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Soldiers hailed as heroes for tackling armed assailant at Georgia Army base

Russ Bynum and Jeff Martin, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 7 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A half-dozen soldiers at a Georgia Army base are being hailed as heroes for tackling an armed assailant accused of shooting five people and then giving aid to their wounded colleagues.

Teachers share excitement for new middle school opening in Eagle Mountain

Brian Carlson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sage Canyon Middle School in Eagle Mountain, set to welcome its first students next week, signals a new direction for education in a growing part of the state.

Suspect in shooting of Minnesota lawmakers pleads not guilty in federal court

Rich McKay, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 9:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

The suspect in the June assassination of Minnesota's house speaker and her husband, and the attempted murder of a state senator and his wife, pleaded not guilty to numerous charges in federal court on Thursday, court papers say.

Alpine School District adopts 11.5% property tax increase despite citizen dissent

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite a tense public hearing that saw many residents speak against a proposed property tax increase, the Alpine School District's board of education on Tuesday approved an 11.5% hike.

Church of Jesus Christ donates $5.1M to American Red Cross

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 8:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is donating $5.1 million to the American Red Cross, the organizations announced on Thursday.

Idaho truck driver narrowly misses being struck by a backhoe 'cartwheeling' through the air

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tabitha La Fountaine Farley with MVP Rentals in Rigby on Thursday described the harrowing moments as she watched a semitruck smash through a bridge on Tuesday.

Blake Moore calls Texas GOP's redistricting plans 'a step too far'

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Blake Moore said he disagrees with Texas lawmakers' plan to redraw the state's political boundaries to favor Republicans.

Trump returning Confederacy monument to national cemetery

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration is restoring a memorial to the Confederacy at Arlington National Cemetery — less than two years after it was removed.

Netanyahu says he wants Israel to take control of all of Gaza

Alexander Cornwell, Nidal al-Mughrabi and Charlotte Greenfield, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 5:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel intends to take military control of all of Gaza, despite intensifying criticism at home and abroad over the devastating almost two-year-old war in the Palestinian enclave.

Kevin Franke files lawsuit against his therapist, Jodi Hildebrandt, claiming negligence

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kevin Franke has filed a lawsuit against Jodi Hildebrandt, claiming she was negligent in providing him therapy. She and his ex-wife are serving prison sentences for child abuse.

Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and former manager, dies at 48

Maria Sherman, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 7 - 4:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and talent manager, has died of cancer, his family said Thursday. He was 48.

Salt Lake bar bouncer charged with breaking customer's wrist

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former bouncer at a Salt Lake bar is facing a charge of aggravated assault for allegedly shoving a man to the ground, breaking his wrist.

Have You Seen This? Kid caught mid-doorbell-ditch, greatest twist-ending ever

John Clyde for KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 3:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

This article is spoiler-free. You need to enjoy the beauty of this video without anyone ruining it for you.

Trump's higher tariffs hit major trading partners, sparking defiance and concern

David Lawder and Andrea Shalal, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 7 - 3:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's newest tariffs took effect Thursday, raising the average import duty to its highest in a century and left major trade partners scrambling for a deal.

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Game-changing trends in building and design at Salt Lake Parade of Homes.

Salt Lake Parade of Homes  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 2025 Salt Lake Parade of Homes is full of designs that blend beauty, function, and fun in every square foot.

UDOT has new plan for the future of 300 West outside of Delta Center

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah transportation officials say they may have figured out how to build a pedestrian plaza outside of the Delta Center without impacting a key road that runs alongside the arena.

Waller is favorite for Fed chair among Trump team, Bloomberg News reports

Devika Madhusudhanan Nair and Ann Saphir, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 7 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller is emerging as a top candidate to be the central bank's next chair, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.

'Comfort food, USA': This new mac and cheese spot in St. George is stirring up a flavor frenzy

Jessi Bang, St. George News  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new mac and cheese joint is turning up the heat in St. George with gooey bowls of pasta and grilled sandwiches made to order.

Man hit victim's vehicle multiple times in Midvale road rage incident, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 1:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man accused of using his car to hit another vehicle multiple times in Midvale has been arrested in a road rage investigation.

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The Utah community at the epicenter of Trump's deportation debate

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 12:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah community defends a Venezuelan family after their son was sent to El Salvador prison.

Utah landscaper faces charges accusing him of accepting money, not completing work

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A landscaper from Bluffdale is facing multiple charges accusing him of taking money for projects but not having any intention of competing the work or offering a refund.

Googling customer service numbers can make you a target for scammers

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

When you need help with some sort of problem — a glitch with a product or maybe a billing issue — your first instinct might be to Google a company's customer support number. It is an instinct that scammers are relying on.

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Poker run in northern Utah lets motorcycle riders test their luck

Young Powersports  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Young Powersports will host their Motorcycle Poker Run Rally across northern Utah Aug. 10 from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

19-year-old shot by police now under arrest in hospital

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 19-year-old man wounded in a police shooting in West Jordan on Wednesday has been arrested and is under watch at a hospital.

Cool Cars: Old Benzes

Brian Champagne for KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Thanks to two Utah car builders, old Mercedes care are looking better than ever, and getting faster than ever.

Salt Lake man who allegedly 'just wanted to kill' charged with attempted murder

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 10:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A custodian at the University of Utah accused of trying to kill a co-worker was charged Thursday with attempted murder.

Utah receivers have 'made big strides' as offense starts to see clarity ahead of season

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah football had one pitch to wide receiver Tobias Merriweather: "Come make a difference."

Land art in Utah you should see at least once

Karli Davis, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The four elements and cosmic wonder? Visit these inspiring land art locations across Utah.

Springville woman hits store employee with car after stealing baseball cards, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 9:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

Springville police say a minor theft turned into aggravated assault on Wednesday when a woman hit a store employee with her car.

Stacked with flavor, family and pastrami, Crown Burgers has been a Utah staple for nearly 50 years

Kathleen Clove, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you've lived along the Wasatch Front for a while, you've likely stopped by the fast food restaurant Crown Burgers.

Tooele fire destroys sheds, damages homes — residents grateful it wasn't worse

Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 8:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

A fast-moving fire tore through a Tooele neighborhood Wednesday evening, destroying three sheds and damaging five homes.

How Utah figures into Apple's latest investment in US chip making

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Apple CEO Tim Cook joined President Donald Trump on Wednesday afternoon to announce plans by the U.S. computer and smartphone giant to increase previous commitments to investments in domestic manufacturing facilities by $100 billion.

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Inclusive treatment for hearing, tinnitus and their impact on memory includes health care inflation coverage

Hearing and Brain Centers of America  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Hear and Remember Plan, offered by Hearing & Brain Centers of America, represents an innovative, all-inclusive treatment approach endorsed by Harvard Medical and M.I.T.-trained neuroscientist Dr. Keith Darrow, Ph.D.

No-phone policy at Granger High still in place following encouraging results

Erin Cox, KSL-TV  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 7:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's largest high school piloted a program in which it stopped taking away student's cellphones and instead had students put them in a pouch for the day.

United Airlines resolves tech issue that impacted 1,000+ flights, residual delays expected

Jack Brook and Lisa Baumann, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 6:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

A disruption to a system housing United Airlines' flight information that caused more than 1,000 delays has been resolved. However, delays continued into Thursday.

Proposed 7-story hotel next to Sugar House Park draws mixed reaction as city process begins

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 6:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

A proposal to build a 90-foot hotel next to Sugar House Park is about to go through a city review process, and neighborhood residents have plenty to say about it.

RSL bows out of Leagues Cup, discovers new goalscorer in process

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 11:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Real Salt Lake signed a new forward and debuted another on Wednesday, but it was a midfielder who stole the show with a golazo in the club's final Leagues Cup match.

Logan City Council votes to take land owners to court in dispute over access to popular trail

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Logan city leaders are preparing to take two landowners to court over access to a portion of the popular Canyon Road Trail after the landowners closed it to the public.

GOP lawmakers, including Sen. Mike Lee, renew threats to take over Washington

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 9:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Judge to decide whether lawsuit over Utah's transgender athlete ban can move forward

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 9:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah judge will decide by the end of this month whether a case against Utah's transgender athlete ban can move forward.

Claire's, a mall staple for tweens, files for bankruptcy — again

Jordan Valinsky, CNN  |  Updated Aug. 6 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Claire's, a mall staple that attracts pre-teens for its bargain jewelry and accessories, has filed for its second bankruptcy in less than a decade.

New studies tie unrecognized deaths, health problems to Maui and LA wildfires

Mike Stobbe, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three new studies highlight the severe health impacts of recent wildfires on Maui and in Los Angeles. Researchers found that the August 2023 Maui fire, one of the deadliest in a century, left one in five people with lung damage.

Utah sees substantial increase in West Nile virus in mosquito pools

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The number of mosquito pools in Utah that have tested positive for West Nile virus more than doubled in a week, according to the state health department.

Utah attorney general leads bipartisan push to shut down illegal online gambling

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Attorney General Derek Brown and 50 other attorneys general across the country are urging the Department of Justice to address illegal online gambling.

What Trump says about preventing transgender athletes from competing at the LA Olympics

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump is counting on testing at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles to prevent transgender athletes from competing in women's events, even though that has not been mandated in all sports.

Massive central California wildfire keeps growing and becomes state's largest blaze of the year

The Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 6 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rising temperatures pose new challenges for firefighters who have made incremental progress against a massive wildfire in central California that has injured four people as it has become the biggest blaze in the state so far this year.

Half of Rich County's deputies quit over pay, staffing issues ahead of Raspberry Days

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A week before Garden City's busiest weekend of the year, two sheriff's deputies — effectively half of the Rich County Sheriff's Office force — resigned due to wage and staffing issues.

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Join us: KSL donation match for Humane Society of Utah on Aug. 6

Karli Davis, KSL Classifieds  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 4:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

What's coming to Amazon Prime in August

Payton Davis, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's a look at all the movie and series titles coming to the Amazon Prime streaming service in August.

Burrville residents return home after evacuation order lifted

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

After being evacuated for almost a week, one community in Sevier County is now breathing a sigh of relief. People in Burrville are allowed to return to their homes.

Shots fired, 1 injured in police task force investigation in West Jordan

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 3:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police were trying to take into custody on Wednesday was injured following an apparent police shooting, but few details have been released.

Have You Seen This? Sanitation worker goes out of his way each week to help elderly woman

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 3:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Ring camera captured a wholesome moment between a sanitation worker and a woman as he helps move her garbage can up the driveway.

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10 years of 'Hamilton,' through the eyes of the Utahn who has lived it every night

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 3:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

As "Hamilton" celebrates 10 years on Broadway, Thayne Jasperson celebrates his own unique milestone: He's the sole original cast member remaining in the production.

11-year-old boy drowns in Millard County reservoir

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 11-year-old boy died after getting pulled under a boat in a Millard County reservoir Tuesday.

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Why owning a home is better than renting

The Salt Lake Board of Realtors  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

When it comes to building wealth, owning a home isn't just a dream — it's a game-changer. A 2024 study reveals that the median net worth of U.S. homeowners is a jaw-dropping $400,000, compared to just $10,400 for renters.

2 sisters charged with stealing UPS packages

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two women, including a UPS employee, are suspected of stealing UPS packages that were supposed to be delivered to West Jordan.

5 soldiers shot at Army base in Georgia; suspect a fellow soldier, official says

Rich McKay and Idrees Ali, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 6 - 2:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

The man suspected of shooting and wounding five soldiers on Wednesday at Fort Stewart in Georgia was also a fellow soldier, Brig. Gen. John Lubas told Reuters.

Navy sailor charged in federal court with enticing teen via social media

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. Navy service member was charged in Utah's federal court with manipulating a 14-year-old girl via social media for months and exchanging sexually explicit photos.