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2 award-nominated chefs collaborated for 1 epic night in Utah
Sarah Gambles, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 9 - 8:32 a.m. | Save Story
Two major award-nominated and Utah celebrity chefs came together to provide guests with one memorable night of food in Salt Lake City recently.
Lake Mead hits historic low water level as Colorado River struggles
Ty O'Neil and Dorany Pineda, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 9 - 8:01 a.m. | Save Story
The largest reservoir in the United States has plummeted to its lowest water level since it was created some 90 years ago. It's another sign of the crisis plaguing the Colorado River.
Homelessness declined across all 3 of Utah's reporting regions in 2026
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 9 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Utah already released some data showing a slight decrease in overall statewide homelessness, but newly released data highlights how decreases were felt across all three reporting regions.
Trump hosts mining CEOs, U. president, as he seeks minerals for defense production
Lauren Irwin, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 8 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump on Friday held a roundtable discussion at the State Department with mining executives and university officials, trying to boost the domestic supply of critical minerals.
Utah welcomes thousands of rookie K-12 teachers
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 8 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
New public school educators just days away from their first middle school classes spoke to the Deseret News at a "new teacher" orientation sponsored by the Canyons School District.
West Valley City 11-year-old aims to make powerlifting history
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted Aug. 8 - 8:58 p.m. | Save Story
An 11-year-old powerlifter from West Valley City is chasing a world record, lifting weights that have drawn national attention and inspired his community.
Drone hampering efforts to fight new fires near Cedar City, officials say
Ashley Imlay, KSL | Posted Aug. 8 - 7:22 p.m. | Save Story
A new wildfire burning Saturday near Cedar City prompted a warning from officials not to fly drones in fire areas.
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.
Business & Tech »
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- China can't get enough of this smelly fruit as farmers fight extreme weather to feed the craving
- Levi Strauss reveals cybersecurity breach amid wider wave of attacks
- Employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs as unemployment dips to 4.1%, report says
Education »
Trump hosts mining CEOs, U. president, as he seeks minerals for defense production
- Utah welcomes thousands of rookie K-12 teachers
- '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
Environment »
Lake Mead hits historic low water level as Colorado River struggles
- Trump hosts mining CEOs, U. president, as he seeks minerals for defense production
- Utah's fires surpass 500,000 acres for 2nd time ever, but monsoons could help slow activity
- Biologists rescue rare native fish from wildfire
- Great Basin jumps to highest fire preparedness level; $18M fund launched for Beaver area
Police & Courts »
Treacherous conditions complicated recovery efforts of firefighters killed in Utah helicopter crash
- ICE says it expects to equip every field officer with body cameras by the end of August
- British Columbia declares state of emergency as more than 20,000 flee wildfires
- Drone hampering efforts to fight new fires near Cedar City, officials say
- 2 firefighters killed after helicopter crashes near Widemouth 2 Fire
Politics »
Hunter Biden says father's prostate cancer is causing him pain even as he continues to speak out
- Homelessness declined across all 3 of Utah's reporting regions in 2026
- ICE says it expects to equip every field officer with body cameras by the end of August
- Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but not enough to open the waterway
- Senate overcomes weedy issue to advance deal avoiding government shutdown
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
