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Utah shatters record for woodland area lost to wildfires by a wide margin, U. researchers say
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Aug. 5 - 1:34 p.m. | Save Story
Nearly 290,000 acres of combined wooded and forested acres have already burned this year, which is more than in any other year on record, Utah researchers say.

Residents near Widemouth 2 Fire can return home, urged to be prepared to evacuate again
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated Aug. 5 - 1:31 p.m. | Save Story
The Millard County Sheriff's Office said communities near the Widemouth 2 Fire in Fillmore and Meadow in Millard County can return home but should be prepared to evacuate again.

Utah rural leaders gather for 2026 One Utah Summit in Cedar City
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Aug. 5 - 1:02 p.m. | Save Story
Members of Utah's rural communities have made their way to Southern Utah University for the 2026 One Utah Summit, bringing together leaders, innovators, and business owners from across the state.

Teen gets maximum sentence for shooting, killing man while robbing his apartment
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 5 - 12:13 p.m. | Save Story
A 19-year-old was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison on Wednesday after admitting to shooting, killing a man while robbing the man's apartment. The man's mother, brothers, spoke about their loss.

South Ogden man fights for second chance through liver and bone marrow donations
Mike Anderson, KSL | Updated Aug. 5 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
Quinn Schiffman said a stranger saved his life through organ donation. Now his little sister is helping make sure he stays alive.

Hildale city officials propose large tax increase, cite critical needs in police, fire departments
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Aug. 5 - 11:36 a.m. | Save Story
Hildale residents may face a 167.79% property tax increase for 2027, with the city citing critical needs in its police and fire departments.

Man ordered to stand trial in capital case in killing of Santaquin police sergeant
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 5 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
A judge ordered the man accused of killing a Santaquin police sergeant with a semitruck to stand trial for the 15 charges against him, including aggravated murder, in a written ruling.

Wildfire prevention emerges as a rare bipartisan priority in Congress
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 5 - 9:41 a.m. | Save Story
After millions of acres have burned in the Western United States in a record-setting wildfire season, senators are pushing to ensure the Fix Our Forests Act can get past the finish line.

Former state senator, Lehi official, immigrant advocate recognized for their work with immigrants
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 5 - 9:29 a.m. | Save Story
The Federation of United Mexicans in Utah honored an ex-state senator, a Lehi official and an immigrant advocate for their work with immigrants.

Utah officials say Construction Fraud Task Force making progress 1 year after launch
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Updated Aug. 5 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
One year after Utah launched a specialized task force to combat residential construction fraud, state leaders said the effort is beginning to show results.

Who benefited the most from Utah's first wave of monsoonal storms?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 5 - 8:07 a.m. | Save Story
Storms last month helped elevate soil moisture levels statewide, but federal hydrologists say some regions benefitted more than others.

Utah-based lab helps track cyclospora outbreak as cases rise nationwide
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Updated Aug. 5 - 7:31 a.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake City-based laboratory is helping health officials nationwide respond to a growing cyclospora outbreak.

'Showcase the power of education and sport': Utah 2034 announces education committee
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 5 - 6:37 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah 2034 Winter Games organizing committee on Tuesday announced the launch of its official education committee.

Sevier County residents watch skies, hillside as Widemouth 2 Fire approaches
Andrew Adams, KSL | Updated Aug. 5 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
Residents expressed concerns about smoke and the approaching Widemouth 2 Fire on Tuesday as crews said the massive wildfire had expanded to more than 79,000 acres.

Judge orders prison for woman who tried to kidnap 5-week-old infant in Salt Lake City
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 4 - 10:25 p.m. | Save Story
Kyley Burnham was ordered to serve one to 15 years in prison after she admitted to trying to take a baby who was with their grandmother.

West Valley City family prepares to say goodbye to 10-year-old girl after Murray pond drowning
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted Aug. 4 - 10:14 p.m. | Save Story
A West Valley City family is preparing to say goodbye to their 10-year-old daughter and sister after Murray pond drowning.

85-year-old man dies after falling into septic tank in Millville
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted Aug. 4 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
An 85-year-old man died Tuesday after falling into a septic tank in Millville. Police are currently investigating.

O'Leary Digital, Box Elder County press court to dismiss data center foes' lawsuit
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 4 - 9:31 p.m. | Save Story
O'Leary Digital and Box Elder County officials seek dismissal of the lawsuit filed by foes of a proposed data center, the latest sally in the simmering controversy.

Get Gephardt helps satellite TV subscriber fight double-billing after DirecTV and AT&T split
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted Aug. 4 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Bundled services became unbundled when AT&T and DirecTV parted ways, leaving a Magna resident to get double-billed by both companies.
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