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Mexican Consulate in Salt Lake hosting information sessions geared to Mexican immigrants
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 27 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
The Mexican Consulate in Salt Lake City will host information sessions all week geared to Mexican immigrants, joining consulates all across the United States.

Utah man dies while in police custody in Wyoming
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted July 27 - 9:57 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah man died Saturday while being booked into the Lincoln County Jail in Kemmerer, Wyoming.

Extreme heat keeps Utah HVAC crews busy
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted July 27 - 9:40 p.m. | Save Story
HVAC technicians in Utah are working overtime to keep up with demand.

Man shot, woman assaulted in West Jordan
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Updated July 27 - 9:25 p.m. | Save Story
One person was hospitalized in critical condition Monday evening after a shooting in West Jordan.

Mike Lee, Donald Trump say Congress should skip its August recess to pass voting bill
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted July 27 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. Mike Lee and President Donald Trump are pushing for Congress to work through its planned August recess in order to pass the voting bill known as the SAVE America Act.

36 years after ADA, Utah advocates say more progress needed for people with disabilities
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted July 27 - 8:13 p.m. | Save Story
Thirty-six years after the Americans with Disabilities Act became law, disability advocates in Utah say the landmark civil rights legislation has transformed lives, but significant work remains.

Washington Terrace fire torches 45 acres, forces home evacuations
Tim Vandenack and Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Updated July 27 - 8:12 p.m. | Save Story
A fire in an undeveloped area south of Washington Terrace torched around 45 acres, forced the evacuation of a nearby neighborhood and damaged a home.

'Shot caller' arrested in connection with March Kearns shooting
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 27 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
A fourth man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting in Kearns in March.

As backcountry use grows, Utah Avalanche Center's new director aims to reduce deaths, accidents
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted July 27 - 7:10 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Avalanche Center has a new executive director with the goal of reducing accidents and fatalities in Utah's backcountry.

Utah insurance commissioner urges Beaver fire, flood victims to document damage
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 27 - 6:52 p.m. | Save Story
As Beaver County residents begin recovering from the Cottonwood Fire and recent flooding, Utah Insurance Department Commissioner Jon Pike is encouraging homeowners to start the insurance claims process.

'Biggest and heaviest season': 'The Chosen' unveils first Season 6 teaser trailer
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted July 27 - 6:33 p.m. | Save Story
The first official teaser trailer for "The Chosen" Season 6 was released on Monday. This season of the biblical drama will depict the final 24 hours of Jesus Christ's life, known as Good Friday.

St. George woman drowns in Idaho
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted July 27 - 6:32 p.m. | Save Story
A St. George woman was pronounced dead after a drowning Thursday in the Payette River in Idaho.

Longboarder riding on roadway dies in collision with vehicle, police say
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Updated July 27 - 6:16 p.m. | Save Story
A person riding a longboard on a road in Millcreek died on Saturday night after being hit by a vehicle.

Evacuations in Beaver County's North Creek suggested amid flash flood warning
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted July 27 - 6:13 p.m. | Save Story
Residents near North Creek in Beaver County were suggested to seek higher ground due to flooding in the area on Monday.

Dixie National Forest to lower fire restrictions following monsoonal impact
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 27 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
Dixie National Forest is moving back to Stage 1 fire restrictions, as monsoon moisture over the past few weeks has helped ease some of the fire danger in southwest Utah.

Layton home a complete loss following fire
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted July 27 - 5:41 p.m. | Save Story
Firefighters said a home in Layton is a complete loss after it caught fire Monday afternoon.

Dixie Tech receives 'vital' $930K grant to expand skilled trades education
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted July 27 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Dixie Technical College received a $930,000 grant it will use to expand electrical, HVAC and plumbing training.

Wildfire threatening ranches in Box Elder County
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted July 27 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
A new wildfire threatened a few structures in Box Elder County Monday afternoon.

Man arrested less than 24 hours after being released from jail on same charge
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 27 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
A man released from the Salt Lake County Jail after serving time for a weapons conviction was arrested less than 24 hours later for investigation of the same charge.
Education »

36 years after ADA, Utah advocates say more progress needed for people with disabilities
- SUU honors fallen Army Capt. Tyler Feehan during Pioneer Legacy Celebration
- Utah Tech University student-athletes travel to Beaver to aid flood relief efforts
- State revokes license of Provo Canyon School's Provo campus amid lawsuit, abuse allegations
- 'Surprising and exciting': U. astronomers harness NASA telescopes for black hole discovery
Politics »

Mexican Consulate in Salt Lake hosting information sessions geared to Mexican immigrants
- Mike Lee, Donald Trump say Congress should skip its August recess to pass voting bill
- Zelenskyy to meet US senators, Russia sanctions vote expected
- Comey says seashells post was political speech — not a threat — as he presses to dismiss charges
- Conservation groups push back against proposed water treatment plant near Great Salt Lake
Science »
Study documents a precipitous decline in the number of languages
- FDA approves Freenome's blood test for colorectal cancer screening
- End of the search bar: Why Utah businesses are racing to solve the 'GEO' puzzle
- Need backup power? Automakers want you to look no further than their vehicles in your driveway
- Cyclospora outbreaks start with human contamination — but how?




