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Utah's fires surpass 500,000 acres for 2nd time ever, but monsoons could help slow activity

08/07/2026 9:06pm
Utah's wildfires reached an undesired feat only seen once before in modern history, but there's hope that another round of monsoons can help quell the state's fire danger.

Girls on the Run Utah uses running to help girls find confidence

08/07/2026 8:40pm
The non-profit program Girls on the Run Utah combines running and physical activity with lessons about confidence, friendship, emotions, and learning how to handle difficult situations.

Why cyclospora keeps showing up in produce season after season

08/07/2026 8:29pm
A food safety expert says contaminated water, sewage leaks and poor sanitation practices can all contribute to the parasite's spread.

Trump renews effort to fire Fed's Cook

08/07/2026 7:58pm
President Donald Trump is renewing his effort to fire Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook after the Supreme Court refused to ​let the president fire her, according to a letter.

Utah candidate in violation of court order after refusing to pay fine

08/07/2026 7:11pm
A Utah County candidate is in violation of a court order for not paying a fine after being charged with driving on a suspended license.

Minor earthquakes shake Saratoga Springs, Wayne County within minutes

08/07/2026 6:35pm
Two earthquakes in Utah hit one minute apart, United States Geological Survey data shows. One near Saratoga Springs had a magnitude of 2.8 while the one in Teasdale, Wayne County, had a 4.0 magnitude.

Plan to limit 'vertical drinking' decried by pub landlords and UK politicians

08/07/2026 6:23pm
A proposal to limit "vertical drinking," a bureaucratic euphemism for having a pint while standing, has turned into a political headache for one local government council in London.

Passenger dead, pilot injured after plane crashes into Utah Lake

08/07/2026 5:59pm
A man died and a woman was injured after a small plane crashed into Utah Lake south of Provo Airport Friday afternoon, authorities said.

Man killed after entering Riverton gas station with shotgun identified

08/07/2026 5:37pm
A man who entered a Holiday gas station with a shotgun is dead, police said, after two armed individuals reacted. No others were injured.

Man faces murder charge after Liberty Park shooting

08/07/2026 5:12pm
A 21-year-old Utah man is facing a first-degree murder charge after a fatal shooting in Liberty Park on Sunday that witnesses said started over a dispute about a dog.

Utah County Attorney not planning more charges for OB-GYN accused of abusing patients

08/07/2026 4:41pm
The Utah County Attorney's Office said Friday it is not planning on filing any additional criminal charges against former OB-GYN David Broadbent. Hundreds of women have alleged abuse, but only eight cases have been filed.

New video shows gunman shooting victims at Idaho In-N-Out Burger drive-thru

08/07/2026 4:07pm
Surveillance video shows a gunman at an In-N-Out Burger in Idaho killing one of three victims by firing through a drive-up window, before shooting more people outside the restaurant.

Have You Seen This? Polar bear cub plays with a traffic cone on its head

08/07/2026 3:33pm
A polar bear cub named Momota plays with a traffic cone on its head at the Akita Prefectural Oga Aquarium in Oga, Japan.

The reason why most people unknowingly overpay their taxes in retirement

08/07/2026 3:00pm - SPONSORED
"Most people don't overpay their taxes because they saved too much money," Ryan says. "They overpay taxes because nobody ever taught them how to withdraw their money in retirement."

Meta ordered to pay $567M in New Mexico for teen mental health fund

08/07/2026 2:55pm
A New Mexico court ordered Meta on Thursday to pay $567 million to a teen mental health fund and change its functions after finding the company at fault ​for harming children's well-being.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a key defense agreement

08/07/2026 2:54pm
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a defense agreement on Friday that would treat an attack on one as an attack on all three, officials said.

A celebration for an Idaho pilot ended in tragedy. Here's how you can help

08/07/2026 2:19pm
Three best friends embarked on a journey in the sky on Saturday to celebrate one's new pilot license, but it ended in tragedy.

2 firefighters killed after helicopter crashes near Widemouth 2 Fire

08/07/2026 12:46pm
A pilot and a crewmember were killed after the helicopter they were riding in crashed near a massive wildfire burning in central Utah on Friday.

Can we keep AI from risking national security?

08/07/2026 12:34pm
Who wields ultimate power: the U.S. government or artificial intelligence? The debate is raging on as Rep. Celeste Maloy waded into the fray with an AI regulation bill of her own.

BYU women's soccer motivated to send retiring coach, legend out on high note

08/07/2026 12:31pm
Nobody was quite sure what was happening when the BYU women's soccer team was called into a mid-summer meeting in the team room near head coach Jennifer Rockwood's office.

Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham

08/07/2026 11:59am
The Senate has passed a punishing Russian sanctions bill that was a top priority for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham in a signal of renewed bipartisan support for Ukraine.

Biologists rescue rare native fish from wildfire

08/07/2026 11:36am
Here's how aquatic biologist Eric Gardunio saved from a stream within the Gold Mountain Fire the only known remaining population of the Uncompahgre cutthroat trout.

How Carbon County's Demolition Derby supports search and rescue

08/07/2026 11:30am - SPONSORED
For decades, the Carbon County Search and Rescue Demolition Derby has served as the primary fundraiser for Carbon County Search and Rescue.

From Orem, Utah, to readers around the world: The unlikely rise of 'Emma M. Lion'

08/07/2026 11:29am - PARTNER
Without a traditional publishing deal, one writer built a devoted readership around "Emma M. Lion."

Appeals court blocks Trump's $400M White House ballroom project

08/07/2026 11:02am
A federal appeals court on Friday ordered President Donald Trump's administration to stop ​construction on a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing.

Why is Education Secretary Linda McMahon giving university presidents 'homework'?

08/07/2026 10:34am
Just days before the start of a new academic year at most colleges, Education Secretary Linda McMahon is issuing a "call to action" to university presidents and board members.

Man killed in Lehi crash

08/07/2026 10:16am
A man died after crashing in a multi-vehicle crash on Timpanogos highway near Morning Vista Road.

FrontRunner double-tracking project is now closer to receiving $1.3B federal grant

08/07/2026 9:35am
The Federal Transit Administration advanced the FrontRunner 2X project to the final approvals phase to expand tracks the FrontRunner corridor, allowing for trains as often as every 15 minutes.

'Gosh!' These 'Napoleon Dynamite' actors are now part owners of an Indiana baseball team

08/07/2026 9:03am
It's safe to say Richmond, Indiana, baseball games will be serving tots from now on. If not, Napoleon Dynamite may not be pleased with the team he invested in.

Levi Strauss reveals cybersecurity breach amid wider wave of attacks

08/07/2026 8:41am
Levi Strauss on Friday disclosed a recent cybersecurity ​incident where a third party gained access to the company's systems through a ‌social engineering attack targeting three employees.

Here's how much Americans need to earn to afford a typical home

08/07/2026 8:06am
It actually takes slightly less income to buy a median-priced home in the United States than a year ago, a new analysis shows.

Skyline twins achieve national success with help from Utah Online School

08/07/2026 8:00am - SPONSORED
Twin brothers Victor and Forest Young traveled to Washington, D.C., for the annual House of Code celebration on Capitol Hill, where they showcased their work to members of Congress, congressional staff and industry leaders.

Cassidy says he supports Blanche for attorney general, likely paving way for confirmation

08/07/2026 7:54am
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana says he'll vote for Todd Blanche as attorney general, likely paving the way for him to be confirmed to lead President Donald Trump's Justice Department.

Beaver golf course bans golf carts, cites irrigation issues due to fire, flooding

08/07/2026 7:33am
Canyon Breeze Golf Course in Beaver initiated a golf cart ban, citing irrigation issues caused by widespread fire and flooding.

Employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs as unemployment dips to 4.1%, report says

08/07/2026 6:59am
Employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month, and unemployment dipped to 4.1% only because Americans left the job market, in a sharp reversal put out by the Labor Department Friday.

Thai teen kills 7 in rampage at home and school before shooting himself

08/07/2026 6:30am
A teenage Thai student killed at least five people and himself at a school outside Bangkok on Friday after fatally shooting his grandparents, police said.