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'It's run its course': Utah ready to sell Lake Powell ferry as reservoir hits new low
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 19 - 10:15 a.m. | Save Story
State leaders and transportation officials say they're ready to move on from a Lake Powell ferry that's become increasingly inoperable as the reservoir drops.

'A steady force for good': Longtime Utah advocate, educator Debra Daniels dies at 70
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 19 - 10:13 a.m. | Save Story
Longtime Utah women's rights and social justice advocate Debra "Deb" Daniels died last week at the age of 70, the University of Utah said in a release.

Dugway Fire closes road near mouth of Weber Canyon
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated Aug. 19 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
The Dugway Fire began early Wednesday morning near the mouth of Weber Canyon. The fire spread to about 15 to 20 acres, closing parts of 6500 East, according to Utah Fire Info.

The Department of Interior just opened 90 million acres to hunting and fishing
Leah Bowers, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 19 - 9:46 a.m. | Save Story
A new DOI rule will open hunting and fishing at refuges and hatcheries, increase access to sport fishing in areas that were once closed, and expand upland game, migratory bird and big game hunting.

Prosecutors say they have shown 'aggravating' elements in Tyler Robinson murder case
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 19 - 8:27 a.m. | Save Story
Prosecutors in the Tyler Robinson capital murder case argue the evidence shows the aggravating circumstances needed for a death penalty case.

These homeless, crime solutions helped Miami. Will they work in Salt Lake County?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 19 - 8:07 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's most populous county is ready to begin implementing changes in how it addresses homelessness and criminal justice, taking lessons that transformed Miami.

Utah-filmed, two-time Emmy winner 'Navajo Highways' teaches kids the Navajo language
VideoTamara Vaifanua, KSL | Updated Aug. 19 - 7:32 a.m. | Save Story
"Navajo Highways," a children's puppet show filmed in Utah, is helping kids connect with Navajo language and culture.

Salt Lake County residents will vote whether to approve $128M recreation bond this fall
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 19 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake County voters will decide this November whether to approve a $128 million bond to fund several new recreation facilities and a slew of improvements to existing centers and parks across the county.

Firefighters respond to West Valley City house fire
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Aug. 18 - 10:54 p.m. | Save Story
Firefighters responded to a house fire in West Valley City on Tuesday evening.

Residents voice concerns over proposed data center regulations in Spanish Fork
VideoShelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Aug. 18 - 10:52 p.m. | Save Story
A standing-room-only crowd packed a Spanish Fork City Council meeting Tuesday night to weigh in on proposed regulations for future data centers.

Utah parents urged to talk to kids about fentanyl as school year begins
VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL | Posted Aug. 18 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
As students head back to school across Utah this week, law enforcement and educators are encouraging parents to have conversations with their children about the dangers of illegal drugs

These riders say Salt Lake City's 999 Ride is 'souring,' but what can be done about it?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 18 - 9:08 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City's informal 999 Ride has drastically grown over the past 15 years, leading to many mixed feelings and a new effort to calm tensions over it.

'Stunned': Utah's Tongan community looks to move forward after funeral shooting
VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Aug. 18 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
Leaders at the National Tongan American Society are reacting following a shooting this week outside a funeral in Kearns.

Salt Lake City approves $1M loan to help Whiskey Street rebuild after 2025 fire
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 18 - 7:31 p.m. | Save Story
A popular Salt Lake City bar and restaurant destroyed by a massive fire on Main Street last year is getting an assist from the city as it plans to rebuild taller than before.

'We ride for those who can't': How a Utah BMX track promotes inclusivity for all riders
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Aug. 18 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
The Day/Vaughn family out of southern Utah has been changing the BMX world one turn at a time.

Logan man swims length of Bear Lake, prepares to cross English Channel
VideoMike Anderson, KSL | Posted Aug. 18 - 6:55 p.m. | Save Story
In just over 11 hours, Brayden Jarrett swam the length of Bear Lake Saturday, spanning nearly 20 miles. That milestone helps him prepare for his next goal: to cross the English Channel next June.

Man with multiple fraud convictions sentenced for using grandparents' identity to obtain truck
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated Aug. 18 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
A Lehi man now has convictions of fraud and similar charges in five Utah counties as he resolved his final case in St. George courts.

'Mayday, Mayday, Mayday': Report outlines moments before fatal crash at Utah wildfire
Devin Oldroyd and Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Aug. 18 - 4:57 p.m. | Save Story
The National Transportation Safety Board, on Tuesday, released its preliminary report on a deadly helicopter crash near the Widemouth 2 Fire.

Utah's 10 largest fires this year have already cost nearly $217M to battle
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 18 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah is in the midst of its worst fire season in nearly two decades, and it and the federal government are quickly running up a large tab to handle all of it.
Environment »

'It's run its course': Utah ready to sell Lake Powell ferry as reservoir hits new low
- The Department of Interior just opened 90 million acres to hunting and fishing
- Residents voice concerns over proposed data center regulations in Spanish Fork
- Utah's 10 largest fires this year have already cost nearly $217M to battle
- Utah State Ag-DRIP program helps farmers conserve water in Colorado River Basin
Health »

Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts
- Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says
- Logan man swims length of Bear Lake, prepares to cross English Channel
- Why the Pentagon will be paying some US troops to have their sperm or eggs frozen
- HHS 'actively reviewing' Mike Lee's push for a new Type 1 diabetes treatment
Politics »

Zelenskyy's office is probed for corruption as fired defense minister demands elections
- US, South Korea to cut length, scope of military drills after Trump order
- The Department of Interior just opened 90 million acres to hunting and fishing
- United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire
- These homeless, crime solutions helped Miami. Will they work in Salt Lake County?
Science »

Florida's Jellyfish Museum is dedicated solely to the mesmerizing floating predators
- Residents voice concerns over proposed data center regulations in Spanish Fork
- Before-and-after NASA images show crater carved by a SpaceX rocket that slammed into the moon
- How a BYU study led Utah lawmakers to pass a student data privacy law
- Utah State Ag-DRIP program helps farmers conserve water in Colorado River Basin
Utah Counties »

Man hired to care for autistic man accused of impaired driving, crashing
- 'It's run its course': Utah ready to sell Lake Powell ferry as reservoir hits new low
- 'A steady force for good': Longtime Utah advocate, educator Debra Daniels dies at 70
- Dugway Fire closes road near mouth of Weber Canyon
- Prosecutors say they have shown 'aggravating' elements in Tyler Robinson murder case




