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Trump signs order to create a US Space Academy

Jacob Bogage and Nandita Bose, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 28 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald ​Trump on Friday signed an executive order to begin creating a U.S. Space Academy, ‌a new institution modeled on West Point and other top U.S. ⁠military service academies.

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Choosing the best flooring for homes with kids and dogs

Giant Carpet One  |  Posted Aug. 28 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fortunately, the right flooring can stand up to years of activity without sacrificing style.

Could Oura Rings provide clues to Cottonwood Heights man's missing remains?

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 28 - 11:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

As prosecutors await the start of Jennifer Gledhill's murder trial, the search for her estranged husband — the man she allegedly killed — remains ongoing.

Preston seeks water tank funding as city grows

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 28 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

City leaders say a proposed 6.5-million-gallon tank would provide emergency storage and help meet future water needs as Preston continues to grow.

Challenge encourages Utahns to keep Jordan River clean

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 28 - 10:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah mayors are launching the year-long "Love Your Watershed" challenge, encouraging residents to clean up litter and pollution in their neighborhoods before it reaches storm drains and the Jordan River.

Utahns with ties to Nepal react to deadly flooding

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 28 - 9:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns with ties to Nepal are watching closely after catastrophic flooding killed hundreds and left more than 1,000 people missing.

Jurors resume deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial

The Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 28 - 9:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jurors have resumed deliberating the Lindsay Clancy murder case.

Driver accused of causing head-on crash faces a dozen charges

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 28 - 9:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man whose blood-alcohol was more than five times the legal limit when he caused a head-on crash, according to the UHP, now faces a dozen charges.

Meta's new rules for kids go further, but critics say not enough

Barbara Ortutay and Wyatte Grantham-philips, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 28 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kids under 18 will soon see a host of changes to their Instagram and Facebook experiences thanks to a historic $18 billion settlement Meta Platforms reached Wednesday with 48 U.S. states.

Police in Herriman offer back-to-school reminder about new Utah e-bike law

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 28 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police joined administrators at Providence Hall Junior High School Thursday to share an important reminder with students and parents about Utah's new e-bike law.

Devon Dampier's progression reveals what could come next for Utah in 2026

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 28 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Devon Dampier proved to be a considerably better quarterback last season, despite throwing for fewer yards than he did during his final season at New Mexico.

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How Utah County is fueling Utah's rise and America's future

Curtis Blair, president and CEO, Utah Valley Chamber  |  Posted Aug. 28 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

This moment in Utah County history could help shape the economic future of Utah and, in many ways, the trajectory of the nation.

MOOYAH expanding Utah presence with 6 new locations

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 28 - 7:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns in two counties will soon have a new option for burgers, fries and shakes with MOOYAH set to expand its presence in the state with six new locations, the company announced Tuesday.

Norway's crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII after his father's death

Jan M. Olsen And Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 28 - 7:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Norway has a new king. Crown Prince Haakon has ascended to the throne following the death of his father, King Harald V. His daughter becomes Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra and heir to the throne.

Nepal and China resume flood rescue after lake threat eases, death toll tops 500

Gopal Sharma, Sahana Bajracharya, Saurabh Sharma and Liz Lee, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 28 - 6:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nepal and China resumed rescue operations that had been suspended briefly in the flood-hit Himalayas on Friday after risks from an overflowing lake were found to be manageable, easing fears of fresh devastation.

Fall is almost here. Is this when Utah's spectacular colors will return?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 28 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fall is often considered one of the best times of the year across the country and in Utah. But when exactly will Utah's fall foliage peak?

86-year-old who summited Mount Borah may be the oldest person to do it

Rett Nelson, East Idaho News  |  Posted Aug. 27 - 10:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

At 86, Noel Johnson may quite possibly be the oldest person to summit Mount Borah.

Over 14,000 without power in southern Utah

VideoDevin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 27 - 10:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Over 14,000 Rocky Mountain Power customers in southern Utah were without power Thursday evening.

New MRI machine uses AI to reduce time, make clearer images at Intermountain Medical Center

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 27 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Intermountain Health's hospital in Murray is the second in the U.S. to use an innovative MRI machine with advanced technology and AI software that can improve diagnosis.

Utah homeowners are being flooded with unwanted offers to buy their homes

VideoMatt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 27 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Haven woman says strangers are calling and texting almost daily with offers to buy her home, even contacting her adult children.

Judge again blocks Trump mail ballot executive order in ruling that's likely to be swiftly appealed

Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 27 - 8:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Thursday halted — at least for now — attempts to implement President Donald Trump's executive order limiting mail voting.

U. researchers find possible water source in Mount Timpanogos rock glacier

Bryanna Willis, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 27 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

New research methods are revealing how much water can be found buried in Utah's mountains, leading to a deeper understanding of the state's water supply and possible methods of conservation.

Revolution Medicines gets FDA nod for targeted pancreatic cancer drug

Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 27 - 8:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Revolution Medicines' targeted drug for adults with ​metastatic pancreatic cancer who have received prior treatment or ‌cannot receive combination chemotherapy.