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Netanyahu says no Israeli withdrawal from Gaza until Hamas has been completely disarmed
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Man charged with setting Spokane's largest wildfire went to prison for killing his father
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Smoke blankets Utah, prompting air quality concerns across the state
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Authorities seek a motive in the mass shooting at an Idaho In-N-Out Burger
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Utah reports 48 cyclospora cases, all but 5 could be tied to travel
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Teen admits to murder in deadly shooting at Weber County street racing competition
A teenage boy has admitted to a count of murder in the Aug. 31 shooting incident last year during a street racing competition that left a man dead.
SWAT, tear gas used to capture wanted Arizona fugitive in southern Utah
A man wanted in Arizona was arrested in southern Utah following a standoff with a SWAT team.
Large brush fire sparks in Millcreek nature preserve
Fire crews responded to a large brush fire in Millcreek on I-80 near the mouth of Parleys Canyon on Monday evening.
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.
Confession suppression, bond to be discussed at next hearing for former death row inmate Douglas Carter
A new court date has been scheduled for former death row inmate Douglas Carter, during which the defense will argue why Carter deserves to get out on bond.
Widemouth 2 Fire spikes to 68,000 acres; additional wildfire smoke arrives in Utah
New evacuations are being ordered in central Utah, as the Black Canyon wildfire could move toward a subdivision.
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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.
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.
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
Record low Danube levels push some countries in Eastern Europe to the brink of energy emergency
Governments across Central and Eastern Europe are taking steps to conserve electricity as levels on the Danube River force power plants to the brink of shutting down.
First deaths reported in cyclosporiasis outbreak
Two people in Michigan have died in connection with the outbreak of cyclosporiasis, health officials reported Monday.
Suspect in shooting at Idaho fast-food restaurant died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say
The suspect in a fatal shooting in Idaho died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said Sunday, crediting an off-duty officer and a citizen with firing shots that diverted him.
New talks are 'last chance' for Iran to forge a deal and avoid escalation of US strikes, Trump says
The president on Monday said that new talks between Washington and Tehran are the “last chance” for Iran to forge a deal and avoid an escalation of U.S. strikes on the country.
Washington state fires destroy hundreds of buildings and force Spokane-area residents to evacuate
Some residents returned to devastated neighborhoods in eastern Washington state to find their homes leveled by wildfires that erupted across a parched landscape over the weekend.
Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season
Key senators unveiled a short-term spending bill on Sunday that would keep federal agencies funded past the midterm elections and into early December.
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BYU football’s Mitchell, Tanuvasa named to Outland Trophy watch list
BYU football center Bruce Mitchell and defensive tackle Keanu Tanuvasa were among the 68 players named to the 2026 Outland Trophy watch list, given annually to the nation's top interior lineman.
Real Salt Lake returns home as Leagues Cup opens with Tigres showdown
Real Salt Lake spent three consecutive road matches learning how to suffer. Now it wants to remember how to attack.
Utah State basketball announces 2026-27 non-conference schedule
Ben Jacobson's first Utah State basketball schedule features USC, BYU, SMU and Memphis as the Aggies prepare for their inaugural Pac-12 season in 2026-27.
Ranking the opposing quarterbacks BYU football will face in 2026
The 12 signal-callers BYU is expected to face in the 2026 season.
Unloading the notebook: Day one for Utah football fall camp
From Morgan Scalley & players, the biggest takeaway from Utah football's first day of fall camp was the players’ ownership of summer workouts.
Where did Big 12 coaches pick BYU women’s soccer in Jennifer Rockwood’s final season
Ellie Walbruch, Lucy Kesler and Presley Freeman were named to the All-Big 12 preseason team for BYU women's soccer.
