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Several roads flooded and some closures in Emery, Sanpete, Carbon counties
Devin Oldroyd and Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Updated July 16 - 7:25 p.m. | Save Story
Several major roads saw flooding, and some faced closures, Thursday afternoon in Sanpete, Emery and Carbon counties.
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Former elementary teacher accused of lewdness in front of children at Cache County pool
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Updated July 16 - 7:22 p.m. | Save Story
A former northern Utah elementary school teacher, who was previously accused of sexually abusing students but never charged, was arrested Wednesday and accused of lewdness at a public pool.
Utah man accused of taking nearly $65,000 in securities scheme
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 16 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
A Sandy man accused last year of purchasing a Range Rover using a bad check is now facing charges of violating the Uniform Securities Act.
Second person arrested in connection with West Point homicide investigation
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 16 - 5:32 p.m. | Save Story
Davis County announced the arrest of a second person involved in a West Point porch shooting in May that led to the death of a veteran.
Downtown Salt Lake City visitation took mammoth leap last year, but challenges loom
Carter Williams and Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted July 16 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake City Downtown Alliance released its annual economic benchmark report on Wednesday, highlighting growth in the area while certain challenges also loom.
Utah family builds backyard home to stay together as housing costs climb
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted July 16 - 4:42 p.m. | Save Story
In Clinton, one family found a solution to a problem many Utah families are facing: helping the next generation find a home without losing each other in the process.
Bear Lake sheriff credits bystanders for saving woman's life in boating accident
Mike Anderson, KSL | Updated July 16 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
Bear Lake County Sheriff Bart Heslington said he's grateful for the quick actions of some bystanders after a serious accident on the lake Saturday.
Iran war fueling economic uncertainty, pressures for Utah consumers
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted July 16 - 3:12 p.m. | Save Story
As Utah settles into the dog days of summer, the state's economic picture — like the rest of the nation's — remains uneven and rapidly changing.
Women's Disc Golf Championship tees off in Utah
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Updated July 16 - 1:48 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's mountains are providing the backdrop for one of the biggest events in women's disc golf.
How agritourism is drawing thousands to Utah farms
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Updated July 16 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah farms are getting a boost from agritourism despite hard times due to drought and fires.
Utah leaders donate care packages to deployed troops' families
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted July 16 - 11:03 a.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.
Semitruck driver dies after crash on I-84
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 16 - 10:11 a.m. | Save Story
A man died early Thursday after he was ejected from his semitruck following a crash on I-84. One lane remains closed while crews pick up the truck's cargo from the road.
Man with history of starting fires arrested in connection with Timp Fire
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 16 - 9:53 a.m. | Save Story
A man who police say "has an extensive history with starting fires" was arrested in connection with the Timp Fire in American Fork Canyon.
The Children's Center Utah expands mental health services to Utah County
Emma Benson, KSL | Updated July 16 - 9:46 a.m. | Save Story
The Children's Center Utah recently opened its new Kahlert Children's Mental Health Center in Lehi, the organization's first location in Utah County.
Utah man arrested again for allegedly abusing dog twice in three months
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 16 - 9:23 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah County man already charged with aggravated animal cruelty has been arrested again for allegedly abusing the same dog.
How Wasatch County used 'every measure' to fight a proposed mine expansion
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 16 - 8:08 a.m. | Save Story
The Wasatch County Council has been doing everything it can to prevent a proposed 426-acre mine expansion. But according to current state law, their hands are tied.
New maps show landmarks removed from Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments
Brenna Donnelly, KSL | Posted July 16 - 7:04 a.m. | Save Story
Newly released state maps are providing a look at which of southern Utah's landscapes would lose national monument protections under President Donald Trump's latest executive order.
Stephen King calls out Utah: 'What's wrong with these people?'
Jennifer Graham, Deseret News | Posted July 16 - 6:43 a.m. | Save Story
After finding out several of his books are on a list to be removed from Utah school libraries, popular author Stephen King took to social media, asking: "What's wrong with these people?"
Herriman family completes goal of visiting all 63 national parks
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Updated July 16 - 6:19 a.m. | Save Story
A Herriman family has completed their goal of visiting all 63 U.S. national parks together.
Business & Tech »
Downtown Salt Lake City visitation took mammoth leap last year, but challenges loom
Education »
'Surprising and exciting': U. astronomers harness NASA telescopes for black hole discovery
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- 21-year-old BYU student running a marathon around each campus building
- Why will Utahns be showing up to work Oct. 2 in jammies — and with a favorite book?
- Farmington High School Marching Band finds new stage after Washington parade cancellation
Environment »
2,000 sandbags filled, barriers installed to prepare for potential flooding near U of U
Police & Courts »
2,000 sandbags filled, barriers installed to prepare for potential flooding near U of U
- Several roads flooded and some closures in Emery, Sanpete, Carbon counties
- Former elementary teacher accused of lewdness in front of children at Cache County pool
- Utah man accused of taking nearly $65,000 in securities scheme
- Second person arrested in connection with West Point homicide investigation
Politics »
Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill at least 13, officials say
- Republicans split on $95B spending proposal without offset costs elsewhere
- Homeland Security: Foreign journalist visas set at 240 days, Chinese reporters cut to 90 days
- US will focus counterterrorism efforts on left-wing groups, Rubio says
- Zelenskyy taps new defense chief in bid to quell political crisis
Religion »
Church of Jesus Christ reaches new record with 88,500 full-time missionaries
- Rendering released for exterior of future Spanish Fork temple
- 90th annual Obon festival gathers more than a thousand attendees in Salt Lake City
- Salt Lake Buddhist Temple to host 90th annual Obon festival in Japantown
- NFL legendary coach Andy Reid joins Tabernacle Choir's tribute to America's 250th anniversary
Science »
Summer meteor showers begin to light up nighttime skies
- Faint new planet is revealed around a young star after a decade in hiding
- This chaotic 2,000-pound seal has returned to sea – but leaves behind a conundrum
- 'Surprising and exciting': U. astronomers harness NASA telescopes for black hole discovery
- Mystery bidder buys T. rex nicknamed 'Gus' for a record $50 million
Utah Counties »
2,000 sandbags filled, barriers installed to prepare for potential flooding near U of U
- Several roads flooded and some closures in Emery, Sanpete, Carbon counties
- Former elementary teacher accused of lewdness in front of children at Cache County pool
- Utah man accused of taking nearly $65,000 in securities scheme
- Second person arrested in connection with West Point homicide investigation
