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Lightning sparks wildfire near Currant Creek Reservoir in Wasatch County
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted July 12 - 4:19 p.m. | Save Story
A new wildfire started Sunday in Wasatch County near the Currant Creek Reservoir.
Heber City celebrates America's 250th with parade, patriotism and a playful boo for King George III
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 4 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Fourth of July parades happen every year, but this year's celebration in Heber City carried extra meaning.
Smith and Morehouse, Porcupine only full reservoirs in Utah right now
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted July 4 - 7:41 a.m. | Save Story
As many reservoirs struggle statewide, some of the smaller, high-elevation reservoirs remain full. That's not by chance but rather strategy on the part of water managers.
'A real community story': Midway residents honor veterans with 250 flags on Memorial Hill
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 4 - 7:17 a.m. | Save Story
In Midway, 250 flags adorn Memorial Hill, honoring veterans and military service members while celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Park City man achieves the unachievable, completes the Double 7
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 2 - 5:31 p.m. | Save Story
Rob Lea just became the first person to complete what is known in the endurance world as the Double Seven.
Cox: America needs a new generation of electricity
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted July 1 - 11:34 a.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox has spent his political capital to persuade his constituents that America is on the cusp of a new era of energy production. But it is an opportunity, not a guarantee.
Gov. Cox announces task force to improve energy grids in Western states
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted June 30 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced a task force Tuesday alongside governors from several Western states to speed up building energy transmission lines and promote coordination between states.
A highly infectious disease has been found in Utah's wild rabbit population again
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 23 - 3:45 p.m. | Save Story
A highly infectious, often fatal viral disease affecting rabbits has been detected in Utah's wildlife for the first time in four years.
Wasatch County memorial near Japanese aviator's crash site revamped, rededicated
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 22 - 12:24 p.m. | Save Story
The memorial in Wasatch County near the site of a Japanese aviator's 1929 plane crash has been upgraded and was rededicated on Saturday.
Morgan camp helps foster teens build confidence through outdoors
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted June 19 - 8:51 a.m. | Save Story
A group of foster teens is spending part of their summer in Morgan learning leadership skills through outdoor adventure, with help from Utah's first lady, Abby Cox.
Utah awaits $2.4B rail expansion decision, but it's not the only transit opportunity
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 18 - 8:09 a.m. | Save Story
Transit officials are optimistic that 15-minute commuter rail between Ogden and Provo could be available as early as 2030, but that depends on a federal grant it applied for.
Utah special education teacher takes plea deal resolving claims that she hit first grader
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 17 - 7:09 a.m. | Save Story
Angela George pleaded no contest to injuring a child in her special education class at Wasatch Elementary School.
Summit County firefighters using AI helping detect wildfires before they spread
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted June 15 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
With wildfire danger worsening across the state, the North Summit Fire District said AI is helping it detect fires before they spread.
16 Utah locales opt to take part in program meant to bolster renewable energy use
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 8 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Sixteen Utah cities and counties have opted to take part in a program to bolster renewable energy use while three others opted not to participate.
1 dead, 2 injured in rollover near Coalville
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted May 31 - 7:06 p.m. | Save Story
A person died and two were critically injured Sunday in a rollover on I-80 near Coalville.
Park City resident who held suspect at gunpoint speaks out
Sarah Martin, KSL | Posted May 31 - 3:32 p.m. | Save Story
A man in Park City is accused of running from sheriff's deputies and threatening his neighbors with a pair of scissors; he was eventually stopped by a resident at gunpoint.
Climber home in Utah after deadly Nepal avalanche
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted May 30 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
David Ashley is home this week and sharing his experience of an avalanche on a mountain in Nepal that ultimately claimed the life of his partner.
Bear tranquilized, relocated from Park City neighborhood
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated May 28 - 4:39 p.m. | Save Story
A young bear was tranquilized and removed from a tree after wandering into a Park City neighborhood early Thursday, state wildlife officials say.
