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This Utah restaurant is now open to all ages. Here's why you should try the potstickers
Sarah Gambles, Deseret News | Posted July 19 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
At Drunken Kitchen, everything is made from scratch — from the noodles to the doughs for the pork buns, every dish is made with "care and love."

Flooding forces I-15 closure and urgent water notice in Beaver
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Updated July 19 - 10:14 p.m. | Save Story
Interstate 15 in Beaver was flooded as a Flash Flood Emergency was issued for residents of Beaver, specifically in the Grove area, on Sunday.

Police search for man after he 'disappeared below the surface' at Tibble Fork Reservoir
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted July 19 - 9:50 p.m. | Save Story
Police are searching for a man after they say he never resurfaced while swimming in Tibble Fork Reservoir Sunday.

Salt Lake City is 'America's Mountain City' in new tourism campaign
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 19 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
County tourism officials are launching a catchy new way to capitalize on Salt Lake City's proximity to mountains.

Research aircraft flying over Salt Lake City hunting for ozone
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted July 19 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
NASA, the Utah Division of Air Quality, and several universities are teaming up to find out why the Salt Lake Valley has so much bad air by using a research aircraft to measure it.

Brandon Sanderson's 'Mistborn' turns 20. What you need to know about the epic fantasy series
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Updated July 19 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah-based fantasy author Brandon Sanderson celebrated a major milestone this week, as Friday was the 20th anniversary of his epic fantasy series "Mistborn."

Permanent deacon in Salt Lake Diocese approaches 50 years serving Catholic Church
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 19 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Deacon Stan Stott was ordained as a permanent deacon in the Catholic Church on Dec. 26, 1976. Nearly 50 years later, he says he's still enjoying it.

Your guide to Pioneer Day activities, fireworks in Utah
KSL.com staff | Posted July 19 - 3:30 p.m. | Save Story
Celebrate the state of Utah with fireworks, parades and all kinds of festivities around Utah on Pioneer Day.

Utah approves 2 new productions for film incentives, including a new Joseph Smith documentary
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted July 19 - 2:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah will serve as the backdrop for two upcoming film productions — including a documentary that follows the investigation into the lost likeness of Joseph Smith.

Davis County leader censured for hostile conduct hopes county can 'rise above this friction'
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 19 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
Davis County Commissioner John Crofts, censured by his fellow commissioners for hostile conduct, says he hopes the county can "rise above this friction."

New Intermountain initiative helps kids with asthma get faster treatment during attacks
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted July 19 - 11:26 a.m. | Save Story
Intermountain Children's Health is expanding an asthma care model designed to help Utah children receive faster treatment and avoid unnecessary hospital stays.

Sick of the lousy weather and want to move? You're not alone
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted July 19 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
It probably won't come as a surprise that weather was the top reason Americans cited for moving to another state in a new survey.

Mike Lee says mail-in voting 'should not survive much longer' — with few exceptions
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted July 19 - 9:31 a.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mike Lee said mail-in voting should be restricted in future elections, despite Utah being an early adopter of the practice, after President Donald Trump's address on election security.

2 warthog piglets born at Utah's Hogle Zoo
Simone Seikaly, KSL | Posted July 19 - 8:34 a.m. | Save Story
The birth of two male common warthog piglets is the first-ever such arrival at Utah's Hogle Zoo. Named Chad and Wharton, the brothers have been behind the scenes and getting to know their mom, Tikiti, since their arrival on June 14.

Utah fire chief accepts new position in Colorado
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted July 19 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
After working with the North Tooele Fire District for four years, Chief Kevin Nunn is taking on a new role as a fire chief in Colorado.

Her mac and cheese is top-ranked on Google. Now this Utahn is competing on national TV
Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News | Posted July 19 - 7:31 a.m. | Save Story
Susie Bulloch had home court advantage going into the new Food Network competition 'Pitmasters,' which brought top barbecue cooks to southern Utah for a weeklong live fire-cooking battle. But that doesn't mean it was all smooth sailing

'A force for Utah politics': Family, friends remember Merrill Cook at state Capitol
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Posted July 18 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Many gathered at the state Capitol in Salt Lake City on Saturday to celebrate the life of former congressman Merrill Cook.

Utah podcaster diagnosed with cancer aims to give back after 'overwhelming' community support
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 18 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
A popular Utah podcaster who was recently diagnosed with cancer is looking to give back after receiving overwhelming financial support for his treatment.

Utah Odia Community hosts Rath Yatra at new temple in Kearns
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 18 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
The Ratha Yatra Festival, honoring three Hindu gods in a festival centered around bringing people together, took place at the new BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Kearns on Saturday.
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