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2 award-nominated chefs collaborated for 1 epic night in Utah

2 award-nominated chefs collaborated for 1 epic night in Utah

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two major award-nominated and Utah celebrity chefs came together to provide guests with one memorable night of food in Salt Lake City recently.
Lake Mead hits historic low water level as Colorado River struggles

Lake Mead hits historic low water level as Colorado River struggles

Ty O'Neil and Dorany Pineda, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The largest reservoir in the United States has plummeted to its lowest water level since it was created some 90 years ago. It's another sign of the crisis plaguing the Colorado River.
Homelessness declined across all 3 of Utah's reporting regions in 2026

Homelessness declined across all 3 of Utah's reporting regions in 2026

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah already released some data showing a slight decrease in overall statewide homelessness, but newly released data highlights how decreases were felt across all three reporting regions.
Trump hosts mining CEOs, U. president, as he seeks minerals for defense production

Trump hosts mining CEOs, U. president, as he seeks minerals for defense production

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Friday held a roundtable discussion at the State Department with mining executives and university officials, trying to boost the domestic supply of critical minerals.
Utah welcomes thousands of rookie K-12 teachers

Utah welcomes thousands of rookie K-12 teachers

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

New public school educators just days away from their first middle school classes spoke to the Deseret News at a "new teacher" orientation sponsored by the Canyons School District.
West Valley City 11-year-old aims to make powerlifting history

West Valley City 11-year-old aims to make powerlifting history

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 8:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 11-year-old powerlifter from West Valley City is chasing a world record, lifting weights that have drawn national attention and inspired his community.
Drone hampering efforts to fight new fires near Cedar City, officials say

Drone hampering efforts to fight new fires near Cedar City, officials say

Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 7:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new wildfire burning Saturday near Cedar City prompted a warning from officials not to fly drones in fire areas.
2 firefighters killed after helicopter crashes near Widemouth 2 Fire

2 firefighters killed after helicopter crashes near Widemouth 2 Fire

Carter Williams and Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 8 - 7:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pilot and a crewmember were killed after the helicopter they were riding in crashed near a massive wildfire burning in central Utah on Friday.
The last living female pilot of WWII

The last living female pilot of WWII

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

She was 21 years old at the start of 1943 when an article in Flying Magazine caught her eye. That's Nell Stevenson Bright, the last living female pilot from World War II.
Why Utah governor says 'now's the time' for immigration reform

Why Utah governor says 'now's the time' for immigration reform

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 5:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bipartisan group of governors led by Gov. Spencer Cox declared that now is the time to reform immigration after President Donald Trump put an end to most illegal border crossings.
'Beautiful, tragic naivety': Mom of Ogden student killed in shooting forges forward with a message

'Beautiful, tragic naivety': Mom of Ogden student killed in shooting forges forward with a message

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The mother of a Ben Lomond High School student killed in a shooting last year struggles forward with a message to parents — be involved in your kids' lives.
Firefighter treated and pets resuscitated after house fire in Farr West

Firefighter treated and pets resuscitated after house fire in Farr West

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A firefighter was treated and released and pets living in a house that caught fire in Farr West had to be resuscitated by responders on Friday.
Ride with me: How motorcyclists are commonly misunderstood on Utah roads

Ride with me: How motorcyclists are commonly misunderstood on Utah roads

Lórien Briscoe, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 11:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist's movements may look aggressive, impatient or unpredictable from inside a vehicle. From the motorcycle, however, it may be defensive to remain visible, avoid blind spots and surface hazards, and even preserve an escape path.
Utah's fires surpass 500,000 acres for 2nd time ever, but monsoons could help slow activity

Utah's fires surpass 500,000 acres for 2nd time ever, but monsoons could help slow activity

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 8 - 11:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's wildfires reached an undesired feat only seen once before in modern history, but there's hope that another round of monsoons can help quell the state's fire danger.
'Fervor on both sides': Proposed 54.9% tax hike in Roy prompting strong debate

'Fervor on both sides': Proposed 54.9% tax hike in Roy prompting strong debate

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 9:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

A proposed 54.9% tax hike in Roy, needed, backers say, to keep city workers' wages competitive, is prompting intense debate in the Weber County city.
Jordan School District welcomes nearly 200 new teachers ahead of first day of school

Jordan School District welcomes nearly 200 new teachers ahead of first day of school

Madi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jordan School District welcomed nearly 200 new teachers Friday with a celebratory orientation as they prepare for the start of the new school year.
Officials urge safety after third drowning at Sand Hollow this summer

Officials urge safety after third drowning at Sand Hollow this summer

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Officials are urging safety after seeing a third drowning at Sand Hollow this summer.
Girls on the Run Utah uses running to help girls find confidence

Girls on the Run Utah uses running to help girls find confidence

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 7 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The non-profit program Girls on the Run Utah combines running and physical activity with lessons about confidence, friendship, emotions, and learning how to handle difficult situations.
Why cyclospora keeps showing up in produce season after season

Why cyclospora keeps showing up in produce season after season

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 8:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A food safety expert says contaminated water, sewage leaks and poor sanitation practices can all contribute to the parasite's spread.