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A wildfire that destroyed historic Grand Canyon Lodge spread after being allowed to burn for days

Ross D. Franklin and John Seewer, Associated Press  |  Updated July 15 - 2:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

A wildfire that destroyed a historic Grand Canyon lodge is continuing to spread out of control after it had been allowed to burn for days. Now the National Park Service's decision not to aggressively attack the fire right away is coming under scrutiny.

Not guilty pleas entered for 2 men in Ogden dog-hoarding case

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 2:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden judge entered not guilty pleas for the two men charged in a dog-hoarding case that led to the removal of 168 animals from the home they shared last April.

What to do if you meet a mountain goat on a high-elevation hike

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted July 15 - 1:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mountain goats can be more aggressive at certain times of the year. Male mountain goats or billies typically get more aggressive during their breeding season, known as the rut, which usually takes place in November.

Deer Creek Fire crosses into Colorado from Utah as containment grows to 7%

Austen Erblat, CNN  |  Posted July 15 - 1:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

At just over 12,900 acres, the fire is bigger than all the other western slope fires combined and is one of several fires that prompted Colorado Gov. Jared Polis to issue a disaster declaration on Sunday.

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Can the National Park Service thrive under budget and staff cuts?

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted July 15 - 12:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

With one group reporting a 24% staff reduction, hundreds of millions in budget cuts and a mandate to prioritize visitor experience, the park service is having quite the summer.

The high-end potential of Spencer Fano, and why he's not feeling the pressure to succeed

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 11:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

In case you haven't heard, Spencer Fano is pretty good at football.

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5 of the most common reasons Utah residents suffer from back pain

TaylorMed MRI  |  Posted July 15 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

While some back pain improves with rest, other cases tend to linger. Understanding what's causing it is the first step toward finding lasting relief.

Music legend Barry Manilow honors Riverton high music teacher with award

Brittany Tait, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 15 - 11:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Music legend Barry Manilow honored a teacher at Riverton High School Monday night, presenting him with a $10,000 check.

Patrick Kinahan: Coach John Colosimo's influence extends well beyond football field

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 10:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Surveying the many inspiring quotes at the time of death, ponder this one: "In life, the true measure of a man is not determined by his wealth or accomplishments, but by the impact he has on others."

What is the AIDS prevention program Sen. Curtis wants to protect from DOGE cuts?

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted July 15 - 9:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate is poised to vote this week on President Donald Trump's rescissions package requesting roughly $9.4 billion in spending reductions, including proposed cuts to funds allocated toward the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS.

1 killed in Ogden mobile home fire

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 9:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person died after being pulled out of a mobile home fire in Ogden Tuesday morning.

Utah needs primary care doctors. Can the Utah doctor shortage be fixed?

Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 15 - 8:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Have you had to wait weeks, even months, for an appointment to see a doctor? Utah is facing a shortage of primary care doctors that some experts say has become a crisis.

Nextdoor social site, looking for a revival, pins hopes on partnership with local news providers

David Bauder, Associated Press  |  Posted July 15 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nextdoor, the social media site that aims to create connections among neighbors, is trying to shake off an uneven past by turning to professional journalists for help.

Pew survey: Mexicans now have a negative view of the US, a turnaround from a year ago

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mexicans now have a generally negative view of the U.S., a marked turnaround from their generally positive outlook last year, according to a new Pew Research Group survey.

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3 surprising ways to reverse insulin resistance and obesity — No. 3 is the craziest!

Health Utah  |  Posted July 15 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

How likely is it that you have insulin resistance? "Pretty likely ,and getting more likely all the time," says Dr. Whit Roberts, D.C. of Health Utah.

Utahns mourn loss of historic Grand Canyon Lodge in North Rim Fire

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 15 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Heartbreak, tears and devastation swept across Utah as flames engulfed the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, destroying dozens of structures, including the nearly century-old Grand Canyon Lodge.

Consumer prices increase as expected in June

Reuters  |  Posted July 15 - 7:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. consumer prices picked up in June, likely marking the start of a long-anticipated tariff-induced increase in inflation that has kept the Federal Reserve cautious about resuming its interest rate cuts.

US Supreme Court clears way for Trump to gut Education Department

John Kruzel, Reuters  |  Posted July 15 - 6:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump's administration to resume dismantling the Department of Education.

How will Trump's new copper tariff impact Utah?

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted July 15 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Consumers could see higher prices from President Donald Trump's tariffs, but Utah's mining industry would get a boost.

Jazz's Kyle Filipowski dominates again; has he been the Vegas MVP?

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 10:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Las Vegas Summer League's leading scorer? That would be Kyle Filipowski with 29.3 points per game. He's making a strong case for MVP honors — and let the entire Thomas & Mack Center know it on Monday.

Grand County settles with employee who complained of harassment, discrimination

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 14 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Grand County has settled with an employee who accused her supervisor of harassment and discrimination. The county is paying out a six-figure settlement to resolve the employee's complaint.

AMC's 50% discounts are here. Will it help revive the movie industry?

Auzinea Bacon, CNN  |  Updated July 14 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

With the rising popularity of streaming services and increasing costs of attending a movie — from tickets to refreshments — movie theater attendance has suffered.

Witness offers account of moments prior to massive Provo water main 'geyser'

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 14 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Provo officials said roughly 15 cars sustained damage during the ordeal in addition to multiple businesses after a massive geyser surfaced in the middle of Center Street.