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Prosecutors point to finances, affairs as motive for dentist accused of poisoning his wife

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

In opening arguments, prosecutors say a Colorado dentist poisoned his wife because of an affair and financial problems. His attorney said investigators had tunnel vision against her client.

Have You Seen This? Utah's Litia Garr of 'The Bachelor' walks down the 'aisle'

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 3:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

"The Bachelor" may not have worked for Utah's Litia Garr, but she is still walking down the aisle.

A wildfire that destroyed historic Grand Canyon Lodge spread after being allowed to burn for days

Ross D. Franklin and John Seewer, Associated Press  |  Posted July 15 - 2:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

A wildfire that destroyed a historic Grand Canyon lodge is continuing to spread out of control after it had been allowed to burn for days. Now the National Park Service's decision not to aggressively attack the fire right away is coming under scrutiny.

Not guilty pleas entered for 2 men in Ogden dog-hoarding case

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 2:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden judge entered not guilty pleas for the two men charged in a dog-hoarding case that led to the removal of 168 animals from the home they shared last April.

What to do if you meet a mountain goat on a high-elevation hike

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted July 15 - 1:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mountain goats can be more aggressive at certain times of the year. Male mountain goats or billies typically get more aggressive during their breeding season, known as the rut, which usually takes place in November.

Deer Creek Fire crosses into Colorado from Utah as containment grows to 7%

Austen Erblat, CNN  |  Posted July 15 - 1:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

At just over 12,900 acres, the fire is bigger than all the other western slope fires combined and is one of several fires that prompted Colorado Gov. Jared Polis to issue a disaster declaration on Sunday.

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Can the National Park Service thrive under budget and staff cuts?

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted July 15 - 12:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

With one group reporting a 24% staff reduction, hundreds of millions in budget cuts and a mandate to prioritize visitor experience, the park service is having quite the summer.

The high-end potential of Spencer Fano, and why he's not feeling the pressure to succeed

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 11:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

In case you haven't heard, Spencer Fano is pretty good at football.

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5 of the most common reasons Utah residents suffer from back pain

TaylorMed MRI  |  Posted July 15 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

While some back pain improves with rest, other cases tend to linger. Understanding what's causing it is the first step toward finding lasting relief.

Music legend Barry Manilow honors Riverton high music teacher with award

Brittany Tait, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 15 - 11:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Music legend Barry Manilow honored a teacher at Riverton High School Monday night, presenting him with a $10,000 check.

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.

Utah needs primary care doctors. Can the Utah doctor shortage be fixed?

Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 15 - 8:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Have you had to wait weeks, even months, for an appointment to see a doctor? Utah is facing a shortage of primary care doctors that some experts say has become a crisis.

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.

Pew survey: Mexicans now have a negative view of the US, a turnaround from a year ago

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mexicans now have a generally negative view of the U.S., a marked turnaround from their generally positive outlook last year, according to a new Pew Research Group survey.

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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.