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Utah farmers urge consumers to buy local fruit after freeze slashes harvest

Utah farmers urge consumers to buy local fruit after freeze slashes harvest

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Warm winter followed by an April freeze devastated many orchards, but growers say locally grown fruit is still available
Back-to-school bargains: Same supply list cost over twice as much depending where we shopped

Back-to-school bargains: Same supply list cost over twice as much depending where we shopped

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 9:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

The KSL Investigators shopped the same back-to-school supply list at five retailers. The cheapest complete basket cost just over $30, while the most expensive topped $66.
UTA considers first base fare rate increase in over a decade

UTA considers first base fare rate increase in over a decade

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's largest transit agency is seeking its first base fare increase in over a decade, saying that rising costs are driving up the need.
Smithfield man gets up to five years more imprisonment in sexual abuse case

Smithfield man gets up to five years more imprisonment in sexual abuse case

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 8:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Smithfield man has been sentenced to up to five years imprisonment in a sexual abuse case, which will be added to his lengthy prison term in a separate case.
'Story of contribution': Longtime Mexican restaurant operator honored with key to Ogden

'Story of contribution': Longtime Mexican restaurant operator honored with key to Ogden

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Javier Chavez Sr., operator of a small chain of Mexican restaurants, received a key to Ogden from the mayor for his business efforts and contributions to the city.
Great Basin jumps to highest fire preparedness level; $18M fund launched for Beaver area

Great Basin jumps to highest fire preparedness level; $18M fund launched for Beaver area

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 6 - 5:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah and federal officials announced an $18 million agreement to begin the recovery from a massive fire that burned this year, while firefighting operations continue at a nearby fire.
Man drowns at Sand Hollow Reservoir

Man drowns at Sand Hollow Reservoir

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 5:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 19-year-old man from Nevada died Thursday afternoon at Sand Hollow Reservoir after drowning.
Immigrant advocates picket against immigrant detainee flights at Salt Lake airport

Immigrant advocates picket against immigrant detainee flights at Salt Lake airport

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A handful of immigrant advocates gathered at Salt Lake City International airport to protest the regular immigrant detainee flights out of the facility.
Utah secures victory in lawsuit over its prop betting law; prediction market plans to appeal

Utah secures victory in lawsuit over its prop betting law; prediction market plans to appeal

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The prediction market Kalshi said it plans to appeal a federal court ruling issued earlier this week that allows Utah to enforce its new law banning proposition betting.
Here's a look at the 7 Utah school districts proposing tax hikes

Here's a look at the 7 Utah school districts proposing tax hikes

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 3:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Seven Utah school districts have proposed tax increases to fund various district projects. Here's a breakdown of all of them.
Here's how much Americans need to earn to afford a typical home

Here's how much Americans need to earn to afford a typical home

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 2:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

It actually takes slightly less income to buy a median-priced home in the United States than a year ago, a new analysis shows.
Man crashes car at 200 mph during Bonneville Speed Week, causing critical injuries

Man crashes car at 200 mph during Bonneville Speed Week, causing critical injuries

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 6 - 1:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was flown to the hospital in critical condition after his vehicle flipped in a crash on the salt flats during a race. Officials estimate he was traveling at more than 200 mph.
Salt Lake City mayor cautions fellow Democrats against 'purely reactive' politics

Salt Lake City mayor cautions fellow Democrats against 'purely reactive' politics

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Republican Gov. Spencer Cox and Democratic Mayor Erin Mendenhall spoke out separately about what they see as the growing polarization pushing their parties to the fringes.
Weber County leaders interested in nuclear power potential, host symposium on topic

Weber County leaders interested in nuclear power potential, host symposium on topic

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Weber County leaders are interested in potential use of nuclear power in the county and hosted a symposium on the topic featuring numerous experts in the field.
'Truly a national treasure': University of Utah acquiring final 50 acres of historic Fort Douglas

'Truly a national treasure': University of Utah acquiring final 50 acres of historic Fort Douglas

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The final remaining 50 acres of active military land at Fort Douglas are set to be transferred to the University of Utah in a historic move.
Intense summer heat takes toll on Bear Lake raspberry crop ahead of Raspberry Days

Intense summer heat takes toll on Bear Lake raspberry crop ahead of Raspberry Days

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 9:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Bear Lake raspberry growers are reporting one of the worst seasons in years after a dry winter and extreme summer heat damaged crops around the lake.
How a Utah startup is changing the shoe industry

How a Utah startup is changing the shoe industry

Video by Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 8:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

Discover how Kizik's innovative shoe technology turned a basement project into a $100 million business selling hands-free, step-in shoes.
Utah man killed in Twin Falls shooting was 'everybody's hero,' family says

Utah man killed in Twin Falls shooting was 'everybody's hero,' family says

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 8:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

The family of a Utah man killed in a shooting in Twin Falls Saturday said he was a talented artist, devoted husband, an Air Force veteran and someone who made everyone feel valued.
Ogden Regional Medical Center NICU expansion to bring more beds, support for families

Ogden Regional Medical Center NICU expansion to bring more beds, support for families

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 6 - 6:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden Regional Medical Center has broken ground on a major NICU expansion. The project will add private patient suites, bring in new technology and a Ronald McDonald family room.