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2 officers hit by car, 1 injured near Beaver
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted Aug. 11 - 5:35 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah Highway Patrol deputy suffered minor injuries after they and a UHP trooper were hit by a car on Tuesday.
First sister wives of polygamous leader share story in upcoming book
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Aug. 10 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
Marona and Shandra Johnson are the first two sister wives who were married to FLDS offshoot leader Samuel Bateman. They are also two of seven sisters whom Bateman married. Now they're telling their stories in a book set to come out this Fall.
Cedar City youth unveil mural symbolizing growth and kindness
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Aug. 9 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Youth at the Southwest Utah Youth Center in Cedar City unveiled a mural they created that depicts their journey and what they hope for the future. The mural is part of a curriculum taught by Utah-based nonprofit One Kind Act A Day.
Outdoor water restrictions issued for Cedar City after well pump failure
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Aug. 9 - 1:04 p.m. | Save Story
Cedar City issued mandatory outdoor water restrictions on Sunday due to a well pump failure and a supply line leak.
Crews control fire near Cedar City after drone hampered efforts
Ashley Imlay, KSL | Updated Aug. 9 - 11:44 a.m. | Save Story
A new wildfire burning Saturday near Cedar City prompted a warning from officials not to fly drones in fire areas.
Lake Mead hits historic low water level as Colorado River struggles
Ty O'Neil and Dorany Pineda, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 9 - 8:01 a.m. | Save Story
The largest reservoir in the United States has plummeted to its lowest water level since it was created some 90 years ago. It's another sign of the crisis plaguing the Colorado River.
Officials urge safety after third drowning at Sand Hollow this summer
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Aug. 8 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Officials are urging safety after seeing a third drowning at Sand Hollow this summer.
Minor earthquakes shake Saratoga Springs, Wayne County within minutes
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 7 - 6:35 p.m. | Save Story
Two earthquakes in Utah hit one minute apart, United States Geological Survey data shows. One near Saratoga Springs had a magnitude of 2.8 while the one in Teasdale, Wayne County, had a 4.0 magnitude.
Beaver golf course bans golf carts, cites irrigation issues due to fire, flooding
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Aug. 7 - 7:33 a.m. | Save Story
Canyon Breeze Golf Course in Beaver initiated a golf cart ban, citing irrigation issues caused by widespread fire and flooding.
Great Basin jumps to highest fire preparedness level; $18M fund launched for Beaver area
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Aug. 6 - 5:58 p.m. | Save Story
Utah and federal officials announced an $18 million agreement to begin the recovery from a massive fire that burned this year, while firefighting operations continue at a nearby fire.
Man drowns at Sand Hollow Reservoir
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted Aug. 6 - 5:53 p.m. | Save Story
A 19-year-old man from Nevada died Thursday afternoon at Sand Hollow Reservoir after drowning.
Gov. Cox highlights Utah's latest win in speech to Utah leaders
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 5 - 9:34 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox, while speaking to Utah business leaders and others invested in building the state, shared Utah's latest triumph.
Utah rural leaders gather for 2026 One Utah Summit in Cedar City
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Aug. 5 - 1:02 p.m. | Save Story
Members of Utah's rural communities have made their way to Southern Utah University for the 2026 One Utah Summit, bringing together leaders, innovators and business owners from across the state.
Teen gets maximum sentence for shooting, killing man while robbing his apartment
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 5 - 12:13 p.m. | Save Story
A 19-year-old was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison on Wednesday after admitting to shooting, killing a man while robbing the man's apartment. The man's mother, brothers, spoke about their loss.
Hildale city officials propose large tax increase, cite critical needs in police, fire departments
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Aug. 5 - 11:36 a.m. | Save Story
Hildale residents may face a 167.79% property tax increase for 2027, with the city citing critical needs in its police and fire departments.
Sevier County residents watch skies, hillside as Widemouth 2 Fire approaches
Andrew Adams, KSL | Updated Aug. 5 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
Residents expressed concerns about smoke and the approaching Widemouth 2 Fire on Tuesday as crews said the massive wildfire had expanded to more than 79,000 acres.
67 Utah taxing entities seeking $93.58M in tax hikes between them, taxpayers group says
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 4 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
A total of 67 Utah taxing entities are seeking $93.58 million in property tax hikes between them, and hearings on the varied proposals go through Aug. 27.
Utah farmers donate 2,000 pounds of meat to Beaver families recovering from flooding
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Aug. 4 - 6:34 p.m. | Save Story
As flooding swept through Beaver, it left behind damaged homes and plenty of refrigerators and freezers full of spoiled food. Now, a group of Utah farmers is hoping to help.
