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Former West Valley City man charged with raping, kidnapping girl in Weber County

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Sutherland Institute names state Sen. Todd Weiler as new president

Sutherland Institute names state Sen. Todd Weiler as new president

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated July 15 - 12:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Sutherland Institute announced Wednesday that Utah Sen. Todd Weiler was selected as its new president and CEO by the board of directors.
Cancer survivors celebrate 30th anniversary of Survivors at the Summit

Cancer survivors celebrate 30th anniversary of Survivors at the Summit

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group's hike to the top of Kings Peak has turned into an annual event celebrating the lives of cancer survivors for the past 30 years in Utah.
Utah domestic violence advocates see summer increase in calls

Utah domestic violence advocates see summer increase in calls

Annette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Domestic violence advocates in Utah said summer often brings an increase in calls for help, with more survivors reaching out for services during school breaks and warmer months.
Dog rescued after fire burns garage, part of house in Holladay

Dog rescued after fire burns garage, part of house in Holladay

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A family and their dog are uninjured following a large house fire in Holladay on Wednesday that burned inside the garage and first floor.
'Can hot dogs be art?' How one southern Utah museum is celebrating National Hot Dog day

'Can hot dogs be art?' How one southern Utah museum is celebrating National Hot Dog day

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 10:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Southern Utah Museum of Art is hosting its fourth annual celebration of National Hot Dog Day by showcasing a unique piece of art it has had in its collection since 1979 — in conjunction with some real life, edible hot dogs, of course.
Tribal leaders say they weren't consulted before Trump order shrunk 2 Utah national monuments

Tribal leaders say they weren't consulted before Trump order shrunk 2 Utah national monuments

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted July 15 - 10:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tribal leaders for the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante monuments say they weren't consulted before the Trump administration signed executive orders drastically reducing their sizes.
More charges for Utah teacher allegedly soliciting teen girls online

More charges for Utah teacher allegedly soliciting teen girls online

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 9:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

A middle school teacher in southern Utah already facing charges for allegedly soliciting a teenage girl online is accused of soliciting two more girls.
Iron County Commission postpones meeting that was scheduled 'before Constantine was emperor'

Iron County Commission postpones meeting that was scheduled 'before Constantine was emperor'

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Iron County Commission moves to postpone its July 13 meeting due to technical error that set the meeting "before Constantine was emperor" in the year 226.
Church of Jesus Christ reaches new record with 88,500 full-time missionaries

Church of Jesus Christ reaches new record with 88,500 full-time missionaries

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

On Tuesday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced it has more missionaries serving than ever before, after the opening of 55 new missions.
Bystander shares story of how he helped amputee after Bear Lake boating accident

Bystander shares story of how he helped amputee after Bear Lake boating accident

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated July 15 - 7:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who helped apply tourniquets to a woman who lost both legs in a boating accident at Bear Lake said he was grateful he happened to be in the right place at the right time.
Northrop Grumman expands Roy site for Sentinel missile program development

Northrop Grumman expands Roy site for Sentinel missile program development

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Northrop Grumman broke ground on a new building at its Roy Innovation Center campus, while a company official said the Sentinel nuclear defense system is moving ahead.