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Cabral comes up big in RSL shootout win over America to open Leagues Cup

07/30/2025 11:44pm
The 35-year-old Brazilian stopped three of the first four shots in Wednesday's penalty shootout against Club America.

Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by a car in Ogden

07/30/2025 10:46pm
A 73-year-old woman is in critical condition after she was hit by a car while walking in a crosswalk Wednesday evening, police said.

Utahns share experience in Hawaii amid tsunami event

07/30/2025 10:31pm
Two visiting Utah families describe their experience after a tsunami warning, then advisory, was lifted in Hawaii Wednesday, generated by Tuesday's powerful earthquake in Russia.

Driver dies in West Valley City car crash

07/30/2025 10:19pm
A driver died in a crash in West Valley City on Wednesday evening.

25 passengers injured in turbulence on Salt Lake City flight to Amsterdam, airline says

07/30/2025 10:04pm
Twenty-five travelers on a Delta Air Lines flight en route from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam sustained injuries from turbulence that caused the flight to divert to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, according to the airline.

Colorado dentist convicted of murder, gets life sentence for lacing wife's shakes with poison

07/30/2025 9:33pm
Dentist James Craig on Wednesday was convicted of first-degree murder in the poisoning death of his wife and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Beloved 90-year-old Provo hiker remembered after tragic house fire

07/30/2025 9:04pm
Henry Miles, a 90-year-old man who hiked the Y nearly every day died earlier this month in a house fire in Orem, and those who knew Miles are paying tribute on the trail.

Colorado national park reopens; Grand Canyon fire quadruples in week

07/30/2025 8:36pm
A national park in southwest Colorado partially reopened Wednesday for the first time since a fire broke out earlier this month, while a fire at Grand Canyon National Park prompted more closures outside of the park.

Oreo and Reese's fans have been 'begging' for a mashup for a decade. Now it's here

07/30/2025 8:03pm
Despite being owned by different companies, Oreo and Reese's are bowing to the fans' demands and releasing a sweet collaboration.

What's streaming on Disney+ and Hulu in August

07/30/2025 7:37pm
Here's a look at what's coming to Hulu and Disney+ in August.

Utah's own little slice of Pompeii? BYU leads camp focused on archaeological excavation

07/30/2025 7:11pm
Under the hot summer sun, Utah middle and high school students — accompanied by BYU history and archaeology students — participated in an excavation at the Hinckley Mounds archaeological site in west Provo.

US starter home sales are up. Are prices increasing, too?

07/30/2025 6:34pm
The price for a typical U.S. starter home hit a record $260,000 in June. That's an increase of 3.1% from June 2024. A starter home is defined by Redfin as selling for up to the country's 35% price percentile.

Eyes on quarterbacks, but defense impresses as BYU opens training camp

07/30/2025 6:29pm
Second-year defensive coordinator Jay Hill's unit won't make the job of finding a starting quarterback from McCae Hillstead, Treyson Bourguet and Bear Bachmeier easy, if Wednesday's performance means anything.

Fed keeps rates steady despite Trump's pressure, with two governors dissenting

07/30/2025 6:01pm
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady in a split decision that gave little indication of when borrowing costs might be lowered and drew dissents from two of the bank's governors.

EPA proposes to roll back tailpipe emission standards

07/30/2025 5:32pm
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to roll back tailpipe emission standards which were based on a 2009 finding that greenhouse gas emissions harm public health.

Utah County has big plans for this scenic attraction ... if it can get the land

07/30/2025 4:50pm
A family bike ride on the Provo River Parkway Trail hit a chokepoint at Bridal Veil Falls on a hot Saturday in July.

Here's what's coming to Netflix in August

07/30/2025 4:00pm
Another great month of streaming hits is coming to Netflix in August.

Texas man convicted of groping on flight headed to Salt Lake

07/30/2025 3:38pm
A federal jury convicted a Texas man this month for groping a woman on a flight headed to Salt Lake City.

Kamala Harris will not run for governor of California in 2026

07/30/2025 2:37pm
Democratic former Vice President Kamala Harris said on Wednesday she will not run for governor of California, ending speculation that the failed presidential candidate would seek the high-profile post.

Utah County school janitor charged with sexually abusing a 4th student

07/30/2025 2:30pm
A Santaquin man already accused of sexually abusing students at an elementary school is now facing new charges after another alleged victim was identified.

Most Utahns support Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' — even though they think it will raise the debt

07/30/2025 2:26pm - PARTNER
A new Deseret News/Hinckley poll shows Republicans overwhelmingly support the domestic policy package, even if it's likely to increase the national deficit.

Officials identify Helper man killed in Spanish Fork Canyon motorcycle crash

07/30/2025 2:05pm
Officials released the identity of the motorcyclist who died on Pioneer Day near Thistle Junction in Spanish Fork Canyon after a collision with another vehicle.

Salt Lake man sentenced to 9 years in prison in $3M wire fraud scheme

07/30/2025 1:30pm
A Salt Lake man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for committing more than $3 million in wire fraud and impersonating a federal officer, among other charges.

New evacuations ordered because of Monroe Canyon Fire; power structures burned

07/30/2025 12:45pm
A few more evacuation orders have been issued after firefighters reported a "rough" day battling a wildfire growing in central Utah on Wednesday.

Man charged with trying to take baby from TRAX station

07/30/2025 12:30pm
A man was charged Friday with trying to kidnap a baby in a stroller who was with his mother at a TRAX station earlier this week.

Say what? 9 Utah places with quirky names

07/30/2025 12:00pm
They may look innocent enough, but there are some Utah city names with pretty odd pronunciations. Where did they come from, and how do you say them?

Mexican Consulate, Artes de Mexico hosting festival featuring Mexico's varied food offerings

07/30/2025 11:30am
The Mexican Consulate in Utah and Artes de Mexico are hosting a festival on Saturday featuring Mexico's varied food offerings.

Elderly West Jordan man arrested, accused of sexually abusing young girl

07/30/2025 10:30am
An 88-year-old West Jordan man has been arrested and accused of sexually abusing a young neighborhood girl after offering her candy.

From braids to bride: Utah bus driver's act of kindness comes full circle

07/30/2025 10:03am
For Tracy Dean, driving a bus has never just been about transportation — it's been about transformation.

Birmingham gives an emotional farewell to Ozzy Osbourne as tearful family lead tributes

07/30/2025 9:31am
Thousands paid their respects to Ozzy Osbourne as his hearse made its way through the streets of Birmingham on Wednesday, with the tributes leaving his wife, Sharon, visibly moved.

Meet the 3 quarterbacks gunning to be BYU's next starter

07/30/2025 9:07am
The Cougars reported to training camp Tuesday and will begin practices Wednesday in Provo, where the quarterback competition will be front and center.

Tracking Transparency: The secrecy surrounding Utah's death penalty process

07/30/2025 8:50am
Recent changes to state law keep Utahns in the dark when it comes to certain information about the state's death penalty process.

Pacific Islander Heritage Month activities launch with kickoff event at West High

07/30/2025 8:19am
August is Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Utah, and activities formally launch with a kickoff event Saturday at West High School in Salt Lake City.

Visit Switzerland for under $5,000 — including airfare out of SLC

07/30/2025 8:00am - SPONSORED
The Switzerland tour is $4,449 per person when you travel with a companion — including airfare out of Salt Lake on Delta Airlines!

Weber School District proposes 21% property tax increase

07/30/2025 7:55am
The Weber School District is proposing to increase taxes on a typical home from $804 to $979 a year, which is a 21% jump.

Trump says US to impose 25% tariff on India from Aug. 1

07/30/2025 7:42am
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States will impose a 25% tariff on goods imported from India starting on Aug. 1.

Officials remind community to mow lawns, take precautions after apartment complex blaze

07/30/2025 7:24am
Following a massive blaze at the Willow Glen Apartments in Millcreek, officials are sharing steps residents can take to prevent a similar situation from sparking.

Trolley Wing Company says it's closing remaining locations

07/30/2025 6:49am
One of Salt Lake County's chicken wing staples, which advertised four locations last year, is shutting down after more than two decades in business.

Tsunami evacuations ordered in S. America; worst risk appears to pass for US after huge quake

07/30/2025 4:04am
An earthquake off Russia's sparsely populated Far East sent tsunami waves into Japan, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast. Several people were injured.