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Stephen King calls out Utah: 'What's wrong with these people?'
Jennifer Graham, Deseret News | Posted July 16 - 6:43 a.m. | Save Story
After finding out several of his books are on a list to be removed from Utah school libraries, popular author Stephen King took to social media, asking: "What's wrong with these people?"
Herriman family completes goal of visiting all 63 national parks
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Updated July 16 - 6:19 a.m. | Save Story
A Herriman family has completed their goal of visiting all 63 U.S. national parks together.
Section of North Temple closed as crews respond to flooding
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Updated July 15 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
A section of North Temple was closed after a main waterline break caused flooding Wednesday night.
Utah asks DOJ not to interfere with state elections after it threatened Lt. Gov. Henderson
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted July 15 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Top Utah officials asked the U.S. Department of Justice not to interfere with state elections after the agency threatened Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson with prosecution over election administration last week.
Zion National Park no longer part of nearby fire evacuation warning
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Updated July 15 - 10:27 p.m. | Save Story
A fire burning near Zion National Park on Wednesday prompted parts of the park and nearby areas to prepare to evacuate if needed.
Scammers trick Utahns into shipping them expensive phones
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted July 15 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Scammers are using compromised customer accounts to order expensive devices, then tricking victims into forwarding the packages.
How agritourism is drawing thousands to Utah farms
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted July 15 - 8:56 p.m. | Save Story
Utah farms are getting a boost from agritourism despite hard times due to drought and fires.
Bear Lake sheriff credits bystanders for saving woman's life in boating accident
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted July 15 - 8:52 p.m. | Save Story
Bear Lake County Sheriff Bart Heslington said he's grateful for the quick actions of some bystanders after a serious accident on the lake Saturday.
Weather service issues flood watch, cautions communities near recent wildfires
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 15 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
The National Weather Service to issue a flood watch for most of southern Utah as monsoonal storms continue to pick up in Utah, advising stronger risks near recent wildfires.
Indiana woman accused of making bomb threat against Salt Lake school
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 15 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
A woman is facing felony charges for allegedly making a bomb threat at a Salt Lake City school.
Utah GOP senator says it's a 'stretch' that Trump's 60-day clock on Iran war has restarted
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated July 15 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
As hostilities in Iran resume, Sen. John Curtis says Congress needs to get involved in what's happening now — or he may vote not to fund it later.
Former West Valley City man charged with raping, kidnapping girl in Weber County
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 15 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
A former West Valley City man is charged with raping a girl in Weber County in 2021 or 2022, and he is currently jailed in Washington on similar charges in a separate case.
Utah leaders donate care packages to deployed troops' families
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted July 15 - 5:41 p.m. | Save Story
Utah leaders and local businesses gathered at the State Capitol Wednesday to donate 300 care packages to the families of deployed Utah service members.
CDC warns of 'very big shift' as cyclospriasis cases surge
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Updated July 15 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
With cases of cyclospriasis surging and thousands more being investigated in 34 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning of a "very big shift" in its circulation.
Utah inland port pledges $7.5M to Great Salt Lake 'buffer,' seeks to improve water use
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 15 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Inland Port Authority announced new funding and partnerships that seek to improve the Great Salt Lake ecosystem.
Data center opponents sue Kevin O'Leary, Fox News over claims linking them to China
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated July 15 - 4:41 p.m. | Save Story
Opponents of a Utah data center project have sued Kevin O'Leary and the Fox News Network for defamation after the businessman claimed opponents had links to China.
Man with history of mental illness accused of stabbing mother in Utah County
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 15 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
A man accused of stabbing his mother in the neck has been charged with attempted murder.
Man sent to jail, probation for shooting stranger in Midvale
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 15 - 2:17 p.m. | Save Story
Dakota Pierce was ordered to spend 180 days in jail and four years on probation after firing a gun at strangers who were walking bikes, hitting one of them.
Salt Lake City curbs heights as it seeks new zoning for Smith's Ballpark redevelopment
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 15 - 1:04 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City leaders signaled support for reducing heights at the old home of the Salt Lake Bees.
Education »
'Surprising and exciting': U. astronomers harness NASA telescopes for black hole discovery
- Why will Utahns be showing up to work Oct. 2 in jammies — and with a favorite book?
- 21-year-old BYU student running a marathon around each campus building
- Why will Utahns be showing up to work Oct. 2 in jammies — and with a favorite book?
- Farmington High School Marching Band finds new stage after Washington parade cancellation
Environment »
New maps show landmarks removed from Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments
- How agritourism is drawing thousands to Utah farms
- Weather service issues flood watch, cautions communities near recent wildfires
- Utah inland port pledges $7.5M to Great Salt Lake 'buffer,' seeks to improve water use
- Tribal leaders say they weren't consulted before Trump order shrunk 2 Utah national monuments
Politics »
New maps show landmarks removed from Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments
Religion »
Church of Jesus Christ reaches new record with 88,500 full-time missionaries
- Rendering released for exterior of future Spanish Fork temple
- 90th annual Obon festival gathers more than a thousand attendees in Salt Lake City
- Salt Lake Buddhist Temple to host 90th annual Obon festival in Japantown
- NFL legendary coach Andy Reid joins Tabernacle Choir's tribute to America's 250th anniversary
Science »
Faint new planet is revealed around a young star after a decade in hiding
- This chaotic 2,000-pound seal has returned to sea – but leaves behind a conundrum
- 'Surprising and exciting': U. astronomers harness NASA telescopes for black hole discovery
- Mystery bidder buys T. rex nicknamed 'Gus' for a record $50 million
- New York becomes the first state to impose a data center moratorium
