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Bystander shares story of how he helped amputee after Bear Lake boating accident

Bystander shares story of how he helped amputee after Bear Lake boating accident

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted July 14 - 10:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who helped apply tourniquets to a woman who lost both legs in a boating accident at Bear Lake said he was grateful he happened to be in the right place at the right time.
Data center backer says foes' wishes should be honored if efforts to challenge plans proceed

Data center backer says foes' wishes should be honored if efforts to challenge plans proceed

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 14 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A member of the body that voted for the controversial Box Elder County data center plans thinks if foes' efforts to challenge the plans proceed, their wishes should be honored.
Utah raises weight cutoff that can drive up vehicle registration fees

Utah raises weight cutoff that can drive up vehicle registration fees

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted July 14 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has changed how some heavy vehicles are taxed at registration, raising the cutoff from 12,000 pounds to 14,000 pounds. The change could save some owners hundreds of dollars.
Ogden fire sparks safety concerns, man charged in 18-acre hillside blaze

Ogden fire sparks safety concerns, man charged in 18-acre hillside blaze

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated July 14 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 51-year-old man faces a misdemeanor charge after authorities say he sparked the Mountain Road Fire, which burned more than 18 acres and prompted evacuations.
'Surprising and exciting': U. astronomers harness NASA telescopes for black hole discovery

'Surprising and exciting': U. astronomers harness NASA telescopes for black hole discovery

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted July 14 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a discovery that has puzzled astronomers, University of Utah astronomers harnessed data to locate the first stellar-mass black hole in the massive globular star cluster Omega Centauri.
Sen. Curtis says Congress needs to weigh in after Trump restarts military operations in Iran

Sen. Curtis says Congress needs to weigh in after Trump restarts military operations in Iran

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted July 14 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Curtis said Congress must assert its authority on whether to declare war in Iran just days after President Donald Trump notified lawmakers that military operations have been restarted.
Man sentenced for killing girlfriend whose body was found near Millcreek dumpster

Man sentenced for killing girlfriend whose body was found near Millcreek dumpster

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 14 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man with a violent criminal history was sentenced to prison on July 1 after admitting to killing his girlfriend.
Beaver shuts off pressurized irrigation over flooding issues

Beaver shuts off pressurized irrigation over flooding issues

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 14 - 7:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

City officials in Beaver said they had to shut off the area's pressurized irrigation system until further notice because dirty water from flooding has entered it.
More charges for Uintah County father accused of abusing family for years

More charges for Uintah County father accused of abusing family for years

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 14 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fifth criminal indictment has been filed against a Uintah County man for alleged prolonged abuse of his family, this time for child torture.
Utah domestic violence advocates see summer increase in calls

Utah domestic violence advocates see summer increase in calls

Annette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted July 14 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Domestic violence advocates in Utah said summer often brings an increase in calls for help, with more survivors reaching out for services during school breaks and warmer months.
Salt Lake City OKs $2M loan to help business owner drastically rebuild after Main Street fire

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.