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Doctors, health officials urge measles vaccine as cases linger and school is starting

Doctors, health officials urge measles vaccine as cases linger and school is starting

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah health experts and pediatricians are urging measles vaccinations as school is beginning and cases are continuing to be diagnosed each week in Utah.
Shoplifting survey points to financial strain as Americans struggle with costs

Shoplifting survey points to financial strain as Americans struggle with costs

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 9:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new survey found 30% of American adults say they have shoplifted. Experts say the findings may reflect financial desperation as families struggle with the cost of necessities.
Utah leaders honor the lives of fallen firefighters

Utah leaders honor the lives of fallen firefighters

Emily Walker, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's congressional and local leaders paid tribute to the firefighters who died fighting the Widemouth 2 Fire last week.
Man accused of sports card fraud avoids conviction with diversion agreement

Man accused of sports card fraud avoids conviction with diversion agreement

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 7:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man accused of selling $5 sports cards when he'd promised Michael Jordan and not giving refunds accepted a diversion agreement, agreeing to pay the victims back.
'One thing after another': Multiple factors hit Utah County farm hard

'One thing after another': Multiple factors hit Utah County farm hard

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 7:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Third-generation farmer Chris Riley said 2026 has been an especially difficult year, hitting multiple crops, many of them wiped out by an early bloom and late freeze.
Man charged in stabbing at West Valley Mall indicted for federal hate crime

Man charged in stabbing at West Valley Mall indicted for federal hate crime

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man who is accused of targeting a Muslim man in a stabbing at a West Valley mall last month is now facing additional hate crime charges in federal court.
Sandy record store sets record for largest physical media giveaway in 24 hours

Sandy record store sets record for largest physical media giveaway in 24 hours

Annette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Sandy record store made history after breaking a record for the most physical media given away by a record store in 24 hours.
West Nile Virus found in one-third of mosquitos sampled within Salt Lake City district

West Nile Virus found in one-third of mosquitos sampled within Salt Lake City district

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 5:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

West Nile Virus was detected in 35% of mosquitoes tested this week within the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District, posing a "significantly higher-than-normal risk" of the virus, county health officials say.
Roy leaders OK scaled-back 34.25% tax hike; foes plan challenge to halt it

Roy leaders OK scaled-back 34.25% tax hike; foes plan challenge to halt it

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Roy leaders approved a scaled-back 34.25% property tax hike after a lengthy hearing, and foes are saying they plan a campaign to halt the increase.
Weather helps Widemouth 2 Fire containment but poses flooding risks

Weather helps Widemouth 2 Fire containment but poses flooding risks

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 12 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's largest wildfire, the Widemouth 2 Fire, is now 36% contained thanks to better weather conditions.
Utah teachers address immigration crackdown, how it's impacting their students

Utah teachers address immigration crackdown, how it's impacting their students

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of Utah educators addressed the immigration crackdown and the adverse impact it's having on their students at a forum.
Great Salt Lake not expected to hit new low in 2026; but what if it does in the future?

Great Salt Lake not expected to hit new low in 2026; but what if it does in the future?

Adam Small, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

While just feet away from its all-time low, the Great Salt Lake is not expected to break its record this year. But what would the state's leaders do if it did?
Duchesne man with 'long criminal history' accused of manufacturing bath salts

Duchesne man with 'long criminal history' accused of manufacturing bath salts

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man who has been investigated multiple times on allegations of drug crimes is facing federal and state charges after he was allegedly found to be in possession of the drug known as bath salts.
1 killed in Millcreek crash

1 killed in Millcreek crash

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 1:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

A person died in a rollover crash in Millcreek on Wednesday.
Utah adds 4 to its board that seeks to 'defend' its Colorado River water

Utah adds 4 to its board that seeks to 'defend' its Colorado River water

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 1:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has added four new members to its Colorado River Authority of Utah board as it seeks to maintain its allotment of the critical river amid a rift between its neighbors.
Brandon Sanderson to join John Green on his book tour in Salt Lake City

Brandon Sanderson to join John Green on his book tour in Salt Lake City

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 1:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns have the chance to hear from authors John Green and Brandon Sanderson together when Sanderson joins Green as a special guest on his book tour.
Jury finds man guilty of aggravated murder in stabbing over phone dispute

Jury finds man guilty of aggravated murder in stabbing over phone dispute

Emily Ashcraft and Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 12:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Last week, a jury found Kidus Yohannes guilty of killing 20-year-old Candace Samples in 2018 after asking her to give back his phone. A man who intervened was seriously injured.
'They gave so much': Nonprofit seeks to remember pioneers in pauper's graves at SLC cemetery

'They gave so much': Nonprofit seeks to remember pioneers in pauper's graves at SLC cemetery

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 12 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the search for her own ancestor's grave, a Utah woman discovered a large group of pioneers buried in unmarked pauper's graves. Here's how she remembered them.
Birthday celebration: President Dallin H. Oaks turns 94

Birthday celebration: President Dallin H. Oaks turns 94

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 12:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints President Dallin H. Oaks gathers with family in Utah on Monday to celebrate his 94th birthday.