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Drug task force agents arrest Iron County man accused of operating 'magic mushroom' lab
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted July 14 - 2:20 p.m. | Save Story
Drug task force agents raided a suspected psilocybin mushroom lab in Iron County on Wednesday and arrested a 45-year-old man on related drug and weapons charges.
Utah scientists search deep space for traces of violent events
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted July 14 - 1:45 p.m. | Save Story
Scientists at the University of Utah, along with others around the world, are taking a close look at deep space with an unusual array of telescopes in the desert of Central Utah.
2 men arrested in possible hate crime investigation in Murray
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted July 14 - 1:05 p.m. | Save Story
Two men accused of swinging a bat at a third man and taking his phone after calling him a derogatory name are being investigated for a possible hate crime, according to police.
Video shows large 'fire vortex' at Utah wildfire, damaging fire engine
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 14 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
A fire engine was damaged when a massive "fire vortex" formed within a fire burning in southeast Utah over the weekend.
Corrections officials preparing for firing squad — Utah's 2nd execution in 13 months
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted July 14 - 11:11 a.m. | Save Story
Utah death row inmate Ralph Leroy Menzies is scheduled to be executed by firing squad just after midnight on Sept. 5. Corrections officials say they're prepared.
South Jordan couple charged with aggravated abuse of their 77-year-old father
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted July 14 - 11:02 a.m. | Save Story
The son and daughter-in-law of an elderly South Jordan man are each facing a criminal charge accusing them of abusing the man.
City-sponsored block parties bring neighbors together in Tooele
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted July 14 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
Want to get to know neighbors? Tooele city officials are encouraging residents to build more community connections by hosting block parties.
Measles cases are rising, but this Utah mom isn't taking any chances
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted July 14 - 9:54 a.m. | Save Story
As measles cases surge across the country, health officials are urging families to stay current on vaccinations, warning that even small drops in community immunity can lead to dangerous outbreaks.
A Utah professor spoke at an Israeli-hostage rally. Here's what he said
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted July 14 - 9:12 a.m. | Save Story
An Israel native and Utahn had sharp words for the leaders of his homeland at a rally Saturday in Jerusalem demanding the return of the Israeli hostages remaining in Gaza.
Man arrested in fatal West Valley weekend crash
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted July 14 - 8:43 a.m. | Save Story
A man who police say tried to walk away after being involved in a three-car crash in West Valley City was arrested over the weekend.
1 hospitalized after being shot in Roy Sunday evening
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 14 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
One person was hospitalized after being shot in the head in Roy on Sunday evening, according to police.
Arson incident at Provo park causes over $120K in damages
Garna Mejia, KSL-TV | Posted July 14 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
A second act of arson in just two months has left portions of a popular Provo playground in ruins, with damages estimated at more than $120,000.
Video released of Utah ranger saving woman trapped under Provo River bridge
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted July 14 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
A woman says she'll never forget the Utah ranger who jumped into the Provo River and helped her after she became trapped under a bridge while paddleboarding two weeks ago.
'Avoid the area': Wildfire breaks out on Monroe Mountain in Sevier County
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Updated July 13 - 11:37 p.m. | Save Story
Evacuations are underway as a human-caused wildfire broke out near Monroe in Sevier County on Sunday afternoon.
Utah is rich in gold locations, ranking 10th nationally
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted July 13 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
A new analysis puts Utah 10th place in the nation for its number of gold locations, but don't necessarily grab a pan and go out there and pan for the precious resource.
Southern Utah pilot shares first-hand account of crash landing in Oregon that injured 5
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted July 13 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
A Cedar City resident who piloted a small jet that crashed after landing in Oregon three months ago is now sharing his story.
Health care options expanding to meet Utah growth
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted July 13 - 8:40 p.m. | Save Story
The Beehive State's population is growing, creating need for expanded facilities and health care services. And hospitals, clinics and other providers are responding.
ICE arrests have tripled across the West. Inside the reasons and the costs
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted July 13 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's promise of mass deportations gained momentum over the first six months of his second term and the effect is being felt throughout the American West — including Utah.
Draper woman says timeshare exit company left her out $9K and still stuck in her timeshare
Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV | Posted July 13 - 5:45 p.m. | Save Story
Shirley England is not alone in her frustration of owning a timeshare she seemingly can't unload. According to the National Association of Attorneys General, timeshare contracts create a "noncancellable lifetime obligation."
Business & Tech »
The US has a plan to breed millions of flies and drop them from planes. Here's why
- Starbucks takes aim at remote work, says some employees may need to relocate to headquarters
- AMC's 50% discounts are here. Will it help revive the movie industry?
- Wildfire destroys a historic Grand Canyon lodge and other structures
- Draper woman says timeshare exit company left her out $9K and still stuck in her timeshare
Religion »
Sunday's 'Music & the Spoken Word' to celebrate 5,000th broadcast, 96 years
- Churches can endorse political candidates to congregations, IRS says
- Pioneer Children's Memorial honors the stories of children who died during pioneer trek to Utah
- Death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend surpasses 100
- Pope Leo XIV resumes the tradition of taking a summer vacation. But he's got plenty of homework
