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Long-time Salt Lake resident deported to Mexico despite outcry by family and friends
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 31 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
A long-time Salt Lake City resident detained by immigration authorities in late June has been deported to Mexico despite loud outcries by family and friends.

New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging 'illegal gambling operation'
Dave Collins, Associated Press | Posted July 31 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
New York officials sued prediction market platform Kalshi for potentially billions of dollars on Friday, calling it an "illegal, unlicensed gambling operation" that includes sports wagering as the state seeks to halt its operations and force the company to forfeit its profits.

Hundreds evacuated in Midvale apartment fire
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated July 31 - 9:58 p.m. | Save Story
A fire sparked evacuations in a Midvale apartment complex on Friday, as smoke went from the fourth floor to the roof.

Viral squishy toy craze fuels demand, but safety concerns have parents asking questions
Annette Campbell, KSL | Posted July 31 - 9:32 p.m. | Save Story
As squishy toys surge in popularity among children, experts urge parents to prioritize product safety and reputable retailers over brand names or viral trends.

Why reaction-time training should be part of your exercise routine as you get older
Dana Santas, CNN | Posted July 31 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
Reaction time's decline can impact everything — including whether you catch yourself before a fall and how sharply your brain processes the world around you.

Teens learn about EV innovation, building electric vehicles at high-tech camp
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted July 31 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah State University's specialized lab in electric vehicle innovation is helping inspire possible future leaders in the field.

Pending home sales down in the US, Utah
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted July 31 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
Pending home sales in the U.S. are down, recently hitting the lowest level since early April.

Explore '801 Day' at these 8+1 outdoor gems
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 31 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
"801 Day" is coming in hot this year, but that doesn't mean there isn't anything to do outside to celebrate it.

Driver charged in fatal Provo crash that resulted in death of 90-year-old passenger
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 31 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
A woman accused of causing a fatal crash by making a left turn into oncoming traffic is now facing charges.

Sen. Mike Lee spearheads effort to repeal the country's oldest military authorization in the Middle East
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted July 31 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
It's been decades since the Soviet Union collapsed, bringing an official end to the Cold War. Now, lawmakers want to finally repeal the military authorization allowing the United States to counter attacks in the Middle East.

Here's what's coming to Amazon Prime in August
KSL.com Staff | Posted July 31 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Here's a list of movies and shows Amazon Prime is releasing for streaming options in August.

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case, hoping someone recognizes it
Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press | Posted July 31 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
Authorities have released an early ransom note in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in hopes that someone will recognize the writing style.

Kouri Richins' mortgage fraud case to resume in October
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 31 - 4:06 p.m. | Save Story
With Judge Richard Mrazik presiding over Kouri Richins' cases again, new court dates have been set for August and October.

Child dies after being struck by boat at Lake Powell
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 31 - 3:44 p.m. | Save Story
A child died after being struck by a boat he or she fell out of while recreating along the Arizona side of Lake Powell Thursday afternoon, authorities said.

Have You Seen This? Injured eagle saved by man known for rescuing cats
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 31 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
An injured eagle in Ohio, spotted by a watchful dog, was rescued by a man known for rescuing cats caught high up in trees.

State Crime Lab test shows Douglas Carter's DNA isn't on murder scene evidence, defense says
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Updated July 31 - 3:17 p.m. | Save Story
A report from the Utah State Crime Lab didn't find Douglas Carter's DNA on any of the crime scene evidence related to the death of 57-year-old Eva Olesen in 1985.

Layton police raid home believed to raise roosters for fighting
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 31 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
Police raided a home in Layton that they say was raising roosters for illegal rooster fighting.

Cedar City Arts Council brings art to locals through community art walk
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 31 - 2:32 p.m. | Save Story
The Cedar City Arts Council's free Final Friday Art Walk, featuring local and regional artists, returns Friday, July 31.

Feds' new plan for Lake Powell, Lake Mead not the final 'destination,' Utah official says
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated July 31 - 2:29 p.m. | Save Story
Utah and other Upper Colorado Basin states may voluntarily cut up to 200,000 acre-feet of Colorado River water under a new 10-year deal to handle how to allocate the river's water.

California man accused of fraudulently getting Apple, Nintendo products at Utah Costcos
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 31 - 2:01 p.m. | Save Story
A California man is accused of using bank cards obtained illegally to purchase Apple and Nintendo products at Costco stores across Utah and Salt Lake counties, and then shipping them out of state.

Why does Japan experience so many large earthquakes?
Jessie Yeung, CNN | Updated July 31 - 1:27 p.m. | Save Story
Almost no other country in the world is rocked by such frequent and damaging earthquakes as Japan – an island nation that sits on the boundary of four tectonic plates, the constantly-shifting slabs of the Earth's crust.

Sugar House Park pond drained due to historically low water flows in Parleys Creek system
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Updated July 31 - 12:52 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake County officials say the pond was lowered to prevent water quality problems as drought conditions and record-low flows reduce the amount of water reaching the popular park.
4 bodies located after 10 climbers went missing on Pakistani mountain, sources say
Mushtaq Ali and Gopal Sharma, Reuters | Updated July 31 - 11:37 a.m. | Save Story
The bodies of four climbers were located by Pakistani search crews on Friday after at least 10 mountaineers went missing in a suspected avalanche on Broad Peak a day earlier, Pakistani sources said.
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