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Paiute tribe disputes claims by town of Springdale over trail-use agreement
08/01/2026 10:38pm
A trail use agreement between the town of Springdale and the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah is in dispute, though city officials said they are working toward a resolution.
Shorthanded Real Salt Lake pulls road draw with St. Louis
08/01/2026 10:11pm
With a shorthanded roster for a match sandwiched between the MLS All-Star Game and the start of Leagues Cup with Liga MX, Real Salt Lake did what it's made of a habit Saturday night in St. Louis.
As heat and dry conditions fan wildfires in France, volunteers fan out to help
08/01/2026 9:47pm
Jean-François Pauner is among many volunteers helping firefighters battle wildfires in southwestern France. The fires have devastated 42,000 hectares west of Bordeaux, forcing nearly a quarter-million people from their homes.
Before Silicon Slopes, there was WordPerfect. New show details company that changed Utah
08/01/2026 9:00pm
According to the father-son filmmaking team behind a new documentary, "IN THE BEGINNING/Master," the story of WordPerfect is really the story of modern Utah.
Utah tribal leaders cite water, economic development as concerns at summit with state leaders
08/01/2026 8:30pm
Water availability and economic development were some of the issues Utah tribal leaders brought up in meetings with state officials at a summit in Orem.
US strikes Iran as widening war engulfs more countries
08/01/2026 7:42pm
The U.S. carried out fresh strikes in Iran on Wednesday, the U.S. military said, further intensifying a war that was already expanding beyond its main fronts to embroil additional countries in the region.
No one and everyone owns Pioneer Park
08/01/2026 7:00pm
Designated as a municipal park in 1897, everyone and no one owns Pioneer Park, but it hasn't always been that simple.
Utah Royals' back line returning to full strength as NWSL stretch run approaches
08/01/2026 6:29pm
A new face dotted the Utah Royals' starting lineup Wednesday night, but it was a recognizable one, too.
Salt Lake City's 9th & 9th whale is about to receive an eye-opening new look
08/01/2026 6:00pm
Four years after making a splash, Salt Lake City's gigantic whale is getting a fresh new, eye-opening look that aims to draw attention to the city's namesake.
Idaho fast food restaurant shooting leaves 3 dead and 7 injured, city spokesman says
08/01/2026 5:55pm
Authorities in southern Idaho say a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in southern Idaho has resulted in multiple people dead and others injured.
Dogs, geese found in Kearns home; woman arrested
08/01/2026 5:33pm
A Kearns woman was arrested for investigation of multiple counts of animal cruelty after police say they found dogs and birds living in poor conditions at her home.
Prices up in Utah's 'bipolar' housing market
08/01/2026 5:00pm
Scott Colemere, president of the Salt Lake Board of Realtors, said recovery in what he described as a "bipolar" housing market in Utah is seen in new data, but consumer fears loom.
Russia pounds Kyiv, kills 10 as Ukraine appeals for Patriot interceptors
08/01/2026 4:19pm
Russia pounded Kyiv and the region in a heavy ballistic missile attack early on Saturday, killing 10 people, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned that Ukraine had run out of interceptor missiles for its U.S. Patriot air defence systems.
Have You Seen This? Dump truck has no need for front wheels
08/01/2026 3:33pm
How is that even possible? Perhaps the truck has such a heavy load in the back that it balances the whole thing out.
Multiple wildfires spark across Utah as temperatures soar
08/01/2026 2:50pm
New wildfires have been reported over the last 24 hours as temperatures across Utah soar. The National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning for parts of Utah until Sunday night.
Midvale apartment fire contained after burning for 27 hours
08/01/2026 1:38pm
The Unified Fire Authority announced that the Midvale Apartment Fire was under control after crews battled the blaze overnight. Preliminary investigations point to a mechanical issue in the attic.
3 Idahoans died this week from heat-related issues, Health and Welfare says
08/01/2026 1:14pm
The state of Idaho saw its first heat-related fatalities of 2026 this week, with the deaths of three adults over the age of 55.
'Enhance the lives of every Utahn': Cox launches $5M AI research funding program
08/01/2026 12:04pm
Gov. Spencer Cox on Thursday launched a $5 million competitive grant program to fund artificial intelligence research that improves the lives of Utahns.
Here's what's coming to Disney+ and Hulu in August
08/01/2026 11:19am
Here's what's coming to Disney+ and Hulu in August.
Congo says the death toll in fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has passed 1,500
08/01/2026 10:44am
Ebola has killed over 1,500 people in eastern Congo, marking a 50% increase in about a week. The outbreak, linked to the Bundibugyo virus, has seen 3,442 cases as of Tuesday.
Back to school: Will Utah's bell-to-bell school cellphone ban sharpen students' classroom focus?
08/01/2026 10:04am
Utah kids will soon be back in class hauling backpacks stuffed with school supplies, textbooks and maybe a few snacks. One item they won't be carrying? Cellphones.
Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West
08/01/2026 9:27am
Trout need cool water to survive. But record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to levels that can kill fish. Wildlife officials are responding by banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West.
August events and activities in Utah
08/01/2026 9:03am
Here are events, concerts, sporting events and more that offer the opportunity to support our local community that are going on in August.
Fire in Logan forces evacuations near USU, damages home, vehicles
08/01/2026 8:35am
A mandatory evacuation remained in effect early Saturday after a fire in Logan prompted officials to expand the evacuation zone to a 1.5-mile radius around 600 East and Canyon Road, with residents outside the Utah State University campus told they would not be allowed to return home overnight.
Girl in critical condition after near-drowning at Murray's Willow Pond Park
08/01/2026 8:10am
A girl is in critical condition after she was pulled from the water Thursday afternoon at Willow Pond Park in Murray.
Traditional Diné food helps those suffering from heart failure, Navajo Nation study shows
08/01/2026 7:15am
A new study carried out in the Navajo Nation shows that a traditional Diné diet can play a role in helping heart failure patients.
