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Salt Lake City OKs $2M loan to help business owner drastically rebuild after Main Street fire
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 14 - 5:38 p.m. | Save Story
The owner of a Main Street building that was destroyed by a fire that broke out last summer is receiving a big financial boost from Salt Lake City as it looks to drastically rebuild the property.
Pilot in fatal Box Elder County plane crash was in training program, report says
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 14 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
The National Transportation Safety Board released the Aviation Investigation Preliminary Report for a plane that crashed on the evening of June 23 near Willard, Box Elder County
11-year-old southern Utah boy to represent Team USA at BMX Racing World Championships
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 14 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Eleven-year-old Gavin Hernandez, of Hurricane, Washington County, will represent Team USA at the BMX Racing World Championships in Brisbane, Australia, this weekend.
Valley Fair Mall employee stabbed by man allegedly targeting Muslims
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated July 14 - 4:16 p.m. | Save Story
A man working at Valley Fair Mall was stabbed multiple times Monday by a man who claimed he "targeted the victim ... because of his religion," police said.
Here's why Utah landed on this list of 10 worst places to live
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted July 14 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah has ridden years of accolades for its business-friendly environment, so why was it ranked so low in a CNBC list of the "10 worst states to live in 2026"?
Investigators hope items found at campsite leads to those responsible for Iron Fire
Pat Reavy and Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 14 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Investigators are tracing chairs and other evidence found at what is believed to be the origin of the Iron Fire in an effort to identify the fire starters.
Bonneville Fire prompts wildfire safety reminder
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Updated July 14 - 1:41 p.m. | Save Story
The Bonneville Fire's proximity to the University of Utah campus is prompting university leaders and the Salt Lake City Fire Department to remind residents to prepare for future wildfires.
Dog collar, zip ties found at camp where woman was allegedly held captive, abused
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 14 - 12:37 p.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested in Utah County and accused of holding a woman against her will and subjecting her to several types of abuse, according to police.
Monsoon season has arrived in Utah, bringing much-needed rain and new threats
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 14 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
Monsoonal rains helped reduce fire behavior in southern Utah on Monday, but new starts were reported while communities brace for flooding risks, too.
Heat-related equipment failures leave thousands without power along Wasatch Front
Annette Campbell, KSL | Posted July 14 - 11:48 a.m. | Save Story
Record-breaking temperatures put both residents and power infrastructure under strain, contributing to outages that left an estimated 13,000 people without electricity on Sunday.
'I would much rather our country look like this room': Erika Kirk reflects on Robinson hearing
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted July 14 - 11:04 a.m. | Save Story
After experiencing 'hell' in the courtroom, Erika Kirk urged the next generation to choose courage at Turning Point USA's Chapter Leadership Summit on Sunday.
12 Utah charter school hopefuls submit bids for approval
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted July 14 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
Twelve charter schools could soon join the Beehive State's existing network after submitting proposals for formal consideration last week.
After record-breaking heat, doctors warn Utahns to watch for signs of heat illness
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted July 14 - 9:22 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City reached an all-time heat record on Sunday, hitting a historic 109 degrees. Now, doctors are reminding Utahns to stay alert as high temperatures continue.
Texas man sentenced to prison for intentionally damaging ATMs, robbing repair technicians
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 14 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
A Texas man who attempted to rob an ATM in Utah by intentionally damaging the machine then threatening a repair technician was sentenced last week to almost five years in federal prison.
2025 was Utah's hottest on record. 2026 is on track to be even hotter
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 14 - 8:06 a.m. | Save Story
Even before this weekend's hot weather, Utah found itself on pace to have its warmest year in over a century, which would break a record set just last year.
Utah's Hill Air Force Base welcomes its new commander
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted July 14 - 6:37 a.m. | Save Story
Just moments after assuming command of the 75th Air Base Wing Monday at Hill Air Force Base, Col. Eric Quidley was already eager to build on the momentum already existing at one of Utah's largest employers.
'Sacred,' 'pristine': Data center foes redouble calls to protect area where facility would be built
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 14 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
Foes of the Box Elder County data center proposal gave media representatives a tour of the area and redoubled their calls to protect the zone.
Cottonwood Heights woman found guilty of manslaughter, abuse after elderly mother's death
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 13 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
A jury found Lori Meers guilty of manslaughter on Friday after her mother was admitted to the hospital with sepsis and malnutrition.
What is driving up your Utah car insurance bill?
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted July 13 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
Utah drivers are getting squeezed by car insurance, but new data shared with KSL shows there are some very specific things drivers may be doing that are pushing their bills higher.
Business & Tech »
Salt Lake City OKs $2M loan to help business owner drastically rebuild after Main Street fire
Education »
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?
- Farmington High School Marching Band finds new stage after Washington parade cancellation
- Brigham Young University building new housing for married students
Environment »
Ogden fire sparks safety concerns, man charged in 18-acre hillside blaze
- After record-breaking heat, doctors warn Utahns to watch for signs of heat illness
- 2025 was Utah's hottest on record. 2026 is on track to be even hotter
- 'Sacred,' 'pristine': Data center foes redouble calls to protect area where facility would be built
- What went wrong in Yellowstone bison attack? Utah wildlife expert explains
Health »
Miracle on the Hudson pilot Sully Sullenberger announces Alzheimer's disease diagnosis
- An experimental Alzheimer's drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches
- After record-breaking heat, doctors warn Utahns to watch for signs of heat illness
- US appeals court revives hundreds of private lawsuits linking Tylenol to autism
- 'Urgent need': American Red Cross looking for more donors as needs outpace supply
Police & Courts »
Ogden fire sparks safety concerns, man charged in 18-acre hillside blaze
- Pilot in fatal Box Elder County plane crash was in training program, report says
- Man, 74, becomes oldest inmate executed in Florida in state's 10th lethal injection this year
- Valley Fair Mall employee stabbed by man allegedly targeting Muslims
- Investigators hope items found at campsite leads to those responsible for Iron Fire
Politics »
New York becomes the first state to impose a data center moratorium
- Justices make rare Capitol Hill appearance to warn of threats against them
- ICE suspends traffic stops in wake of Maine fatal shooting, sources say
- E. Jean Carroll is paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case
- Warsh says Fed has 'no tolerance' for high inflation but provides no hints on next move
Religion »
Rendering released for exterior of future Spanish Fork temple
- 90th annual Obon festival gathers more than a thousand attendees in Salt Lake City
- Salt Lake Buddhist Temple to host 90th annual Obon festival in Japantown
- NFL legendary coach Andy Reid joins Tabernacle Choir's tribute to America's 250th anniversary
- Nazarene Youth Conference gathers 10,000 high schoolers to walk 22,000 miles in prayer
Science »
Mystery bidder buys T. rex nicknamed 'Gus' for a record $50 million
- New York becomes the first state to impose a data center moratorium
- Meta used AI to target workers with medical conditions for layoffs, lawsuit claims
- An experimental Alzheimer's drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches
- In a sweet discovery, astronomers find sugar lurking in the space between stars
Utah Counties »
Ogden fire sparks safety concerns, man charged in 18-acre hillside blaze
- Salt Lake City OKs $2M loan to help business owner drastically rebuild after Main Street fire
- Pilot in fatal Box Elder County plane crash was in training program, report says
- 11-year-old southern Utah boy to represent Team USA at BMX Racing World Championships
- Valley Fair Mall employee stabbed by man allegedly targeting Muslims
