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When only a stranger can save your 3-year-old

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Anthony Duke-Rosati and Jazymnn Pok, of Holladay, are racing to save their middle child, Kiri, with a stem cell transplant before symptoms of cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy show up.

2 sentenced to federal prison for trafficking 40K fentanyl pills into Utah

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two men from Arizona were sentenced in federal court to multiple years in prison for trafficking 40,000 fentanyl pills to Utah.

'Over the top': Salt Lake man chased, attacked young doorbell ditcher, charges say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 1:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man who police say chased after and attacked a 12-year-old boy who had just doorbell ditched his home has been charged with child kidnapping.

Utah Mammoth owner sues Oregon company amid growing trademark dispute

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

It appears the new name of Utah's NHL franchise has run into a bit of legal drama.

Man arrested, accused of ramming 8 police cars

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was arrested in West Valley City Tuesday after police say he tried to get away in a stolen vehicle by ramming multiple police vehicles.

BYU had room at defensive tackle, and 340-pound Justin Kirkland happy to fill it

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 11:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

This year's starters will likely feature new faces in at least three of the four spots along the defensive front, including Utah transfer Keanu Tanuvasa and Kirkland, who played the last two seasons at Oklahoma State.

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Tour England, Ireland and Scotland for less than $5,000 including non-stop air on Delta

Jensen and McKay Tours  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

From England's iconic landmarks to the rugged landscapes of Scotland and Ireland, the U.K. offers a wealth of experiences in a compact area.

Officials warn of E. coli at Salem Pond

Sarah Martin, KSL-TV  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Health experts are asking people not to swim at Salem Pond in Utah County due to potentially harmful bacteria levels.

Casualties reported in active shooter incident at U.S. Army base in state of Georgia

Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

An active shooter incident at the Fort Stewart U.S. Army base in Georgia has resulted in casualties, authorities said, and the base has been put on lockdown.

Disruptions and opportunities: SLCC President Greg Peterson reflects on his first year on job

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Greg Peterson, a first-generation college graduate, discussed on Monday the challenges of his first year as president of Salt Lake Community College, and the opportunities that await.

A Utah faith group sued to use psychedelic mushrooms. Here's where the case stands

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge has made a ruling in favor of a Utah religion that uses psychedelic mushrooms in a first-of-its-kind case that put the state's new religious freedom law to the test.

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The overlooked retirement tax strategy that could save you a small fortune

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 9:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Why this little-known move could save you $250,000 or more in taxes—and how to find out if you qualify

Why the manhunt for a Montana mass shooting suspect has proven exceedingly difficult

Holly Yan, Josh Campbell, CNN  |  Updated Aug. 6 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Stymied by treacherous terrain and untamed wilderness, authorities are struggling to find an Army veteran suspected of killing four people at a Montana bar last week.

California man arrested in Salt Lake City less than 2 months after release

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 9:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man convicted of fleeing from police in Wasatch County has been arrested for allegedly brandishing guns in public less than two months after being placed on probation.

China tackles chikungunya virus outbreak with wide range of measures as thousands fall ill

Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 8:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

An outbreak of the chikungunya virus in China has prompted authorities to take preventive measures, including mosquito nets and clouds of disinfectant, threatening fines for people who fail to disperse standing water and even deploying drones to hunt down insect breeding grounds.

AI system could help spot Utah wildfires early

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Weber County is trying out an AI-driven camera system that promises to catch wildfires early, helping first responders get to the scene faster.

Idaho woman 'living a movie' after finding biological family on Facebook after 24 years

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

When Naomi Rose Randall turned 18, she began a journey to discover her roots. Six years later, a Facebook group helped her find it — and led her to back to her biological family.

Titan submersible CEO could have been charged criminally if he survived, Coast Guard says

Patrick Whittle and Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 7:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Titan submersible disaster could have been prevented, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a report Tuesday that held OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush responsible for ignoring safety warnings, design flaws and crucial oversight, which, had he survived, may have resulted in criminal charges.

One of 2 convicted in Ogden man's 2023 killing seeks appeal

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 7:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hugo Zamora, one of two suspects convicted in the 2023 killing of a man on an Ogden street, has appealed his conviction and sentence.

US violent crime fell 4.5% in 2024, down a second year, FBI says

Jana Winter, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 6 - 6:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Violent crime fell 4.5% in the United States last year, marking the second consecutive annual decline, while hate crimes decreased by 1.5%, the FBI said in its annual national crime report released on Tuesday.

Utah unveils new water distribution plan for Great Salt Lake mineral extraction companies

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 6:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

State officials say they hope a new water distribution management plan with mineral extraction companies can help the Great Salt Lake, as it plummets back to "really bad" levels again.

Algae harvesting boat is cleaning up Utah Lake

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Lake officials said there has been a reduction in harmful algal blooms in the water thanks to an algae-harvesting boat a Utah Valley University professor called years in the making.

Former Texas golfer, SLC newcomer captures Utah Women's Open, 1st pro since 2018

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 10:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Emilee Hoffman, the fifth-year Epson Tour pro from Folsom, California, shot a two-day total of even-par 144 to clinch her first win since moving to Utah in January.