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Rock and mudslide impacts 3 homes in Holladay

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 10:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

A broken water line caused rock and mud slides in Holladay Tuesday night, affecting three homes, leaving one of them severely damaged.

2 men charged with hate crime in robbery involving gay man

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two men who prosecutors say yelled a homophobic slur while robbing a gay man of his phone have each been charged with a hate crime.

2 dead in New Jersey after floodwaters carry away vehicle during heavy rains that hit Northeast

Susan Haigh and Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press  |  Updated July 15 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities say two people in New Jersey were killed after their vehicle was swept up in floodwaters during a storm that moved across the U.S. Northeast overnight.

Judge grants Trump admin request to scrap Biden-era medical debt rule

Douglas Gillison, Reuters  |  Updated July 15 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge in Texas granted a request from the Trump administration on Friday to scrap Biden-era regulations that would have removed medical debts from consumer credit reports.

AIDS program funding preserved as Senate advances Trump cuts in procedural vote

Patricia Zengerle and Bo Erickson, Reuters  |  Updated July 15 - 9:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate late on Tuesday advanced President Donald Trump's request to slash billions in spending on foreign aid and public broadcasting previously approved by Congress.

Here's why the new IOC president was just in the United States

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted July 15 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry made a surprise trip to Colorado Springs for Saturday's Hall of Fame induction of Anita DeFrantz, a longtime IOC member.

Brazilian meatpackers rethink beef exports to US after tariffs, industry lobby says

Ana Mano, Reuters  |  Posted July 15 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brazilian meatpackers are weighing whether to make new shipments of beef products to the U.S. after President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on Brazil last week, a Brazilian beef lobbyist said.

Sandy woman to spend at least 15 years in prison after setting fire that destroyed 6 apartments

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Attorneys said they could not recommend probation for a Sandy woman found guilty of setting a Sandy apartment complex on fire because she was not willing to get mental health treatment.

BYU professor, students are fighting wildfires with wildflowers in Provo's Rock Canyon

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU professor Phil Allen and his students are working to restore the Rock Canyon trailhead area by removing invasive cheatgrass and replacing it with native wildflower species.

'Severance,' 'The Penguin' lead nominations for TV's Emmy awards

Lisa Richwine, Reuters  |  Updated July 15 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Severance" and "The Penguin" stacked up the most nominations for Emmy Awards on Tuesday, outpacing "The Studio" and "The White Lotus" in the contest for television's highest honors.

Bipartisan lawmakers press Trump to give some undocumented immigrants protected status

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted July 15 - 5:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is asking President Donald Trump to provide protections for some undocumented immigrants as mass deportation efforts continue.

Work set to begin on $3.7M reconstruction of Panguitch Lake Dam

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 4:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Construction on a new dam for Panguitch Lake is moving forward more than a year after a safety scare prompted evacuation notices for several communities.

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Join KSL Classifieds and the Humane Society of Utah for free pet adoptions

Karli Davis, KSL Classifieds  |  Posted July 15 - 4:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Find a furry soulmate (or three) at KSL's Pawfect Match Adoption Event on Saturday, July 19.

Water main break causes significant road damage in Centerville

Brian Carlson, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 15 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Centerville Public Works said crews were out all night fixing the water line at 1450 N. Main St. It left a massive hole in the road.

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.

Feds seek information about ATV driver as part of Monroe Canyon Fire investigation

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 3:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Forest Service officials say they're seeking information that can help them identify an all-terrain vehicle driver seen in the Monroe Mountain area when a wildfire broke out.

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.

What's next for Fisher Mansion? Report outlines future options for historic Salt Lake gem

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 12:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fisher Mansion has been mostly vacant for two decades, but a new report outlines how it could be reused as Salt Lake City begins a major repair of the 132-year-old building.

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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.