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New Intermountain initiative helps kids with asthma get faster treatment during attacks
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted July 19 - 11:26 a.m. | Save Story
Intermountain Children's Health is expanding an asthma care model designed to help Utah children receive faster treatment and avoid unnecessary hospital stays.
Sick of the lousy weather and want to move? You're not alone
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted July 19 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
It probably won't come as a surprise that weather was the top reason Americans cited for moving to another state in a new survey.
Mike Lee says mail-in voting 'should not survive much longer' — with few exceptions
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted July 19 - 9:31 a.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mike Lee said mail-in voting should be restricted in future elections, despite Utah being an early adopter of the practice, after President Donald Trump's address on election security.
2 warthog piglets born at Utah's Hogle Zoo
Simone Seikaly, KSL | Posted July 19 - 8:34 a.m. | Save Story
The birth of two male common warthog piglets is the first-ever such arrival at Utah's Hogle Zoo. Named Chad and Wharton, the brothers have been behind the scenes and getting to know their mom, Tikiti, since their arrival on June 14.
Utah fire chief accepts new position in Colorado
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted July 19 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
After working with the North Tooele Fire District for four years, Chief Kevin Nunn is taking on a new role as a fire chief in Colorado.
Her mac and cheese is top-ranked on Google. Now this Utahn is competing on national TV
Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News | Posted July 19 - 7:31 a.m. | Save Story
Susie Bulloch had home court advantage going into the new Food Network competition 'Pitmasters,' which brought top barbecue cooks to southern Utah for a weeklong live fire-cooking battle. But that doesn't mean it was all smooth sailing
'A force for Utah politics': Family, friends remember Merrill Cook at state Capitol
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Posted July 18 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Many gathered at the state Capitol in Salt Lake City on Saturday to celebrate the life of former congressman Merrill Cook.
Utah podcaster diagnosed with cancer aims to give back after 'overwhelming' community support
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 18 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
A popular Utah podcaster who was recently diagnosed with cancer is looking to give back after receiving overwhelming financial support for his treatment.
Utah Odia Community hosts Rath Yatra at new temple in Kearns
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 18 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
The Ratha Yatra Festival, honoring three Hindu gods in a festival centered around bringing people together, took place at the new BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Kearns on Saturday.
A Provo firefighter, his wife and 3 sons all found dead after a flash flood in southern Utah
Sicily Stanton, KSL and Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated July 18 - 6:47 p.m. | Save Story
A Provo Firefighter, his wife and three sons were all found dead after a flash flood in southern Utah.
Hiker dies after lightning strike on east peak of American Fork Twin Peaks
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated July 18 - 5:21 p.m. | Save Story
A hiker was struck by lightning and died while hiking in the Twin Peaks area on Saturday, Salt Lake County officials said. Search-and-rescue crews recovered the hiker's body.
Orem couple with 11 children share journey helping Ukraine amid ongoing crisis
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 18 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Sara and Sasha Pachev of Orem travel twice a year to Ukraine for humanitarian efforts, leaving their 11 children and two grandchildren behind. They also donate money regularly.
Utah joins 48 other states calling for increased federal enforcement against robotic scam calls
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted July 18 - 4:17 p.m. | Save Story
Attorney General Derek Brown on Wednesday joined 48 other attorneys general to urge the FCC to strengthen rules that would cut scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers.
'Great news': Measles spread slows in Utah
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 18 - 3:05 p.m. | Save Story
A statewide measles outbreak that affected over 100 Utahns seems to be coming to an end with just six infections in the last three weeks.
Beaver mayor cautions residents flood risk will continue long after monsoon rains pass
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted July 18 - 2:03 p.m. | Save Story
With elevated flash flood potential extending into the weekend over the Cottonwood Fire burn scar, Beaver's mayor on Friday cautioned residents to be prepared and to be patient.
Trump's trade rep touts Provo company's big discovery
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted July 18 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah company is getting attention from the Trump administration thanks to a major discovery in the mountains of Utah County.
Nanny sentenced for child abuse after jury ruled no contest, dismissing multiple charges
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 18 - 10:40 a.m. | Save Story
A woman who was caring for a 6-week-old boy was sentenced to three years of probation after pleading no contest to child abuse. Jurors found her not guilty on five charges, and two other charges were dismissed in a plea deal.
Candidates seeking Box Elder Senate seat weigh in on controversial Stratos project
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted July 18 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
As controversy surrounding the proposed Stratos data center project continues to ripple, two candidates challenging the area's incumbent state senator say voters deserve more answers.
John Green's new tour will bring him to Salt Lake City. Here's what to know about his upcoming book
Valerie Jones, Deseret News | Posted July 18 - 9:09 a.m. | Save Story
Bestselling author John Green has a new book coming out later this year — and his book tour will bring him to Salt Lake City.
Education »
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
- Why will Utahns be showing up to work Oct. 2 in jammies — and with a favorite book?
- 21-year-old BYU student running a marathon around each campus building
- Why will Utahns be showing up to work Oct. 2 in jammies — and with a favorite book?
Health »
New Intermountain initiative helps kids with asthma get faster treatment during attacks
- Utah podcaster diagnosed with cancer aims to give back after 'overwhelming' community support
- 'Great news': Measles spread slows in Utah
- Cyclospora cases prompt questions about produce safety; Utah cases not linked to national outbreak
- Mike Kennedy's bill limiting gender treatments for teens clears an initial hurdle
Police & Courts »
Andrew, Tristan Tate arrested in US on new charges of rape, trafficking
- A Provo firefighter, his wife and 3 sons all found dead after a flash flood in southern Utah
- Hiker dies after lightning strike on east peak of American Fork Twin Peaks
- Beaver mayor cautions residents flood risk will continue long after monsoon rains pass
- Nanny sentenced for child abuse after jury ruled no contest, dismissing multiple charges
Science »
Could digital fatigue and the analog movement save the stickshift?
- Data center protests go national as backlash grows
- Cyclospora cases prompt questions about produce safety; Utah cases not linked to national outbreak
- Mike Lee runs bill allowing American hackers to target foreign cyberthreats
- From doctor to patient: Retired radiologist undergoes robotic surgery for prostate cancer
