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Mailbox explosion caught on camera raises safety concerns in Smithfield
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted Aug. 15 - 9:54 p.m. | Save Story
A mailbox explosion caught on surveillance video has Smithfield business owners concerned about public safety as they report a pattern of similar incidents over the past two years.

Davis County leaders OK accord on use of license plate readers as debate flares on the topic
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 15 - 9:11 p.m. | Save Story
Davis County leaders this week approved an accord on use of license plate readers in a split vote as debate flares on the controversial technology.

Eagle Mountain residents push for referendum following 183% property tax increase
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted Aug. 15 - 7:52 p.m. | Save Story
A newly approved 183% city property tax increase in Eagle Mountain is sparking outrage among residents, who are now organizing a referendum effort to challenge the decision.

Family, followers honor man who was dedicated to defending his faith online
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 15 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
Chandler Hendry inspired thousands of people online to attend church and serve missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Those who know him gathered to honor him on Monday.

Cathedral of the Madeleine celebrates 117 years in Salt Lake City
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Aug. 15 - 6:26 p.m. | Save Story
The Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City stands as the center of the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City. Catholics from across the state come to the cathedral to worship.

Sandy cleans up after '100-year' rainstorm leaves flood damage
Andrew Adams, KSL | Updated Aug. 15 - 5:43 p.m. | Save Story
Cleanup was underway in multiple neighborhoods Friday after what city leaders characterized as a "50- to 100-year" rainstorm.

UTA to expand its on-demand service in Utah County amid new service changes
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 15 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's largest transit agency is expanding its microtransit service to more parts of Utah County, while also extending its fare-less option for another service in Weber County.

Local hiker lugs loads of garbage off Mount Timpanogos; official urges trail stewardship
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Aug. 15 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
Melissa Coles frequently hikes Mount Timpanogos and has recently noticed a lot of trash left at the summit. During her last couple of trips, she has packed out garbage from the mountain and is urging others to do the same.

Crews remove hunters in Black Canyon Fire closure area
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Aug. 15 - 1:45 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Forest Service said it was forced to halt firefighting efforts Saturday after a group of hunters entered the Black Canyon Fire closure area.

US drinking less OJ, but research finds great health benefits
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 15 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
Orange juice has fallen on semi-hard times recently, with weather- and disease-caused crop reductions, a significant drop in U.S. consumption and the pressure of inflation on household budgets, all amid a regulatory makeover by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Utah families react to arrest in double-murder investigation
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Aug. 15 - 11:18 a.m. | Save Story
Families of Jessica Orton Lyman and Eli Painter released statements following the arrest of a 16-year-old in connection with their deaths.

Report: Utah among 12 states whose water infrastructure was targeted by Iran
Emily Walker, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 15 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
At least a dozen states have recently reported incidents of "malicious" cybersecurity attacks on water and wastewater infrastructure, and Utah is one of them.

Provo man sentenced after police said he distributed child pornography
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 15 - 8:31 a.m. | Save Story
Jacob Bunker was ordered to spend 300 days in jail and four years on probation after pleading guilty to attempted aggravated sexual exploitation.

The man behind the masks
Peter Rosen, KSL | Posted Aug. 15 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Jesus Cuevas is a Mexican mask maker, a mascarero. He is the son of a mask maker and a fourth-generation woodcarver.

Firefighting community honors pilots killed in crash near Widemouth 2 fire
Shelby Lofton | Updated Aug. 14 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
One week after a deadly firefighting aircraft crash near Richfield, Utah's firefighting and law enforcement community honored pilots Miles Elliott and Chris Andersen with a solemn procession.

Dolly Parton is bringing her free book program to Utah
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 14 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is teaming up with Utah's Operation Literacy to help improve state reading levels.

Warm winter pushes Bear Lake marina project ahead of schedule
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Aug. 14 - 8:55 p.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.

Senate GOP whip says Mike Lee's election security bill will be priority after recess
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 14 - 8:40 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo., confirmed it is a Republican priority to pass the election security package championed by Utah Sen. Mike Lee after returning from the congressional recess in August.

16-year-old arrested in Saratoga Springs double-murder investigation
Wendy Leonard, KSL | Updated Aug. 14 - 8:26 p.m. | Save Story
A 16-year-old boy was arrested Friday in connection with the murders of Jessica Lyman and Eli Painter on March 28, 2025.
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Mailbox explosion caught on camera raises safety concerns in Smithfield
- Davis County leaders OK accord on use of license plate readers as debate flares on the topic
- Eagle Mountain residents push for referendum following 183% property tax increase
- Family, followers honor man who was dedicated to defending his faith online
- Cathedral of the Madeleine celebrates 117 years in Salt Lake City





