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Evacuations ordered in Morgan, Summit counties; Rocky Canyon Fire grows to 13,000 acres

Evacuations ordered in Morgan, Summit counties; Rocky Canyon Fire grows to 13,000 acres

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 9 - 8:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A wildfire triggered evacuations for homes in Morgan and Summit counties on Sunday after the Rocky Canyon Fire started on Friday.
Cosmo flips his way into this unique hall of fame

Cosmo flips his way into this unique hall of fame

Hayden Madson, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 7:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Often garnering acclaim for his viral stunts and his dance routines, BYU's Cosmo the Cougar has reached the pinnacle in being selected for the Mascot Hall of Fame.
'Another 100 years': Buddhists reflect on temple's legacy, future in Salt Lake City

'Another 100 years': Buddhists reflect on temple's legacy, future in Salt Lake City

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

After more than 100 years of service in the city, Salt Lake Buddhist Temple President Troy W. said they plan to continue serving and welcoming worshippers for another 100 years.
Senate leaves for 5-week recess without passing Mike Lee's election bill

Senate leaves for 5-week recess without passing Mike Lee's election bill

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 3:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate adjourned for its annual August recess Saturday morning, leaving town without making headway on a number of bills they initially teed up for consideration.
Cedar City youth unveil mural symbolizing growth and kindness

Cedar City youth unveil mural symbolizing growth and kindness

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Youth at the Southwest Utah Youth Center in Cedar City unveiled a mural they created that depicts their journey and what they hope for the future. The mural is part of a curriculum taught by Utah-based nonprofit One Kind Act A Day.
Religious podcaster dies in Lehi multi-vehicle crash

Religious podcaster dies in Lehi multi-vehicle crash

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 1:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Podcaster Chandler Hendry died on Friday in a multi-vehicle crash in Lehi.
Outdoor water restrictions issued for Cedar City after well pump failure

Outdoor water restrictions issued for Cedar City after well pump failure

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cedar City issued mandatory outdoor water restrictions on Sunday due to a well pump failure and a supply line leak.
Crews control fire near Cedar City after drone hampered efforts

Crews control fire near Cedar City after drone hampered efforts

Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 9 - 11:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new wildfire burning Saturday near Cedar City prompted a warning from officials not to fly drones in fire areas.
Is a home in the US less appealing to foreign buyers?

Is a home in the US less appealing to foreign buyers?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 11:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. home sales to foreign buyers are declining.
West Valley City 11-year-old aims to make powerlifting history

West Valley City 11-year-old aims to make powerlifting history

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

An 11-year-old powerlifter from West Valley City is chasing a world record, lifting weights that have drawn national attention and inspired his community.
Treacherous conditions complicated effort to recover firefighters killed in Utah helicopter crash

Treacherous conditions complicated effort to recover firefighters killed in Utah helicopter crash

Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 9:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Responders who worked to find the bodies of the two firefighters killed in a helicopter crash Friday near a wildfire in central Utah described the treacherous conditions they navigated.
2 award-nominated chefs collaborated for 1 epic night in Utah

2 award-nominated chefs collaborated for 1 epic night in Utah

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two major award-nominated and Utah celebrity chefs came together to provide guests with one memorable night of food in Salt Lake City recently.
Lake Mead hits historic low water level as Colorado River struggles

Lake Mead hits historic low water level as Colorado River struggles

Ty O'Neil and Dorany Pineda, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The largest reservoir in the United States has plummeted to its lowest water level since it was created some 90 years ago. It's another sign of the crisis plaguing the Colorado River.
Homelessness declined across all 3 of Utah's reporting regions in 2026

Homelessness declined across all 3 of Utah's reporting regions in 2026

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah already released some data showing a slight decrease in overall statewide homelessness, but newly released data highlights how decreases were felt across all three reporting regions.
Trump hosts mining CEOs, U. president, as he seeks minerals for defense production

Trump hosts mining CEOs, U. president, as he seeks minerals for defense production

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Friday held a roundtable discussion at the State Department with mining executives and university officials, trying to boost the domestic supply of critical minerals.
Utah welcomes thousands of rookie K-12 teachers

Utah welcomes thousands of rookie K-12 teachers

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

New public school educators just days away from their first middle school classes spoke to the Deseret News at a "new teacher" orientation sponsored by the Canyons School District.
2 firefighters killed after helicopter crashes near Widemouth 2 Fire

2 firefighters killed after helicopter crashes near Widemouth 2 Fire

Carter Williams and Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 8 - 7:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pilot and a crewmember were killed after the helicopter they were riding in crashed near a massive wildfire burning in central Utah on Friday.
The last living female pilot of WWII

The last living female pilot of WWII

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

She was 21 years old at the start of 1943 when an article in Flying Magazine caught her eye. That's Nell Stevenson Bright, the last living female pilot from World War II.
Why Utah governor says 'now's the time' for immigration reform

Why Utah governor says 'now's the time' for immigration reform

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 5:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bipartisan group of governors led by Gov. Spencer Cox declared that now is the time to reform immigration after President Donald Trump put an end to most illegal border crossings.