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US issues security alert in Mexican border city and suspends consular activities

The Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 25 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. government issued a travel alert for Americans planning to visit Mexicali in northern Mexico and temporarily suspended consular activities in the border city due to a "potential threat," without providing details.

Man dies after being hit by car while riding a bicycle

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 7:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was pronounced dead after being hit by a car while riding a bike in Salt Lake City Tuesday night.

2 people dead following I-215 crash

VideoDevin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 25 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people died Tuesday afternoon following a crash on I-215 in Salt Lake City.

Tremonton Garland PD opts not to use license plate readers after testing technology

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Tremonton Garland Police Department has decided not to use license plate recognition devices, focus of growing controversy, after testing one of the readers.

Gov. Cox orders flags at half-staff to honor Dolly Parton following Presidential Proclamation

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox has ordered all U.S. and Utah flags flown at government buildings to be flown at half-staff to honor Dolly Parton.

US consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months with gas stuck above $4

Matt Ott, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 25 - 6:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Americans' confidence in the economy declined again this month as the ongoing conflict in Iran has steadily pushed gasoline prices above $4 per gallon in the U.S.

'He made so many people's lives better': Friends remember teen who died after Devil's Castle fall

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Friends and family will gather at the Momentum Climbing Gym tonight to remember 16-year-old Zachary Jacob Crandall who fell while climbing Devil's Castle Trail last Wednesday.

Timpanogos School District eyeing possible school closures, consolidations

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 4:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thirteen schools in the Timpanogos School District could potentially face closure or consolidation, with the district's board of education set to consider a proposal to launch boundary studies during its Wednesday meeting.

Appellate court dismisses some convictions for man serving at least 35 years

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Appellate Court vacated some convictions against a homeless man who was accused of sexually assaulting a woman who was on the way home from a bar, but found consecutive sentences on the other charges were appropriate.

Have You Seen This? Father and daughter play music for graceful elephant

VideoDevin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

You know those videos of cows joyously listening to music? This is like that, but in my opinion, better.

The world's largest collection of outdoor gear designs is at a Utah university

VideoBryanna Willis, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 25 - 3:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

What started at Utah State University as a collection of about 250 outdoor brands' catalogues as a way for students to be educated in outdoor design history has now grown to a design archive representing over 1,000 brands from all over the world.

When wildfire smoke and rain collide, it may fall as fertilizer, U. study finds

VideoCarter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 3:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Utah-led study finds that wildfire smoke can cause "large bursts" of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to fall onto ecosystems when it mixes with rain.

Lake America? Trump mulls renaming Lake Ontario, expresses love for French Canadians amid trade war

Katharine Jackson, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 25 - 2:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he was considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" and denied that a ​rift over French language requirements contributed to a breakdown in trade talks between the U.S. and Canada.

An adopted man learned his biological father was on death row. Then his conviction overturned

Amy Donaldson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 1:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

After being adopted while young, a Utah man discovered later in life that his biological father was an inmate on death row. Then, his father's conviction was overturned.

Lehi boy home recovering after 2-story window fall

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 12:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

What began as a family birthday celebration quickly turned into a nightmare for the Silva family when 6-year-old Zion Silva fell from a second-story window, suffering serious injuries.

Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80

Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 25 - 12:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dolly Parton, the beloved music and film star known for her vibrant personality and poignant songwriting, has died. She was 80 years old.

Weber County inks accord with feds to get reimbursed for immigration enforcement action

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 12:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Weber County inked an accord with the feds to get reimbursement for aiding with immigration enforcement action, similar to an agreement Utah County signed last May.

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The left and right have found a common enemy: Flock cameras

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

After reports of police misuse and millions of searches, Flock Safety is promising stronger privacy protections.

The last few witnesses in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are set to testify

Michael Casey, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

After nearly a month of testimony, jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are set to hear from the final witnesses in a case that has largely been about her mental state when she strangled her three young children.

After career-threatening injury, BYU's Sione Moa grateful for chance to 'just play football'

VideoSean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Moa was a prime candidate to break out at RB2 behind star running back LJ Martin. But an injury that took most of his sophomore season — and nearly more — limited him to four games during the Cougars' 12-2 season in 2025.

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10 reasons you must plan a getaway to Flaming Gorge this fall

Flaming Gorge   |  Posted Aug. 25 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

For Utahns looking for a unique fall getaway that will leave everyone happy, here are 10 reasons why you should visit Flaming Gorge this fall.

Historical sites at risk in proposed changes to National Historic Preservation Act

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah archaeologists are concerned that some proposed changes to section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act could threaten historic sites in an effort to speed up the permitting process.

Judge gives man consecutive sentences for 'horrendous' double killing at party

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 25 - 10:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Patrocinio Perez was sentenced to prison on Monday for shooting and killing two men and injuring a woman at a house party in Magna five years ago.