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With 'Super El Niño' on the way, Vail Resorts announces opening dates in the West
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 22 - 11:03 a.m. | Save Story
As we endure the extended "dog days of summer" amid another hot spell, one ski resort company already has its sights set on what the coming "Super El Niño " is expected to deliver.
How a smashed cuke salad — and other homegrown dishes — are helping fight hunger at Utah Valley University
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 22 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
Jokes about "starving students" and dorm pantries stocked with nothing but a couple packages of ramen and a half-empty bottle of Tabasco may be campus humor standbys. But hunger is a reality for many Utah college students.
Utah 988 lifeline sees summer increase in calls, says it maintains 90% answer rate
VideoShelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Aug. 22 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is seeing a seasonal increase in calls and texts, with hotline managers reporting higher demand during the summer months.
Odyssey Elementary Family Resource Center helps families start the school year
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Posted Aug. 22 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
Odyssey Elementary's Family Resource Center is helping Ogden families overcome barriers by providing essentials such as food, clothing and laundry facilities so students can start the school year ready to learn.
'Local watering hole': BYU students pay tribute to gas stations in 'Rest Stop' art show
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Aug. 22 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Throughout history, society has created rest stops where people could pause and recuperate on their journeys. BYU students paid tribute to that concept in a gas station-themed art show this month.
Reduction of Grand Staircase-Escalante applauded; better stewardship of the land urged
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 10:29 p.m. | Save Story
Many of the people who live near the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument say a recent reduction of the monument will give area governments and people better control of the future of the land and its stewardship.
Grass fire in Garland prompts evacuation, temporary I-15 closure
VideoPayton Davis, KSL | Updated Aug. 21 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
A grass fire in Garland on Friday afternoon prompted an I-15 closure and an evacuation for Harley Drive residents.
John Curtis wants to hear any ideas for saving the Great Salt Lake — even the 'stupid' ones
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. John Curtis convened a roundtable of experts and policymakers to discuss "bold and audacious" ideas for saving the Great Salt Lake.
Roy, Riverdale officials consider shifting fire protection to Weber Fire District
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
Officials in Roy and Riverdale are mulling shifting fire department operations in the cities to the Weber Fire District, which serves multiple Weber County locales.
Firefighting costs in Utah projected to hit record level this year
VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL and Heather Peterson, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 8:05 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands estimates the total cost of fighting wildfires in the state this year will be $300 million.
Turning Point USA announces memorial at UVU on anniversary of Kirk's assassination
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 21 - 7:36 p.m. | Save Story
Turning Point USA, the largest conservative youth organization in America, announced it will hold a memorial to commemorate its founder, Charlie Kirk, at Utah Valley University on the first anniversary of his Sept. 10 assassination.
Feds establish goal for Lake Powell elevations with finalized 2-year plan
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
Lake Powell reached its lowest point on record earlier this month, but federal officials hope to cap its decline by establishing a new minimum elevation goal.
Cause determined for Canyon Road Fire in Logan
VideoTodd Kunz, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 6:53 p.m. | Save Story
The official cause of the Canyon Road Fire has been released, more than three weeks after the fire started near Utah State University.
Governor says efforts to reduce Utah's housing prices aren't working
VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's home prices remain high despite the state passing numerous bills and announcing numerous initiatives designed to move the needle.
Proposed high-rise next to Salt Lake City historic church quietly fizzles
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
A plan to redevelop an underutilized office building into a mixed-use high-rise next to a historic church east of downtown Salt Lake City ended following pushback earlier this year.
Utah barbershop chain helps with back-to-school through backpack donations
VideoAndrew Adams, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 4:22 p.m. | Save Story
The Fellas Chop Shop barbershop is collecting donations to provide 250 backpacks filled with school supplies to students in need as part of its effort to give back to local communities.
Utah economy holding steady, sentiment increasing despite challenges
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
By and large, Utah's economy has remained steady throughout the summer and recent survey results signal increased consumer optimism may be on the horizon.
'Because of him': North Capitol building named in honor of former Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 3:05 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's newly opened North Capitol building was renamed Friday for Mike Leavitt, Utah's 14th governor who served the state for a decade from 1993 to 2003.
Former employee accused of stealing from Utah airline, then faking death
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 2:33 p.m. | Save Story
A former employee of Breeze Airways is accused of adding nearly 200-hours to his time card while he was on suspension.
Education »
How a smashed cuke salad — and other homegrown dishes — are helping fight hunger at Utah Valley University
- Have you met this Estonian student? He came to America for summer sales to fund education
- Odyssey Elementary Family Resource Center helps families start the school year
- Turning Point USA announces memorial at UVU on anniversary of Kirk's assassination
- Utah barbershop chain helps with back-to-school through backpack donations
Environment »
John Curtis wants to hear any ideas for saving the Great Salt Lake — even the 'stupid' ones
- Feds establish goal for Lake Powell elevations with finalized 2-year plan
- Everyone's talking about a 'super El Niño' winter, but how will it affect Utah's fall?
- Utah's reservoir system tumbles closer to 50%, but Cox says it might be a 'win'
- California company awarded $100M to develop critical mineral facility on Great Salt Lake shore
Police & Courts »
Grass fire in Garland prompts evacuation, temporary I-15 closure
- Roy, Riverdale officials consider shifting fire protection to Weber Fire District
- Firefighting costs in Utah projected to hit record level this year
- Idaho mother of 4 dies from injuries after severe crash near Idaho Falls
- An 18-year-old with a sword attacks a school in Sweden, leaving 1 dead and 2 injured
Politics »
Fauci's lawyers set up legal defense fund as US probes multiply
- US, Canadian trade teams meet again as tariffs deadline looms
- John Curtis wants to hear any ideas for saving the Great Salt Lake — even the 'stupid' ones
- Turning Point USA announces memorial at UVU on anniversary of Kirk's assassination
- 'Because of him': North Capitol building named in honor of former Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt
Science »
Tropical Storm Moke forms in the Pacific, set to impact storm-weary Hawaii
- Near-total lunar eclipse is coming up with the Americas in prime position
- Southern Utah University selected to establish statewide NASA workforce hub
- Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities
- Florida's Jellyfish Museum is dedicated solely to the mesmerizing floating predators
Utah Counties »
'It started out as a dream': Beaver outdoor adventure store closing after disasters in area
- With 'Super El Niño' on the way, Vail Resorts announces opening dates in the West
- Odyssey Elementary Family Resource Center helps families start the school year
- 'Local watering hole': BYU students pay tribute to gas stations in 'Rest Stop' art show
- Reduction of Grand Staircase-Escalante applauded; better stewardship of the land urged
