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Kouri Richins' mortgage fraud case to resume in October
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 31 - 4:06 p.m. | Save Story
With Judge Richard Mrazik presiding over Kouri Richins' cases again, new court dates have been set for August and October.

Teen boy in critical condition after fall at Deer Creek
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted July 30 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
A 17-year-old boy was hospitalized after an accident at Deer Creek State Park Thursday afternoon.

Kouri Richins' request for new trial denied
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 30 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
A judge has denied Kouri Richins' request to have her convictions thrown out, including her aggravated murder conviction for killing her husband in 2022.

Man charged with murder in Park City stabbing
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 29 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
A man who police say called another man a "reptilian" while stabbing him 10 times was charged Wednesday with murder.

Ballet West partners with Park City Opera for first ever collaborative production
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 28 - 7:07 p.m. | Save Story
Ballet and opera have always gone hand in hand throughout history, and for the first time, Ballet West dancers will share the stage with the Park City Opera to portray an iconic tragedy.

Wasatch County Fair returns to Heber City with rodeos, carnival rides and new family attractions
Madi Vollmer, KSL | Updated July 28 - 11:20 a.m. | Save Story
The Wasatch County Fair opened this week in Heber City, bringing six days of rodeos, carnival rides, live entertainment and new attractions, including a children's flea market.

Man accused of calling victim 'reptilian' arrested in fatal Park City stabbing
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 27 - 7:41 a.m. | Save Story
A 33-year-old man was arrested for investigation of murder in connecting with a fatal stabbing in Park City on Friday.

'Transformational' Utah, Wasatch county community program reconciling after losing grant money
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted July 27 - 6:20 a.m. | Save Story
A community program in Utah and Wasatch counties is scaling back after losing federal grant funding, leaving its future uncertain.

1 killed in Park City stabbing
Ashley Imlay, KSL | Posted July 24 - 7:10 p.m. | Save Story
One person died Friday after a stabbing in Park City, police said.

Summit County woodworking business prepares to reopen nearly a year after devastating fire
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Updated July 23 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
A Summit County woodworking business is preparing to reopen nearly a year after a devastating fire burnt it to the ground.

Nanny sentenced for child abuse after jury ruled no contest, dismissing multiple charges
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 18 - 10:40 a.m. | Save Story
A woman who was caring for a 6-week-old boy was sentenced to three years of probation after pleading no contest to child abuse. Jurors found her not guilty on five charges, and two other charges were dismissed in a plea deal.

How Wasatch County used 'every measure' to fight a proposed mine expansion
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 16 - 8:08 a.m. | Save Story
The Wasatch County Council has been doing everything it can to prevent a proposed 426-acre mine expansion. But according to current state law, their hands are tied.

Lightning sparks wildfire near Currant Creek Reservoir in Wasatch County
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted July 12 - 4:19 p.m. | Save Story
A new wildfire started Sunday in Wasatch County near the Currant Creek Reservoir.

Heber City celebrates America's 250th with parade, patriotism and a playful boo for King George III
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 4 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Fourth of July parades happen every year, but this year's celebration in Heber City carried extra meaning.

Smith and Morehouse, Porcupine only full reservoirs in Utah right now
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted July 4 - 7:41 a.m. | Save Story
As many reservoirs struggle statewide, some of the smaller, high-elevation reservoirs remain full. That's not by chance but rather strategy on the part of water managers.

'A real community story': Midway residents honor veterans with 250 flags on Memorial Hill
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 4 - 7:17 a.m. | Save Story
In Midway, 250 flags adorn Memorial Hill, honoring veterans and military service members while celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Park City man achieves the unachievable, completes the Double 7
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 2 - 5:31 p.m. | Save Story
Rob Lea just became the first person to complete what is known in the endurance world as the Double Seven.

Cox: America needs a new generation of electricity
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted July 1 - 11:34 a.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox has spent his political capital to persuade his constituents that America is on the cusp of a new era of energy production. But it is an opportunity, not a guarantee.


