundance plans to make final Utah film festival a 'celebration full of gratitude and joy'

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sundance Film Festival plans to honor Park City and Robert Redford in its final festival in Utah in January, but it won't include one iconic Park City venue.

Drug task force agents arrest Iron County man accused of operating 'magic mushroom' lab

Jeff Richards, St. George News  |  Posted July 14 - 2:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Drug task force agents raided a suspected psilocybin mushroom lab in Iron County on Wednesday and arrested a 45-year-old man on related drug and weapons charges.

Utah scientists search deep space for traces of violent events

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 14 - 1:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Scientists at the University of Utah, along with others around the world, are taking a close look at deep space with an unusual array of telescopes in the desert of Central Utah.

2 men arrested in possible hate crime investigation in Murray

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 1:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two men accused of swinging a bat at a third man and taking his phone after calling him a derogatory name are being investigated for a possible hate crime, according to police.

Antisemitic posts appear on Elmo's X account after hack

Issy Ronald, CNN  |  Posted July 14 - 12:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Elmo's X account was hacked on Sunday, causing the beloved "Sesame Street" character to appear to post expletive-filled antisemitic rants and anti-Trump statements.

Video shows large 'fire vortex' at Utah wildfire, damaging fire engine

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fire engine was damaged when a massive "fire vortex" formed within a fire burning in southeast Utah over the weekend.

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How religious parents won the battle over LGBTQ-themed books

Mariya Manzhos, Deseret News  |  Posted July 14 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

As religious parents celebrate the Supreme Court decision for their kids to opt out of LGBTQ-themed books, they're ready to put the legal battle behind.

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Utah's growing trend: Backyard offices, gyms and golf simulators

Backyard Office Utah  |  Posted July 14 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Building extra spaces to separate your home, professional life and hobbies is the specialty of one Utah company.

Corrections officials preparing for firing squad — Utah's 2nd execution in 13 months

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 11:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah death row inmate Ralph Leroy Menzies is scheduled to be executed by firing squad just after midnight on Sept. 5. Corrections officials say they're prepared.

South Jordan couple charged with aggravated abuse of their 77-year-old father

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The son and daughter-in-law of an elderly South Jordan man are each facing a criminal charge accusing them of abusing the man.

Trump to send weapons to Ukraine, threatens secondary sanctions on Russia in 50 days

Anastasiia Malenko, Steve Holland and Dan Peleschuk, Reuters  |  Posted July 14 - 10:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump announced new weapons for Ukraine on Monday and threatened to hit buyers of Russian exports with sanctions unless Russia agrees to a peace deal in 50 days, a major shift in policy brought on by disappointment with Moscow.

City-sponsored block parties bring neighbors together in Tooele

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Want to get to know neighbors? Tooele city officials are encouraging residents to build more community connections by hosting block parties.

9 deaths in fire at Massachusetts assisted living facility

Michael Casey and Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press  |  Posted July 14 - 9:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities say nine people died in a fire at an assisted living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, where people were hanging out of windows screaming for help.

A Utah professor spoke at an Israeli-hostage rally. Here's what he said

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted July 14 - 9:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Israel native and Utahn had sharp words for the leaders of his homeland at a rally Saturday in Jerusalem demanding the return of the Israeli hostages remaining in Gaza.

Man arrested in fatal West Valley weekend crash

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 8:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say tried to walk away after being involved in a three-car crash in West Valley City was arrested over the weekend.

1 hospitalized after being shot in Roy Sunday evening

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person was hospitalized after being shot in the head in Roy on Sunday evening, according to police.

Arson incident at Provo park causes over $120K in damages

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 14 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A second act of arson in just two months has left portions of a popular Provo playground in ruins, with damages estimated at more than $120,000.

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RC Willey brings back a classic on July 16 with free hot dogs

RC Willey  |  Posted July 14 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

RC Willey is taking the dog days of summer literally this year — by bringing back one of its most iconic traditions for one day only.

Divided appeals court rejects plea deal for accused Sept. 11 attacks mastermind

Nate Raymond, Reuters  |  Posted July 14 - 7:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

An appeals court on Friday denied Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the accused mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, and two of his co-defendants plea deals that would have eliminated the death penalty.

The biggest piece of Mars on Earth is going up for auction in New York

Dave Collins And Joseph B. Frederick, Associated Press  |  Posted July 14 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

For sale: a 54-pound rock. Estimated auction price: $2 million to $4 million. Why so expensive? It's the largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth.

Video released of Utah ranger saving woman trapped under Provo River bridge

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 14 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman says she'll never forget the Utah ranger who jumped into the Provo River and helped her after she became trapped under a bridge while paddleboarding two weeks ago.

'Avoid the area': Wildfire breaks out on Monroe Mountain in Sevier County

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Updated July 13 - 11:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Evacuations are underway as a human-caused wildfire broke out near Monroe in Sevier County on Sunday afternoon.

Jazz rookies out again in loss to Warriors, so how is the team using summer league?

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted July 13 - 11:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

By the time the second half started, fans had apparently seen enough: No Ace Bailey. No Walter Clayton Jr. No crowd.

Wildfire destroys a historic Grand Canyon lodge and other structures

Felicia Fonseca and Jaimie Ding, Associated Press  |  Posted July 13 - 11:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fast-moving wildfire destroyed a historic lodge and dozens of other structures on the Grand Canyon's North Rim, forcing officials to close access to that area for the season, the park said Sunday.

A year after Trump's near-assassination, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man

Jill Colvin, Associated Press  |  Updated July 13 - 10:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

One year after narrowly avoiding assassination, President Donald Trump, according to friends and aides, is still the same man — but they see signs the incident changed him in some ways.

Utah is rich in gold locations, ranking 10th nationally

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted July 13 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new analysis puts Utah 10th place in the nation for its number of gold locations, but don't necessarily grab a pan and go out there and pan for the precious resource.

Southern Utah pilot shares first-hand account of crash landing in Oregon that injured 5

Jeff Richards, St. George News   |  Posted July 13 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Cedar City resident who piloted a small jet that crashed after landing in Oregon three months ago is now sharing his story.

Health care options expanding to meet Utah growth

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted July 13 - 8:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Beehive State's population is growing, creating need for expanded facilities and health care services. And hospitals, clinics and other providers are responding.

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Fascinating facts you might not know about Utah's incredible Lake Powell

Siegfried & Jensen  |  Posted July 13 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Look beyond the jet skis, and there are a number of captivating facts about Lake Powell that might make you appreciate it even more — from overlooked recreation opportunities to fascinating artifacts under the surface.

ICE arrests have tripled across the West. Inside the reasons and the costs

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted July 13 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's promise of mass deportations gained momentum over the first six months of his second term and the effect is being felt throughout the American West — including Utah.

Draper woman says timeshare exit company left her out $9K and still stuck in her timeshare

Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 13 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Shirley England is not alone in her frustration of owning a timeshare she seemingly can't unload. According to the National Association of Attorneys General, timeshare contracts create a "noncancellable lifetime obligation."

Utah's 'Captain McGregor' serves his country in a unique way, with a unique uniform

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted July 13 - 4:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

As "Captain McGregor," Doug McGregor has proudly worn this uniform to hundreds of events, large and small. His job? Making sure our flag is still there — for generations to come.

Indy Clover to provide clothing for Utah's homeless

Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com  |  Posted July 13 - 4:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds of shirts, pants, shoes and every clothing item in between will be donated to Utah's homeless, courtesy of South Jordan's Indy Clover store in an initiative packed with heart.