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Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities

Josh Funk, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 19 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Millions more people may be able to get smaller, lightweight Amazon packages delivered by drones by the end of the year under a plan the company announced Wednesday.

Teen hospitalized with serious injuries after Roy car, e-scooter crash

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 9:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A teen was hospitalized with serious injuries in Roy after a crash involving a car and an e-scooter on Wednesday night.

US debt crosses $40 trillion threshold after doubling under Trump and Biden

David Lawder and Jacob Bogage, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 19 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Total U.S. debt has topped $40 trillion for the first time, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday.

Riverdale man sentenced to up to 15 years imprisonment in sexual abuse case

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 8:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Riverdale man has been sentenced to up to 15 years imprisonment in a sexual abuse case involving a boy.

Feds officially acknowledge Utah immigrant detention center plans have been abandoned

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 19 - 7:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a court filing, federal officials acknowledge that plans for an immigrant detention center in Salt Lake City have been abandoned, which had been presumed.

Running is really getting their kids somewhere

VideoPeter Rosen, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 19 - 7:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sarah and Sasha Pachev joke that they've got a family farm. But they're not growing corn or raising livestock. They're raising runners.

UTA considers first base fare rate increase in over a decade

VideoCarter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 19 - 6:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's largest transit agency is seeking its first base fare increase in over a decade, saying that rising costs are driving up the need.

Fire in Uintah brings reminders of 2017 blaze, as firefighters preserve homes

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 19 - 6:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

For some Uintah homeowners, the Dugway fire was a frightening reminder of a 2017 fire in the area that destroyed several homes.

Florida's Jellyfish Museum is dedicated solely to the mesmerizing floating predators

David Fischer, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 19 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The private Jellyfish Museum in Pompano Beach, Florida, is believed to be the first museum in the United States dedicated solely to jellyfish that opened this past spring.

Ogden Valley leaders OK 512.6% tax hike, but Utah Supreme Court still has to weigh in

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden Valley officials narrowly approved a budget plan calling for a 512.6% tax hike, but the Utah Supreme Court still has to weigh in.

Utah finds a new economic and ecological partner in Argentina

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has a new friend in South America, and the relationship could bring the state significant economic opportunity and answers to its most difficult ecological problems.

Bats prompt concern ahead of back-to-school at Stansbury Park Elementary School

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 19 - 5:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

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.

Zavier Gozo is off to England, where he'll continue to represent RSL, his family — and all of Utah

VideoSean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The rising soccer star and Utah native completed a multi-million dollar transfer to Premier League club Crystal Palace on Monday, but not before leaving a legacy with his hometown club.

Colombian president asks Trump to suspend tariffs to help earthquake recovery

Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 19 - 4:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella has asked President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs to help Colombia recover from a devastating earthquake.

Winner emerges in 9-candidate Wyoming House race

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray beat out eight other candidates in a crowded GOP primary for the state's lone seat in the House of Representatives.

Have You Seen This? Overzealous dad 'wins' lightsaber battle

VideoGrant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 3:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

After this video ended, the dad used the Force to knock over a tree, striking his house and sending terrified loved ones running for cover.

Lehi High School students begin final school year in Alpine School District

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 3:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Students at Lehi High School are starting a historic school year as Alpine School District prepares to split into three separate districts, with student leaders encouraging classmates to get involved, make connections and create lasting memories.

4 charged in 'long-term investigation' into Utah street gang

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four gang members recently charged as part of a long-term investigation highlight a recent rash of gang activity in Salt Lake County.

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Utah company powers you up, even in the backcountry

Momentum Upfitters  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

For RV owners exploring remote areas or simply camping without the hum of a generator, a properly designed solar and battery system can be priceless.

Utah Senate president threatens critics with defamation lawsuits

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 19 - 2:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Senate President Stuart Adams is threatening several critics with defamation lawsuits for comments made following his primary election defeat in June.

Moab man dies in Nevada car crash

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 2:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 72-year-old man from Moab was killed after his truck spun out of control while traveling on state Route 305 in Nevada.

Will Hardy, Jazz players visit Lauri Markkanen in Finland

VideoChandler Holt, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 19 - 2:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Jazz Head Coach Will Hardy was joined by Keyonte George and Jaren Jackson Jr. on a trip to Helsinki, the capital of Finland, this week.

Judge removed from Texas track meet stabbing case as defendant seeks new trial

Jamie Stengle, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 19 - 2:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The trial judge who presided over the case of Texas teenager convicted of fatally stabbing a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet was ordered removed from the case.