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Utah's state parks recorded 12 million visits over past year. These ones are gaining popularity

Utah's state parks recorded 12 million visits over past year. These ones are gaining popularity

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than 12.1 million people visited Utah state parks over the past fiscal year, and some new parks are quickly gaining popularity over others.
Too many kids 'on the sidelines': Utah 2034 pledges funds in youth sports donation effort

Too many kids 'on the sidelines': Utah 2034 pledges funds in youth sports donation effort

VideoJoe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 8:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Organizing Committee for the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games announced it would participate in Utah Youth Sports Giving Day, a community impact program to support youth sports.
Massive new art installation planned for Sugar House seeks to highlight its neighbors

Massive new art installation planned for Sugar House seeks to highlight its neighbors

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sugar House's growth has brought many residents to its core, and a new art installation aims to highlight all the different people who live in the Salt Lake City neighborhood.
Evacuations lifted after Harley Fire reaches 75% containment

Evacuations lifted after Harley Fire reaches 75% containment

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 6:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

The evacuations issued on Friday for residents in Box Elder County near the Harley Fire have been lifted. The Harley Fire reached 75% containment on Saturday.
President, CEO of Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation dies at 58

President, CEO of Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation dies at 58

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Colin Hilton, President and CEO of the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation died on Saturday after leading the organization for over two decades.
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. 22 - 5:43 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.
'Getting worse': Riverton woman sounds call to aid Ukraine after 10th humanitarian trip to country

'Getting worse': Riverton woman sounds call to aid Ukraine after 10th humanitarian trip to country

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 4:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Riverton woman recently returned from her 10th humanitarian trip to Ukraine and is pressing for continued aid for the country in its war with Russia.
150 companies form coalition in Utah to get defense technology to troops faster

150 companies form coalition in Utah to get defense technology to troops faster

Heather Peterson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 2:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

About 150 American companies launched a new coalition Friday aimed at getting defense technology into the hands of troops faster.
'It started out as a dream': Beaver outdoor adventure store closing after disasters in area

'It started out as a dream': Beaver outdoor adventure store closing after disasters in area

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 1:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tucker High Adventure Tours in Beaver is closing its brick and mortar, citing catastrophic fires and floods in the area.
With 'Super El Niño' on the way, Vail Resorts announces opening dates in the West

With 'Super El Niño' on the way, Vail Resorts announces opening dates in the West

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

As we endure the extended "dog days of summer" amid another hot spell, one ski resort company already has its sights set on what the coming "Super El Niño " is expected to deliver.
How a smashed cuke salad — and other homegrown dishes — are helping fight hunger at Utah Valley University

How a smashed cuke salad — and other homegrown dishes — are helping fight hunger at Utah Valley University

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jokes about "starving students" and dorm pantries stocked with nothing but a couple packages of ramen and a half-empty bottle of Tabasco may be campus humor standbys. But hunger is a reality for many Utah college students.
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. 22 - 9:03 a.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.
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. 22 - 8:02 a.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.
'Local watering hole': BYU students pay tribute to gas stations in 'Rest Stop' art show

'Local watering hole': BYU students pay tribute to gas stations in 'Rest Stop' art show

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Throughout history, society has created rest stops where people could pause and recuperate on their journeys. BYU students paid tribute to that concept in a gas station-themed art show this month.
Reduction of Grand Staircase-Escalante applauded; better stewardship of the land urged

Reduction of Grand Staircase-Escalante applauded; better stewardship of the land urged

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 10:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Many of the people who live near the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument say a recent reduction of the monument will give area governments and people better control of the future of the land and its stewardship.
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.