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Utah's state parks recorded 12 million visits over past year. These ones are gaining popularity
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 22 - 9:35 p.m. | Save Story
More than 12.1 million people visited Utah state parks over the past fiscal year, and some new parks are quickly gaining popularity over others.
Too many kids 'on the sidelines': Utah 2034 pledges funds in youth sports donation effort
VideoJoe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Aug. 22 - 8:10 p.m. | Save Story
The Organizing Committee for the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games announced it would participate in Utah Youth Sports Giving Day, a community impact program to support youth sports.
Massive new art installation planned for Sugar House seeks to highlight its neighbors
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 22 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
Sugar House's growth has brought many residents to its core, and a new art installation aims to highlight all the different people who live in the Salt Lake City neighborhood.
Evacuations lifted after Harley Fire reaches 75% containment
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Aug. 22 - 6:50 p.m. | Save Story
The evacuations issued on Friday for residents in Box Elder County near the Harley Fire have been lifted. The Harley Fire reached 75% containment on Saturday.
President, CEO of Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation dies at 58
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Aug. 22 - 6:33 p.m. | Save Story
Colin Hilton, President and CEO of the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation died on Saturday after leading the organization for over two decades.
Utah barbershop chain helps with back-to-school through backpack donations
VideoAndrew Adams, KSL | Posted Aug. 22 - 5:43 p.m. | Save Story
The Fellas Chop Shop barbershop is collecting donations to provide 250 backpacks filled with school supplies to students in need as part of its effort to give back to local communities.
'Getting worse': Riverton woman sounds call to aid Ukraine after 10th humanitarian trip to country
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 22 - 4:08 p.m. | Save Story
A Riverton woman recently returned from her 10th humanitarian trip to Ukraine and is pressing for continued aid for the country in its war with Russia.
150 companies form coalition in Utah to get defense technology to troops faster
Heather Peterson, KSL | Posted Aug. 22 - 2:45 p.m. | Save Story
About 150 American companies launched a new coalition Friday aimed at getting defense technology into the hands of troops faster.
'It started out as a dream': Beaver outdoor adventure store closing after disasters in area
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Aug. 22 - 1:08 p.m. | Save Story
Tucker High Adventure Tours in Beaver is closing its brick and mortar, citing catastrophic fires and floods in the area.
With 'Super El Niño' on the way, Vail Resorts announces opening dates in the West
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 22 - 11:03 a.m. | Save Story
As we endure the extended "dog days of summer" amid another hot spell, one ski resort company already has its sights set on what the coming "Super El Niño " is expected to deliver.
How a smashed cuke salad — and other homegrown dishes — are helping fight hunger at Utah Valley University
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 22 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
Jokes about "starving students" and dorm pantries stocked with nothing but a couple packages of ramen and a half-empty bottle of Tabasco may be campus humor standbys. But hunger is a reality for many Utah college students.
Utah 988 lifeline sees summer increase in calls, says it maintains 90% answer rate
VideoShelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Aug. 22 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is seeing a seasonal increase in calls and texts, with hotline managers reporting higher demand during the summer months.
Odyssey Elementary Family Resource Center helps families start the school year
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Posted Aug. 22 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
Odyssey Elementary's Family Resource Center is helping Ogden families overcome barriers by providing essentials such as food, clothing and laundry facilities so students can start the school year ready to learn.
'Local watering hole': BYU students pay tribute to gas stations in 'Rest Stop' art show
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Aug. 22 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Throughout history, society has created rest stops where people could pause and recuperate on their journeys. BYU students paid tribute to that concept in a gas station-themed art show this month.
Reduction of Grand Staircase-Escalante applauded; better stewardship of the land urged
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 10:29 p.m. | Save Story
Many of the people who live near the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument say a recent reduction of the monument will give area governments and people better control of the future of the land and its stewardship.
Grass fire in Garland prompts evacuation, temporary I-15 closure
VideoPayton Davis, KSL | Updated Aug. 21 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
A grass fire in Garland on Friday afternoon prompted an I-15 closure and an evacuation for Harley Drive residents.
John Curtis wants to hear any ideas for saving the Great Salt Lake — even the 'stupid' ones
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. John Curtis convened a roundtable of experts and policymakers to discuss "bold and audacious" ideas for saving the Great Salt Lake.
Roy, Riverdale officials consider shifting fire protection to Weber Fire District
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
Officials in Roy and Riverdale are mulling shifting fire department operations in the cities to the Weber Fire District, which serves multiple Weber County locales.
Firefighting costs in Utah projected to hit record level this year
VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL and Heather Peterson, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 8:05 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands estimates the total cost of fighting wildfires in the state this year will be $300 million.
Business & Tech »
What to know about Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods that just went into effect
- As workplace surveillance grows, experts say it's good to know the ways employers are watching
- Utah barbershop chain helps with back-to-school through backpack donations
- With 'Super El Niño' on the way, Vail Resorts announces opening dates in the West
- Have you met this Estonian student? He came to America for summer sales to fund education
Education »
Utah barbershop chain helps with back-to-school through backpack donations
- How a smashed cuke salad — and other homegrown dishes — are helping fight hunger at Utah Valley University
- Have you met this Estonian student? He came to America for summer sales to fund education
- Odyssey Elementary Family Resource Center helps families start the school year
- Turning Point USA announces memorial at UVU on anniversary of Kirk's assassination
Environment »
John Curtis wants to hear any ideas for saving the Great Salt Lake — even the 'stupid' ones
- Feds establish goal for Lake Powell elevations with finalized 2-year plan
- Everyone's talking about a 'super El Niño' winter, but how will it affect Utah's fall?
- Utah's reservoir system tumbles closer to 50%, but Cox says it might be a 'win'
- California company awarded $100M to develop critical mineral facility on Great Salt Lake shore
Science »
Chinese humanoid robots smash human records in 100m sprint, high jump at Beijing robot games
- As workplace surveillance grows, experts say it's good to know the ways employers are watching
- Near-total lunar eclipse is coming up with the Americas in prime position
- Tropical Storm Moke forms in the Pacific, set to impact storm-weary Hawaii
- Southern Utah University selected to establish statewide NASA workforce hub
Utah Counties »
Man sent to prison for Millcreek stabbing over drug dispute
- Massive new art installation planned for Sugar House seeks to highlight its neighbors
- Evacuations lifted after Harley Fire reaches 75% containment
- Utah barbershop chain helps with back-to-school through backpack donations
- 'Getting worse': Riverton woman sounds call to aid Ukraine after 10th humanitarian trip to country
