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The Creamery serves farm-fresh ice cream to long lines in this small Utah town

The Creamery serves farm-fresh ice cream to long lines in this small Utah town

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 7:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you're ever driving from northern Utah to St. George or to one of the beautiful national parks like Zion or Bryce Canyon, a great place to stop on the trip is The Creamery in Beaver, Utah.
1 dead, another in custody after shooting at Liberty Park, police say

1 dead, another in custody after shooting at Liberty Park, police say

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 2 - 4:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person died on Sunday and another person was arrested after a shooting took place at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City, the Salt Lake City Police Department said.
Youth Sports Giving Day will help more Utah kids access sports programs

Youth Sports Giving Day will help more Utah kids access sports programs

Meg Walter, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Utah fundraising campaign aims to make youth sports more accessible by raising $3 million for nonprofits as rising participation costs push some families out of organized athletics.
Widemouth 2 Fire prompts evacuations near Kanosh, Fillmore

Widemouth 2 Fire prompts evacuations near Kanosh, Fillmore

Sicily Stanton and Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 2 - 4:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

A wildfire burning near Kanosh forced evacuation warnings and a state of emergency Sunday morning as strong winds pushed the fire north and officials focused efforts on protecting lives and nearby communities.
Utah mill breaks ground on rare earth mineral processing plant

Utah mill breaks ground on rare earth mineral processing plant

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The White Mesa Mill in San Juan County, Utah, broke ground this week on an expansion that will bring its rare earth element processing capabilities to a commercial scale.
From open-heart surgery to singing about family history: how a Utah teacher is using her voice

From open-heart surgery to singing about family history: how a Utah teacher is using her voice

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

After losing and regaining her voice following heart surgery, a Utah teacher and singer uses music to preserve family stories and inspire storytelling.
Nonprofit hosts back-to-school event with free supplies, and haircuts this weekend

Nonprofit hosts back-to-school event with free supplies, and haircuts this weekend

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 2 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah students can score free school supplies at weekend community event
Intense Ogden Valley name debate ends, for now, with leaders opting to maintain the status quo

Intense Ogden Valley name debate ends, for now, with leaders opting to maintain the status quo

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 8:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

The intense debate over the name of the new Weber County locale has ended, for now, with city leaders opting to stick with Ogden Valley.
Will mortgage rates keep going up?

Will mortgage rates keep going up?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mortgage rates may keep rising, even though the Federal Reserve made no changes at its July meeting.
Paiute tribe disputes claims by town of Springdale over trail-use agreement

Paiute tribe disputes claims by town of Springdale over trail-use agreement

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 1 - 10:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A trail use agreement between the town of Springdale and the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah is in dispute, though city officials said they are working toward a resolution.
Multiple wildfires spark across Utah as temperatures soar

Multiple wildfires spark across Utah as temperatures soar

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL and Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 1 - 9:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

New wildfires have been reported over the last 24 hours as temperatures across Utah soar. The National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning for parts of Utah until Sunday night.
Before Silicon Slopes, there was WordPerfect. New show details company that changed Utah

Before Silicon Slopes, there was WordPerfect. New show details company that changed Utah

John Clyde for KSL  |  Posted Aug. 1 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

According to the father-son filmmaking team behind a new documentary, "IN THE BEGINNING/Master," the story of WordPerfect is really the story of modern Utah.
Utah tribal leaders cite water, economic development as concerns at summit with state leaders

Utah tribal leaders cite water, economic development as concerns at summit with state leaders

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 1 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Water availability and economic development were some of the issues Utah tribal leaders brought up in meetings with state officials at a summit in Orem.
Salt Lake City's 9th & 9th whale is about to receive an eye-opening new look

Salt Lake City's 9th & 9th whale is about to receive an eye-opening new look

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 1 - 8:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four years after making a splash, Salt Lake City's gigantic whale is getting a fresh new, eye-opening look that aims to draw attention to the city's namesake.
Fire in Logan forces evacuations near USU, damages home, vehicles

Fire in Logan forces evacuations near USU, damages home, vehicles

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL and Sicily Stanton, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 1 - 7:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A mandatory evacuation remained in effect early Saturday after a fire in Logan prompted officials to expand the evacuation zone to a 1.5-mile radius around 600 East and Canyon Road, with residents outside the Utah State University campus told they would not be allowed to return home overnight.
No one and everyone owns Pioneer Park

No one and everyone owns Pioneer Park

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 1 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Designated as a municipal park in 1897, everyone and no one owns Pioneer Park, but it hasn't always been that simple.
Dogs, geese found in Kearns home; woman arrested

Dogs, geese found in Kearns home; woman arrested

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 1 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Kearns woman was arrested for investigation of multiple counts of animal cruelty after police say they found dogs and birds living in poor conditions at her home.
Prices up in Utah's 'bipolar' housing market

Prices up in Utah's 'bipolar' housing market

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 1 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Scott Colemere, president of the Salt Lake Board of Realtors, said recovery in what he described as a "bipolar" housing market in Utah is seen in new data, but consumer fears loom.
Midvale apartment fire contained after burning for 27 hours

Midvale apartment fire contained after burning for 27 hours

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 1 - 1:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Unified Fire Authority announced that the Midvale Apartment Fire was under control after crews battled the blaze overnight. Preliminary investigations point to a mechanical issue in the attic.