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Girl in critical condition after drowning at Murray's Willow Pond Park
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted July 31 - 10:14 p.m. | Save Story
A girl is in critical condition after she was pulled from the water Thursday afternoon at Willow Pond Park in Murray.

Hundreds evacuated in Midvale apartment fire
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated July 31 - 9:58 p.m. | Save Story
A fire sparked evacuations in a Midvale apartment complex on Friday, as smoke went from the fourth floor to the roof.

Viral squishy toy craze fuels demand, but safety concerns have parents asking questions
Annette Campbell, KSL | Posted July 31 - 9:32 p.m. | Save Story
As squishy toys surge in popularity among children, experts urge parents to prioritize product safety and reputable retailers over brand names or viral trends.

Utah buys $40M campus in West Valley City to house Department of Health and Human Services
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted July 31 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
The state of Utah purchased the former corporate headquarters of FranklinCovey to serve as the future home of the state's Department of Health and Human Services.

Teens learn about EV innovation, building electric vehicles at high-tech camp
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted July 31 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah State University's specialized lab in electric vehicle innovation is helping inspire possible future leaders in the field.

Utah Youth Sports Giving Day to help nonprofits remove barriers to youth sports
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 31 - 7:42 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah nonprofit is using skateboarding to teach children resilience and mental health skills while joining a statewide fundraising effort to expand access to youth sports programs.

Pending home sales down in the US, Utah
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted July 31 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
Pending home sales in the U.S. are down, recently hitting the lowest level since early April.

Explore '801 Day' at these 8+1 outdoor gems
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 31 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
"801 Day" is coming in hot this year, but that doesn't mean there isn't anything to do outside to celebrate it.

Latter-day Saint author, poet Carol Lynn Pearson dies at age 86
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 31 - 6:35 p.m. | Save Story
Celebrated author, poet and performer Carol Lynn Pearson died Wednesday of uterine cancer at the age of 86.

Driver charged in fatal Provo crash that resulted in death of 90-year-old passenger
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 31 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
A woman accused of causing a fatal crash by making a left turn into oncoming traffic is now facing charges.

Sen. Mike Lee spearheads effort to repeal the country's oldest military authorization in the Middle East
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted July 31 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
It's been decades since the Soviet Union collapsed, bringing an official end to the Cold War. Now, lawmakers want to finally repeal the military authorization allowing the United States to counter attacks in the Middle East.

Kouri Richins' mortgage fraud case to resume in October
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 31 - 4:06 p.m. | Save Story
With Judge Richard Mrazik presiding over Kouri Richins' cases again, new court dates have been set for August and October.

Child dies after being struck by boat at Lake Powell
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 31 - 3:44 p.m. | Save Story
A child died after being struck by a boat he or she fell out of while recreating along the Arizona side of Lake Powell Thursday afternoon, authorities said.

State Crime Lab test shows Douglas Carter's DNA isn't on murder scene evidence, defense says
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Updated July 31 - 3:17 p.m. | Save Story
A report from the Utah State Crime Lab didn't find Douglas Carter's DNA on any of the crime scene evidence related to the death of 57-year-old Eva Olesen in 1985.

Layton police raid home believed to raise roosters for fighting
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 31 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
Police raided a home in Layton that they say was raising roosters for illegal rooster fighting.

Cedar City Arts Council brings art to locals through community art walk
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 31 - 2:32 p.m. | Save Story
The Cedar City Arts Council's free Final Friday Art Walk, featuring local and regional artists, returns Friday, July 31.

Feds' new plan for Lake Powell, Lake Mead not the final 'destination,' Utah official says
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated July 31 - 2:29 p.m. | Save Story
Utah and other Upper Colorado Basin states may voluntarily cut up to 200,000 acre-feet of Colorado River water under a new 10-year deal to handle how to allocate the river's water.

California man accused of fraudulently getting Apple, Nintendo products at Utah Costcos
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 31 - 2:01 p.m. | Save Story
A California man is accused of using bank cards obtained illegally to purchase Apple and Nintendo products at Costco stores across Utah and Salt Lake counties, and then shipping them out of state.

Sugar House Park pond drained due to historically low water flows in Parleys Creek system
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Updated July 31 - 12:52 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake County officials say the pond was lowered to prevent water quality problems as drought conditions and record-low flows reduce the amount of water reaching the popular park.
Business & Tech »

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Education »

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- SUU honors fallen Army Capt. Tyler Feehan during Pioneer Legacy Celebration
- Utah Tech University student-athletes travel to Beaver to aid flood relief efforts
- State revokes license of Provo Canyon School's Provo campus amid lawsuit, abuse allegations
Environment »

Feds' new plan for Lake Powell, Lake Mead not the final 'destination,' Utah official says
Health »

Utah buys $40M campus in West Valley City to house Department of Health and Human Services
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Police & Courts »

Girl in critical condition after drowning at Murray's Willow Pond Park
- New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging 'illegal gambling operation'
- Hundreds evacuated in Midvale apartment fire
- Driver charged in fatal Provo crash that resulted in death of 90-year-old passenger
- Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case, hoping someone recognizes it
Politics »

Long-time Salt Lake resident deported to Mexico despite outcry by family and friends
- Utah buys $40M campus in West Valley City to house Department of Health and Human Services
- Sen. Mike Lee spearheads effort to repeal the country's oldest military authorization in the Middle East
- Child dies after being struck by boat at Lake Powell
- Feds' new plan for Lake Powell, Lake Mead not the final 'destination,' Utah official says
Religion »

'Definitely a need': Muslim leader says Utah needs Islamic advocacy group representation
- 'Biggest and heaviest season': 'The Chosen' unveils first Season 6 teaser trailer
- St. George woman serving church mission competes on 'American Ninja Warrior'
- Relief Society General President Camille Johnson reflects on pioneer heritage
- From Salt Lake City to the Senate: Curtis leads tribute honoring Pioneer Day


