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Salt Lake City's unique Gilgal Sculpture Garden could become a landmark

Salt Lake City's unique Gilgal Sculpture Garden could become a landmark

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 3 - 6:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City is seeking to add its undeniably unique Gilgal Sculpture Garden to its list of protected landmarks.
Scientists believe newly discovered demon cavefish may be among the rarest fish in the world

Scientists believe newly discovered demon cavefish may be among the rarest fish in the world

Sneha Dhandapani, CNN  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 8:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dr. Matthew Niemiller recently discovered an eyeless and hunchbacked species of cavefish never seen before.
Youth Sports Giving Day will help more Utah kids access sports programs

Youth Sports Giving Day will help more Utah kids access sports programs

Meg Walter, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Utah fundraising campaign aims to make youth sports more accessible by raising $3 million for nonprofits as rising participation costs push some families out of organized athletics.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million

Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 1:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has made box office history in its first weekend, becoming the second-biggest North American opening ever with $355 million in ticket sales.
From open-heart surgery to singing about family history: how a Utah teacher is using her voice

From open-heart surgery to singing about family history: how a Utah teacher is using her voice

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

After losing and regaining her voice following heart surgery, a Utah teacher and singer uses music to preserve family stories and inspire storytelling.
Body of famed international climber Nirmal Purja and 3 more found after Pakistan avalanche

Body of famed international climber Nirmal Purja and 3 more found after Pakistan avalanche

Munir Ahmed and Riaz Khan, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 7:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

The remains of renowned British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja and three other climbers have been found by a ground team on Broad Peak, one of the world's highest mountains, where a 10-member international expedition was swept away by an avalanche, officials said Sunday.
Will mortgage rates keep going up?

Will mortgage rates keep going up?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mortgage rates may keep rising, even though the Federal Reserve made no changes at its July meeting.
Paiute tribe disputes claims by town of Springdale over trail-use agreement

Paiute tribe disputes claims by town of Springdale over trail-use agreement

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 1 - 10:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A trail use agreement between the town of Springdale and the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah is in dispute, though city officials said they are working toward a resolution.
Before Silicon Slopes, there was WordPerfect. New show details company that changed Utah

Before Silicon Slopes, there was WordPerfect. New show details company that changed Utah

John Clyde for KSL  |  Posted Aug. 1 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

According to the father-son filmmaking team behind a new documentary, "IN THE BEGINNING/Master," the story of WordPerfect is really the story of modern Utah.
Salt Lake City's 9th & 9th whale is about to receive an eye-opening new look

Salt Lake City's 9th & 9th whale is about to receive an eye-opening new look

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 1 - 8:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four years after making a splash, Salt Lake City's gigantic whale is getting a fresh new, eye-opening look that aims to draw attention to the city's namesake.
No one and everyone owns Pioneer Park

No one and everyone owns Pioneer Park

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 1 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Designated as a municipal park in 1897, everyone and no one owns Pioneer Park, but it hasn't always been that simple.
Have You Seen This? Dump truck has no need for front wheels

Have You Seen This? Dump truck has no need for front wheels

Orrin Olsen  |  Posted Aug. 1 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

How is that even possible? Perhaps the truck has such a heavy load in the back that it balances the whole thing out.
Here's what's coming to Disney+ and Hulu in August

Here's what's coming to Disney+ and Hulu in August

KSL.com staff  |  Posted Aug. 1 - 11:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's what's coming to Disney+ and Hulu in August.
Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West

Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West

Matthew Brown and Dorany Pineda, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 1 - 9:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Trout need cool water to survive. But record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to levels that can kill fish. Wildlife officials are responding by banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West.
August events and activities in Utah

August events and activities in Utah

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 1 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here are events, concerts, sporting events and more that offer the opportunity to support our local community that are going on in August.
Viral squishy toy craze fuels demand, but safety concerns have parents asking questions

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.
Utah Youth Sports Giving Day to help nonprofits remove barriers to youth sports

Utah Youth Sports Giving Day to help nonprofits remove barriers to youth sports

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted July 31 - 7:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah nonprofit is using skateboarding to teach children resilience and mental health skills while joining a statewide fundraising effort to expand access to youth sports programs.
Pending home sales down in the US, Utah

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

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.