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Utah sets new record for woodland area lost to wildfires by a wide margin, U. researchers say

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 11:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly 290,000 acres of combined wooded and forested acres have already burned this year, which is more than in any other year on record, Utah researchers say.

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.

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

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 10:51 a.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.

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.

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.

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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.

Tigres takes extra point off Leagues Cup shootout after 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 11:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Real Salt Lake dropped points from its Leagues Cup opener Tuesday night against a Liga MX club that was winless to start the season.

Judge orders prison for woman who tried to kidnap 5-week-old infant in Salt Lake City

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 10:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kyley Burnham was ordered to serve one to 15 years in prison after she admitted to trying to take a baby who was with their grandmother.

West Valley City family prepares to say good-bye to 10-year-old girl after Murray pond drowning

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 10:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Valley City family is preparing to say goodbye to their 10-year-old daughter and sister after Murray pond drowning.

Judge rules New York can't ban federal agents from wearing face coverings

The Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 4 - 10:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

New York can't ban federal agents from wearing face coverings or require that they wear visible identification, a federal judge ruled Monday.

85-year-old man dies after falling into septic tank in Millville

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 85-year-old man died Tuesday after falling into a septic tank in Millville. Police are currently investigating.

O'Leary Digital, Box Elder County press court to dismiss data center foes' lawsuit

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 9:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

O'Leary Digital and Box Elder County officials seek dismissal of the lawsuit filed by foes of a proposed data center, the latest sally in the simmering controversy.

Get Gephardt helps satellite TV subscriber fight double-billing after DirecTV and AT&T split

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bundled services became unbundled when AT&T and DirecTV parted ways, leaving a Magna resident to get double-billed by both companies.

South Ogden man fights for second chance through liver and bone marrow donations

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 8:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Quinn Schiffman said a stranger saved his life through organ donation. Now his little sister is helping make sure he stays alive.

Man who killed top Minnesota lawmaker and her husband makes first state court appearance

Scott Bauer, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 4 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The man serving two life terms plus 40 years after pleading guilty to federal charges related to killing a top Democratic lawmaker and her husband made his initial appearance Monday in state court, where he faces similar charges.

Canyons School District welcomes first-year teachers as competition for jobs grows

Madi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dozens of first-year teachers began preparing for the school year at Canyons School District as district leaders highlighted the growing competition for teaching jobs and the support available for new educators.