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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.

Mother praises Salt Lake City police response after autistic teen mistaken for assault suspect
Annette Campbell, KSL | Updated July 31 - 11:01 a.m. | Save Story
What began as a frightening encounter for a Salt Lake City mother and her autistic teenage son ended with appreciation for the officers who responded after a mistaken 911 call.

TRAX Green Line derailed after collision with car in Salt Lake City
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated July 31 - 9:53 a.m. | Save Story
A car turned in front of a TRAX Green Line train, colliding with the train and causing it to derail. A bus bridge was put in place between the Airport and North Temple stations.

Mother and daughter navigate cleft lip and palate journey together
Emma Benson, KSL | Updated July 31 - 8:10 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah mother and daughter share their experiences living with cleft lip and palate, from surgeries and treatment to advocacy and support.

Man with 'predatory behavior' charged 9 months after prior conviction
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 31 - 7:24 a.m. | Save Story
A 19-year-old man convicted less than a year ago of engaging in sexual activity with a young teen has been charged with a similar crime.

'Inexpressibly grateful': Utah advocates call to protect Medicaid from cuts
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted July 31 - 6:53 a.m. | Save Story
Utah patient advocates are warning of pending cuts to Medicaid coverage next year under the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act approved by Congress last summer.

2 hospitalized after plane crashes, flips upside down in Layton
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 31 - 6:34 a.m. | Save Story
Two people were hospitalized after their plane crashed near the gates of Hill Air Force Base on Thursday night, according to the Layton Fire Department.

Person in serious condition after being hit by car in Holladay
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted July 30 - 10:24 p.m. | Save Story
One person is in serious condition after they were hit by a car in Holladay Thursday night.

Utah family seeks answers after roadside memorial vanishes near St. George
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 30 - 9:57 p.m. | Save Story
A St. George family is offering a $500 reward for the return of a roadside memorial honoring their son, who died in a crash.

Utah's reservoirs struggled in July, but monsoons provide a key below-ground benefit
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 30 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's reservoir system tumbled well below normal in July, but monsoons have benefitted the state's mountain soils.

Man accused of kidnapping infant and demanding $6,000 ransom in Cache County
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 30 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested in Logan Wednesday after allegedly strangling a woman and kidnapping her child while causing nearly $4,000 in damages in early July, according to a police affidavit.

Funding uncertainty threatens future of UVU's Utah Lake algae barge
Dan Rascon, KSL | Updated July 30 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
A one-of-a-kind boat designed by Utah Valley University students and faculty to combat harmful algae blooms on Utah Lake could be entering its final season on the water.
Business & Tech »

New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging 'illegal gambling operation'
Education »

Free books inspire young readers in South Salt Lake
- 36 years after ADA, Utah advocates say more progress needed for people with disabilities
- 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 »

Why reaction-time training should be part of your exercise routine as you get older
- 'Inexpressibly grateful': Utah advocates call to protect Medicaid from cuts
- 4 out of 5 toddler foods are ultraprocessed. Nearly half fail to meet nutrition standards
- Utah joins lawsuit against Hims and Hers alleging unauthorized subscriptions, data sharing
- Extreme heat warning issued in Utah; Salt Lake County to open additional cool zones
Police & Courts »

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case, hoping someone recognizes it
Politics »

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
- Spain says huge surge across border into enclave has reversed, half of migrants go back
- 'Inexpressibly grateful': Utah advocates call to protect Medicaid from cuts
- John Curtis says 'under no circumstance' will he help end the filibuster, defying Trump's wishes
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
Science »

Why does Japan experience so many large earthquakes?
- A discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moon
- Consumers, AI spending likely supported US economic growth in the second quarter
- Funding uncertainty threatens future of UVU's Utah Lake algae barge
- Utah joins lawsuit against Hims and Hers alleging unauthorized subscriptions, data sharing


