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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
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
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'
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.

4th firefighter dies from burn injuries in western Colorado blaze
Associated Press | Posted July 25 - 12:07 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.

'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
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
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
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
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
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?
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?
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
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
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.

1 killed in Park City stabbing
Ashley Imlay, KSL | Posted July 24 - 7:10 p.m. | Save Story
One person died Friday after a stabbing in Park City, police said.

Back-to-school season's almost here — so what's on Americans' minds?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted July 24 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
What's weighing heavy on the minds and wallets of families as they prepare for the fast-approaching opening school bell of a new school year?

Man accused of stealing night vision equipment from Utah National Guard
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 24 - 6:23 p.m. | Save Story
An Eagle Mountain man has been arrested for allegedly stealing night vision equipment from the Utah National Guard.

New study identifies link between air pollution and preterm birth
Mallory Mailloux, Deseret News | Posted July 24 - 4:55 p.m. | Save Story
A new study from the University of Utah published in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology found a link between preterm births and air pollution in Utah.
Education »

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
- 'Surprising and exciting': U. astronomers harness NASA telescopes for black hole discovery
- Why will Utahns be showing up to work Oct. 2 in jammies — and with a favorite book?
Health »

How a former youth hostel was flipped into a key housing need in Salt Lake County
- A girl 'on a mission': St. George woman serving mission competes on 'American Ninja Warrior'
- Cyclospora outbreaks start with human contamination. Nobody has ever been able to figure out how
- Super Bowl champion Jordan Devey remembered for legacy on and off the field
- Beat the heat: Expert shares tips for staying hydrated during extreme temperatures
Police & Courts »

Van slams into crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing 1 and injuring 16, as police identify suspect
Politics »
This wave of Trump tariffs is likely here to stay; more are coming
- Nearly 150,000 mail ballots rejected in California's primary despite efforts to count every vote
- EU finds TikTok violates its digital rule book by failing to protect privacy of minors
- Cox appoints new Great Salt Lake commissioner as lake continues to slide
- 'Critical' moment for critical minerals: Rep. Burgess Owens' pushing for federal mining education support
Religion »

A girl 'on a mission': St. George woman serving 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
- St. John's Lutheran Church to hand out water during Days of '47 Parade
- Church of Jesus Christ announces 10 hymns to be included in 'Hymns for Home and Church'
Science »

Cyclospora outbreaks start with human contamination. Nobody has ever been able to figure out how
Utah Counties »

How an Ogden company built a colossal star-spangled nutcracker
- Man unconscious, hospitalized after being pulled from Sand Hollow Reservoir
- How a former youth hostel was flipped into a key housing need in Salt Lake County
- Fireworks at Utah Lake show delayed, partially cancelled due to storm
- A girl 'on a mission': St. George woman serving mission competes on 'American Ninja Warrior'


