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Why this Utah man presents himself as Exhibit A for his heart health supplement

Why this Utah man presents himself as Exhibit A for his heart health supplement

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted July 27 - 9:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah entrepreneur John Hewlett says nitric oxide supplements helped improve his health after a major heart scare, inspiring him to launch the supplement company Cardio Miracle.
Man arrested in Sevier County shooting spree

Man arrested in Sevier County shooting spree

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 27 - 8:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

At least one man has been arrested for allegedly driving around Salina and Aurora and firing numerous rounds at multiple random targets.
Man accused of calling victim 'reptilian' arrested in fatal Park City stabbing

Man accused of calling victim 'reptilian' arrested in fatal Park City stabbing

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 27 - 7:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 33-year-old man was arrested for investigation of murder in connecting with a fatal stabbing in Park City on Friday.
'Transformational' Utah, Wasatch county community program reconciling after losing grant money

'Transformational' Utah, Wasatch county community program reconciling after losing grant money

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted July 27 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A community program in Utah and Wasatch counties is scaling back after losing federal grant funding, leaving its future uncertain.
 'Not the outcome anybody saw coming;' Fourth firefighter dies in Utah-Colorado wildfire

'Not the outcome anybody saw coming;' Fourth firefighter dies in Utah-Colorado wildfire

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted July 26 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fourth firefighter has died from injuries sustained in a June burn-over incident on the Utah-Colorado border.
Lightning strike sparks new wildfire east of Cedar City

Lightning strike sparks new wildfire east of Cedar City

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated July 26 - 9:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A lightning strike is responsible for a new wildfire that sparked east of Cedar City Friday in the area of Comstock Road and Desert Mound.
Ancestral toils still benefitting Utahns, ranked one of most 'independent' states

Ancestral toils still benefitting Utahns, ranked one of most 'independent' states

Hayden Madson, Deseret News  |  Updated July 26 - 9:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah was ranked No. 1 in terms of economic outlook for the 19th year in a row.
Utah-made wheels help power Tadej Pogačar's Tour de France dominance

Utah-made wheels help power Tadej Pogačar's Tour de France dominance

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted July 26 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah-based ENVE Composites has gained international attention by supplying wheels and components to Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar and UAE Team Emirates.
'Abysmal high temperatures' hitting parts of Utah

'Abysmal high temperatures' hitting parts of Utah

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted July 26 - 7:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

The National Weather Service is forecasting high daytime temperatures for Utah in the coming week, with some areas expected to see low nighttime temperatures in the 80s.
Embedded in American roadtripping, KOA has learned some things about camping

Embedded in American roadtripping, KOA has learned some things about camping

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted July 26 - 5:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Toby O'Rourke, CEO at KOA, dives into what years of research show about how people camp in North America.
Longboarder riding on roadway dies in collision with vehicle, police say

Longboarder riding on roadway dies in collision with vehicle, police say

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted July 26 - 4:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A person riding a longboard on a road in Millcreek died on Saturday night after being hit by a vehicle.
Dynamic duo: Man with MS does marathons with a push from his brother

Dynamic duo: Man with MS does marathons with a push from his brother

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted July 26 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thursday's Deseret News Marathon was the 13th race for Brian and Danny Connolly, a tradition that's brought them unexpected attention as well as donations to help people with disabilities.
End of the search bar: Why Utah businesses are racing to solve the 'GEO' puzzle

End of the search bar: Why Utah businesses are racing to solve the 'GEO' puzzle

Brooke Nally for KSL  |  Posted July 26 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you own a business in Utah, the way customers find you is about to undergo its biggest shift since the invention of the smartphone.
A popular Sugar House deli is relocating, but it needs a waiver to keep its current menu

A popular Sugar House deli is relocating, but it needs a waiver to keep its current menu

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 26 - 12:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A restaurant about to "pull the shortest move ever" finds itself needing a waiver from Salt Lake City to keep its existing liquor license because of a new state law.
Tooele County firefighters: Beware of extreme fire behavior, including fire traveling underground

Tooele County firefighters: Beware of extreme fire behavior, including fire traveling underground

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted July 26 - 11:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

North Tooele Fire District public information officer Jon Smith characterized fire behavior in the county as extreme and "bizarre," as he pointed to a phenomenon where fire has traveled underground via root systems.
Most Latinos view their Latino identity as important, but are split on whether it helps or hurts them

Most Latinos view their Latino identity as important, but are split on whether it helps or hurts them

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 26 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Most Latinos view their Latino identity as important, but they split on whether it helps or hurts them, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
SUU honors fallen Army Capt. Tyler Feehan during Pioneer Legacy Celebration

SUU honors fallen Army Capt. Tyler Feehan during Pioneer Legacy Celebration

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted July 26 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A special tribute to fallen U.S. Army Capt. Tyler James Feehan took center stage Thursday night during the Pioneer Legacy Celebration at Southern Utah University.
DC heavyweights spent Pioneer Day in Utah, talking about fires and floods

DC heavyweights spent Pioneer Day in Utah, talking about fires and floods

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted July 26 - 7:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Local, state and federal leaders gathered in Beaver on Friday to talk about forest management in the aftermath of the devastating Cottonwood Fire and subsequent floods.
118 outdoor brands say Trump went too far with Utah's monument reductions

118 outdoor brands say Trump went too far with Utah's monument reductions

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted July 25 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of 118 outdoor businesses sent a letter to several federal agencies on Friday expressing "firm and unequivocal opposition" to the recent reduction of two national monuments in Utah.