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New evacuations ordered as Black Canyon Fire grows
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Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season
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Inside the unraveling of Trump's pick for attorney general
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1 dead, another in custody after shooting at Liberty Park, police say
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Multiple dead after shooting at fast food restaurant in Twin Falls
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Utah News
Layton police raid home believed to raise roosters for fighting
Police and Davis County animal control officers served a warrant at a Layton home on Friday that was reportedly being used to raise roosters for fighting.
Kouri Richins' mortgage fraud case to resume in October
On Friday a judge determined that Kouri Richins' mortgage fraud case will resume Oct. 9 in Park City. Prosecutors will allege financial misconduct, and seek over $1.3 million in restitution.
Extreme heat warning issued in Utah; Salt Lake County to open additional cool zones
Salt Lake County is among the places taking steps to help people beat the heat this weekend by opening additional cool zones with extended hours.
Child dies after being struck by boat at Lake Powell
A child died after being struck by a boat he or she fell out of while recreating along the Arizona side of Lake Powell Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
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.
State Crime Lab test shows Douglas Carter's DNA isn't on murder scene evidence, defense says
A report from the Utah State Crime Lab didn't find Douglas Stewart Carter's DNA on any of the crime scene evidence it tested. Carter was convicted of aggravated murder and sentenced to die for killing 57-year-old Eva Olesen in 1985.
Utah Traffic + Weather
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.
Salt Lake County reports first West Nile virus case of 2026
Salt Lake County Health Department officials said they've found the county's first case of West Nile virus in a person this year. It was an adult, and they are expected to fully recover.
Sky-gazers can look forward to a double meteor shower peak this week. How and when to see it
A double meteor shower peak will occur this week — but sky-gazers might have a difficult time catching a glimpse of the cosmic activity.
Are Utah summers getting hotter? This is what the data says
Both Salt Lake City's and Utah's summers have been getting hotter, especially since the start of the 21st century.
Driver shares firsthand encounter of powerful lightning strike, truck fire near Cedar City
A driver said lightning struck his truck as he traveled on I-15 Wednesday, starting a fire that decimated the vehicle.
Truck struck by lightning on I-15 in southern Utah Wednesday afternoon
A truck was struck by lightning on I-15 just outside of Cedar City Wednesday afternoon, there were no injuries reported.
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
This article is sponsored by Harper Clinic, a Utah-based clinic offering FDA-approved TMS therapy for treatment-resistant depression. Utah’s mental health crisis is leaving many residents caught in an uncomfortable middle ground: struggling too much for weekly therapy alone, but unable to step away from work, parenting or daily life for inpatient treatment. As demand […]
Breaking free from depression: How Harper Clinic's TMS Therapy can help
This article is sponsored by Harper Clinic, a Utah-based clinic offering FDA-approved TMS therapy for treatment-resistant depression. The weight of depression is real. Many people spend years fighting it, adjusting medications, managing side effects and wondering if this is simply how life is going to feel. According to the World Health Organization, depression affects […]
National News
Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case, hoping someone recognizes it
Authorities have released an early ransom note in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in hopes that someone will recognize the writing style.
US stocks rise to finish a wild July as Amazon soars, Apple sinks and inflation worries worsen
U.S. stocks rose Friday to finish a wildJuly for Wall Street as Amazon leaped, Apple sank and rising oil prices worsened worries about inflation staying high.
Marine Corps says F-35B stealth fighter crashed in California, pilot ejected
The U.S. Marine Corps says the pilot of an F-35B stealth fighter is expected to live after ejecting from the jet before it crashed in California.
Scouting America drops diversity initiatives from event after pressure from the Pentagon
One of Scouting America's biggest gatherings has eliminated dedicated spaces for gay youth, women and Scouts of colors.
Seattle police chief resigns under pressure from mayor over response to festival shooting
Seattle’s police chief has resigned amid criticism of the city’s response to a fatal shootout at a food festival last weekend, Mayor Katie Wilson said Thursday.
Boys are falling behind in school. What would help?
A bestselling author believes classrooms are often hostile to boys — resulting in poor academic outcomes. He champions “gender aware” instruction in schools across all subjects.
KSLSports.com
Caleb Desnoyers leaves game early after suffering leg injury during Summer Showcase
Caleb Desnoyers suffers leg injury at the World Junior Summer Showcase.
Utah Royals score 5 unanswered to rout Portland, return to top-3 in NWSL
Cece Delzer scored her first career brace, and Cloé Lacasse dished out three assists as the Utah Royals scored five-unanswered goals after the first-half hydration break in a 5-1 rout over the Portland Thorns in front of an announced crowd of 6,243 fans Sunday at America First Field.
‘We could have won this one’: Royals turn page from encouraging loss to Portland test
The Utah Royals left the field Wednesday night empty-handed, but head coach Jimmy Coenraets didn't walk away discouraged.
Utes in the NFL: Where all 35 former Utah football players stand entering the 2026 season
Utah football’s NFL footprint features both quality and volume with 35 Utes competing in the league.
Shorthanded Real Salt Lake pulls road draw with St. Louis
Sergi Solans scored his seventh goal of the season before St. Louis City SC's Marcel Hartel equalized in the second half en route to a 1-1 draw between the two clubs at Energizer Park.
Sean Payton to explore Taysom Hill reunion with Denver Broncos
Taysom Hill is a free agent after nine seasons in New Orleans. Now Sean Payton says the Broncos will explore a reunion with the NFL's ultimate Swiss Army knife
