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'A force for Utah politics': Family, friends remember Merrill Cook at state Capitol
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Posted July 18 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Many gathered at the state Capitol in Salt Lake City on Saturday to celebrate the life of former congressman Merrill Cook.
Utah Odia Community hosts Rath Yatra at new temple in Kearns
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 18 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
The Ratha Yatra Festival, honoring three Hindu gods in a festival centered around bringing people together, took place at the new BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Kearns on Saturday.
'Great news': Measles spread slows in Utah
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 18 - 3:05 p.m. | Save Story
A statewide measles outbreak that affected over 100 Utahns seems to be coming to an end with just six infections in the last three weeks.
Utah donors double down on Ken Paxton as Texas Senate race fundraising soars
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted July 18 - 8:34 a.m. | Save Story
Donors are dismissing Ken Paxton's checkered past to get the conservative "warrior" across finish line in what's become a wild Texas Senate race.
Rescue flight brings 90 cats, dogs from Texas to Utah
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Updated July 17 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Dozens of dogs and cats arrived in Utah on Friday as part of a rescue effort designed to help animal shelters respond to the devastating flooding in central Texas.
Salt Lake City board approves $45.8M tax incentive for developer after 10% cut
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 17 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City approved millions in tax breaks for a developer overhauling a full block within the fast-growing Granary District.
Heartwarming reunion: UHP returns lost Spider-Man shoe to toddler
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 17 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
A toddler and his Spider-Man shoe were reunited thanks to the quick and friendly action of a Utah Highway Patrol officer.
$31M rail project improves Salt Lake's west side traffic
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted July 17 - 6:01 p.m. | Save Story
A new $31 million rail interchange is officially moving forward on Salt Lake City's west side.
Valley Fair Mall stabbing incident charged as hate crime
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated July 17 - 4:38 p.m. | Save Story
A man accused of randomly attacking another man at Valley Fair Mall allegedly claimed he wanted to kill as many Muslims as possible and decapitate his victim.
Why Trump's trade chief is rushing to reshape the global economy in 2½ years
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted July 17 - 1:36 p.m. | Save Story
Trade Representative Jamieson Greer gave Utah's business elite on Thursday an inside look at the strategy behind the tumultuous 18-month overhaul of the global economy.
Cyclist hospitalized after crash with vehicle in Salt Lake City
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 17 - 11:28 a.m. | Save Story
A bicyclist was hospitalized after a crash involving the bike and a vehicle in Salt Lake City on Friday.
New Peruvian Consulate head to focus on community needs, gender issues, family violence
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 17 - 9:25 a.m. | Save Story
The new leader of the Peruvian Consulate in Utah plans to focus on serving the Peruvian community, gender issues, family violence and economic ties.
Peruvian, Colombian communities hosting events to mark the nations' independence from Spain
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 16 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Peruvian and Colombian communities in Utah are hosting separate cultural events on Saturday to commemorate the nations' independence from Spain.
Third man charged in connection with large fight, shooting, outside Salt Lake bar
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 16 - 10:15 p.m. | Save Story
A third man has been charged for his alleged role in a large fight that culminated with a shooting outside a Salt Lake bar in March.
Couple accused of killing man's cat while robbing him
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 16 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
A couple who allegedly attacked a man with a metal pole have been arrested and accused of hitting and killing the man's cat.
Interior redefines 'harm' under Endangered Species Act
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Posted July 16 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
A recent change in the definition of the word "harm" on July 10 removes protections for endangered species habitats, which has sparked lawsuits from advocates.
2,000 sandbags filled, barriers installed to prepare for potential flooding near U of U
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 16 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
Over 100 volunteers filled 2,000 sandbags that are being placed near the burn scar to help reduce flood impacts to mostly University of Utah Health buildings near where the fire burned last month.
Utah man accused of taking nearly $65,000 in securities scheme
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 16 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
A Sandy man accused last year of purchasing a Range Rover using a bad check is now facing charges of violating the Uniform Securities Act.
