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Charges filed in Costco 'tap-to-pay fraud scheme'
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Over 20 Republicans join Sen. Lee's bid to cancel recess unless Senate passes SAVE Act
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Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record
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Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor
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New kind of flu shot is on the way as the FDA approves Moderna's mRNA-based vaccine
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Utah, feds launch $18M recovery effort in Beaver area; Widemouth 2 Fire grows
The U.S. Forest Service announced it is committing $9.2 million to recovery efforts following the Cottonwood Fire, which burned over 97,400 acres in and around Fishlake National Forest
Midvale apartment fire tenants feel misled into paying for insurance that didn't cover them
Residents displaced by last week's apartment fire said they feel misled into believing they had insurance that would cover their personal belongings.
Girls, 13, killed in collision between truck and electric scooter
Two children, both aged 13, were killed in Syracuse Wednesday when the electric scooter they were riding collided with a pickup truck.
Utah officials say Construction Fraud Task Force making progress 1 year after launch
One year after Utah launched a specialized task force to combat residential construction fraud, state leaders said the effort is beginning to show results.
Fire leaves scorched hillsides along Parley's Historic Trail, officials urge caution
A fire near Parley's Historic Trail left visible damage along one of Salt Lake City's popular outdoor recreation areas, with hikers reporting scorched hillsides and ash-covered ground.
Former state senator, Lehi official, immigrant advocate recognized for their work with immigrants
A former Arizona state senator now living in Utah, a Lehi official who recruits volunteers and an advocate for immigrants are the three recipients of this year's Tonahuac Awards.
Utah Traffic + Weather
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.
Sugar House Park pond drained due to historically low water flows in Parleys Creek system
Visitors to Sugar House Park may notice a dramatic change this summer: The park's pond is drained because of extremely low water flows in the watershed that feeds it.
Breaking News
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.
Trump shrinks sizes of Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante monuments — again
President Trump has signed an executive order once again reducing the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.
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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
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions
A Senate committee has voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, bringing new leadership to troubled agency
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Scientists are certain a wayward SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon as predicted
A SpaceX rocket that launched a pair of lunar landers slammed into the moon as predicted on Wednesday after drifting off course for the past year, scientists reported.
Trump pushes ahead with claims that Reflecting Pool was vandalized
The U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia openly refuted Trump’s claims of vandalism regarding the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, admitting in court filings that damage to the pool was due to shoddy workmanship.
State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe
New Mexico’s attorney general sued the U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday, accusing it of blocking the state from investigating sex crimes at Jeffrey Epstein’s sprawling ranch near Santa Fe.
Explosions heard as more than 400 WWII shells found in village at center of France's wildfire crisis
Hundreds of World War II shells and munitions were discovered in the French village of Le Porge as residents return to the ravaged community in the wake of last month's wildfire.
KSLSports.com
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.
BYU football adds three-star running back for 2026 season
BYU adds another ball carrier to the program.
