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Bystander shares story of how he helped amputee after Bear Lake boating accident
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted July 14 - 10:37 p.m. | Save Story
A man who helped apply tourniquets to a woman who lost both legs in a boating accident at Bear Lake said he was grateful he happened to be in the right place at the right time.
Data center backer says foes' wishes should be honored if efforts to challenge plans proceed
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 14 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
A member of the body that voted for the controversial Box Elder County data center plans thinks if foes' efforts to challenge the plans proceed, their wishes should be honored.
Utah raises weight cutoff that can drive up vehicle registration fees
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted July 14 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah has changed how some heavy vehicles are taxed at registration, raising the cutoff from 12,000 pounds to 14,000 pounds. The change could save some owners hundreds of dollars.
Ogden fire sparks safety concerns, man charged in 18-acre hillside blaze
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Updated July 14 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
A 51-year-old man faces a misdemeanor charge after authorities say he sparked the Mountain Road Fire, which burned more than 18 acres and prompted evacuations.
'Surprising and exciting': U. astronomers harness NASA telescopes for black hole discovery
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted July 14 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
In a discovery that has puzzled astronomers, University of Utah astronomers harnessed data to locate the first stellar-mass black hole in the massive globular star cluster Omega Centauri.
Sen. Curtis says Congress needs to weigh in after Trump restarts military operations in Iran
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted July 14 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. John Curtis said Congress must assert its authority on whether to declare war in Iran just days after President Donald Trump notified lawmakers that military operations have been restarted.
Man sentenced for killing girlfriend whose body was found near Millcreek dumpster
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 14 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
A man with a violent criminal history was sentenced to prison on July 1 after admitting to killing his girlfriend.
Beaver shuts off pressurized irrigation over flooding issues
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 14 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
City officials in Beaver said they had to shut off the area's pressurized irrigation system until further notice because dirty water from flooding has entered it.
More charges for Uintah County father accused of abusing family for years
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 14 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
A fifth criminal indictment has been filed against a Uintah County man for alleged prolonged abuse of his family, this time for child torture.
Utah domestic violence advocates see summer increase in calls
Annette Campbell, KSL | Posted July 14 - 6:33 p.m. | Save Story
Domestic violence advocates in Utah said summer often brings an increase in calls for help, with more survivors reaching out for services during school breaks and warmer months.
Salt Lake City OKs $2M loan to help business owner drastically rebuild after Main Street fire
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 14 - 5:38 p.m. | Save Story
The owner of a Main Street building that was destroyed by a fire that broke out last summer is receiving a big financial boost from Salt Lake City as it looks to drastically rebuild the property.
Pilot in fatal Box Elder County plane crash was in training program, report says
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 14 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
The National Transportation Safety Board released the Aviation Investigation Preliminary Report for a plane that crashed on the evening of June 23 near Willard, Box Elder County
11-year-old southern Utah boy to represent Team USA at BMX Racing World Championships
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 14 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Eleven-year-old Gavin Hernandez, of Hurricane, Washington County, will represent Team USA at the BMX Racing World Championships in Brisbane, Australia, this weekend.
Valley Fair Mall employee stabbed by man allegedly targeting Muslims
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated July 14 - 4:16 p.m. | Save Story
A man working at Valley Fair Mall was stabbed multiple times Monday by a man who claimed he "targeted the victim ... because of his religion," police said.
Here's why Utah landed on this list of 10 worst places to live
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted July 14 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah has ridden years of accolades for its business-friendly environment, so why was it ranked so low in a CNBC list of the "10 worst states to live in 2026"?
Investigators hope items found at campsite leads to those responsible for Iron Fire
Pat Reavy and Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 14 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Investigators are tracing chairs and other evidence found at what is believed to be the origin of the Iron Fire in an effort to identify the fire starters.
Bonneville Fire prompts wildfire safety reminder
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Updated July 14 - 1:41 p.m. | Save Story
The Bonneville Fire's proximity to the University of Utah campus is prompting university leaders and the Salt Lake City Fire Department to remind residents to prepare for future wildfires.
Dog collar, zip ties found at camp where woman was allegedly held captive, abused
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 14 - 12:37 p.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested in Utah County and accused of holding a woman against her will and subjecting her to several types of abuse, according to police.
Monsoon season has arrived in Utah, bringing much-needed rain and new threats
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 14 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
Monsoonal rains helped reduce fire behavior in southern Utah on Monday, but new starts were reported while communities brace for flooding risks, too.
Business & Tech »
Northrop Grumman expands Roy site for Sentinel missile program development
- Data center backer says foes' wishes should be honored if efforts to challenge plans proceed
- Utah raises weight cutoff that can drive up vehicle registration fees
- With 2 years to go, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum prepares to make Olympic history
- The typical US home price is setting new records. But here's where people are paying a lot more
Education »
'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?
- 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 »
Data center backer says foes' wishes should be honored if efforts to challenge plans proceed
- This chaotic 2,000-pound seal has returned to sea – but leaves behind a conundrum
- Ogden fire sparks safety concerns, man charged in 18-acre hillside blaze
- Rare high flood risk for potentially 'catastrophic' impacts issued for already inundated parts of Texas
- After record-breaking heat, doctors warn Utahns to watch for signs of heat illness
Health »
Utah domestic violence advocates see summer increase in calls
- Miracle on the Hudson pilot Sully Sullenberger announces Alzheimer's disease diagnosis
- An experimental Alzheimer's drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches
- After record-breaking heat, doctors warn Utahns to watch for signs of heat illness
- US appeals court revives hundreds of private lawsuits linking Tylenol to autism
Police & Courts »
Bystander shares story of how he helped amputee after Bear Lake boating accident
- Ogden fire sparks safety concerns, man charged in 18-acre hillside blaze
- Man, 74, becomes oldest inmate executed in Florida in state's 10th lethal injection this year
- Man sentenced for killing girlfriend whose body was found near Millcreek dumpster
- Beaver shuts off pressurized irrigation over flooding issues
Religion »
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
- Nazarene Youth Conference gathers 10,000 high schoolers to walk 22,000 miles in prayer
Science »
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
- New York becomes the first state to impose a data center moratorium
- Meta used AI to target workers with medical conditions for layoffs, lawsuit claims
Utah Counties »
Northrop Grumman expands Roy site for Sentinel missile program development
- Bystander shares story of how he helped amputee after Bear Lake boating accident
- Data center backer says foes' wishes should be honored if efforts to challenge plans proceed
- Ogden fire sparks safety concerns, man charged in 18-acre hillside blaze
- 'Surprising and exciting': U. astronomers harness NASA telescopes for black hole discovery
