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Advice for Utah homebuyers as rates near previous highs
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 4 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
The days of mortgage rates below 7% may be numbered. The weekly average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in the U.S. jumped to 6.71% on Thursday.
Moroni Elementary educator Talia Casares named Utah's 2027 'Teacher of the Year'
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's state education board on Friday announced Utah's "Teacher of the Year" award, with the 2027 distinction going to Talia Casares, a sixth-grade Spanish dual language immersion teacher from Moroni Elementary in the North Sanpete School District.
How one woman's grief turned into a yearslong mission to prevent suicide
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake County issued a proclamation on suicide awareness. Ray Lancaster, a longtime county employee, has been pushing for action after her son died by suicide nearly a decade ago.
Developers 'hit pause' on Vesper Amphitheater plans after public pushback
VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 5:48 p.m. | Save Story
Plans for a large amphitheater in Provo Canyon pushed by the Osmond family are on hold as developers rework some of the details.
Pineview draw down brings rare low levels, slump in activity
VideoMike Anderson, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 5:41 p.m. | Save Story
Crowds heading into the Labor Day weekend are virtually nonexistent as Pineview dips to the lowest levels seen in more than 50 years, in preparation for a repair project on an Ogden water pipeline.
Utah mother of young twins accused by federal grand jury of abuse
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 5:28 p.m. | Save Story
A woman living on the Navajo Reservation has been charged with child abuse by a federal grand jury.
Man accused of Salt Lake TRAX stabbing is arrested
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 4:21 p.m. | Save Story
A day after UTA said the investigation into a stabbing on a TRAX train on Wednesday was on-going, the alleged attacker was taken into custody.
Historic Dixie Sunbowl gets major upgrades, increases capacity
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 4:09 p.m. | Save Story
The nearly 80-year-old Dixie Sunbowl in St. George underwent a yearlong renovation, increasing its seating capacity by more than 1,000. The grand reopening will be held Sept. 10, just in time for the annual Dixie Round-up Rodeo.
Utah ranks No. 1 for access to addiction treatment, study finds
VideoTodd Kunz, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 3:13 p.m. | Save Story
Utah has been ranked the best state in the nation for access to treatment for drug addiction and other substance-use needs, according to a recent 48-state study by Legacy Healing Center.
Fire in Washington County burns multiple homes
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 3:02 p.m. | Save Story
A fire ignited in St. George on Friday afternoon, sending plumes of black smoke into the air over the homes it burned. By the time the blaze was extinguished, multiple homes had been destroyed.
Afro Utah Festival returns, highlighting the mix of cultures in Utah rooted in Africa
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 2:45 p.m. | Save Story
The Afro Utah Festival returns to Salt Lake City on Saturday, highlighting the mix of cultures in Utah rooted in Africa.
10 food deals to check out this Labor Day weekend
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 4 - 1:17 p.m. | Save Story
As Americans prepare to celebrate Labor Day this weekend, a wide variety of fast-food and restaurant chains are offering special deals and discounts for the holiday.
9 officers cleared by DA for 2025 standoff ending in fatal shooting
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Sept. 4 - 12:36 p.m. | Save Story
A documented gang member with a violent history was shot and killed a year ago following an hourslong standoff. Investigators say police fired 81 rounds. Police have now been cleared in the death.
Utah pauses age verification rule enforcement with Pornhub owner pending court ruling
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 12:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah won't enforce a proposed rule requiring age verification for adult websites for now under a stipulation agreement with the owner of Pornhub and other adult websites.
New affordable housing development breaks ground in Salt Lake City
VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 10:31 a.m. | Save Story
City leaders and developers broke ground Thursday on a new affordable housing project aimed at helping working families stay in Salt Lake City as housing costs continue to rise.
Cornbelly's opens Dolly Parton-themed corn maze in Spanish Fork
VideoBrenna Donnelly, KSL | Updated Sept. 4 - 9:27 a.m. | Save Story
The theme was three years in the making, and takes on new meaning after Dolly's recent passing
'Huge milestone': U. opens Native Ascent House, residential facility for Indigenous students
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 8:07 a.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah formally unveiled Native Ascent House, a residential facility on Officer's Circle geared to Indigenous students.
Park City dentist accused of supplying drugs to teen girl
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 7:36 a.m. | Save Story
A Provo man has been charged in Summit County where he practices dentistry and accused of supplying drugs to a teen girl.
New Intermountain Health clinic supports families navigating pregnancy after loss
VideoEmma Benson, KSL | Updated Sept. 4 - 6:31 a.m. | Save Story
A new Utah clinic is providing specialized medical and emotional support for families navigating pregnancy after loss.
Education »
Moroni Elementary educator Talia Casares named Utah's 2027 'Teacher of the Year'
- Educational and interactive, Idaho Falls Zoo unveils newest exhibit, the Islands
- UVU students use AI to develop toothpaste business
- People seek mental health benefits after Charlie Kirk shooting, officials say
- Bridgerland Technical College, USU partnership creates direct path from technical training to bachelor's degree
Environment »
Hawaii braces for major Hurricane Lowell, its third storm threat in a month
- Educational and interactive, Idaho Falls Zoo unveils newest exhibit, the Islands
- EPA proposals to speed up data center projects 'anti-democratic,' according to Utah environmental group
- 'Supersized' El Niño may become strongest ever recorded, UN says
- National Park Services proposes a 'simpler' approach for bicycles, e-bikes at parks
Health »
How one woman's grief turned into a yearslong mission to prevent suicide
- Utah ranks No. 1 for access to addiction treatment, study finds
- New Intermountain Health clinic supports families navigating pregnancy after loss
- Wife warns others after husband becomes 1 of 4 hospitalized with West Nile virus in Davis County
- From struggle to recognition: How one mom's art made its way to Ogden's streets
Politics »
Trump grants clemency to 30 people, White House pardon czar says
- Trump signs orders in bid to bring down record beef prices
- US issues sanctions on Turkish bank that it calls a 'critical financial lifeline' for Iran
- Utah pauses age verification rule enforcement with Pornhub owner pending court ruling
- Missouri court blocks Trump-backed House map and orders it to be put to a vote
Science »
How engineers in a WhatsApp group are guiding Nepal's tunnel rescue efforts
- Data at law firms Quinn Emanuel, McDermott exposed in cyber breaches
- AI startup Crusoe valued at $30 billion after new funding, Bloomberg News reports
- A pair of spacecraft draw closer to Mercury after nearly decade-long voyage
- 2 more beluga whales die at Chicago aquarium, including 1 recently rescued from Canada
