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Could a 'Super El Niño' deliver a big winter for Utah? Forecasters and resorts weigh in
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Saratoga Springs boy being hailed a hero after saving brother, now recovering from own injuries
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California company awarded $100M to develop critical mineral facility on Great Salt Lake shore
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Ice-cream cones, the ingenious invention of American immigrants
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From robot dogs to helpers, China puts robotics ambitions on display at world conference
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Utah News
Utah State Hospital needs 'significant' increase in beds, lawmakers told
The Utah State Hospital needs dozens of new beds over the next few years to meet growing demand, officials said.
Babylon Fire closure area reopened after burning for nearly 2 months
The Babylon Fire reached 100% containment after burning more than 100,000 acres, prompting the U.S. Forest Service to rescind the special closure area for the Manti-La Sal National Forest on Thursday.
Utah has 'major gaps' in regulating noise, temperature from new data centers, agency head says
An agency leader said there are "major gaps" in Utah's regulation of data center development, particularly when it comes to the impacts new projects will have on local temperatures and noise.
Teen dead after falling from trail up Little Cottonwood Canyon
A teen is believed to have fallen over a hundred feet to their death while hiking a trail in Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Utah Senate president threatens critics with defamation lawsuits
Utah Senate President Stuart Adams is threatening several critics with defamation lawsuits for comments made following his primary election defeat in June.
Bats prompt concern ahead of back-to-school at Stansbury Park Elementary School
As thousands of students prepare to return to classrooms across Utah, staff at Stansbury Park Elementary are working to address an ongoing problem: bats getting inside the school.
Utah Traffic + Weather
Deaths, damage reported as severe weather spawns tornadoes, flash flooding in the Midwest
Severe storms in the Midwest unleashed tornadoes, heavy rains and flash flooding, leaving hundreds of thousands of customers without electricity.
AAA, Zero Fatalities launch 'Please Be Patient' magnet program for teen drivers
AAA Utah and Zero Fatalities are launching a new initiative designed to improve safety for teen drivers by encouraging other motorists to show a little more patience on the road.
Utah almost broke another heat record in July — it was also wetter than average
Last month was the warmest July in the contiguous U.S. since at least 1895, but not in Utah — just barely.
Religious podcaster, Chandler David Hendry, dies in Lehi multi-vehicle crash
A social media influencer died Friday in a multi-vehicle crash in Lehi. Chandler David Hendry, 27, was the sole victim of a three-vehicle crash.
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.
Breaking News
Teen dead after falling from trail up Little Cottonwood Canyon
A teen is believed to have fallen over a hundred feet to their death while hiking a trail in Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Tornado warning issued in Tooele County; flood warnings in southern Utah
Flash flood warnings were issued across portions of southern Utah on Thursday, including in Springdale and Pine Valley in Washington County.
Summit County Sheriff's Office lifts fire evacuations from Henefer
Summit County officials announced that residents in Henefer could return to their homes on Thursday, but warned that evacuations could return.
Man dead after being struck by vehicle in Orem
A 24-year-old man died after a vehicle hit him on Monday afternoon in Orem, police said.
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.
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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
US has sent deportees to many African countries, the latest one being Liberia. Here’s why
The Trump administration has deported thousands of people to two dozen countries that aren't those of the deportees, as it pushes ahead with its immigration crackdown,
How this Massachusetts sanctuary takes in hundreds of guinea pigs from across the US
The Guinea Pig Sanctuary, in Salisbury, Massachusetts, houses 350 to 400 guinea pigs split into cages stacked from the floor to ceiling. Along with customers, the place can be chaotic but also joyful.
Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says
Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend.
Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77
Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, has died at the age of 77.
Liberia agrees to take 1,200 deportees from the United States
Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the United States, authorities in the West African country said Tuesday.
Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schools
A whistleblower complaint alleges that an investigations into some of the most prestigious academic institutions in the US involving alleged antisemitism at the schools, were designed to strong-arm the schools into cutting deals.
KSLSports.com
Week 2: Thursday night’s Utah high school football recap
Week 2 of the 2026 Utah high school football season arrived, with the usual early appetizer Thursday night before the full buffet of Friday.
‘Patience has paid off’: Lineker Rodrigues works his way into RSL’s plans
Lineker Rodrigues waited more than a year for his first-team contract. He waited one day for his first RSL goal.
BYU basketball lands 5-in-5 Michigan State transfer Jaxon Kohler
Michigan State big man Jaxon Kohler commits to BYU basketball.
Locals in the NFL: Is former BYU QB Zach Wilson eyeing QB2 with the Saints?
Former BYU quarterback Zach Wilson completed 11-of-16 passes for 145 yards and a touchdown in New Orleans’ 24-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, as well as leading a scoring drive to end the first half and put the Saints up 20-6.
University of Utah files lawsuit against former tight end coach Freddie Whittingham
Just ahead of the 2026 football season, the University of Utah has filed a lawsuit against former tight end coach Freddie Whittingham for a breach of contract.
BYU expands ‘Cougs Care’ initiative with hometown Provo event
The Cougars have expanded the popular "Cougs Care" initiative to feature a service-oriented tailgate at home during the 2026 football season in partnership with First Down Provo, the organizations announced Thursday.
