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Corina Nelson named general manager of Salt Lake Bees

Corina Nelson named general manager of Salt Lake Bees

Annette Campbell, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 5 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Corina Nelson has been named general manager of the Salt Lake Bees, becoming the first woman to hold the position under Miller Sports + Entertainment ownership.
Gov. Cox highlights Utah's latest win in speech to Utah leaders

Gov. Cox highlights Utah's latest win in speech to Utah leaders

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox, while speaking to Utah business leaders and others invested in building the state, shared Utah's latest triumph.
Get Gephardt helps Sandy mom sort out insurance confusion that left her with $25K bill

Get Gephardt helps Sandy mom sort out insurance confusion that left her with $25K bill

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 5 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Having a baby isn't cheap. The average hospital bill hovers around $2,900. When a Sandy woman got hit with a bill nearly ten times that, she knew something was wrong.
Jury convicts former Utah Senate candidate in sexual abuse trial

Jury convicts former Utah Senate candidate in sexual abuse trial

Daniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah County jury decided the fate of a former Utah Senate candidate on Wednesday in a sexual abuse case that dragged on for years.
Off-duty officer injured breaking up domestic violence fight

Off-duty officer injured breaking up domestic violence fight

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 7:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

An off-duty police officer who offered to a give a woman a ride was injured after the woman got into an argument with her fiancé after arriving, police say.
More than a 'traditional park'? Salt Lake City unveils final vision for Fleet Block open space

More than a 'traditional park'? Salt Lake City unveils final vision for Fleet Block open space

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A block that once housed Salt Lake City's vehicle fleet has mostly been flattened, but the city envisions a portion of that will soon become a "shaded, natural green destination."
Charges filed in Costco 'tap-to-pay fraud scheme'

Charges filed in Costco 'tap-to-pay fraud scheme'

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A California man is accused of going to multiple Utah Costco stores and attempting to purchase electronics using stolen bank card numbers.
John Curtis brought the Utah Compact on Immigration to Congress. MAGA called it a betrayal

John Curtis brought the Utah Compact on Immigration to Congress. MAGA called it a betrayal

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Curtis' migrant worker proposal has set off an "amnesty" debate among conservatives, with segments of the Republican base describing it as a betrayal of America First ideology.
2 dead after crash on SR-32

2 dead after crash on SR-32

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 5 - 3:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people died on Monday morning when two vehicles collided on state Route 32.
Residents return to salvage belongings after Midvale apartment fire

Residents return to salvage belongings after Midvale apartment fire

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 5 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

People who evacuated after a large apartment complex caught fire are being allowed back inside to try to salvage any belongings.
Fire leaves scorched hillsides along Parley's Historic Trail, officials urge caution

Fire leaves scorched hillsides along Parley's Historic Trail, officials urge caution

Annette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fire near Parley's Historic Trail has left visible damage along one of Salt Lake City's popular outdoor recreation areas, with hikers reporting scorched hillsides and debris near.
Residents near Widemouth 2 Fire can return home, urged to be prepared to evacuate again

Residents near Widemouth 2 Fire can return home, urged to be prepared to evacuate again

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 5 - 2:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Millard County Sheriff's Office said communities near the Widemouth 2 Fire in Fillmore and Meadow in Millard County can return home but should be prepared to evacuate again.
Ogden officials compromise to preserve part of ex-school property as green space

Ogden officials compromise to preserve part of ex-school property as green space

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 2:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden leaders reached a compromise on the future of a vacant school property — part will be kept as open space and the rest will be sold for development.
Northern Utah chiropractor faces additional charges

Northern Utah chiropractor faces additional charges

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

More victims of a Cache County chiropractor accused of inappropriately touching patients under the guise of chiropractic care have been identified by investigators.
Utah shatters record for woodland area lost to wildfires by a wide margin, U. researchers say

Utah shatters record for woodland area lost to wildfires by a wide margin, U. researchers say

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 5 - 1:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly 290,000 acres of combined wooded and forested acres have already burned this year, which is more than in any other year on record, Utah researchers say.
Utah rural leaders gather for 2026 One Utah Summit in Cedar City

Utah rural leaders gather for 2026 One Utah Summit in Cedar City

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Members of Utah's rural communities have made their way to Southern Utah University for the 2026 One Utah Summit, bringing together leaders, innovators, and business owners from across the state.
Teen gets maximum sentence for shooting, killing man while robbing his apartment

Teen gets maximum sentence for shooting, killing man while robbing his apartment

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 12:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 19-year-old was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison on Wednesday after admitting to shooting, killing a man while robbing the man's apartment. The man's mother, brothers, spoke about their loss.
South Ogden man fights for second chance through liver and bone marrow donations

South Ogden man fights for second chance through liver and bone marrow donations

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 5 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Quinn Schiffman said a stranger saved his life through organ donation. Now his little sister is helping make sure he stays alive.
Hildale city officials propose large tax increase, cite critical needs in police, fire departments

Hildale city officials propose large tax increase, cite critical needs in police, fire departments

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 11:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hildale residents may face a 167.79% property tax increase for 2027, with the city citing critical needs in its police and fire departments.