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Utah farmers urge consumers to buy local fruit after freeze slashes harvest
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Aug. 6 - 10:03 p.m. | Save Story
Warm winter followed by an April freeze devastated many orchards, but growers say locally grown fruit is still available

Back-to-school bargains: Same supply list cost over twice as much depending where we shopped
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted Aug. 6 - 9:39 p.m. | Save Story
The KSL Investigators shopped the same back-to-school supply list at five retailers. The cheapest complete basket cost just over $30, while the most expensive topped $66.

UTA considers first base fare rate increase in over a decade
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 6 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's largest transit agency is seeking its first base fare increase in over a decade, saying that rising costs are driving up the need.

Smithfield man gets up to five years more imprisonment in sexual abuse case
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 6 - 8:08 p.m. | Save Story
A Smithfield man has been sentenced to up to five years imprisonment in a sexual abuse case, which will be added to his lengthy prison term in a separate case.

'Story of contribution': Longtime Mexican restaurant operator honored with key to Ogden
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 6 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Javier Chavez Sr., operator of a small chain of Mexican restaurants, received a key to Ogden from the mayor for his business efforts and contributions to the city.

Great Basin jumps to highest fire preparedness level; $18M fund launched for Beaver area
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Aug. 6 - 5:58 p.m. | Save Story
Utah and federal officials announced an $18 million agreement to begin the recovery from a massive fire that burned this year, while firefighting operations continue at a nearby fire.

Man drowns at Sand Hollow Reservoir
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted Aug. 6 - 5:53 p.m. | Save Story
A 19-year-old man from Nevada died Thursday afternoon at Sand Hollow Reservoir after drowning.

Immigrant advocates picket against immigrant detainee flights at Salt Lake airport
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 6 - 5:44 p.m. | Save Story
A handful of immigrant advocates gathered at Salt Lake City International airport to protest the regular immigrant detainee flights out of the facility.

Utah secures victory in lawsuit over its prop betting law; prediction market plans to appeal
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 6 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
The prediction market Kalshi said it plans to appeal a federal court ruling issued earlier this week that allows Utah to enforce its new law banning proposition betting.

Here's a look at the 7 Utah school districts proposing tax hikes
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 6 - 3:17 p.m. | Save Story
Seven Utah school districts have proposed tax increases to fund various district projects. Here's a breakdown of all of them.

Here's how much Americans need to earn to afford a typical home
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 6 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
It actually takes slightly less income to buy a median-priced home in the United States than a year ago, a new analysis shows.

Man crashes car at 200 mph during Bonneville Speed Week, causing critical injuries
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated Aug. 6 - 1:20 p.m. | Save Story
A man was flown to the hospital in critical condition after his vehicle flipped in a crash on the salt flats during a race. Officials estimate he was traveling at more than 200 mph.

Salt Lake City mayor cautions fellow Democrats against 'purely reactive' politics
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 6 - 12:30 p.m. | Save Story
Republican Gov. Spencer Cox and Democratic Mayor Erin Mendenhall spoke out separately about what they see as the growing polarization pushing their parties to the fringes.

Weber County leaders interested in nuclear power potential, host symposium on topic
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 6 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
Weber County leaders are interested in potential use of nuclear power in the county and hosted a symposium on the topic featuring numerous experts in the field.

'Truly a national treasure': University of Utah acquiring final 50 acres of historic Fort Douglas
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 6 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
The final remaining 50 acres of active military land at Fort Douglas are set to be transferred to the University of Utah in a historic move.

Intense summer heat takes toll on Bear Lake raspberry crop ahead of Raspberry Days
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Aug. 6 - 9:23 a.m. | Save Story
Bear Lake raspberry growers are reporting one of the worst seasons in years after a dry winter and extreme summer heat damaged crops around the lake.

How a Utah startup is changing the shoe industry
Video by Kathleen Clove, KSL | Posted Aug. 6 - 8:58 a.m. | Save Story
Discover how Kizik's innovative shoe technology turned a basement project into a $100 million business selling hands-free, step-in shoes.

Utah man killed in Twin Falls shooting was 'everybody's hero,' family says
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted Aug. 6 - 8:08 a.m. | Save Story
The family of a Utah man killed in a shooting in Twin Falls Saturday said he was a talented artist, devoted husband, an Air Force veteran and someone who made everyone feel valued.

Ogden Regional Medical Center NICU expansion to bring more beds, support for families
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Updated Aug. 6 - 6:31 a.m. | Save Story
Ogden Regional Medical Center has broken ground on a major NICU expansion. The project will add private patient suites, bring in new technology and a Ronald McDonald family room.
Business & Tech »

Utah farmers urge consumers to buy local fruit after freeze slashes harvest
- Back-to-school bargains: Same supply list cost over twice as much depending where we shopped
- UTA considers first base fare rate increase in over a decade
- 'Story of contribution': Longtime Mexican restaurant operator honored with key to Ogden
- Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor
Education »

'Truly a national treasure': University of Utah acquiring final 50 acres of historic Fort Douglas
- Canyons School District welcomes first-year teachers as competition for jobs grows
- From Africa to Alaska, here's how BYU is helping NASA prepare for Dragonfly mission
- At colleges, the AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer science
- Why are some lawmakers on both sides pumping brakes on the Education Department's demise?
Environment »

Great Basin jumps to highest fire preparedness level; $18M fund launched for Beaver area
- Fire weather to return to Pacific Northwest as crews battle Spokane fires
- Intense summer heat takes toll on Bear Lake raspberry crop ahead of Raspberry Days
- Fuego volcano activity that triggered evacuations in Guatemala is decreasing, but risks remain
- More than a 'traditional park'? Salt Lake City unveils final vision for Fleet Block open space
Health »

'It's worth asking for help': Mom shares how lactation support helped amid breastfeeding challenges
- Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor
- Kellogg says it's removing artificial dyes from cereals by the end of this year
- Congo monitors 200 boat passengers after a traveler dies with Ebola-like symptoms
- Roche launches 2 new cyclospora tests as outbreak widens
Politics »
Trump signs orders to limit US birthright citizenship, despite Supreme Court ruling
- Utah secures victory in lawsuit over its prop betting law; prediction market plans to appeal
- Weber County leaders interested in nuclear power potential, host symposium on topic
- 2 soldiers killed in Lebanon in the first Israeli deaths since June truce with Hezbollah
- Over 20 Republicans join Mike Lee's bid to cancel recess unless Senate passes SAVE Act
Religion »

Park City Jewish Festival brings famous singers, families together two years in a row
- Salt Lake City's unique Gilgal Sculpture Garden could become a landmark
- Trump says he will order halt to Iran strikes after parameters reached for deal to end war
- 'Definitely a need': Muslim leader says Utah needs Islamic advocacy group representation
- 'Biggest and heaviest season': 'The Chosen' unveils first Season 6 teaser trailer
Utah Counties »

United Way packs thousands of backpacks as back-to-school need reaches record high
- UTA considers first base fare rate increase in over a decade
- Smithfield man gets up to five years more imprisonment in sexual abuse case
- 'Story of contribution': Longtime Mexican restaurant operator honored with key to Ogden
- Great Basin jumps to highest fire preparedness level; $18M fund launched for Beaver area


