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Monsoons lit up Utah's sky with a rare type of rainbow
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
Monsoonal storms provided Utah with much-needed moisture and spectacular lightning displays over the weekend, and also helped provide some residents with a rare type of rainbow.

2 accused in southern Utah of Flock camera vandalism
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 1:38 p.m. | Save Story
Two men were arrested in Iron County early Monday and accused of cutting down a Flock license plate reader after watching "de-flock America" videos.

The first lawsuit has been filed over feds' new plan for Lake Powell and Lake Mead
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 12:38 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's western neighbor is suing the U.S. Department of the Interior over its decision to mandatorily slash 1.25 million acre-feet of water from the Colorado River system annually over the next two years.

Weber School District's new Catalyst Campus gives students a head start on careers
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
Weber School District's new Catalyst program will give students hands-on career experience through eight career pathways and partnerships with more than 60 local industries.

Saratoga Springs teen charged with killing mother, brother
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 11:21 a.m. | Save Story
Prosecutors say they will seek to have a 16-year-old boy charged with two counts of aggravated murder certified to stand trial as an adult.

Impaired, unlicensed driver allegedly caused head-on crash near Park City
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 11:05 a.m. | Save Story
A driver with a blood-alcohol level more than five times the legal limit was arrested following a head-on crash near Park City over the weekend.

100-year-old WWII veteran honored at Delta-Millard rivalry game
VideoTyrese Boone, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
A 100-year-old World War II veteran and former Delta High School student was honored as the honorary flag bearer during Friday's Delta-Millard football rivalry game.

Tyler Robinson's case 'should not be made into a reality TV show,' attorneys argue
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 9:32 a.m. | Save Story
Tyler Robinson is renewing his call to keep cameras out of the courtroom during the conclusion of his upcoming preliminary hearing next week.

3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren't sold
Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 24 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
A growing number of colleges are offering three-year degree programs, which cut a year off a traditional bachelor's with reduced credit.

Utah has scores of public high schools — which one is No. 1?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 24 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
Class discussions utilizing the Socratic method. Capstone projects. Faculty-judged "Last Lectures." That's what earned Karl Maeser Preparatory Academy the No. 1 ranking in Utah.

Alpine Church Logan campus prepares for grand opening
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 6:31 a.m. | Save Story
The Alpine Church in Logan recently moved to a new building after its congregation outgrew its former location. Now, the leadership team in Logan is preparing for its grand opening on Sept. 20.

From supercomputers to startups: Inside Utah's growing bet on AI
Brooke Nally for KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 6:20 a.m. | Save Story
A $50-million supercomputer, hundreds of millions in startup funding and a growing policy framework makes Utah's AI bet harder to ignore.

Utah approves 3 more productions projected to bring $9.3M economic impact
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 23 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
Utah will serve as the backdrop for three upcoming film productions, including an eighth season of "The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch." Here's what else is coming to the Beehive State.

Would you feel safer knowing an armed civilian was nearby?
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 23 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
Personal protection is the leading reason Americans give for owning a gun. But would you feel safer knowing there were armed civilians around you who could intervene?

The world's largest collection of outdoor gear designs is at a Utah university
Bryanna Willis, KSL | Posted Aug. 23 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
What started at Utah State University as a collection of about 250 outdoor brands' catalogues as a way for students to be educated in outdoor design history has now grown to a design archive representing over 1,000 brands from all over the world.

Utah voters turn on incumbents as statewide approval ratings drop into the red
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 23 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utahns handed statewide leaders an overall negative approval rating in August, continuing a downward trend for Gov. Spencer Cox that put his approval rating underwater for the first time, a Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found.

Sunset memorial coming together to honor Vietnam War victims of Agent Orange
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 23 - 6:47 p.m. | Save Story
A memorial at Sunset Veterans Memorial Park to victims of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War is partially complete and should be done in a matter of weeks.

Utah teen recovering after serious beach accident leaves him with broken neck
VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL | Posted Aug. 23 - 5:41 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah teenager known for his love of lacrosse, family and service work is facing a long recovery after a beach accident left him with a broken neck.

Visitors spent a record $13.7B in Utah's economy last year, report finds
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 23 - 4:16 p.m. | Save Story
Despite various challenges in the travel economy, a new report finds that the economic impact from Utah's tourism economy surged to a record $13.7 billion in 2025.
Education »

Weber School District's new Catalyst Campus gives students a head start on careers
- Utah has scores of public high schools — which one is No. 1?
- The world's largest collection of outdoor gear designs is at a Utah university
- Utah barbershop chain helps with back-to-school through backpack donations
- How a smashed cuke salad — and other homegrown dishes — are helping fight hunger at Utah Valley University
Environment »

The first lawsuit has been filed over feds' new plan for Lake Powell and Lake Mead
- Tropical Storm Moke carrying more rain toward hurricane-damaged Hawaii
- John Curtis wants to hear any ideas for saving the Great Salt Lake — even the 'stupid' ones
- Feds establish goal for Lake Powell elevations with finalized 2-year plan
- Everyone's talking about a 'super El Niño' winter, but how will it affect Utah's fall?
Health »

Utah teen recovering after serious beach accident leaves him with broken neck
- Cedar Hills mom receiving double lung transplant after other cancer treatments fail
- Bloating isn't always harmless: What to know about gut health and when to seek help
- Utah 988 lifeline sees summer increase in calls, says it maintains 90% answer rate
- Fauci's lawyers set up legal defense fund as US probes multiply
Police & Courts »

2 accused in southern Utah of Flock camera vandalism
- Museum heists have turned more violent, with thieves hired on social media, Europol says
- The first lawsuit has been filed over feds' new plan for Lake Powell and Lake Mead
- Saratoga Springs teen charged with killing mother, brother
- Impaired, unlicensed driver allegedly caused head-on crash near Park City
Politics »
Israel's Netanyahu says Iran tried to kill one of his sons
- US threatens countries doing business with Iran, but holds off on penalties for now
- The first lawsuit has been filed over feds' new plan for Lake Powell and Lake Mead
- Trump threatens 50% tariffs on all cars and trucks amid Canada trade spat
- Trump administration moves to impose more than $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visas
Science »

From supercomputers to startups: Inside Utah's growing bet on AI
- Chinese humanoid robots smash human records in 100m sprint, high jump at Beijing robot games
- As workplace surveillance grows, experts say it's good to know the ways employers are watching
- Near-total lunar eclipse is coming up with the Americas in prime position
- Tropical Storm Moke forms in the Pacific, set to impact storm-weary Hawaii



