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Fire leaves scorched hillsides along Parley's Historic Trail, officials urge caution

Annette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fire near Parley's Historic Trail has left visible damage along one of Salt Lake City's popular outdoor recreation areas, with hikers reporting scorched hillsides and debris near.

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Residents near Widemouth 2 Fire can return home, urged to be prepared to evacuate again

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 5 - 2:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Millard County Sheriff's Office said communities near the Widemouth 2 Fire in Fillmore and Meadow in Millard County can return home but should be prepared to evacuate again.

Ogden officials compromise to preserve part of ex-school property as green space

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 2:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden leaders reached a compromise on the future of a vacant school property — part will be kept as open space and the rest will be sold for development.

Southern California Edison tower sparked devastating LA County's Eaton fire, report finds

Steve Gorman, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 5 - 2:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Electrical sparks from an out-of-service transmission tower owned by Southern California Edison caused the devastating 2025 wildfire that killed 19 people, fire investigators concluded on Tuesday.

Northern Utah chiropractor faces additional charges

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

More victims of a Cache County chiropractor accused of inappropriately touching patients under the guise of chiropractic care have been identified by investigators.

Hundreds mourn victims of Idaho In-N-Out shooting at candlelight vigil

Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 1:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds of people gathered together to mourn three people who lost their lives in the mass shooting in Magic Valley.

Utah rural leaders gather for 2026 One Utah Summit in Cedar City

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Members of Utah's rural communities have made their way to Southern Utah University for the 2026 One Utah Summit, bringing together leaders, innovators, and business owners from across the state.

Trump to promote tax cuts in Nevada visit as Republicans battle for House seats

Bo Erickson, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 5 - 12:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump will visit Las Vegas on Wednesday to tout his ​administration's tax cuts and sharpen contrasts with Democrats, as Republicans look to defend their congressional majorities.

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Young men aren't apathetic. They're 'demoralized.' Here's what the data shows

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 11:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Survey finds young men still hope for success, family and responsibility despite barriers.

Hildale city officials propose large tax increase, cite critical needs in police, fire departments

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 11:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hildale residents may face a 167.79% property tax increase for 2027, with the city citing critical needs in its police and fire departments.

John Curtis makes decision on Trump's attorney general nominee, as one of few Senate holdouts

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

In a statement, Sen. John Curtis said he got the assurances he needed, including on a controversial anti-weaponization fund, to say he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche.

Home where astronaut Neil Armstrong's boyhood dreams of flying took off is for sale

John Seewer and Patrick Aftoora-Orsagos, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 10:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Inside Neil Armstrong's boyhood home, at the top of a creaky stairway, sits his bedroom where he launched model airplanes out of the rear window to measure how far they'd fly.

Man ordered to stand trial in capital case in killing of Santaquin police sergeant

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A judge ordered the man accused of killing a Santaquin police sergeant with a semitruck to stand trial for the 15 charges against him, including aggravated murder, in a written ruling.

Wildfire prevention emerges as a rare bipartisan priority in Congress

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 9:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

After millions of acres have burned in the Western United States in a record-setting wildfire season, senators are pushing to ensure the Fix Our Forests Act can get past the finish line.

Former state senator, Lehi official, immigrant advocate recognized for their work with immigrants

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 9:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Federation of United Mexicans in Utah honored an ex-state senator, a Lehi official and an immigrant advocate for their work with immigrants.

Utah officials say Construction Fraud Task Force making progress 1 year after launch

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 5 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

One year after Utah launched a specialized task force to combat residential construction fraud, state leaders said the effort is beginning to show results.

Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday

Elena Becatoros, Samy Magdy and Darlene Superville, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 5 - 8:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday, as Iran and Oman appear to be inching toward an agreement.

Who benefited the most from Utah's first wave of monsoonal storms?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Storms last month helped elevate soil moisture levels statewide, but federal hydrologists say some regions benefitted more than others.

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How poor sleep, tinnitus, hearing difficulty and memory are connected

Hearing and Brain Centers of America  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you're experiencing poor sleep, ringing in your ears, difficulty hearing conversations, or concerns about memory, don't ignore the connection.

Utah-based lab helps track cyclospora outbreak as cases rise nationwide

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 5 - 7:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake City-based laboratory is helping health officials nationwide respond to a growing cyclospora outbreak.

Piece of SpaceX rocket believed to have crashed into the moon

Joey Roulette, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 5 - 7:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A SpaceX rocket piece floating in space was expected to have smashed into the moon early Wednesday, though ​the impact was unlikely to be confirmed for at least several hours.

'Showcase the power of education and sport': Utah 2034 announces education committee

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 6:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah 2034 Winter Games organizing committee on Tuesday announced the launch of its official education committee.

Sevier County residents watch skies, hillside as Widemouth 2 Fire approaches

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 5 - 6:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Residents expressed concerns about smoke and the approaching Widemouth 2 Fire on Tuesday as crews said the massive wildfire had expanded to more than 79,000 acres.