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A closer look at how the BLM leases land for oil and gas development
Sarah Martin, KSL | Posted July 22 - 9:32 p.m. | Save Story
President Trump released a set of executive orders that could reduce the size of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante national monuments. Those orders could open up that land to private companies and oil drilling.

4 fallen service members, including Utah student, honored at dignified transfer
Lauren Irwin, Deseret News | Posted July 22 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Four fallen U.S. service members were honored Wednesday in a dignified transfer ceremony in Delaware after being killed during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Cox issues state of emergency in 3 counties over flooding; risk for more continues
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 22 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency in three Utah counties over widespread flooding, while the risk of additional flooding continues.

First the fires, then the floods
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted July 22 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
Following a smoky June and early July, the second stage of the West's wildfire season has begun, with monsoon season bringing catastrophic floods.

Firefighters, community honor Provo captain and family killed in flash flood
Shelby Lofton and Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted July 21 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Firefighters across northern Utah lined overpasses to honor Provo Fire Captain Spencer Long and four members of his family who were killed in a flash flood during a weekend camping trip.

Utah Tech University student-athletes travel to Beaver to aid flood relief efforts
Logan Stefanich and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted July 21 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
In the midst of Beaver County officials on Tuesday declaring a state of emergency in response to wildfires and flooding, Utah Tech University's athletics department lent a hand.

Beaver school employees keep kids fed despite water woes
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated July 21 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
Not having water has made things complicated for Beaver County School District employees who feed hundreds of children during the summer, but quitting was never an option.

Parts of scenic SR 153 in southern Utah washed out, forcing UDOT to close it indefinitely
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated July 21 - 1:55 p.m. | Save Story
A highway that cuts through Beaver Canyon is now closed indefinitely after Sunday's floods washed away segments of the road.

Forest Service determines what sparked Utah's largest fire so far this year
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 21 - 11:46 a.m. | Save Story
Federal foresters have finally determined what sparked Utah's largest wildfire nearly a decade.

Beaver County Commission declares state of emergency after fires, flooding
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated July 21 - 10:13 a.m. | Save Story
The Beaver County Commission voted unanimously to declare a state of emergency following a deluge of wildfires and flooding.

Utah woman speaks out after losing husband to post-sepsis syndrome
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 21 - 8:07 a.m. | Save Story
Stefani Ellison, of Cedar City, lost her husband Stephen Ellison one year ago to suicide, due largely to post-sepsis syndrome. She hopes sharing their story will help others.

Nephi barbershop donates day's sales to support daughter of Wayne County flash flood victims
Brenna Donnelly, KSL | Posted July 21 - 7:03 a.m. | Save Story
A Nephi barbershop turned a day of haircuts into a fundraiser, donating all of its sales to support a young woman who lost members of her immediate family in the devastating flash flood.

Llama ranch among properties devastated by Beaver flooding
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated July 20 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Families in Beaver are picking up the pieces after a large flash flood swept through the area on Sunday.

SUU student identified as US soldier killed in Jordan
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Updated July 20 - 8:59 p.m. | Save Story
Southern Utah University confirmed Monday a soldier killed in action while serving in Jordan was a current student at the school.

Donations pour in for woman who lost five family members in southern Utah flash flood
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted July 20 - 7:55 p.m. | Save Story
A GoFundMe campaign created to support a 23-year-old woman who lost five family members in a devastating flash flood in southern Utah continues to draw donations from across the country.

After scrutiny, Crimson Heights agrees to close residential facilities serving minors in Utah
Courtney Johns, KSL | Posted July 20 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Under an agreement with state regulators, Crimson Heights is shutting down its congregate care facilities serving minors following a series of licensing actions and alleged violations.

Man charged with attempted murder dies from self-inflicted injury in jail
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 20 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
Jose Delfino Lopez Garcia died from self inflicted injuries less than two weeks after being charged with the attempted murder of his girlfriend from alleged abuse,

200 homes impacted by Beaver flooding; water order still in place, mayor says
Daniel Woodruff, Alex Cabrero and Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 20 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
Approximately 200 homes were impacted by flooding after quick, heavy rain fell on the Cottonwood Fire burn scar, city officials said.


