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Former West Valley City man charged with raping, kidnapping girl in Weber County
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 15 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
A former West Valley City man is charged with raping a girl in Weber County in 2021 or 2022, and he is currently jailed in Washington on similar charges in a separate case.
Utah leaders donate care packages to deployed troops' families
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted July 15 - 5:41 p.m. | Save Story
Utah leaders and local businesses gathered at the State Capitol Wednesday to donate 300 care packages to the families of deployed Utah service members.
CDC warns of 'very big shift' as cyclospriasis cases surge
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Updated July 15 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
With cases of cyclospriasis surging and thousands more being investigated in 34 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning of a "very big shift" in its circulation.
Utah inland port pledges $7.5M to Great Salt Lake 'buffer,' seeks to improve water use
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 15 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Inland Port Authority announced new funding and partnerships that seek to improve the Great Salt Lake ecosystem.
Data center opponents sue Kevin O'Leary, Fox News over claims linking them to China
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated July 15 - 4:41 p.m. | Save Story
Opponents of a Utah data center project have sued Kevin O'Leary and the Fox News Network for defamation after the businessman claimed opponents had links to China.
Man with history of mental illness accused of stabbing mother in Utah County
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 15 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
A man accused of stabbing his mother in the neck has been charged with attempted murder.
Man sent to jail, probation for shooting stranger in Midvale
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 15 - 2:17 p.m. | Save Story
Dakota Pierce was ordered to spend 180 days in jail and four years on probation after firing a gun at strangers who were walking bikes, hitting one of them.
Salt Lake City curbs heights as it seeks new zoning for Smith's Ballpark redevelopment
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 15 - 1:04 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City leaders signaled support for reducing heights at the old home of the Salt Lake Bees.
Sutherland Institute names state Sen. Todd Weiler as new president
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated July 15 - 12:18 p.m. | Save Story
The Sutherland Institute announced Wednesday that Utah Sen. Todd Weiler was selected as its new president and CEO by the board of directors.
Cancer survivors celebrate 30th anniversary of Survivors at the Summit
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted July 15 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
A group's hike to the top of Kings Peak has turned into an annual event celebrating the lives of cancer survivors for the past 30 years in Utah.
Utah domestic violence advocates see summer increase in calls
Annette Campbell, KSL | Posted July 15 - 11:34 a.m. | Save Story
Domestic violence advocates in Utah said summer often brings an increase in calls for help, with more survivors reaching out for services during school breaks and warmer months.
Dog rescued after fire burns garage, part of house in Holladay
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 15 - 11:02 a.m. | Save Story
A family and their dog are uninjured following a large house fire in Holladay on Wednesday that burned inside the garage and first floor.
'Can hot dogs be art?' How one southern Utah museum is celebrating National Hot Dog day
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 15 - 10:34 a.m. | Save Story
The Southern Utah Museum of Art is hosting its fourth annual celebration of National Hot Dog Day by showcasing a unique piece of art it has had in its collection since 1979 — in conjunction with some real life, edible hot dogs, of course.
Tribal leaders say they weren't consulted before Trump order shrunk 2 Utah national monuments
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted July 15 - 10:13 a.m. | Save Story
Tribal leaders for the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante monuments say they weren't consulted before the Trump administration signed executive orders drastically reducing their sizes.
More charges for Utah teacher allegedly soliciting teen girls online
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 15 - 9:24 a.m. | Save Story
A middle school teacher in southern Utah already facing charges for allegedly soliciting a teenage girl online is accused of soliciting two more girls.
Iron County Commission postpones meeting that was scheduled 'before Constantine was emperor'
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 15 - 8:34 a.m. | Save Story
The Iron County Commission moves to postpone its July 13 meeting due to technical error that set the meeting "before Constantine was emperor" in the year 226.
Church of Jesus Christ reaches new record with 88,500 full-time missionaries
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 15 - 8:07 a.m. | Save Story
On Tuesday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced it has more missionaries serving than ever before, after the opening of 55 new missions.
Bystander shares story of how he helped amputee after Bear Lake boating accident
Andrew Adams, KSL | Updated July 15 - 7:01 a.m. | Save Story
A man who helped apply tourniquets to a woman who lost both legs in a boating accident at Bear Lake said he was grateful he happened to be in the right place at the right time.
Northrop Grumman expands Roy site for Sentinel missile program development
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted July 15 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
Northrop Grumman broke ground on a new building at its Roy Innovation Center campus, while a company official said the Sentinel nuclear defense system is moving ahead.
Education »
'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?
- Farmington High School Marching Band finds new stage after Washington parade cancellation
Environment »
Utah inland port pledges $7.5M to Great Salt Lake 'buffer,' seeks to improve water use
- Tribal leaders say they weren't consulted before Trump order shrunk 2 Utah national monuments
- Data center backer says foes' wishes should be honored if efforts to challenge plans proceed
- This chaotic 2,000-pound seal has returned to sea – but leaves behind a conundrum
- Ogden fire sparks safety concerns, man charged in 18-acre hillside blaze
Politics »
US aviation industry urges Congress to provide $20 billion for air traffic control upgrades
- Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone
- Data center opponents sue Kevin O'Leary, Fox News over claims linking them to China
- US Mint produces a $1 coin bearing Trump's face to help celebrate America's 250th birthday
- Trump spy nominee Clayton will not directly say Biden won 2020 election
Religion »
Church of Jesus Christ reaches new record with 88,500 full-time missionaries
- Rendering released for exterior of future Spanish Fork temple
- 90th annual Obon festival gathers more than a thousand attendees in Salt Lake City
- Salt Lake Buddhist Temple to host 90th annual Obon festival in Japantown
- NFL legendary coach Andy Reid joins Tabernacle Choir's tribute to America's 250th anniversary
Science »
Faint new planet is revealed around a young star after a decade in hiding
- This chaotic 2,000-pound seal has returned to sea – but leaves behind a conundrum
- 'Surprising and exciting': U. astronomers harness NASA telescopes for black hole discovery
- Mystery bidder buys T. rex nicknamed 'Gus' for a record $50 million
- New York becomes the first state to impose a data center moratorium
Utah Counties »
Former West Valley City man charged with raping, kidnapping girl in Weber County
- Utah inland port pledges $7.5M to Great Salt Lake 'buffer,' seeks to improve water use
- Man with history of mental illness accused of stabbing mother in Utah County
- Man sent to jail, probation for shooting stranger in Midvale
- Salt Lake City curbs heights as it seeks new zoning for Smith's Ballpark redevelopment
