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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.
A Provo firefighter, his wife and 3 sons all found dead after a flash flood in southern Utah
Sicily Stanton, KSL and Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated July 18 - 6:47 p.m. | Save Story
A Provo Firefighter, his wife and three sons were all found dead after a flash flood in southern Utah.
Hiker dies after lightning strike on east peak of American Fork Twin Peaks
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated July 18 - 5:21 p.m. | Save Story
A hiker was struck by lightning and died while hiking in the Twin Peaks area on Saturday, Salt Lake County officials said. Search-and-rescue crews recovered the hiker's body.
Orem couple with 11 children share journey helping Ukraine amid ongoing crisis
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 18 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Sara and Sasha Pachev of Orem travel twice a year to Ukraine for humanitarian efforts, leaving their 11 children and two grandchildren behind. They also donate money regularly.
Utah joins 48 other states calling for increased federal enforcement against robotic scam calls
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted July 18 - 4:17 p.m. | Save Story
Attorney General Derek Brown on Wednesday joined 48 other attorneys general to urge the FCC to strengthen rules that would cut scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers.
'Great news': Measles spread slows in Utah
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 18 - 3:05 p.m. | Save Story
A statewide measles outbreak that affected over 100 Utahns seems to be coming to an end with just six infections in the last three weeks.
Beaver mayor cautions residents flood risk will continue long after monsoon rains pass
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted July 18 - 2:03 p.m. | Save Story
With elevated flash flood potential extending into the weekend over the Cottonwood Fire burn scar, Beaver's mayor on Friday cautioned residents to be prepared and to be patient.
Trump's trade rep touts Provo company's big discovery
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted July 18 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah company is getting attention from the Trump administration thanks to a major discovery in the mountains of Utah County.
Nanny sentenced for child abuse after jury ruled no contest, dismissing multiple charges
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 18 - 10:40 a.m. | Save Story
A woman who was caring for a 6-week-old boy was sentenced to three years of probation after pleading no contest to child abuse. Jurors found her not guilty on five charges, and two other charges were dismissed in a plea deal.
Candidates seeking Box Elder Senate seat weigh in on controversial Stratos project
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted July 18 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
As controversy surrounding the proposed Stratos data center project continues to ripple, two candidates challenging the area's incumbent state senator say voters deserve more answers.
John Green's new tour will bring him to Salt Lake City. Here's what to know about his upcoming book
Valerie Jones, Deseret News | Posted July 18 - 9:09 a.m. | Save Story
Bestselling author John Green has a new book coming out later this year — and his book tour will bring him to Salt Lake City.
Utah donors double down on Ken Paxton as Texas Senate race fundraising soars
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted July 18 - 8:34 a.m. | Save Story
Donors are dismissing Ken Paxton's checkered past to get the conservative "warrior" across finish line in what's become a wild Texas Senate race.
Cyclospora cases prompt questions about produce safety; Utah cases not linked to national outbreak
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted July 18 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A growing Cyclospora outbreak across parts of the country is causing concern among consumers and raising questions about whether fresh produce is safe to eat.
Rescue flight brings 90 cats, dogs from Texas to Utah
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Updated July 17 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Dozens of dogs and cats arrived in Utah on Friday as part of a rescue effort designed to help animal shelters respond to the devastating flooding in central Texas.
Salt Lake City board approves $45.8M tax incentive for developer after 10% cut
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 17 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City approved millions in tax breaks for a developer overhauling a full block within the fast-growing Granary District.
Century-old Brigham City cafe reopens
Mike Anderson, KSL | Updated July 17 - 9:40 p.m. | Save Story
After changing ownership and shutting down for just over a year, a 105 year-old staple of Brigham City reopened Friday.
Man sentenced to prison after recording shows abuse of girlfriend before her suicide
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 17 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Caleb Rees was sentenced to between zero and 20 years in prison on Friday after admitting to causing his girlfriend's suicide through domestic abuse.
New Intermountain initiative helps kids with asthma get faster treatment during attacks
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted July 17 - 8:07 p.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.
Business & Tech »
Utah joins 48 other states calling for increased federal enforcement against robotic scam calls
Education »
State revokes license of Provo Canyon School's Provo campus amid lawsuit, abuse allegations
- 'Surprising and exciting': U. astronomers harness NASA telescopes for black hole discovery
- Why will Utahns be showing up to work Oct. 2 in jammies — and with a favorite book?
- 21-year-old BYU student running a marathon around each campus building
- Why will Utahns be showing up to work Oct. 2 in jammies — and with a favorite book?
Health »
Utah podcaster diagnosed with cancer aims to give back after 'overwhelming' community support
- 'Great news': Measles spread slows in Utah
- Cyclospora cases prompt questions about produce safety; Utah cases not linked to national outbreak
- New Intermountain initiative helps kids with asthma get faster treatment during attacks
- Mike Kennedy's bill limiting gender treatments for teens clears an initial hurdle
Police & Courts »
A Provo firefighter, his wife and 3 sons all found dead after a flash flood in southern Utah
- Hiker dies after lightning strike on east peak of American Fork Twin Peaks
- Beaver mayor cautions residents flood risk will continue long after monsoon rains pass
- Nanny sentenced for child abuse after jury ruled no contest, dismissing multiple charges
- Men sue hospital after DNA tests showed they were switched at birth 38 years ago
Science »
Could digital fatigue and the analog movement save the stickshift?
- Data center protests go national as backlash grows
- Cyclospora cases prompt questions about produce safety; Utah cases not linked to national outbreak
- Mike Lee runs bill allowing American hackers to target foreign cyberthreats
- From doctor to patient: Retired radiologist undergoes robotic surgery for prostate cancer
Utah Counties »
'A force for Utah politics': Family, friends remember Merrill Cook at state Capitol
- Utah podcaster diagnosed with cancer aims to give back after 'overwhelming' community support
- Utah Odia Community hosts Rath Yatra at new temple in Kearns
- A Provo firefighter, his wife and 3 sons all found dead after a flash flood in southern Utah
- Hiker dies after lightning strike on east peak of American Fork Twin Peaks
