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Grass fire in Garland prompts evacuation, temporary I-15 closure

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

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

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

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

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.
Utah 988 lifeline sees summer increase in calls, says it maintains 90% answer rate

Utah 988 lifeline sees summer increase in calls, says it maintains 90% answer rate

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 7:26 p.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.
Feds establish goal for Lake Powell elevations with finalized 2-year plan

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

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.
Odyssey Elementary Family Resource Center helps families start the school year

Odyssey Elementary Family Resource Center helps families start the school year

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 5:56 p.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.
Governor says efforts to reduce Utah's housing prices aren't working

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

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

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

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

'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

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.
Utah Gov. Cox on the banana fallacy and nuclear safety

Utah Gov. Cox on the banana fallacy and nuclear safety

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 1:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox defended President Donald Trump's recent national monument reduction and pushed back against a complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission against the state's promotion of nuclear energy.
Here's how to get reservations for the Salt Lake Temple Open House

Here's how to get reservations for the Salt Lake Temple Open House

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 12:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Reservations will be available for the Salt Lake Temple Open House beginning Sept. 1. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced more details about the process.
'Game changer': Cancer center opens at Park City Hospital

'Game changer': Cancer center opens at Park City Hospital

VideoEmily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

An addition to the Park City Hospital with a cancer center is now open, allowing patients in the Wasatch Back to receive radiation and increased cancer care closer to home.
Juab County employee accused of misusing public money

Juab County employee accused of misusing public money

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 21 - 11:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman hired by Juab County in January is accused of using her county-issued credit card for personal expenses.