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Get Gephardt helps Utah woman fight to get her power of attorney recognized
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted July 9 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
A Sandy woman says even with power of attorney, she could not get a major credit card company to recognize her authority over her brother's finances.
Here's when Utah's congressional candidates will debate ahead of the fall elections
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted July 9 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Debate Commission on Thursday announced this year's slate of four congressional debates ahead of the fall general election.
Why will Utahns be showing up to work Oct. 2 in jammies — and with a favorite book?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted July 9 - 7:09 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and his wife, first lady Abby Cox, are staging a Utah Statewide Read-A-Thon for all ages.
State rests in Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing expected to wrap up Friday
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated July 9 - 6:37 p.m. | Save Story
The much talked about recorded interview with Tyler Robinson's roommate was shown in court on Thursday.
1 dead in Ogden motorcycle crash
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated July 9 - 6:09 p.m. | Save Story
Police said one person died in a crash involving a motorcycle on Tuesday on Washington Boulevard in Ogden.
Ohio man who sent 'coded' sexual letters to Utah child pleads guilty
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 9 - 5:43 p.m. | Save Story
An Ohio man who was arrested in Utah last year and accused of engaging in coded, sexual conversations with a minor pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court to enticement.
Identity of human remains found in Iron County released
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 9 - 5:17 p.m. | Save Story
The Iron County Sheriff's Office identified a set of human remains found earlier this year as Michael Greene, a 62-year-old man from the Greater Salt Lake area.
Utah System of Higher Education set for region-focused 'reimagining'
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted July 9 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah System of Higher Education is set for a "reimagining" focused on bolstering collaboration, reducing competition, improving access and outcomes for students and operating more as a system.
What's in Great Salt Lake dust? Researchers explain after dust sweeps through Salt Lake Valley
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted July 9 - 4:58 p.m. | Save Story
A University of Utah researcher said Wednesday's dust event particle levels reached four times the healthy threshold.
Commission pushes private jail ban in Salt Lake City amid ICE facility concerns
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 9 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's capital city could tweak its zoning code again to potentially thwart the construction of an immigration detention facility, after the concept received a key endorsement.
1 injured after fire breaks out at Salt Lake City recycling plant
Carter Williams, KSL and Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated July 9 - 3:17 p.m. | Save Story
One person was injured after a large fire broke out at a recycling facility in Salt Lake City's west side on Thursday.
Extreme heat is forecast for Utah this weekend, but is monsoon relief on the other side of it?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 9 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Many daily high-temperature records could be broken in Utah this weekend, but signs point to monsoonal moisture developing afterward.
4-year-old hospitalized with E. coli after swimming in Virgin River
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 9 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
Kate Garner's 4-year-old son is experiencing extreme complications from E. coli after ingesting water in the Virgin River. Garner wants to share his story to bring awareness to others.
First lady Abby Cox to Utah teachers, parents: 'We have to protect our children'
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted July 9 - 11:04 a.m. | Save Story
"Grateful" was a word Utah first lady Abby Cox used often Tuesday as she stood in front of a vast ballroom filled with many of the state's most dedicated teachers and education advocates.
Rescuers urge caution with northern Utah temperatures set to soar
Andrew Adams, KSL | Updated July 9 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
With temperatures expected to approach 105 degrees by Sunday, rescuers called for preparation and common sense.
Inside a hat maker's shop: Handmade hats crafted with vintage equipment
Kathleen Clove, KSL | Posted July 9 - 8:59 a.m. | Save Story
Discover how master hatters keep the timeless tradition of custom hat making alive using Victorian-age techniques, vintage equipment and expert craftsmanship.
BYU students help protect birds while making skies safer near Provo Airport
Dan Rascon, KSL | Updated July 9 - 8:01 a.m. | Save Story
A group of BYU students is helping protect bird populations while also making the skies safer for air travelers near the Provo Airport.
Federal judge dismisses woman from lawsuit against Tim Ballard
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated July 9 - 7:09 a.m. | Save Story
A federal judge dismissed claims from one of several women who had sued anti-human trafficking activist Tim Ballard, saying some pieces of evidence were "wrongfully retrieved" from Ballard's online accounts.
Data center projects are now coming in bigger than ever. Here's a look at why
Mike Anderson, KSL | Updated July 9 - 6:09 a.m. | Save Story
Data center developments have seemingly reached an inflection point where projects are now bigger and more energy-hungry than ever. There are a number of factors that have gotten us here.
Environment »
Near-record heat expected this weekend
- What's in Great Salt Lake dust? Researchers explain after dust sweeps through Salt Lake Valley
- Extreme heat is forecast for Utah this weekend, but is monsoon relief on the other side of it?
- BYU students help protect birds while making skies safer near Provo Airport
- Data center projects are now coming in bigger than ever. Here's a look at why
Politics »
Here's when Utah's congressional candidates will debate ahead of the fall elections
- Trump's plan for a triumphal arch in DC wins early approval from a key federal agency
- Commission pushes private jail ban in Salt Lake City amid ICE facility concerns
- Smithsonian head says White House report unfairly characterized US history museum
- Fatal ICE shooting in Houston sparks mass protest, demands for transparency
Religion »
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
- Nazarene Youth Conference gathers 10,000 high schoolers to walk 22,000 miles in prayer
- Pope Leo XIV urges US to welcome immigrants in July 4 appeal from Lampedusa
- FamilySearch is inviting Americans to learn about their heritage
