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Thai teen kills 7 in rampage at home and school before shooting himself
Chalinee Thirasupa and Panarat Thepgumpanat, Reuters | Updated Aug. 7 - 6:30 a.m. | Save Story
A teenage Thai student killed at least five people and himself at a school outside Bangkok on Friday after fatally shooting his grandparents, police said.
Smithfield man gets up to five years more imprisonment in sexual abuse case
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 6 - 8:08 p.m. | Save Story
A Smithfield man has been sentenced to up to five years imprisonment in a sexual abuse case, which will be added to his lengthy prison term in a separate case.
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.
Utah secures victory in lawsuit over its prop betting law; prediction market plans to appeal
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 6 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
The prediction market Kalshi said it plans to appeal a federal court ruling issued earlier this week that allows Utah to enforce its new law banning proposition betting.
OpenAI seeks dismissal of Apple's trade secrets lawsuit
Rishabh Jaiswal and Shubham Kalia, Reuters | Posted Aug. 6 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
OpenAI asked a U.S. judge on Wednesday to dismiss Apple's lawsuit that accused the ChatGPT maker and two former Apple employees of trade-secret theft to help it expand into consumer hardware, saying it was building something "entirely new."
Video shows fire threatening building in Riverdale along I-84
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Aug. 6 - 2:08 p.m. | Save Story
A fire spread to the surrounding trees on I-84 in Riverdale on Thursday, threatening an American First Credit Union building. Four different fires blazed along the freeway, which was closed to fight the flames.
Man crashes car at 200 mph during Bonneville Speed Week, causing critical injuries
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated Aug. 6 - 1:20 p.m. | Save Story
A man was flown to the hospital in critical condition after his vehicle flipped in a crash on the salt flats during a race. Officials estimate he was traveling at more than 200 mph.
Cambridge's youngest Black professor resigns as university investigates allegations of plagiarism
Danica Kirka, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 6 - 11:24 a.m. | Save Story
A British sociologist who became famous as the youngest Black professor ever at the University of Cambridge has resigned after the university opened an investigation into "new information" about his academic qualifications.
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions
Eric Tucker, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 6 - 7:26 a.m. | Save Story
A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, referring him for potential prosecution after not answering questions at a hearing last week.
Jury convicts former Utah Senate candidate in sexual abuse trial
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Aug. 5 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah County jury decided the fate of a former Utah Senate candidate on Wednesday in a sexual abuse case that dragged on for years.
Off-duty officer injured breaking up domestic violence fight
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 5 - 7:28 p.m. | Save Story
An off-duty police officer who offered to a give a woman a ride was injured after the woman got into an argument with her fiancé after arriving, police say.
Charges filed in Costco 'tap-to-pay fraud scheme'
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 5 - 5:32 p.m. | Save Story
A California man is accused of going to multiple Utah Costco stores and attempting to purchase electronics using stolen bank card numbers.
2 girls on e-scooter die after being hit by truck in Syracuse
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted Aug. 5 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
Two 13-year-old girls died Wednesday after they were hit by a truck while riding on an electric scooter, police say.
Residents return to salvage belongings after Midvale apartment fire
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Aug. 5 - 3:33 p.m. | Save Story
People who evacuated after a large apartment complex caught fire are being allowed back inside to try to salvage any belongings.
Fire leaves scorched hillsides along Parley's Historic Trail, officials urge caution
Annette Campbell, KSL | Posted Aug. 5 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
A fire near Parley's Historic Trail has left visible damage along one of Salt Lake City's popular outdoor recreation areas, with hikers reporting scorched hillsides and debris near.
Residents near Widemouth 2 Fire can return home, urged to be prepared to evacuate again
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated Aug. 5 - 2:56 p.m. | Save Story
The Millard County Sheriff's Office said communities near the Widemouth 2 Fire in Fillmore and Meadow in Millard County can return home but should be prepared to evacuate again.
Southern California Edison tower sparked devastating LA County's Eaton fire, report finds
Steve Gorman, Reuters | Updated Aug. 5 - 2:36 p.m. | Save Story
Electrical sparks from an out-of-service transmission tower owned by Southern California Edison caused the devastating 2025 wildfire that killed 19 people, fire investigators concluded on Tuesday.
