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Family facing $300,000 in medical debt after K-9 officer attacks toddler, maims her father
Michael Abeyta, KCNC | Updated Aug. 23 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
After a K-9 officer attacked a two-year-old and maimed her father, a Colorado family said they are facing hundreds of thousands in medical debt with no help from the county.

Tropical Storm Moke carrying more rain toward hurricane-damaged Hawaii
Associated Press | Updated Aug. 23 - 4:48 p.m. | Save Story
Tropical Storm Moke was swirling past Hawaii on Sunday, close enough to dump heavy rain on Big Island communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Lala.

Blind Milwaukee man inspires community with his uplifting music
Andie Bernhardt | Posted Aug. 23 - 2:15 p.m. | Save Story
For several years, a blind Milwaukee man has been leaving his mark on the community through his passion for music.

A new app is bringing Vine back, with a very 2026 twist
Clare Duffy, CNN | Posted Aug. 23 - 1:04 p.m. | Save Story
Millennials, rejoice … the beloved video app Vine is being resurrected.
Trump caps summer of US 250th birthday with auto race through Washington
Jacob Bogage, Reuters | Posted Aug. 23 - 11:02 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump will cap celebrations of the U.S. 250th anniversary with a first-of-its-kind auto race through the streets of Washington, closing a summer of sports and spectacle as drivers speed past the capital's iconic landmarks.

Buc-ee's chain draws outcry in Ohio for launching fight over a mini mart's beaver logo
Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 23 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
A lip-licking alligator, a smiling moose and a hat-wearing bear are among the many cartoon animals to have found themselves in the crosshairs of Buc-ee's, the popular Texas convenience store chain that has a penchant for protecting its buck-toothed beaver.
US Postal Service issues rules to tighten mail-in voting if court gives OK
David Shepardson, Reuters | Posted Aug. 23 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Postal Service published a final rule late on Friday to tighten requirements for mail-in voting ahead of the November congressional elections, despite a court order blocking the changes from taking effect.
Brush fire in Nevada grows to over 10,500 acres
Gnaneshwar Rajan and Sathvi G Bhat, Reuters | Posted Aug. 23 - 8:31 a.m. | Save Story
A fast-moving brush fire on a hillside in Northern Nevada, just outside Reno, has grown to over 10,500 acres as of Saturday evening.

Utah's state parks recorded 12 million visits over past year. These parks are gaining popularity
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 22 - 9:35 p.m. | Save Story
More than 12.1 million people visited Utah state parks over the past fiscal year, and some new parks are quickly gaining popularity over others.

What to know about Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods that just went into effect
Wyatte Grantham-philips, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 22 - 8:49 p.m. | Save Story
After trade negotiations crumbled at the eleventh hour, U.S. President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on scores of Canadian imports kicked in Saturday.

As workplace surveillance grows, experts say it's good to know the ways employers are watching
Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 22 - 7:24 p.m. | Save Story
Employers have always monitored workers, but recent advances in artificial intelligence and data science have advanced these abilities. Here's how to outsmart the science — sort of.

Near-total lunar eclipse is coming up with the Americas in prime position
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 22 - 4:56 p.m. | Save Story
Now it's the moon's turn to pull a disappearing act.

Tropical Storm Moke forms in the Pacific, set to impact storm-weary Hawaii
Tyler Ory, Mary Gilbert and Kate S. Petersen, CNN | Posted Aug. 22 - 10:31 a.m. | Save Story
Hawaii is eyeing a new tropical threat less than a week after the deadly Hurricane Lala tore through parts of the islands.

How to help your kids make friends at a new school
Cheyanne Mumphrey, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 22 - 8:34 a.m. | Save Story
For students starting at a new school, the first day holds many questions: Will they see any familiar faces? Who will they sit with at lunch? Who will they play with at recess?
Fauci's lawyers set up legal defense fund as US probes multiply
Reuters | Posted Aug. 21 - 10:04 p.m. | Save Story
Lawyers for Anthony Fauci have launched a legal defense fund for the former top U.S. infectious disease expert, saying that the need to respond to a growing number of state and federal investigations.
US, Canadian trade teams meet again as tariffs deadline looms
Greg Savoy, Reuters | Posted Aug. 21 - 9:28 p.m. | Save Story
Top trade negotiators from Canada and the U.S. met for the third straight day in Washington on Friday to try to finalize a trade deal before threatened new U.S. tariffs were due to take effect on Saturday.

4 WWII veterans turning 100 need birthday cards from the community
Carlee Hogsten, WLEX | Posted Aug. 21 - 4:36 p.m. | Save Story
Four World War II veterans are celebrating milestone birthdays this year, and Wilmore leaders are asking the community to help honor them with birthday cards.

25 years after 9/11, Idaho Falls gala aims to reignite support for first responders
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Aug. 21 - 2:10 p.m. | Save Story
As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, an Idaho Falls nonprofit is honoring first responders and urging Americans to remember their sacrifices and support those who continue serving their communities.


