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Dolly Parton is bringing her free book program to Utah
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 14 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is teaming up with Utah's Operation Literacy to help improve state reading levels.

The man behind the masks
Peter Rosen, KSL | Posted Aug. 14 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
Jesus Cuevas is a Mexican mask maker, a mascarero. He is the son of a mask maker and a fourth-generation woodcarver.

Warm winter pushes Bear Lake marina project ahead of schedule
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Aug. 14 - 8:55 p.m. | Save Story
Construction on the new Bear Lake marina is more than 80% excavated and ahead of schedule, bringing expanded boat access, parking and slips to one of Utah's busiest lakes.

Senate GOP whip says Mike Lee's election security bill will be priority after recess
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 14 - 8:40 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo., confirmed it is a Republican priority to pass the election security package championed by Utah Sen. Mike Lee after returning from the congressional recess in August.

16-year-old arrested in Saratoga Springs double-murder investigation
Wendy Leonard, KSL | Updated Aug. 14 - 8:26 p.m. | Save Story
A 16-year-old boy was arrested Friday in connection with the murders of Jessica Lyman and Eli Painter on March 28, 2025.

723 jobs being lost as Tyson Foods closes Eagle Mountain facility
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Aug. 14 - 8:10 p.m. | Save Story
Tyson Foods announced this week it will close its case-ready meat facility in Eagle Mountain as the company restructures to deal with a historic cattle shortage.

Sandy cleans up after '100-year' rainstorm leaves flood damage
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Aug. 14 - 6:24 p.m. | Save Story
Cleanup was underway in multiple neighborhoods Friday after what city leaders characterized as a "50- to 100-year" rainstorm.

Mudslides close portion of Diamond Fork Road; more flooding reported across Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 14 - 6:16 p.m. | Save Story
A popular recreation road closed because of mudslides covering it, while monsoonal moisture also sparked more flooding in places across the state Friday.

Utah changes birth certificate policy after KSL Investigators uncover records issue
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Updated Aug. 14 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
A family experienced what felt like a records runaround when they tried to get certified copies of their birth certificates.

Mexican cultural group hosting joint celebration of US, Mexican independence movements
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 14 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
A Mexican cultural group in Salt Lake City will host a joint celebration to mark the U.S. and Mexican independence movements.

Have You Seen This? I-15 turns into river during Thursday storm
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Aug. 14 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
Severe flooding during a thunderstorm in Sandy turned I-15 into a river on Thursday evening.

Women's Leadership Institute of Utah changes name to Sego Leadership
Emily Walker, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 14 - 3:10 p.m. | Save Story
The Women's Leadership Institute of Utah, an organization that advocates for women in leadership positions, is rebranding to become known as Sego Leadership.

Utah families donate diapers, tour new homes for people experiencing homelessness
Madi Vollmer, KSL | Posted Aug. 14 - 2:22 p.m. | Save Story
Utah families donate diapers to families in need and tour 11 new tiny homes at The Other Side Village in Salt Lake City.

2 Utah County school districts sign 3-year agreement to jointly manage student transportation
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 14 - 1:32 p.m. | Save Story
Timpanogos School District this week signed an agreement with Aspen Peaks School District to collaboratively manage student transportation needs ahead of the districts becoming operational in 2027.

New building helps complete Utah's first full veterinary medicine program at USU
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Aug. 14 - 12:32 p.m. | Save Story
A brand new veterinary medicine building at Utah State University will help prepare students with hands on training in Utah's first complete four-year program in the degree.

Artist behind proposed $55M Grand Liberty Arch says he won't build it at Utah Capitol
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Aug. 14 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
The artist behind a 60-foot arch aimed at celebrating the history of U.S., proposed to be built near the Utah Capitol, said he is pursuing a new location following neighborhood pushback.

1 dead in crash near Moab; U.S. 191 closed
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated Aug. 14 - 11:48 a.m. | Save Story
A person died in Moab on Friday after a multi-car crash. U.S. 191 is closed in both directions while officials investigate the cause of the crash.

New documents reveal more about Intermountain's LDS Hospital 'replacement' plans
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 14 - 11:22 a.m. | Save Story
Intermountain Health sent Salt Lake City new documents about its planned "LDS Hospital replacement" site near downtown.

Paiute tribe youth share restoration story at Utah Shakespearean Festival
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Aug. 14 - 10:06 a.m. | Save Story
Youth from the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah are sharing their tribe's history in a unique performance at the Utah Shakespeare Festival Greenshow. The group has two more performances this season: on Aug. 15 and Aug. 29.
Environment »

Tornado warnings expire in Tooele County; flood risk continues in Utah
- 'One thing after another': Multiple factors hit Utah County farm hard
- The lasting effects of Utah's wildfires: By the numbers
- Tropical Storm Lala forms in Central Pacific; hurricane watch issued for Big Island of Hawaii
- Why Utah's percentage of human-caused fires has fallen well below the national average
Health »
Idaho must allow abortions to preserve women's health, district judge rules
- New documents reveal more about Intermountain's LDS Hospital 'replacement' plans
- Butterflies or serious struggles? Gauging your student's mental health on back-to-school week
- Trump's vaccine plan would require millions of individual shots last used decades ago
- Trump administration accuses hospitals of improper billing over gender care for minors
Politics »
Idaho must allow abortions to preserve women's health, district judge rules
- Afghanistan marks 5 years under the Taliban with safer streets but pleas for jobs and education
- Mexican cultural group hosting joint celebration of US, Mexican independence movements
- Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom construction to continue
- Artist behind proposed $55M Grand Liberty Arch says he won't build it at Utah Capitol
Religion »

Teen receives birthday blessing from Pope Leo XIV in Rome
- Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University
- Birthday celebration: President Dallin H. Oaks turns 94
- Photo gallery: Family pets draw our full attention during Blessing of the Animals event
- 'Another 100 years': Buddhists reflect on temple's legacy, future in Salt Lake City
Science »

Four more belugas arrive at Chicago aquarium from shuttered Canadian theme park
- Group cites 'striking' Weber County data on Flock cameras as reason for lawmakers to act
- Millions crowd Spanish cities to see country's first total solar eclipse in over a century
- Ultra rare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin
- 'A huge win': Utah State University, technical colleges partner to bolster robotics workforce



