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Taylorsville police shoot, kill man armed with knife during burglary investigation

Taylorsville police shoot, kill man armed with knife during burglary investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 7:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was shot and killed by police investigating a reported burglary and stabbing in Taylorsville Sunday night.
University of Utah welcoming students to new $155M, 1,447-bed residence hall this semester

University of Utah welcoming students to new $155M, 1,447-bed residence hall this semester

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 7:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah this semester will welcome students to a new 1,447-bed residence hall that looks to be the blueprint for the reinvigoration of "college town magic."
Utah endurance cyclist sets 'bonkers' speed record

Utah endurance cyclist sets 'bonkers' speed record

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah endurance cyclist Matthew Lefthand spent 10 nights in an altitude tent before attempting to become the fastest rider ever to cover 200 miles on a standard upright bicycle.
Motorcyclists ride for the 20th year in remembrance of Utah's fallen police officers

Motorcyclists ride for the 20th year in remembrance of Utah's fallen police officers

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 16 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ride For Fallen Officers held its 20th event, with motorcyclists and police officers riding together in remembrance of Utah's 152 fallen law enforcement officers.
Black bear euthanized after being spotted in Logan

Black bear euthanized after being spotted in Logan

Kennedy Camarena and Sarah Earnshaw, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 16 - 9:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

A young black bear was tranquilized and evaluated after being spotted in Logan on Saturday during a time when Utahns continue to report more bear sightings across the state.
Meet the Idaho man bringing pioneer history to life

Meet the Idaho man bringing pioneer history to life

Emily Walker, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 16 - 7:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Idaho historian has spent three decades compiling thousands of pioneer diary entries to preserve and bring the stories of Oregon and California Trail travelers to life.
Centro Civico Mexicano boosters hope to build a new $27M facility to house the cultural group

Centro Civico Mexicano boosters hope to build a new $27M facility to house the cultural group

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 16 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Centro Civico Mexicano boosters are pursuing plans to build a new $27 million facility to house the Salt Lake City cultural organization.
Are mortgage rates heading down?

Are mortgage rates heading down?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 16 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mortgage rates edged lower after five consecutive weeks of increases, with the average 30-year fixed rate falling to 6.67% as mortgage applications picked up.
1 dead, 4 hospitalized after single-vehicle crash in Tooele County

1 dead, 4 hospitalized after single-vehicle crash in Tooele County

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 16 - 4:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person died and four others were hospitalized after the vehicle they were in crashed on Interstate 80 near Aragonite on Saturday night.
Treats that remind you of grandma's: How a Utah woman is bringing back butter mints

Treats that remind you of grandma's: How a Utah woman is bringing back butter mints

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 16 - 4:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

When Ramona Jessop tastes butter mint candies, she thinks of her grandma. These days, she's helping thousands of people do the same as the owner of Nancy Lou's Butter Mints in Beaver.
Father-son duo from Monticello visiting Mexican restaurants in each of Utah's 29 counties

Father-son duo from Monticello visiting Mexican restaurants in each of Utah's 29 counties

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 16 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jake Palma and son Carson are on a whirlwind trip around Utah, trying Mexican food in each of the state's 29 counties.
Touring a home for sale? The sellers may be listening in

Touring a home for sale? The sellers may be listening in

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 16 - 1:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fans would say the highlight of every episode of HGTV's popular series, "House Hunters," is the reaction of would-be buyers as they tour a potential purchase, often a mixture of delight and disgust.
A century-old family mystery — and 2 shipwrecks — inspired this Utah author's debut novel

A century-old family mystery — and 2 shipwrecks — inspired this Utah author's debut novel

Valorie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 16 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Since she was a child, Claire Carusillo has been haunted by a piece of her family history: Not just one, but two of her ancestors were involved in shipwrecks.
'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star Whitney Leavitt announces her return to Broadway

'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star Whitney Leavitt announces her return to Broadway

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 16 - 11:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Whitney Leavitt has already starred in "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," competed on "Dancing with the Stars," filmed a holiday romance movie and made her Broadway debut — and now, her resume continues to get longer.
'Uncharted territory': Second-largest reservoir in US plunges to a record low

'Uncharted territory': Second-largest reservoir in US plunges to a record low

Laura Paddison, CNN  |  Posted Aug. 16 - 10:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lake Powell, the second-largest reservoir in the United States, provides water and electricity to millions in the West. It has now shrunk to its lowest level on record, in the latest sign of the alarming crisis unfolding on the drought-stricken Colorado River.
What local college football team gets the most love in Utah?

What local college football team gets the most love in Utah?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 16 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Is Utah a red state or a blue state? We're not talking politics here, though it does enter the picture to a degree. We're talking football — college football to be specific.
Utah-made Regency miniseries renewed for 2 more seasons

Utah-made Regency miniseries renewed for 2 more seasons

Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 16 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah-grown Regency miniseries that captured the hearts of many period drama fans has been renewed for two additional seasons, its author announced on social media.
Warm winter pushes Bear Lake marina project ahead of schedule

Warm winter pushes Bear Lake marina project ahead of schedule

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 16 - 8:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Construction on the new Bear Lake marina is more than 80% excavated and ahead of schedule, bringing expanded boat access, parking and slips to one of Utah's busiest lakes.
Popular podcaster's book says America has seen, and defeated, a lot worse

Popular podcaster's book says America has seen, and defeated, a lot worse

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 16 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Professor Greg Jackson, Utah's very own podcast superstar, has something to say about all the rancor, divisiveness, partisanship, arguing, debating, hating and lying.