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 A closer look at how the BLM leases land for oil and gas development

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Trump's Utah monument cuts put a century-old law under the microscope

Trump's Utah monument cuts put a century-old law under the microscope

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted July 20 - 6:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

The perpetual tug-of-war over monuments like Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante have many Americans up in arms over the 1906 Antiquities Act.