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Several roads flooded and some closures in Emery, Sanpete, Carbon counties

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Several roads flooded and some closures in Emery, Sanpete, Carbon counties

Devin Oldroyd and Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated July 16 - 7:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several major roads saw flooding, and some faced closures, Thursday afternoon in Sanpete, Emery and Carbon counties.
Former elementary teacher accused of lewdness in front of children at Cache County pool

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Former elementary teacher accused of lewdness in front of children at Cache County pool

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated July 16 - 7:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former northern Utah elementary school teacher, who was previously accused of sexually abusing students but never charged, was arrested Wednesday and accused of lewdness at a public pool.
Utah man accused of taking nearly $65,000 in securities scheme

Utah man accused of taking nearly $65,000 in securities scheme

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 16 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Sandy man accused last year of purchasing a Range Rover using a bad check is now facing charges of violating the Uniform Securities Act.
Second person arrested in connection with West Point homicide investigation

Second person arrested in connection with West Point homicide investigation

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 16 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Davis County announced the arrest of a second person involved in a West Point porch shooting in May that led to the death of a veteran.
Downtown Salt Lake City visitation took mammoth leap last year, but challenges loom

Downtown Salt Lake City visitation took mammoth leap last year, but challenges loom

Carter Williams and Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted July 16 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake City Downtown Alliance released its annual economic benchmark report on Wednesday, highlighting growth in the area while certain challenges also loom.
Utah family builds backyard home to stay together as housing costs climb

Utah family builds backyard home to stay together as housing costs climb

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Posted July 16 - 4:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

In Clinton, one family found a solution to a problem many Utah families are facing: helping the next generation find a home without losing each other in the process.
Bear Lake sheriff credits bystanders for saving woman's life in boating accident

Bear Lake sheriff credits bystanders for saving woman's life in boating accident

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated July 16 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bear Lake County Sheriff Bart Heslington said he's grateful for the quick actions of some bystanders after a serious accident on the lake Saturday.
Iran war fueling economic uncertainty, pressures for Utah consumers

Iran war fueling economic uncertainty, pressures for Utah consumers

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted July 16 - 3:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

As Utah settles into the dog days of summer, the state's economic picture — like the rest of the nation's — remains uneven and rapidly changing.
Women's Disc Golf Championship tees off in Utah

Women's Disc Golf Championship tees off in Utah

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Updated July 16 - 1:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's mountains are providing the backdrop for one of the biggest events in women's disc golf.
How agritourism is drawing thousands to Utah farms

How agritourism is drawing thousands to Utah farms

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated July 16 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah farms are getting a boost from agritourism despite hard times due to drought and fires.
Utah leaders donate care packages to deployed troops' families

Utah leaders donate care packages to deployed troops' families

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted July 16 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah leaders and local businesses gathered at the State Capitol Wednesday to donate 300 care packages to the families of deployed Utah service members.
Semitruck driver dies after crash on I-84

Semitruck driver dies after crash on I-84

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted July 16 - 10:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man died early Thursday after he was ejected from his semitruck following a crash on I-84. One lane remains closed while crews pick up the truck's cargo from the road.
Man with history of starting fires arrested in connection with Timp Fire

Man with history of starting fires arrested in connection with Timp Fire

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 16 - 9:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say "has an extensive history with starting fires" was arrested in connection with the Timp Fire in American Fork Canyon.
The Children's Center Utah expands mental health services to Utah County

The Children's Center Utah expands mental health services to Utah County

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Updated July 16 - 9:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Children's Center Utah recently opened its new Kahlert Children's Mental Health Center in Lehi, the organization's first location in Utah County.
Utah man arrested again for allegedly abusing dog twice in three months

Utah man arrested again for allegedly abusing dog twice in three months

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 16 - 9:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah County man already charged with aggravated animal cruelty has been arrested again for allegedly abusing the same dog.
How Wasatch County used 'every measure' to fight a proposed mine expansion

How Wasatch County used 'every measure' to fight a proposed mine expansion

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 16 - 8:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Wasatch County Council has been doing everything it can to prevent a proposed 426-acre mine expansion. But according to current state law, their hands are tied.
New maps show landmarks removed from Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments

New maps show landmarks removed from Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments

Brenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Posted July 16 - 7:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Newly released state maps are providing a look at which of southern Utah's landscapes would lose national monument protections under President Donald Trump's latest executive order.
Stephen King calls out Utah: 'What's wrong with these people?'

Stephen King calls out Utah: 'What's wrong with these people?'

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted July 16 - 6:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

After finding out several of his books are on a list to be removed from Utah school libraries, popular author Stephen King took to social media, asking: "What's wrong with these people?"
Herriman family completes goal of visiting all 63 national parks

Herriman family completes goal of visiting all 63 national parks

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated July 16 - 6:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Herriman family has completed their goal of visiting all 63 U.S. national parks together.