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Draper pool tests positive for West Nile virus as presence increases throughout Utah
08/01/2025 10:32pm
Draper reported two mosquito pools, or traps, that tested positive for West Nile virus on Thursday, as the Utah Department of Health and Human Services reports increased presence of the virus in mosquitos in multiple counties.
Study names St. George as Utah's most small business-friendly city
08/01/2025 9:43pm
A new study from B2B Review concluded that St. George is Utah's most small business-friendly city.
Former BYU golfer Cole Ponich makes Utah Championship cut in Korn Ferry Tour pro debut
08/01/2025 9:25pm
It's just the third professional start for Ponich, who won the Provo Open a month ago in his pro debut and finished in the top-15 of the Colorado Open.
Police identify woman killed in rollover crash near Kyhv Peak on Friday
08/01/2025 8:55pm
Police have identified the woman found dead in a crashed car off Kyhv Peak Road on Friday as a mother of five children.
Motorcyclist killed in Summit County crash
08/01/2025 8:36pm
A motorcyclist was killed Friday evening in a three-vehicle crash in Summit County, troopers said.
Former Utah officer charged with falsifying time cards, getting paid double
08/01/2025 8:32pm
A former officer for the Mt. Pleasant Police Department is facing felony charges accusing him of claiming hours he didn't actually work and falsifying his time card.
Trump to start building $200M White House ballroom in September
08/01/2025 8:03pm
President Donald Trump will soon embark on a dramatic addition to the White House: Construction starts in September on a new $200 million ballroom adjacent to the East Wing.
Travel spotlight: Amazing Wyoming road trip between Utah and Yellowstone
08/01/2025 7:34pm
I fell in love with the Wind River Range of the Rocky Mountains as a kid and was excited to take my family there this summer. Here are some highlights from our nostalgic road trip.
This Utah skier has gone to the ends of the earth to pad his world record
08/01/2025 7:11pm
Even after his recently certified world record skiing feat, Thomas Hart, a retired commercial real estate broker now living in Utah, is showing no signs of slowing down.
Review: 'The Bad Guys 2' is a criminally good time for the whole crew
08/01/2025 6:32pm
"The Bad Guys 2" is an easy watch, and it's another fun, family-oriented caper that doesn't try too hard but still delivers plenty of laughs and adventure.
Motorcyclist critically injured in Cache County collision
08/01/2025 5:51pm
A 37-year-old motorcyclist crashed into a dump truck in Wellsville, Cache County, on Friday afternoon, causing the rider to be airlifted to a trauma center for medical care.
Utah implements emergency options for hunters impacted by Monroe Canyon Fire
08/01/2025 5:46pm
State wildlife officials approved three options for people who obtained permits for hunts that are now in jeopardy because of the Monroe Canyon Fire in central Utah.
Why new BNSF facility could be a 'game changer' for Utah's economy
08/01/2025 5:07pm
Utah officials say a new intermodal facility near Salt Lake City International Airport is a "game changer" for the state's supply chain.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting to close after funding cut in blow to local media
08/01/2025 4:34pm
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will shut down its operations after losing federal funding, the nonprofit said Friday, in a blow to local media that have relied on its grants.
Sandy man charged with pointing laser at helicopter
08/01/2025 4:04pm
A Sandy man is facing criminal charges accusing him of pointing a laser light at a helicopter and then threatening to use a drone to take it down.
Military veteran is suspected in Montana bar shooting that killed 4, prompting manhunt
08/01/2025 3:28pm
Authorities are searching for a military veteran believed to be the suspect in a shooting at a Montana bar left four people dead on Friday. He is believed to be armed.
Have You Seen This? Bear cubs hitch a ride on mom's back to cross water
08/01/2025 3:26pm
This video from Alaska captures an idyllic scene straight out of a wildlife documentary where a sow transports her cubs across some shallow water.
Ohio man arrested in Cedar City sent to prison for kidnapping California teen
08/01/2025 3:03pm
An Ohio man arrested in Cedar City last year was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in federal prison for kidnapping and sexually abusing a teenager from California.
Utah Royals send former No. 1 pick Ally Sentnor to Kansas City in NWSL record deal
08/01/2025 3:02pm
The Utah Royals traded former NWSL No. 1 overall pick Ally Sentnor to the Kansas City Current for a record intra-league transfer fee of $600,000.
Trump: Fed board should assume control if Powell won't lower interest rates
08/01/2025 2:17pm
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday urged the Federal Reserve board to assume control if Fed Chair Jerome Powell continues to refuse to lower interest rates.
Salt Lake school board member resigns as part of attempted bribery plea deal
08/01/2025 1:33pm
A Salt Lake City School District board member charged with trying to bribe his opponent into dropping out of last year's school board race has agreed to resign as part of a plea deal.
Why 'LDS enclaves' are spurning populism
08/01/2025 1:02pm
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A nationwide survey identified key political priorities that distinguish Americans in so-called "LDS enclaves" from the rest of the country.
Utah football mailbag: The team's floor and ceiling, Whitt's trust of his OC's and more
08/01/2025 12:42pm
As training camp at the University of Utah begins, and the Aug. 30 season-opener at UCLA looms, I am going to be chiming in periodically on Utes-related matters for KSL.com.
Mike Lee wants to block judges from appointing US attorneys, citing conflicts of interest
08/01/2025 12:00pm
Under a proposal from Sen. Mike Lee, federal judges wouldn't be permitted to appoint U.S. attorneys to temporarily serve on courts while the Senate conducts its confirmation process.
Trump fires BLS commissioner as jobs report shows growth slowed sharply in July
08/01/2025 11:34am
After data showed weaker-than-expected employment growth in July, President Donald Trump fired Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer on Friday.
Need business vehicles? 4 tax incentives that could help you lower costs
08/01/2025 11:30am
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Several manufacturers are opening order banks and allowing buyers to purchase the business vehicles they've designed for 2026. Before you make a decision, here are four noteworthy tax benefits to make things easier on the books.
Wife of suspected Cedar City jewelry store burglar charged with obstruction
08/01/2025 11:07am
The wife of a man charged this week with burglarizing a southern Utah jewelry store is now in trouble too and charged with helping her husband's alleged accomplice.
RSL fills striker vacancy with Brazilian Rwan Cruz on loan from Botafogo
08/01/2025 10:42am
Real Salt Lake went nearly seven months with an open designated player slot after the departure of Chicho Arango in January, but the replacement is officially here.
Cox to Utahns: 'Please use extreme caution' statewide, as Monroe Canyon Fire grows
08/01/2025 10:42am
Gov. Spencer Cox said he's begging Utahns to make good decisions outdoors because the fire conditions across the state are that bad, as he toured Monroe Canyon Fire operations.
Officials identify 19-year-old killed in Blacksmith Fork Canyon crash
08/01/2025 10:09am
Officials released the name of the Preston, Idaho, man who died last week in Blacksmith Fork Canyon in a motorcycle accident.
The Rolling Pilot: World's first parapalegic hot air balloon pilot to fly at Ammon Days
08/01/2025 9:32am
Michael Glen, also known as the "Rolling Pilot," is the world's first paraplegic licensed hot air balloon pilot who will be flying the skies of Ammon, Idaho, during the city's "Ammon Days" starting Friday.
Is 'Sack Lake City' a thing of the past? Utah's Morgan Scalley addresses team's focus
08/01/2025 9:01am
Orchard and Dimick consistently got into the backfield and made quarterbacks pay, setting a precedence for what Utah hoped to be a continuation of a dominate sack game in the years to follow.
Box Elder School District proposes tax increase after bond failure
08/01/2025 8:43am
Taxpayers in northern Utah may soon have to fork over more money to the school district.
Expect delays: UDOT to begin upgrades on St. George Boulevard
08/01/2025 8:22am
Roadwork on St. George Boulevard between Bluff Street and River Road is set to begin Sunday night and continue through the fall, according to the Utah Department of Transportation.
Utahns support for education funds used for learning activities. Outdoor adventures? Not so much
08/01/2025 8:05am
A sizable majority of Utahns are open to Utah Fits All Scholarship recipients enjoying flexibility on how they opt to use their state-provided funds — but within limits.
Utah lawmakers to get first report from Olympic organizers in August
08/01/2025 7:51am
Lawmakers will attend the first meeting of the 2034 Winter Games' organizing committee on Aug. 14, the first report from the committee since Utah was awarded the Games last year.
Markets dive after Trump hits more countries with steep tariffs
08/01/2025 7:26am
President Donald Trump's latest wave of tariffs sent global stock markets tumbling Friday and left countries and companies scrambling to seek ways to strike better deals.
Parents want more warnings after a brain-eating amoeba killed their son on a South Carolina lake
08/01/2025 6:50am
Two weeks after spending the Fourth of July on a popular South Carolina lake, 12-year-old Jaysen Carr died from a brain-eating amoeba that was living in the warm water.
Another 8+1 iconic outdoor spaces worth exploring on '801 Day'
08/01/2025 6:18am
It's Aug. 1, and why not celebrate "801 Day" by exploring these outdoor gems that the 801 area code has to offer?
