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2 firefighters killed after helicopter crashes near Widemouth 2 Fire

Carter Williams and Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 8 - 7:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pilot and a crewmember were killed after the helicopter they were riding in crashed near a massive wildfire burning in central Utah on Friday.

The last living female pilot of WWII

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

She was 21 years old at the start of 1943 when an article in Flying Magazine caught her eye. That's Nell Stevenson Bright, the last living female pilot from World War II.

Why Utah governor says 'now's the time' for immigration reform

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 5:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bipartisan group of governors led by Gov. Spencer Cox declared that now is the time to reform immigration after President Donald Trump put an end to most illegal border crossings.

'Beautiful, tragic naivety': Mom of Ogden student killed in shooting forges forward with a message

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The mother of a Ben Lomond High School student killed in a shooting last year struggles forward with a message to parents — be involved in your kids' lives.

Firefighter treated and pets resuscitated after house fire in Farr West

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A firefighter was treated and released and pets living in a house that caught fire in Farr West had to be resuscitated by responders on Friday.

Ride with me: How motorcyclists are commonly misunderstood on Utah roads

Lórien Briscoe, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 11:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist's movements may look aggressive, impatient or unpredictable from inside a vehicle. From the motorcycle, however, it may be defensive to remain visible, avoid blind spots and surface hazards, and even preserve an escape path.

Utah's fires surpass 500,000 acres for 2nd time ever, but monsoons could help slow activity

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 8 - 11:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's wildfires reached an undesired feat only seen once before in modern history, but there's hope that another round of monsoons can help quell the state's fire danger.

'Fervor on both sides': Proposed 54.9% tax hike in Roy prompting strong debate

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 9:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

A proposed 54.9% tax hike in Roy, needed, backers say, to keep city workers' wages competitive, is prompting intense debate in the Weber County city.

Jordan School District welcomes nearly 200 new teachers ahead of first day of school

Madi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jordan School District welcomed nearly 200 new teachers Friday with a celebratory orientation as they prepare for the start of the new school year.

Officials urge safety after third drowning at Sand Hollow this summer

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Officials are urging safety after seeing a third drowning at Sand Hollow this summer.

Girls on the Run Utah uses running to help girls find confidence

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 7 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The non-profit program Girls on the Run Utah combines running and physical activity with lessons about confidence, friendship, emotions, and learning how to handle difficult situations.

Why cyclospora keeps showing up in produce season after season

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 8:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A food safety expert says contaminated water, sewage leaks and poor sanitation practices can all contribute to the parasite's spread.

Passenger dead, pilot injured after plane crashes into Utah Lake

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 7 - 7:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man died and a woman was injured after a small plane crashed into Utah Lake south of Provo Airport Friday afternoon, authorities said.

Utah candidate in violation of court order after refusing to pay fine

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah County candidate is in violation of a court order for not paying a fine after being charged with driving on a suspended license.

Man who entered Riverton gas station with shotgun dead

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 7 - 6:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who entered a Holiday gas station and fired a shotgun is dead, police said, after two armed individuals reacted. No others were injured.

Minor earthquakes shake Saratoga Springs, Wayne County within minutes

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 6:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two earthquakes in Utah hit one minute apart, United States Geological Survey data shows. One near Saratoga Springs had a magnitude of 2.8 while the one in Teasdale, Wayne County, had a 4.0 magnitude.

Man faces murder charge after Liberty Park shooting

Mary Culbertson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 5:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 21-year-old Utah man is facing a first-degree murder charge after a fatal shooting in Liberty Park on Sunday that witnesses said started over a dispute about a dog.

Utah County Attorney not planning more charges for OB-GYN accused of abusing patients

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 4:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah County Attorney's Office said Friday it is not planning on filing any additional criminal charges against former OB-GYN David Broadbent. Hundreds of women have alleged abuse, but only eight cases have been filed.

A celebration for an Idaho pilot ended in tragedy. Here's how you can help

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 2:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three best friends embarked on a journey in the sky on Saturday to celebrate one's new pilot license, but it ended in tragedy.