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Roy railroad corridor fire destroyed around 30 outbuildings in addition to 3 homes, fire chief says

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated July 22 - 4:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Roy railroad corridor fire that destroyed three homes also destroyed around 30 sheds and other outbuildings, according to the city's fire chief.

Minnesota man to serve probation after admitting to sexual abuse at Murray religious event

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Minnesota man is on probation after admitting to taking "indecent liberties" with another person without consent at a religious conference in Murray last summer.

Woman with history of making threats arrested in Utah again

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 1:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman who police say has a history of making threats to government employees and at least one hospital, has been arrested in Nephi.

Cox issues state of emergency in 3 counties over flooding; risk for more continues

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency in three Utah counties over widespread flooding, while the risk of additional flooding continues.

Cox appoints new Great Salt Lake commissioner as lake continues to slide

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated July 22 - 12:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox didn't have to look too far to find a new leader to oversee the health and protection of the Great Salt Lake.

First the fires, then the floods

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted July 22 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Following a smoky June and early July, the second stage of the West's wildfire season has begun, with monsoon season bringing catastrophic floods.

2 arrested in Millcreek kidnapping, robbery investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 11:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two men are accused of kidnapping and robbing a third man allegedly because he sent messages to a girlfriend of one of the assailants.

South Salt Lake project causing head-on close-calls, residents plead for help

Sarah Martin, KSL  |  Updated July 22 - 11:23 a.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.

Why was Utah first lady Abby Cox in South Salt Lake reading 'Pete the Cat?'

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted July 22 - 10:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah first lady Abby Cox spent part of her morning on Tuesday encircled by about a dozen kids and reading, out loud, "Pete the Cat."

New report ranks Ogden, Salt Lake City aerospace industries as among the nation's best

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new report singles out the aerospace and defense manufacturing sectors in the Ogden and Salt Lake City areas as among the nation's best.

State announces investments to keep 'Utah-grown food in Utah'

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 9:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah announced more than $9 million in grant funds will be awarded to local farmers this year as part of an expanded program to help strengthen the state's food supply.

Ogden City Council tabs former state lawmaker Jeremy Peterson to fill vacancy

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Ogden City Council picked former state lawmaker Jeremy Peterson to replace Shaun Myers, who will be stepping down from his council post.

How fireworks affect wildlife, pets

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Wildlife officials and the Best Friends Animal Society are providing information on how fireworks affect pets and wildlife ahead of Pioneer Day and how to prepare pets for fireworks.

Woman sent to prison for killing boyfriend after bringing people into his room where he got shot

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 7:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ariana Aguilar was sentenced to prison for murder and aggravated burglary after a jury found she helped her daughter and a group of teenage boys into her boyfriend's home where he was shot.

Neighbors work together to fight flames, get others to safety amid fast-moving fire in Roy

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated July 22 - 6:34 a.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.

Survey: Gap exists between students, educators when it comes to using, understanding AI

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 6:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

From K-12 to higher education, a significant gap exists when it comes to students' and teachers' incorporation of artificial intelligence.

Firefighters, community honor Provo captain and family killed in flash flood

Shelby Lofton and Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted July 21 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters across northern Utah lined overpasses to honor Provo Fire Captain Spencer Long and four members of his family who were killed in a flash flood during a weekend camping trip.

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.