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Draper pool tests positive for West Nile virus as presence increases throughout Utah
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 1 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Draper reported two mosquito pools, or traps, that tested positive for West Nile virus on Thursday, as the Utah Department of Health and Human Services reports increased presence of the virus in mosquitos in multiple counties.
Military veteran is suspected in Montana bar shooting that killed 4, prompting manhunt
Matthew Brown and Colleen Slevin, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 1 - 10:09 p.m. | Save Story
Authorities are searching for a military veteran believed to be the suspect in a shooting at a Montana bar left four people dead on Friday. He is believed to be armed.
1 found dead in overturned car at Kyhv Peak after driver checks in at ER, police say
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 1 - 9:42 p.m. | Save Story
A female was found dead Friday morning in a crashed car off Kyhv Peak Road, police said.
Former BYU golfer Cole Ponich makes Utah Championship cut in Korn Ferry Tour pro debut
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 1 - 9:25 p.m. | Save Story
It's just the third professional start for Ponich, who won the Provo Open a month ago in his pro debut and finished in the top-15 of the Colorado Open.
Motorcyclist killed in Summit County crash
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 1 - 8:58 p.m. | Save Story
A motorcyclist was killed Friday evening in a three-vehicle crash in Summit County, troopers said.
Former Utah officer accused of falsifying time cards, getting paid double
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 1 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
A former officer for the Mt. Pleasant Police Department is facing felony charges accusing him of claiming hours he didn't actually work and falsifying his time card.
Trump to start building $200M White House ballroom in September
Jeff Mason and Steve Holland, Reuters | Posted Aug. 1 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump will soon embark on a dramatic addition to the White House: Construction starts in September on a new $200 million ballroom adjacent to the East Wing.
Travel spotlight: Amazing Wyoming road trip between Utah and Yellowstone
Grant Olsen for KSL.com | Posted Aug. 1 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
I fell in love with the Wind River Range of the Rocky Mountains as a kid and was excited to take my family there this summer. Here are some highlights from our nostalgic road trip.
This Utah skier has gone to the ends of the earth to pad his world record
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 1 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Even after his recently certified world record skiing feat, Thomas Hart, a retired commercial real estate broker now living in Utah, is showing no signs of slowing down.
Utah Royals send former No. 1 pick Ally Sentnor to Kansas City in NWSL record deal
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 1 - 7:07 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Royals traded former NWSL No. 1 overall pick Ally Sentnor to the Kansas City Current for a record intra-league transfer fee of $600,000.
Review: 'The Bad Guys 2' is a criminally good time for the whole crew
John Clyde | Posted Aug. 1 - 6:32 p.m. | Save Story
"The Bad Guys 2" is an easy watch, and it's another fun, family-oriented caper that doesn't try too hard but still delivers plenty of laughs and adventure.
Motorcyclist critically injured after colliding with drump truck in Cache County
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 1 - 5:51 p.m. | Save Story
A 37-year-old motorcyclist crashed into a dump truck in Wellsville, Cache County, on Friday afternoon, causing the rider to be airlifted to a trauma center for medical care.
Utah implements emergency options for hunters impacted by Monroe Canyon Fire
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 1 - 5:46 p.m. | Save Story
State wildlife officials approved three options for people who obtained permits for hunts that are now in jeopardy because of the Monroe Canyon Fire in central Utah.
Why new BNSF facility could be a 'game changer' for Utah's economy
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 1 - 5:07 p.m. | Save Story
Utah officials say a new intermodal facility near Salt Lake City International Airport is a "game changer" for the state's supply chain.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting to close after funding cut in blow to local media
Juby Babu, Reuters | Updated Aug. 1 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will shut down its operations after losing federal funding, the nonprofit said Friday, in a blow to local media that have relied on its grants.
Trump fires BLS commissioner as jobs report shows growth slowed sharply in July
Lucia Mutikani, Reuters | Updated Aug. 1 - 4:31 p.m. | Save Story
After data showed weaker-than-expected employment growth in July, President Donald Trump fired Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer on Friday.
Sandy man charged with pointing laser at helicopter
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 1 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
A Sandy man is facing criminal charges accusing him of pointing a laser light at a helicopter and then threatening to use a drone to take it down.
Have You Seen This? Bear cubs hitch a ride on mom's back to cross water
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 1 - 3:26 p.m. | Save Story
This video from Alaska captures an idyllic scene straight out of a wildlife documentary where a sow transports her cubs across some shallow water.
Ohio man arrested in Cedar City sent to prison for kidnapping California teen
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 1 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
An Ohio man arrested in Cedar City last year was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in federal prison for kidnapping and sexually abusing a teenager from California.
Markets dive after Trump hits more countries with steep tariffs
John Revill and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters | Updated Aug. 1 - 2:27 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's latest wave of tariffs sent global stock markets tumbling Friday and left countries and companies scrambling to seek ways to strike better deals.
Trump: Fed board should assume control if Powell won't lower interest rates
Reuters | Posted Aug. 1 - 2:17 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday urged the Federal Reserve board to assume control if Fed Chair Jerome Powell continues to refuse to lower interest rates.
Salt Lake school board member resigns as part of attempted bribery plea deal
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 1 - 1:33 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake City School District board member charged with trying to bribe his opponent into dropping out of last year's school board race has agreed to resign as part of a plea deal.
Cox to Utahns: 'Please use extreme caution' statewide, as Monroe Canyon Fire grows
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 1 - 1:21 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox said he's begging Utahns to make good decisions outdoors because the fire conditions across the state are that bad, as he toured Monroe Canyon Fire operations.
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