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Firefighting pilots killed in Utah crash remembered for lives in service, selflessness
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Religious podcaster, Chandler David Hendry, dies in Lehi multi-vehicle crash
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Man dead after being struck by vehicle in Orem
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Senate leaves for 5-week recess without passing Mike Lee's election bill
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Firefighter pilot killed in Utah crash remembered for 'a life of service and selflessness'
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Utah News
Man killed after entering Riverton gas station with shotgun identified
One man who entered a Riverton Chevron Holiday gas station with a shotgun is dead after officials said an armed, unaffiliated person engaged with him.
Treacherous conditions complicated effort to recover 2 firefighters killed in Utah helicopter crash
Two pilots were on board a Sikorsky S-64 helicopter when it crashed Friday morning near the Widemouth 2 Fire. Crews worked into the next day to find the bodies.
The touching love story behind Yumi, a 22-foot bronze elephant
The emotional personal story behind the creation of Yumi, a nearly 18,000-pound bronze elephant, involves the artists who built the sculpture.
United Way packs thousands of backpacks as back-to-school need reaches record high
United Way of Salt Lake and other volunteers packed over 7,400 backpacks for students in need on Thursday.
A celebration for an Idaho pilot ended in tragedy. Here's how you can help
Three best friends embarked on a journey in the Idaho sky on Saturday night to celebrate one's new pilot license, but it ended in tragedy.
Pilot, crewmember killed in helicopter crash while fighting Widemouth 2 fire
National fire officials said the pilot and crew member died as a result of the helicopter crash near Richfield Friday.
Utah Traffic + Weather
Contiguous US breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says
The contiguous United States set a record for its hottest month ever in July, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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.
Breaking News
Magnitude 7.4 quake hits western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck western Colombia, killing at least 111 people and damaging hundreds of buildings.
Pilot, crewmember killed in helicopter crash while fighting Widemouth 2 fire
National fire officials said the pilot and crew member died as a result of the helicopter crash near Richfield Friday.
Helicopter with 2 on board crashes near Widemouth 2 Fire
A helicopter carrying two people crashed near a massive wildfire burning in central Utah on Friday, federal aviation officials confirmed.
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.
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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
Ukrainian drone attack on an oil hub deep inside Russia kills 13, officials say
Ukraine attacked the petroleum hub of Nizhnekamsk in central Russia’s Tatarstan region on Monday, killing 13 people and injuring 78 others, local authorities said, in one of the deadliest attacks in the country in the 4-year-old war. The Ukrainian military said it hit an oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk, which is about 1,200 kilometers (750 miles) east […]
Magnitude 7.4 quake hits western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck western Colombia, killing at least 111 people and damaging hundreds of buildings.
Contiguous US breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says
The contiguous United States set a record for its hottest month ever in July, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Taylor Farms recalls salsa and guacamole from Walmart, Kroger over salmonella risk
A salmonella scare has Taylor Farms recalling prepared food items with jalapenos from Walmart, Kroger and Whole Foods in some states.
Why is Education Secretary Linda McMahon giving university presidents 'homework'?
Just days before the start of a new academic year at most U.S. colleges, Education Secretary Linda McMahon is issuing a "call to action" to university presidents and board members.
Levi Strauss reveals cybersecurity breach amid wider wave of attacks
Levi Strauss on Friday disclosed a recent cybersecurity incident in which an unauthorized third party gained access to the company's systems.
KSLSports.com
Unloading the notebook: Utah football begins week two
For the first time in a few years, Utah media got an actual look behind the fall camp curtain for a peak at some football action.
How to watch Utah high school athletics with KSL Sports
KSL Sports is the exclusive streaming partner of all Utah High School Activities Association championship events. From football to basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, state drill and more, meet all of your prep streaming needs with KSL Sports.
How to watch Game Night Live: Weber Warriors at Fremont Silverwolves
Game Night Live returns in Week 1 when the Fremont Silverwolves host the Weber Warriors on Friday, Aug. 14. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. MT.
Why a 5-1 exhibition win over Idaho State meant so much to BYU’s Afton Perry
Afton Perry recorded a brace in the Cougars' 5-1 exhibition win over Idaho State, a significant move by the sophomore from Saratoga Springs expected to take a big step forward with the BYU women's soccer team.
‘You’ve just established a standard’: Real Salt Lake erupts for 4 goals in rout of Atlante
Real Salt Lake needed 3 points. It got them emphatically.
Former star guard Deron Williams recounts trade from Jazz, time in Utah
Deron Williams is one of the best players in franchise history for the Utah Jazz and one of the most underrated players of the 21st century.
