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West Valley City family prepares to say good-bye 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.

Utah-based lab helps track cyclospora outbreak as cases rise nationwide
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Aug. 4 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake City-based laboratory is helping health officials nationwide respond to a growing cyclospora outbreak.

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.

Canyons School District welcomes first-year teachers as competition for jobs grows
Madi Vollmer, KSL | Posted Aug. 4 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
Dozens of first-year teachers began preparing for the school year at Canyons School District as district leaders highlighted the growing competition for teaching jobs and the support available for new educators.

67 Utah taxing entities seeking $93.58M in tax hikes between them, taxpayers group says
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 4 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
A total of 67 Utah taxing entities are seeking $93.58 million in property tax hikes between them, and hearings on the varied proposals go through Aug. 27.

Sevier County residents watch skies, hillside as Widemouth 2 Fire approaches
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Aug. 4 - 6:51 p.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.

Utah farmers donate 2,000 pounds of meat to Beaver families recovering from flooding
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Aug. 4 - 6:34 p.m. | Save Story
As flooding swept through Beaver, it left behind damaged homes and plenty of refrigerators and freezers full of spoiled food. Now, a group of Utah farmers is hoping to help.

Fire leaves scorched hillsides along Parley's Historic Trail, officials urge caution
Annette Campbell, KSL | Posted Aug. 4 - 6:24 p.m. | Save Story
A fire near Parley's Historic Trail has left visible damage along one of Salt Lake City's popular outdoor recreation areas, with hikers reporting scorched hillsides and debris near.

A Trump-appointed spouse commission promises to 'have the backs' of the troops' families
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 4 - 5:29 p.m. | Save Story
America can't have the world's strongest military without the love and support of the spouses of those in uniform.

Trolley Square files lawsuits against 2 neighbors in squabble over name
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 4 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Trolley Square recently filed lawsuits against neighboring properties with the name "trolley," but defendants argue it's trying to "monopolize" the term.

Utah man identified as victim in Twin Falls In-N-Out shooting
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted Aug. 4 - 4:59 p.m. | Save Story
Police have identified a Utah man as a victim of a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls.

Man admits to killing woman while in town for 1993 NBA All-Star weekend
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 4 - 4:07 p.m. | Save Story
James Wallace Petersen III admitted on July 27 to the murder of a woman whose body was found by a maintenance man over three decades ago. He was charged earlier this year after a DNA breakthrough.

Utah officials say Construction Fraud Task Force making progress 1 year after launch
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted Aug. 4 - 3:57 p.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.

Victim identified in fatal Liberty Park shooting
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Aug. 4 - 3:53 p.m. | Save Story
Police say a fatal shooting at Liberty Park on Sunday may have started as a dispute between two men over a dog.

How does air quality, heat affect families? Utah researchers are seeking to learn more
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 4 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah and Illinois researchers are seeking to find how air quality and extreme heat may affect the health and overall well-being of families in the Salt Lake area.

Special counsel who obtained Sen. Mike Lee's texts as part of Jan. 6 probe invited to testify before Senate
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 4 - 1:06 p.m. | Save Story
Former special counsel Jack Smith has been invited to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee as part of its review of the Biden administration's investigation of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

Rubicon wants testimonies of workers preserved before they return to home countries
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 4 - 12:27 p.m. | Save Story
Now that the criminal investigations into Rubicon are complete, the company says it needs worker testimonies for its civil lawsuit before their visas expire.
Business & Tech »

Utah-based lab helps track cyclospora outbreak as cases rise nationwide
- O'Leary Digital, Box Elder County press court to dismiss data center foes' lawsuit
- Get Gephardt helps satellite TV subscriber fight double-billing after DirecTV and AT&T split
- Canyons School District welcomes first-year teachers as competition for jobs grows
- Utah farmers donate 2,000 pounds of meat to Beaver families recovering from flooding
Education »

Canyons School District welcomes first-year teachers as competition for jobs grows
- From Africa to Alaska, here's how BYU is helping NASA prepare for Dragonfly mission
- At colleges, the AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer science
- Why are some lawmakers on both sides pumping brakes on the Education Department's demise?
- Nonprofit hosts back-to-school event with free supplies, and haircuts this weekend
Police & Courts »

Judge orders prison for woman who tried to kidnap 5-week-old infant in Salt Lake City
- Judge rules New York can't ban federal agents from wearing face coverings
- 85-year-old man dies after falling into septic tank in Millville
- O'Leary Digital, Box Elder County press court to dismiss data center foes' lawsuit
- Man who killed top Minnesota lawmaker and her husband makes first state court appearance
Politics »

Maryland lawmakers ask voters to clear the way for a congressional map designed to boost Democrats
- A Trump-appointed spouse commission promises to 'have the backs' of the troops' families
- Capybaras keep their chill while crashing Brazilian legislature
- Utah officials say Construction Fraud Task Force making progress 1 year after launch
- How does air quality, heat affect families? Utah researchers are seeking to learn more
Religion »

Salt Lake City's unique Gilgal Sculpture Garden could become a landmark
- Trump says he will order halt to Iran strikes after parameters reached for deal to end war
- 'Definitely a need': Muslim leader says Utah needs Islamic advocacy group representation
- 'Biggest and heaviest season': 'The Chosen' unveils first Season 6 teaser trailer
- St. George woman serving church mission competes on 'American Ninja Warrior'
Utah Counties »

Judge orders prison for woman who tried to kidnap 5-week-old infant in Salt Lake City
- West Valley City family prepares to say good-bye to 10-year-old girl after Murray pond drowning
- 85-year-old man dies after falling into septic tank in Millville
- O'Leary Digital, Box Elder County press court to dismiss data center foes' lawsuit
- 67 Utah taxing entities seeking $93.58M in tax hikes between them, taxpayers group says


