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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
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
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
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
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.

'Living canvas of light' to be built at Thanksgiving Point in massive, architectural landmark
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
The newest project at Thanksgiving Point aims to celebrate the light within every person through a massive, stained-glass monument.

Utah Valley University cancels classes on anniversary of Charlie Kirk killing
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 11:22 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Valley University won't hold classes on Sept. 10, the anniversary of the killing of Charlie Kirk on its campus.

Are gas prices headed to an all-time high?
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 12 - 11:04 a.m. | Save Story
After a week of mostly declining gas prices, the average cost of a gallon of regular jumped nearly 4 cents to an average $4.34 per gallon across Utah on Tuesday.

AAA, Zero Fatalities launch 'Please Be Patient' magnet program for teen drivers
Annette Campbell, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
AAA Utah and Zero Fatalities are launching a new initiative designed to improve safety for teen drivers by encouraging other motorists to show a little more patience on the road.

Back-to-school at Olympus High School
Madi Vollmer, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 10:14 a.m. | Save Story
Students at Olympus High School are starting a new school year, with seniors preparing for their final year and staff encouraging students to get involved and make the most of their time at school.

Mike Lee says migrants are exploiting children to cross the border. His new bill wants to change that
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 12 - 10:09 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. Mike Lee is seeking ways to close what he views as loopholes in federal immigration law that allow adults to take advantage of children in order to enter the United States illegally.

Tyler Robinson contends state has not proven elements needed for 'aggravated murder'
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 9:21 a.m. | Save Story
Tyler Robinson's defense team says their client should not stand trial on a charge of aggravated murder because the state has not proven any aggravating factors.

Man drowns in Green River
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 8:38 a.m. | Save Story
A man from the Salt Lake Valley drowned in the Green River in Daggett County on Tuesday afternoon. Witnesses told police he had rolled near the Red Creek Rapids.

Utah almost broke another heat record in July — it was also wetter than average
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 8:08 a.m. | Save Story
Last month was the warmest July in the contiguous U.S. since at least 1895, but not in Utah — just barely.

Are there upsides to this summer's slow housing market?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 12 - 7:37 a.m. | Save Story
There are deals to be made in this year's late summer housing market, when many buyers are making a final push to find a new home before school starts and sellers are feeling more pressure on prices.

Fire crews ask Utah recreationists to stay clear as aircraft collect water
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Updated Aug. 12 - 7:02 a.m. | Save Story
As helicopters make repeated trips to nearby reservoirs to collect water for the Rocky Canyon Fire, fire officials are urging people to give aircraft plenty of room to operate.

Tremonton parents accused of torture in boy's death won't face charges, county says
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
A Tremonton couple accused of child torture that led to the death of their son will not be charged, according to an announcement from the Box Elder County Attorney's Office.

Motorcyclist killed in Ogden crash
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted Aug. 11 - 10:54 p.m. | Save Story
A motorcyclist died Tuesday night following a collision with a car in Ogden.
Sen. Cory Booker to host fundraisers in Utah for Democrats this week
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 11 - 10:27 p.m. | Save Story
New Jersey Sen. and 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Cory Booker will hold a pair of fundraising events in Utah on Wednesday.
Environment »

Utah adds 4 to its board that seeks to 'defend' its Colorado River water
- Potential tropical cyclone threatens Hawaii; Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in the Atlantic
- Spain prepares for rare solar eclipse amid concern over heat and wildfires
- Utah almost broke another heat record in July — it was also wetter than average
- Fire near East Canyon tore through a recently expanded 'critical' wildlife habitat
Health »

New drug to treat one of the deadliest cancers is 'the real deal,' oncologist says
- Acting US FDA chief urges confidence in lettuce as agency updates produce safety guidance
- Congo says 2,000 people have died in history's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak
- WHO defends immunization schedules after Trump orders fewer childhood shots
- Trump signs order calling for spacing out childhood vaccines, against medical groups' guidance
Police & Courts »

1 killed in Millcreek crash
- Jury finds man guilty of aggravated murder in stabbing over phone dispute
- Mini-Mozart heist blights anniversary tribute as thieves make off with 210 statuettes
- Utah Valley University cancels classes on anniversary of Charlie Kirk killing
- AAA, Zero Fatalities launch 'Please Be Patient' magnet program for teen drivers
Politics »
Trump says press secretary Leavitt to leave job at month's end
- Utah adds 4 to its board that seeks to 'defend' its Colorado River water
- Thai government orders gun control review after 2 deadly shootings near Bangkok
- North Korea launches another missile toward sea ahead of US-South Korean military drills
- South Carolina Republican vote in Lindsey Graham's seat heads to run-off
Religion »

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
- Park City Jewish Festival brings famous singers, families together two years in a row
- Salt Lake City's unique Gilgal Sculpture Garden could become a landmark




