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Ancestral toils still benefitting Utahns, ranked one of most 'independent' states
Hayden Madson, Deseret News | Updated July 26 - 9:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah was ranked No. 1 in terms of economic outlook for the 19th year in a row.

Utah-made wheels help power Tadej Pogačar's Tour de France dominance
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted July 26 - 7:33 p.m. | Save Story
Utah-based ENVE Composites has gained international attention by supplying wheels and components to Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar and UAE Team Emirates.

'Abysmal high temperatures' hits parts of Utah
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted July 26 - 7:07 p.m. | Save Story
The National Weather Service is forecasting high daytime temperatures for Utah in the coming week, with some areas expected to see low nighttime temperatures in the 80s.

Embedded in American roadtripping, KOA has learned some things about camping
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Posted July 26 - 5:12 p.m. | Save Story
Toby O'Rourke, CEO at KOA, dives into what years of research show about how people camp in North America.

Longboarder riding on roadway dies in collision with vehicle, police say
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted July 26 - 4:29 p.m. | Save Story
A person riding a longboard on a road in Millcreek died on Saturday night after being hit by a vehicle.

Dynamic duo: Man with MS does marathons with a push from his brother
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted July 26 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
Thursday's Deseret News Marathon was the 13th race for Brian and Danny Connolly, a tradition that's brought them unexpected attention as well as donations to help people with disabilities.

End of the search bar: Why Utah businesses are racing to solve the 'GEO' puzzle
Brooke Nally for KSL | Posted July 26 - 3:30 p.m. | Save Story
If you own a business in Utah, the way customers find you is about to undergo its biggest shift since the invention of the smartphone.

A popular Sugar House deli is relocating, but it needs a waiver to keep its current menu
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 26 - 12:29 p.m. | Save Story
A restaurant about to "pull the shortest move ever" finds itself needing a waiver from Salt Lake City to keep its existing liquor license because of a new state law.

Tooele County firefighters: Beware of extreme fire behavior, including fire traveling underground
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted July 26 - 11:05 a.m. | Save Story
North Tooele Fire District public information officer Jon Smith characterized fire behavior in the county as extreme and "bizarre," as he pointed to a phenomenon where fire has traveled underground via root systems.

Most Latinos view their Latino identity as important, but are split on whether it helps or hurts them
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 26 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
Most Latinos view their Latino identity as important, but they split on whether it helps or hurts them, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.

SUU honors fallen Army Capt. Tyler Feehan during Pioneer Legacy Celebration
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted July 26 - 8:32 a.m. | Save Story
A special tribute to fallen U.S. Army Capt. Tyler James Feehan took center stage Thursday night during the Pioneer Legacy Celebration at Southern Utah University.

DC heavyweights spent Pioneer Day in Utah, talking about fires and floods
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted July 26 - 7:12 a.m. | Save Story
Local, state and federal leaders gathered in Beaver on Friday to talk about forest management in the aftermath of the devastating Cottonwood Fire and subsequent floods.

118 outdoor brands say Trump went too far with Utah's monument reductions
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted July 25 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
A group of 118 outdoor businesses sent a letter to several federal agencies on Friday expressing "firm and unequivocal opposition" to the recent reduction of two national monuments in Utah.

4th firefighter dies from burn injuries in western Colorado blaze
Associated Press | Updated July 25 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
A fourth firefighter has died from burns after he and several colleagues were overcome by a fast-moving wildfire near the Colorado-Utah border last month.

Salt Lake airport bucked national trend during TSA funding lapse
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted July 25 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City International Airport officials credited newer technology and efforts to support unpaid federal workers with keeping security lines moving during the TSA funding lapse.

How an Ogden company built a colossal star-spangled nutcracker
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted July 25 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
When a small Minnesota town recently unveiled what is thought to be the world's tallest nutcracker, it had an Ogden-based company to thank for building it.

Man unconscious, hospitalized after being pulled from Sand Hollow Reservoir
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 25 - 5:43 p.m. | Save Story
A man was flown to the hospital on Saturday after he was pulled unconscious from the water at Sand Hollow Reservoir at Sand Hollow State Park in St. George.

How a former youth hostel was flipped into a key housing need in Salt Lake County
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 25 - 5:07 p.m. | Save Story
A 29-bed facility for women recovering from severe mental illness is now open, with state, county and philanthropic help, and a little luck in the building market.

Fireworks at Utah Lake show delayed, partially cancelled due to storm
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 25 - 4:18 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah County fireworks show that was nearly a month in the making was delayed and then partially canceled after inclement weather on Pioneer Day.
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SUU honors fallen Army Capt. Tyler Feehan during Pioneer Legacy Celebration
- Utah Tech University student-athletes travel to Beaver to aid flood relief efforts
- State revokes license of Provo Canyon School's Provo campus amid lawsuit, abuse allegations
- 'Surprising and exciting': U. astronomers harness NASA telescopes for black hole discovery
- Why will Utahns be showing up to work Oct. 2 in jammies — and with a favorite book?
Police & Courts »

Lightning strike sparks new wildfire east of Cedar City
- Two people killed, several injured in shooting at Seattle food festival, authorities say
- Longboarder riding on roadway dies in collision with vehicle, police say
- Suspect in deadly Berlin Pride attack is killed in confrontation with police, officials say
- Tooele County firefighters: Beware of extreme fire behavior, including fire traveling underground
Religion »

St. George woman serving church mission competes on 'American Ninja Warrior'
- Relief Society General President Camille Johnson reflects on pioneer heritage
- From Salt Lake City to the Senate: Curtis leads tribute honoring Pioneer Day
- St. John's Lutheran Church to hand out water during Days of '47 Parade
- Church of Jesus Christ announces 10 hymns to be included in 'Hymns for Home and Church'
Utah Counties »

Lightning strike sparks new wildfire east of Cedar City
- Longboarder riding on roadway dies in collision with vehicle, police say
- Dynamic duo: Man with MS does marathons with a push from his brother
- A popular Sugar House deli is relocating, but it needs a waiver to keep its current menu
- Tooele County firefighters: Beware of extreme fire behavior, including fire traveling underground





