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Doctors, health officials urge measles vaccine as cases linger and school is starting
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
Utah health experts and pediatricians are urging measles vaccinations as school is beginning and cases are continuing to be diagnosed each week in Utah.
Shoplifting survey points to financial strain as Americans struggle with costs
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
A new survey found 30% of American adults say they have shoplifted. Experts say the findings may reflect financial desperation as families struggle with the cost of necessities.
Utah leaders honor the lives of fallen firefighters
Emily Walker, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 12 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's congressional and local leaders paid tribute to the firefighters who died fighting the Widemouth 2 Fire last week.
Man accused of sports card fraud avoids conviction with diversion agreement
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 7:29 p.m. | Save Story
A man accused of selling $5 sports cards when he'd promised Michael Jordan and not giving refunds accepted a diversion agreement, agreeing to pay the victims back.
'One thing after another': Multiple factors hit Utah County farm hard
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 7:21 p.m. | Save Story
Third-generation farmer Chris Riley said 2026 has been an especially difficult year, hitting multiple crops, many of them wiped out by an early bloom and late freeze.
Man charged in stabbing at West Valley Mall indicted for federal hate crime
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah man who is accused of targeting a Muslim man in a stabbing at a West Valley mall last month is now facing additional hate crime charges in federal court.
Sandy record store sets record for largest physical media giveaway in 24 hours
Annette Campbell, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 6:01 p.m. | Save Story
A Sandy record store made history after breaking a record for the most physical media given away by a record store in 24 hours.
West Nile Virus found in one-third of mosquitos sampled within Salt Lake City district
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 5:52 p.m. | Save Story
West Nile Virus was detected in 35% of mosquitoes tested this week within the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District, posing a "significantly higher-than-normal risk" of the virus, county health officials say.
Roy leaders OK scaled-back 34.25% tax hike; foes plan challenge to halt it
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
Roy leaders approved a scaled-back 34.25% property tax hike after a lengthy hearing, and foes are saying they plan a campaign to halt the increase.
Weather helps Widemouth 2 Fire containment but poses flooding risks
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Aug. 12 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's largest wildfire, the Widemouth 2 Fire, is now 36% contained thanks to better weather conditions.
Utah teachers address immigration crackdown, how it's impacting their students
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
A group of Utah educators addressed the immigration crackdown and the adverse impact it's having on their students at a forum.
Great Salt Lake not expected to hit new low in 2026; but what if it does in the future?
Adam Small, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
While just feet away from its all-time low, the Great Salt Lake is not expected to break its record this year. But what would the state's leaders do if it did?
Duchesne man with 'long criminal history' accused of manufacturing bath salts
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 2:32 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah man who has been investigated multiple times on allegations of drug crimes is facing federal and state charges after he was allegedly found to be in possession of the drug known as bath salts.
1 killed in Millcreek crash
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 1:56 p.m. | Save Story
A person died in a rollover crash in Millcreek on Wednesday.
Utah adds 4 to its board that seeks to 'defend' its Colorado River water
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 1:42 p.m. | Save Story
Utah has added four new members to its Colorado River Authority of Utah board as it seeks to maintain its allotment of the critical river amid a rift between its neighbors.
Brandon Sanderson to join John Green on his book tour in Salt Lake City
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 12 - 1:24 p.m. | Save Story
Utahns have the chance to hear from authors John Green and Brandon Sanderson together when Sanderson joins Green as a special guest on his book tour.
Jury finds man guilty of aggravated murder in stabbing over phone dispute
Emily Ashcraft and Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 12:43 p.m. | Save Story
Last week, a jury found Kidus Yohannes guilty of killing 20-year-old Candace Samples in 2018 after asking her to give back his phone. A man who intervened was seriously injured.
'They gave so much': Nonprofit seeks to remember pioneers in pauper's graves at SLC cemetery
Andrew Adams, KSL | Updated Aug. 12 - 12:31 p.m. | Save Story
In the search for her own ancestor's grave, a Utah woman discovered a large group of pioneers buried in unmarked pauper's graves. Here's how she remembered them.
Birthday celebration: President Dallin H. Oaks turns 94
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 12:14 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints President Dallin H. Oaks gathers with family in Utah on Monday to celebrate his 94th birthday.
Environment »
Potential tropical cyclone threatens Hawaii; Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in the Atlantic
- 'One thing after another': Multiple factors hit Utah County farm hard
- West Nile Virus found in one-third of mosquitos sampled within Salt Lake City district
- Great Salt Lake not expected to hit new low in 2026; but what if it does in the future?
- Millions crowd Spanish cities to see country's first total solar eclipse in over a century
Health »
Doctors, health officials urge measles vaccine as cases linger and school is starting
- West Nile Virus found in one-third of mosquitos sampled within Salt Lake City district
- New drug to treat one of the deadliest cancers is 'the real deal,' oncologist says
- Acting US FDA chief urges confidence in lettuce as agency updates produce safety guidance
- Congo says 2,000 people have died in history's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak
Police & Courts »
Utah leaders honor the lives of fallen firefighters
- Man accused of sports card fraud avoids conviction with diversion agreement
- Man charged in stabbing at West Valley Mall indicted for federal hate crime
- Mini-Mozart heist blights anniversary tribute as thieves make off with 210 statuettes
- Weather helps Widemouth 2 Fire containment but poses flooding risks
Religion »
Birthday celebration: President Dallin H. Oaks turns 94
- Photo gallery: Family pets draw our full attention during Blessing of the Animals event
- 'Another 100 years': Buddhists reflect on temple's legacy, future in Salt Lake City
- Park City Jewish Festival brings famous singers, families together two years in a row
- Salt Lake City's unique Gilgal Sculpture Garden could become a landmark
