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South Salt Lake project causing head-on close-calls, residents plead for help
Sarah Martin, KSL | Posted July 21 - 10:16 p.m. | Save Story
A South Salt Lake resident said the major construction project outside his home is causing regular close calls with wrong-way drivers.

Scam victims may have a chance to recover stolen money — but they must act fast
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted July 21 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
The FBI has a team that works directly with banks to track and freeze fraudulent transfers, giving victims of scams something they often think they've lost: a chance.

Here's how Utah is trying to lower its criminal recidivism rate, according to a new report
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted July 21 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah has a lower rate of people under "correctional control" than much of the nation but spends more per inmate each year compared to neighbors, according to a report.

A new e-scooter company is adding 1,000 vehicles to Salt Lake City's streets
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 21 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
Veo Micromobility plans to add about 1,000 e-scooters to Salt Lake City's streets beginning on Wednesday, as it begins a five-year agreement with the city.

Logan man accused of domestic violence in custody after he escaped police chase last week
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 21 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
A Logan man, accused of assaulting his girlfriend before fleeing from police during which he allegedly crashed into a car and swam through a marina to escape, has been taken into custody.

Utah Tech University student-athletes travel to Beaver to aid flood relief efforts
Logan Stefanich and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted July 21 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
In the midst of Beaver County officials on Tuesday declaring a state of emergency in response to wildfires and flooding, Utah Tech University's athletics department lent a hand.

Feds, state officials probe Roy fire that torched 3 homes, but quiet for now on cause
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated July 21 - 6:45 p.m. | Save Story
ATF, state and local officials are investigating the Roy fire along a rail corridor that torched 3 homes, but remain quiet, at least for now, on the cause.

Neighbors work together to fight flames, get others to safety amid fast-moving fire in Roy
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted July 21 - 6:43 p.m. | Save Story
During the chaotic moments after a fast-moving brush fire erupted Monday, people along 2675 West said the actions of several neighbors helped lessen the impact and even likely saved lives.

Man gets consecutive sentences after taking two cars, one with baby still inside
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 21 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
A man will serve consecutive prison sentences in two cases where he took cars from other people — one from a nearby mom whose baby was initially still inside.

Beaver school employees keep kids fed despite water woes
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated July 21 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
Not having water has made things complicated for Beaver County School District employees who feed hundreds of children during the summer, but quitting was never an option.

Utah man accused of ramming patrol cars, including one driven by sheriff
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 21 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
A man allegedly trying to flee from a domestic violence investigation is accused of hitting two patrol cars and assaulting two other deputies.

Utah County man charged again with abusing dog
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 21 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
An Eagle Mountain man is facing an animal abuse charge in 4th District Court for the second time in three months and accused of beating the same dog.

Parts of scenic SR 153 in southern Utah washed out, forcing UDOT to close it indefinitely
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated July 21 - 1:55 p.m. | Save Story
A highway that cuts through Beaver Canyon is now closed indefinitely after Sunday's floods washed away segments of the road.

Warrant issued for man accused of assaulting woman while driving
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 21 - 1:34 p.m. | Save Story
A man accused of repeatedly punching a woman while driving and then continuing the assault after he pulled over has been charged with attempted murder.

Road near Lindon boat harbor in Vineyard closed after crash
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 21 - 12:08 p.m. | Save Story
A road near the Lindon boat harbor in Vineyard was closed Tuesday after a car crash damaged multiple power poles, a fence and other property nearby.

Forest Service determines what sparked Utah's largest fire so far this year
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 21 - 11:46 a.m. | Save Story
Federal foresters have finally determined what sparked Utah's largest wildfire nearly a decade.

Draper man accused of abusing, torturing children in home
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 21 - 11:03 a.m. | Save Story
A Draper man is accused of beating children with a leather belt and making them stand on one foot for hours. He was arrested for investigation of child torture.

Beaver County Commission declares state of emergency after fires, flooding
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated July 21 - 10:13 a.m. | Save Story
The Beaver County Commission voted unanimously to declare a state of emergency following a deluge of wildfires and flooding.

Brigham Young University researchers using tech to preserve languages, improve translation
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted July 21 - 10:12 a.m. | Save Story
Students in Brigham Young University's MATRIX Lab are partnering with international BYU-Pathway Worldwide students to collect speech and text data for low-resource languages.
Business & Tech »

Scam victims may have a chance to recover stolen money — but they must act fast
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Utah Tech University student-athletes travel to Beaver to aid flood relief efforts
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Environment »

Parts of scenic SR 153 in southern Utah washed out, forcing UDOT to close it indefinitely
Police & Courts »

Firefighters, community honor Provo captain and family killed in flash flood
- South Salt Lake project causing head-on close-calls, residents plead for help
- Scam victims may have a chance to recover stolen money — but they must act fast
- Here's how Utah is trying to lower its criminal recidivism rate, according to a new report
- Logan man accused of domestic violence in custody after he escaped police chase last week
Politics »

Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP sources say
Utah Counties »

Firefighters, community honor Provo captain and family killed in flash flood
- South Salt Lake project causing head-on close-calls, residents plead for help
- A new e-scooter company is adding 1,000 vehicles to Salt Lake City's streets
- Logan man accused of domestic violence in custody after he escaped police chase last week
- Utah Tech University student-athletes travel to Beaver to aid flood relief efforts



