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Residents recount 'destruction' of Springdale flooding
VideoShelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Aug. 31 - 10:14 p.m. | Save Story
Powerful flash flooding swept through Springdale on Monday, damaging homes, washing mud and debris across roads and prompting frightening moments for residents and visitors near Zion National Park.

Flooding impacts Utah one last time to close out meteorological summer
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Aug. 31 - 9:54 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's meteorological summer ended on a wet note Monday, with several inches of rain falling in some areas, creating localized flooding.

2 people dead, 1 missing from Grand Canyon flooding
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Aug. 31 - 9:38 p.m. | Save Story
Two people are confirmed dead and at least one person remains missing after flooding at the Grand Canyon over the weekend, park officials said on Monday.

Utah state park cancels beloved apple harvest following harsh season
Carter Williams and Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Aug. 31 - 6:37 p.m. | Save Story
Apple picking is normally a cherished fall activity, but a beloved apple event at Wasatch Mountain State Park is the latest casualty of this year's abnormal weather.

At 91, Dale 'Grey Beard' Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail
Holly Ramer and Robert F. Bukaty, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 31 - 4:29 p.m. | Save Story
At 91, Dale "Grey Beard" Sanders reclaimed his record as the oldest person to complete the 2,193-mile Appalachian Trail despite dozens of falls and other health challenges along the way.

Family identifies Texas man among those killed in Grand Canyon flood as rescuers search for missing
Jamie Stengle And Ty Oneil, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 31 - 3:43 p.m. | Save Story
Family members identified a hiker killed in weekend flooding in the Grand Canyon as a Texas chiropractor and said two other men who went on their dream trip remain missing.

Cyclists rally in Washington over proposed golf course changes
Jimmy Alexander, WTOP | Posted Aug. 31 - 2:18 p.m. | Save Story
Hains Point was packed with bike riders Saturday, part of a large crowd protesting the Trump administration's proposed changes to East Potomac Park in D.C.

More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed 1 person and left 15 missing
Jamie Stengle and Ty Oneil, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 31 - 8:17 a.m. | Save Story
More storms and flooding are possible at the Grand Canyon where a major flash flood left one person dead and about 15 more missing.
Google Maps now show 'Lake America' in US, not 'Lake Ontario'
Reuters | Posted Aug. 31 - 7:03 a.m. | Save Story
Google Maps has changed the name of "Lake Ontario" to "Lake America" for U.S. users to reflect President Donald Trump's executive order renaming the lake, according to a Google statement.

Over 20 people possibly missing after Grand Canyon flooding; 1 body recovered
Ashley Imlay, KSL | Updated Aug. 30 - 8:29 p.m. | Save Story
More than 20 people might be missing or unaccounted for after a major flash flood in Grand Canyon on Saturday, and National Park Service officials are seeking information about them.

Sandy pulls $20K in Callaway gear after ad backlash
VideoGarna Mejia, KSL | Posted Aug. 30 - 11:01 a.m. | Save Story
Sandy is pulling approximately $20,000 worth of Callaway merchandise from the pro shop at its city-owned River Oaks Golf Course after a controversial golf advertisement sparked backlash.

Salt Lake City has a new vision for 500 West in fast-growing city section
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 28 - 9:10 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's capital city has a new vision for how it plans to add more greenery to the fast-growing Granary District.

Initial work to repair scenic Beaver Canyon highway begins; timeline to reopen unknown
VideoCarter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 28 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
Emergency construction has started to repair a popular scenic route and key south-central transportation corridor east of Beaver.

Beaver residents asked to 'keep an eye out for a young bear cub'
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Aug. 28 - 4:18 p.m. | Save Story
Beaver County Sheriff's Office issued a public alert for residents to keep an eye out for a young bear cub that was last seen between 2:30 and 3 p.m. on Friday near 1400 North CR-357 (Manderfield Road), heading toward town.

Ultra-runner with Utah ties has heart-attack during race in France
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Aug. 28 - 3:02 p.m. | Save Story
The ultra-running community has raised over $194,000 in support for runner, Jeff Browning, after he had a heart attack while competing in France.

Challenge encourages Utahns to keep Jordan River clean
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Updated Aug. 28 - 10:19 a.m. | Save Story
Utah mayors are launching the year-long "Love Your Watershed" challenge, encouraging residents to clean up litter and pollution in their neighborhoods before it reaches storm drains and the Jordan River.

Fall is almost here. Is this when Utah's spectacular colors will return?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 28 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Fall is often considered one of the best times of the year across the country and in Utah. But when exactly will Utah's fall foliage peak?

86-year-old who summited Mount Borah may be the oldest person to do it
Rett Nelson, East Idaho News | Posted Aug. 27 - 10:29 p.m. | Save Story
At 86, Noel Johnson may quite possibly be the oldest person to summit Mount Borah.


