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Utah adds 4 to its board that seeks to 'defend' its Colorado River water

Utah adds 4 to its board that seeks to 'defend' its Colorado River water

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 1:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has added four new members to its Colorado River Authority of Utah board as it seeks to maintain its allotment of the critical river amid a rift between its neighbors.
Brandon Sanderson to join John Green on his book tour in Salt Lake City

Brandon Sanderson to join John Green on his book tour in Salt Lake City

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 1:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns have the chance to hear from authors John Green and Brandon Sanderson together when Sanderson joins Green as a special guest on his book tour.
Jury finds man guilty of aggravated murder in stabbing over phone dispute

Jury finds man guilty of aggravated murder in stabbing over phone dispute

Emily Ashcraft and Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 12:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Last week, a jury found Kidus Yohannes guilty of killing 20-year-old Candace Samples in 2018 after asking her to give back his phone. A man who intervened was seriously injured.
'They gave so much': Nonprofit seeks to remember pioneers in pauper's graves at SLC cemetery

'They gave so much': Nonprofit seeks to remember pioneers in pauper's graves at SLC cemetery

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 12 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the search for her own ancestor's grave, a Utah woman discovered a large group of pioneers buried in unmarked pauper's graves. Here's how she remembered them.
Birthday celebration: President Dallin H. Oaks turns 94

Birthday celebration: President Dallin H. Oaks turns 94

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 12:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints President Dallin H. Oaks gathers with family in Utah on Monday to celebrate his 94th birthday.
'Living canvas of light' to be built at Thanksgiving Point in massive, architectural landmark

'Living canvas of light' to be built at Thanksgiving Point in massive, architectural landmark

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The newest project at Thanksgiving Point aims to celebrate the light within every person through a massive, stained-glass monument.
Utah Valley University cancels classes on anniversary of Charlie Kirk killing

Utah Valley University cancels classes on anniversary of Charlie Kirk killing

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 11:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Valley University won't hold classes on Sept. 10, the anniversary of the killing of Charlie Kirk on its campus.
Are gas prices headed to an all-time high?

Are gas prices headed to an all-time high?

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

After a week of mostly declining gas prices, the average cost of a gallon of regular jumped nearly 4 cents to an average $4.34 per gallon across Utah on Tuesday.
AAA, Zero Fatalities launch 'Please Be Patient' magnet program for teen drivers

AAA, Zero Fatalities launch 'Please Be Patient' magnet program for teen drivers

Annette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

AAA Utah and Zero Fatalities are launching a new initiative designed to improve safety for teen drivers by encouraging other motorists to show a little more patience on the road.
Back-to-school at Olympus High School

Back-to-school at Olympus High School

Madi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 10:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Students at Olympus High School are starting a new school year, with seniors preparing for their final year and staff encouraging students to get involved and make the most of their time at school.
Mike Lee says migrants are exploiting children to cross the border. His new bill wants to change that

Mike Lee says migrants are exploiting children to cross the border. His new bill wants to change that

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 10:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. Mike Lee is seeking ways to close what he views as loopholes in federal immigration law that allow adults to take advantage of children in order to enter the United States illegally.
Tyler Robinson contends state has not proven elements needed for 'aggravated murder'

Tyler Robinson contends state has not proven elements needed for 'aggravated murder'

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 9:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tyler Robinson's defense team says their client should not stand trial on a charge of aggravated murder because the state has not proven any aggravating factors.
Man drowns in Green River

Man drowns in Green River

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 8:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man from the Salt Lake Valley drowned in the Green River in Daggett County on Tuesday afternoon. Witnesses told police he had rolled near the Red Creek Rapids.
Utah almost broke another heat record in July — it was also wetter than average

Utah almost broke another heat record in July — it was also wetter than average

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 8:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

Last month was the warmest July in the contiguous U.S. since at least 1895, but not in Utah — just barely.
Are there upsides to this summer's slow housing market?

Are there upsides to this summer's slow housing market?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 7:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

There are deals to be made in this year's late summer housing market, when many buyers are making a final push to find a new home before school starts and sellers are feeling more pressure on prices.
Fire crews ask Utah recreationists to stay clear as aircraft collect water

Fire crews ask Utah recreationists to stay clear as aircraft collect water

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 12 - 7:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

As helicopters make repeated trips to nearby reservoirs to collect water for the Rocky Canyon Fire, fire officials are urging people to give aircraft plenty of room to operate.
Tremonton parents accused of torture in boy's death won't face charges, county says

Tremonton parents accused of torture in boy's death won't face charges, county says

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Tremonton couple accused of child torture that led to the death of their son will not be charged, according to an announcement from the Box Elder County Attorney's Office.
Motorcyclist killed in Ogden crash

Motorcyclist killed in Ogden crash

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 11 - 10:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist died Tuesday night following a collision with a car in Ogden.
Sen. Cory Booker to host fundraisers in Utah for Democrats this week

Sen. Cory Booker to host fundraisers in Utah for Democrats this week

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 11 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

New Jersey Sen. and 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Cory Booker will hold a pair of fundraising events in Utah on Wednesday.