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New video shows gunman shooting victims at Idaho In-N-Out Burger drive-thru
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Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico for teen mental health fund
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Can we keep AI from risking national security?
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Utah farmers urge consumers to buy local fruit after freeze slashes harvest
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'It's worth asking for help': Mom shares how lactation support helped amid breastfeeding challenges
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Utah News
Immigrant advocates picket against immigrant detainee flights at Salt Lake airport
Local immigrant advocates protest regular flights in and out of Salt Lake City International Airport by charter air companies hauling immigrant detainees.
FrontRunner double-tracking project is now closer to receiving $1.3B federal grant
Utah's project to increase commuter rail service on FrontRunner between Ogden and Provo is closer to receiving nearly $1.3 billion in federal funding.
UTA considers first base fare rate increase in over a decade
Utah's largest transit agency, UTA, is seeking its first base fare increase in over a decade, saying that rising costs are driving up the need.
Man drowns at Sand Hollow Reservoir
A man died Thursday afternoon after drowning in Sand Hollow Reservoir.
Utah secures victory in lawsuit over its prop betting law; prediction market plans to appeal
The prediction market Kalshi said it plans to appeal a federal court ruling issued earlier this week that allows Utah to enforce its new law banning proposition betting.
CHATBOT Act, AI protection bill backed by Utah Sen. Curtis, headed to Senate floor
The CHATBOT Act (Children's Health, Advancement, Trust, Boundaries and Oversight in Technology) Act was co-sponsored by Sen. John Curtis and advanced out of committee this week. It's meant to protect kids from the potential dangers of AI.
Utah Traffic + Weather
Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record
Italy has placed all major cities under the highest heat alert as Europe faces a severe heat wave.
Wildfire prevention emerges as a rare bipartisan priority in Congress
With wildfire raging across the West, blind to the political affiliations of those who are affected, lawmakers in Congress from both sides of the aisle are racing to find a solution.
Sevier County residents watch skies, hillside as Widemouth 2 Fire approaches
Residents expressed concerns about smoke and the approaching Widemouth 2 Fire on Tuesday as crews said the massive wildfire had expanded to more than 79,000 acres.
'Super El Niño' is coming. What does that mean for Utah ski resorts?
Weather forecasters are looking ahead as the odds of a strong to historic El Niño are growing. Some are already dubbing it a "Super El Niño."
2026 lining up to be one of the worst years for wildfire damage in Utah
The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands said 2026 has become the second-worst year for wildfire damage in Utah history.
What do you want to know about the Great Salt Lake?
The members of the Great Salt Lake Collaborative are hoping you can tell us what types of stories you'd like us to cover in the future.
Breaking News
Video shows fire threatening building in Riverdale along I-84
A fire near Riverdale closed a portion of I-84 on Thursday and threatened a building near the interstate, with flames intermittently visible on traffic cameras.
Teen boy in critical condition after fall at Deer Creek
A boy was hospitalized after an accident at Deer Creek State Park Thursday afternoon.
Washington Terrace fire torches 45 acres, forces home evacuations
A mandatory evacuation was lifted for residents near Washington Terrace after a brush fire began threatening homes on Monday afternoon.
Beaver County Commission declares state of emergency after fires, flooding
The Beaver County Commission declared a state of emergency for Beaver County on Tuesday following a spate of wildfires and flooding.
Body of missing man found in Tibble Fork Reservoir
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah County Sheriff’s Office recovered the body of a missing man from Tibble Fork Reservoir. The adult male in his 20’s went missing just before 6 p.m. on Sunday, according to the sheriff’s office. First responders began searching the area soon after the man went missing. The sheriff’s […]
State revokes license of Provo Canyon School's Provo campus amid lawsuit, abuse allegations
Provo Canyon School's Provo campus license was revoked Friday by the state of Utah following continued allegations of abuse and numerous compliance citations.
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A new standard of care: How Harper Clinic's IOP is changing the face of mental health treatment in Utah
As demand for mental health care continues to rise across Utah County, Orem's Harper Clinic says it is trying to close the gap with a more comprehensive approach to mental health treatment.
Breaking free from depression: How Harper Clinic's TMS Therapy can help
Breaking free from depression: How Harper Clinic's TMS Therapy can help.
National News
Student kills at least 7 people at a high school and a home outside Bangkok, Thailand, officials say
A student opened fire at a high school outside Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, killing at least five people and wounding more than 20
US job market stalled in July as employers cut 23,000 jobs, delivering political setback to Trump
The U.S. job market stalled unexpectedly last month, as employers cut 23,000 jobs in July.
Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval
A federal appeals court ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of its $400 million ballroom at the White House without congressional approval.
CHATBOT Act, AI protection bill backed by Utah Sen. Curtis, headed to Senate floor
The CHATBOT Act (Children's Health, Advancement, Trust, Boundaries and Oversight in Technology) Act was co-sponsored by Sen. John Curtis and advanced out of committee this week. It's meant to protect kids from the potential dangers of AI.
Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks
A man charged with starting a wildfire in Spokane, Washington, confessed to the crime, describing how he planned it for weeks.
Trump signs 2 immigration actions to limit birthright citizenship and curb 'birth tourism'
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he'll try to limit the number of people who are born in the country who can become American citizens.
KSLSports.com
The most dangerous version of Utah QB Devon Dampier is the one developing before the snap
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier is developing his game pre-snap, which could make it significantly more dangerous post-snap.
KSL Sports adds to Utah high school football with more streaming, over-the-air TV broadcasts
Game Night Live will broadcast Utah high school football games every Thursday and Friday on KSL 5.3 (over the air and Comcast cable), while also streaming on sports.ksl.com and the KSL Sports app.
Wayshawn Parker is chasing 1,200 yards; Utah is measuring something bigger
The rushing goal belongs on the billboard. Utah’s season may be decided by how well Wayshawn Parker handles everything written beneath it.
What caught my attention on Day 1 of BYU football fall camp
Notes and observations from day one at Camp Kalani.
Salt Lake Bees George Klassen named PCL Pitcher of the Month
Los Angeles Angels prospect George Klassen went 3-0 with a 2.48 ERA and 38 strikeouts in six July starts for the Salt Lake Bees, earning PCL Pitcher of the Month honors.
Unloading the notebook: Utah football’s assistant coach availability
Utah football's assistant coach availability produced several meaningful updates, here are the notes that stood out from Wednesday.
