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Flash flooding strands family in Capitol Reef

Flash flooding strands family in Capitol Reef

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 1 - 6:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A family camping near Capitol Reef National Park was stranded overnight after flash flood waters rapidly swelled in Cathedral Valley, making roads impassable.
Grand Canyon flooding deals another blow to family-owned landmark

Grand Canyon flooding deals another blow to family-owned landmark

VideoDan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 10:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Deadly flash flooding in the Grand Canyon has left two people dead and one hiker still missing, while also delivering a devastating economic blow to a Utah family-owned business on the North Rim.
Residents recount 'destruction' of Springdale flooding

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

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.
Man pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in fatal shooting on Navajo Nation

Man pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in fatal shooting on Navajo Nation

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Navajo Nation man pleaded guilty last week to fatally shooting a person during a confrontation last year.
'We thought he was dead': 5-month-old shih tzu wanders home after a week in the desert

'We thought he was dead': 5-month-old shih tzu wanders home after a week in the desert

VideoArianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 5:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 5-month-old shih tzu from Cedar City is home with its family after being lost for a week in the rugged, desert landscape of the Utah/Nevada border, and the owners are now calling him "Miracle Monty."
Utah mother who loved family, board games and Lagoon remembered

Utah mother who loved family, board games and Lagoon remembered

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A southern Utah mother shot and killed allegedly by her teen daughter is being remembered for her devotion to her family and her strong opinions.
Dirty-soda lovers across the state went bonkers for this tiny toy

Dirty-soda lovers across the state went bonkers for this tiny toy

VideoArianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Over the weekend, dirty-soda lovers lined the parking lots at Swig locations across the state and country, not just for their sugary mixed drinks, but for a little toy.
Severe storm brings possible tornado to Millard County, flooding to Emery County

Severe storm brings possible tornado to Millard County, flooding to Emery County

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 30 - 5:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

The National Weather Service was determining whether a tornado touched down in Millard County, while Emery County experienced flooding after intense storms struck Utah on Saturday.
St. George Fire Department to hold stair climb remembering 25 years since attacks on 9/11

St. George Fire Department to hold stair climb remembering 25 years since attacks on 9/11

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 9:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

The St. George Fire Department, with the city of St. George, will hold a stair-climb challenge at The Stairs at Tech Ridge on 9/11 to commemorate 25 years since the attacks.
Floods strike homes in Emery County

Floods strike homes in Emery County

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 29 - 6:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Multiple locations across Emery County have flooded following large storms across southern Utah. A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service for multiple counties in southern Utah.
New poll: Inside the 2026 wildfire season and how Utahns feel about it

New poll: Inside the 2026 wildfire season and how Utahns feel about it

Leah Bowers, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 29 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

This year's wildfire season in Utah — comprising 843 individual fires collectively burning more than half a million acres of land — is shaping up to be one of the state's worst on record.
Girl shoots, kills family member in Iron County, sheriff's office says

Girl shoots, kills family member in Iron County, sheriff's office says

Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 29 - 2:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

A girl shot and killed a family member early Saturday in Iron County, the sheriff's office said.
St. George police arrest man who fled from police chase-crash

St. George police arrest man who fled from police chase-crash

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 28 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

St. George police arrested a man who fled after a police chase ended in a crash Friday night.
Initial work to repair scenic Beaver Canyon highway begins; timeline to reopen unknown

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'

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.
Utah Tech University celebrates renovated performing arts center, featuring award-winning artists

Utah Tech University celebrates renovated performing arts center, featuring award-winning artists

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 28 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Tech University will hold a ribbon-cutting for the newly renovated and re-named America First Performing Arts Center.
St. George residents asked to limit power use as city enters 'red alert' after outage

St. George residents asked to limit power use as city enters 'red alert' after outage

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 28 - 1:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

St. George officials asked residents to limit their power use after a county-wide outage left tens of thousands without power Thursday night.
After Iron County vote, other 4-day school districts share lessons and warnings

After Iron County vote, other 4-day school districts share lessons and warnings

VideoBrenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 28 - 12:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Iron County School District is now the largest school district in the state to approve a four-day school week for all students, after a 4-3 school board vote Tuesday.