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DC heavyweights spent Pioneer Day in Utah, talking about fires and floods

DC heavyweights spent Pioneer Day in Utah, talking about fires and floods

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted July 26 - 7:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Local, state and federal leaders gathered in Beaver on Friday to talk about forest management in the aftermath of the devastating Cottonwood Fire and subsequent floods.
118 outdoor brands say Trump went too far with Utah's monument reductions

118 outdoor brands say Trump went too far with Utah's monument reductions

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted July 25 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of 118 outdoor businesses sent a letter to several federal agencies on Friday expressing "firm and unequivocal opposition" to the recent reduction of two national monuments in Utah.
4th firefighter dies from burn injuries in western Colorado blaze

4th firefighter dies from burn injuries in western Colorado blaze

Associated Press  |  Updated July 25 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fourth firefighter has died from burns after he and several colleagues were overcome by a fast-moving wildfire near the Colorado-Utah border last month.
Salt Lake airport bucked national trend during TSA funding lapse

Salt Lake airport bucked national trend during TSA funding lapse

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City International Airport officials credited newer technology and efforts to support unpaid federal workers with keeping security lines moving during the TSA funding lapse.
How an Ogden company built a colossal star-spangled nutcracker

How an Ogden company built a colossal star-spangled nutcracker

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

When a small Minnesota town recently unveiled what is thought to be the world's tallest nutcracker, it had an Ogden-based company to thank for building it.
Man unconscious, hospitalized after being pulled from Sand Hollow Reservoir

Man unconscious, hospitalized after being pulled from Sand Hollow Reservoir

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 5:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was flown to the hospital on Saturday after he was pulled unconscious from the water at Sand Hollow Reservoir at Sand Hollow State Park in St. George.
How a former youth hostel was flipped into a key housing need in Salt Lake County

How a former youth hostel was flipped into a key housing need in Salt Lake County

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 5:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 29-bed facility for women recovering from severe mental illness is now open, with state, county and philanthropic help, and a little luck in the building market.
Fireworks at Utah Lake show delayed, partially cancelled due to storm

Fireworks at Utah Lake show delayed, partially cancelled due to storm

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah County fireworks show that was nearly a month in the making was delayed and then partially canceled after inclement weather on Pioneer Day.
A girl 'on a mission': St. George woman serving mission competes on 'American Ninja Warrior'

A girl 'on a mission': St. George woman serving mission competes on 'American Ninja Warrior'

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 2:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the past four seasons, Anna McArthur has competed on "American Ninja Warrior." This year, however, she was on a mission. Literally.
'A moment I'll never forget': Orem woman becomes Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader

'A moment I'll never forget': Orem woman becomes Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Orem native Savanna Dastrup has dreamed for years of becoming a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. After getting cut during training camp last year, she can't believe she is officially a member of the team.
Super Bowl champion Jordan Devey remembered for legacy on and off the field

Super Bowl champion Jordan Devey remembered for legacy on and off the field

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 10:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Friends, family and the football community are mourning the loss of former NFL offensive lineman Jordan Devey, a Utah native whose journey from American Fork to the Super Bowl inspired many.
Utah tech leader who coined 'Silicon Slopes' selling his company for $400M

Utah tech leader who coined 'Silicon Slopes' selling his company for $400M

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted July 25 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah business analytics firm Domo will be acquired by Progress Software Corporation for $400 million, far below its former $2 billion valuation.
Beat the heat: Expert shares tips for staying hydrated during extreme temperatures

Beat the heat: Expert shares tips for staying hydrated during extreme temperatures

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

From drinking water to eating water-rich foods, a dietitian explains how to stay hydrated and healthy during Utah's summer heat.
9/11 steel beam stops at Utah Capitol ahead of 25th anniversary

9/11 steel beam stops at Utah Capitol ahead of 25th anniversary

Madi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 8:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

A steel beam from the World Trade Center is on display at the Utah State Capitol as part of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation's Steel Across America Tour, honoring the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks and the first responders who served.
Firefighters, police watching for illegal firework use over Pioneer Day weekend

Firefighters, police watching for illegal firework use over Pioneer Day weekend

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 7:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters and police in multiple cities were dedicating extra patrols this weekend to watch for problems involving illegally set fireworks as they hoped to avoid new fire starts amid triple-digit heat and bone-dry conditions.
BYU President Shane Reese has waved to thousands of motorists. How many waved back?

BYU President Shane Reese has waved to thousands of motorists. How many waved back?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted July 24 - 9:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you've spent much time driving around Mapleton, there's a good chance Brigham Young University President Shane Reese has waved at you. Here's why he does it.
How low do mortgage rates need to go to make buying a house in Utah affordable?

How low do mortgage rates need to go to make buying a house in Utah affordable?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted July 24 - 8:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mortgage rates would have to drop below 3% to put a median-priced home in reach for many Utahns, a new analysis found.
Utah County launches new Pioneer Day fireworks tradition over Utah Lake

Utah County launches new Pioneer Day fireworks tradition over Utah Lake

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted July 24 - 7:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah County is bringing families together for a new Pioneer Day fireworks show over Utah Lake, an event organizers hope will grow into a lasting tradition.
Lightning strike sparks new wildfire east of Cedar City

Lightning strike sparks new wildfire east of Cedar City

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated July 24 - 7:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

A lightning strike is responsible for a new wildfire that sparked east of Cedar City Friday in the area of Comstock Road and Desert Mound.