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Roy fires destroy 3 homes, damage several others

Roy fires destroy 3 homes, damage several others

Devin Oldroyd and Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated July 20 - 10:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three homes were destroyed, and several others were damaged after catching fire in Roy Monday afternoon.
1 dead after hood malfunction leads to crash on I-215 in Salt Lake County

1 dead after hood malfunction leads to crash on I-215 in Salt Lake County

Cassidy Wixom and Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated July 20 - 9:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

The driver of a compact car was killed after they stopped in the middle of a freeway to address a hood malfunction when their vehicle was struck by a semitruck, authorities say.
Nephi barbershop donates day's sales to support daughter of Wayne County flash flood victims

Nephi barbershop donates day's sales to support daughter of Wayne County flash flood victims

Brenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Nephi barbershop turned a day of haircuts into a fundraiser, donating all of its sales to support a young woman who lost members of her immediate family in the devastating flash flood.
Utah woman worries she's being taken for a ride after classic car restoration stalls

Utah woman worries she's being taken for a ride after classic car restoration stalls

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Working on a classic car is not your typical job; it can take a year or two. But nearly six years and counting?
SUU student identified as US soldier killed in Jordan

SUU student identified as US soldier killed in Jordan

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated July 20 - 8:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Southern Utah University confirmed Monday a soldier killed in action while serving in Jordan was a current student at the school.
Donations pour in for woman who lost five family members in southern Utah flash flood

Donations pour in for woman who lost five family members in southern Utah flash flood

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 7:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

A GoFundMe campaign created to support a 23-year-old woman who lost five family members in a devastating flash flood in southern Utah continues to draw donations from across the country.
After scrutiny, Crimson Heights agrees to close residential facilities serving minors in Utah

After scrutiny, Crimson Heights agrees to close residential facilities serving minors in Utah

Courtney Johns, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Under an agreement with state regulators, Crimson Heights is shutting down its congregate care facilities serving minors following a series of licensing actions and alleged violations.
Man charged with attempted murder dies from self-inflicted injury in jail

Man charged with attempted murder dies from self-inflicted injury in jail

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jose Delfino Lopez Garcia died from self inflicted injuries less than two weeks after being charged with the attempted murder of his girlfriend from alleged abuse,
Couple charged in connection with robbery that resulted in death of victim's cat

Couple charged in connection with robbery that resulted in death of victim's cat

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake couple is accused of killing a man's cat while trying to rob him, according to prosecutors.
Potential Daylight Saving Time change would impact American Jewish community

Potential Daylight Saving Time change would impact American Jewish community

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The House of Representatives passed a bill to permanently adopt Daylight Saving Time nationwide. Jewish Americans foresee challenges around the change.
North Salt Lake man gets jail time stemming from sexual activity with girl

North Salt Lake man gets jail time stemming from sexual activity with girl

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A North Salt Lake man has been sentenced to more than 200 days of jail stemming from sexual activity with a girl in South Ogden in 2025 and 2026.
Ogden man gets nearly a year in jail for unlawful sexual activity with a teen

Ogden man gets nearly a year in jail for unlawful sexual activity with a teen

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man has been sentenced to nearly a year in jail and received a suspended prison term for unlawful sexual activity with a teen earlier this year.
200 homes impacted by Beaver flooding; water order still in place, mayor says

200 homes impacted by Beaver flooding; water order still in place, mayor says

Daniel Woodruff, Alex Cabrero and Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 2:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Approximately 200 homes were impacted by flooding after quick, heavy rain fell on the Cottonwood Fire burn scar, city officials said.
Man arrested for allegedly trying to kill woman who did not 'believe' him

Man arrested for allegedly trying to kill woman who did not 'believe' him

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 1:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who punched a woman in Salt Lake City because she allegedly did not believe him was arrested for investigation of attempted murder.
Cox issues 'hybrid' fireworks policy for Pioneer Day, allowing some bans to remain

Cox issues 'hybrid' fireworks policy for Pioneer Day, allowing some bans to remain

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated July 20 - 12:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox says he plans to issue a "hybrid" fireworks policy on Monday, which will allow some cities to ban personal fireworks during the upcoming Pioneer Day weekend over wildfire concerns.
Man falls, dies while searching for missing woman in Carbon County

Man falls, dies while searching for missing woman in Carbon County

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 12:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

A central Utah sheriff's office is urging the public to not "self-deploy" on search missions after a man fell and died over the weekend when he tried to locate a woman who has been missing since February.
Man with history of threatening government officials charged again in Salt Lake County

Man with history of threatening government officials charged again in Salt Lake County

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man on pretrial release for allegedly making a terroristic threat against the DA's office is accused of making more threats.
Short sales spiked during the Great Recession. Here's the nation's new hot spots

Short sales spiked during the Great Recession. Here's the nation's new hot spots

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted July 20 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

When the global economy all but collapsed nearly two decades ago, many Americans soon found themselves forced to sell their homes for less than they owed on their mortgage to avoid foreclosure.
Man accused of starting Timp Fire charged with arson

Man accused of starting Timp Fire charged with arson

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 10:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

The man believed by police to have ignited the Timp Fire in American Fork Canyon is now facing a second-degree felony charge.