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2 Utah County school districts sign 3-year agreement to jointly manage student transportation

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 1:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Timpanogos School District this week signed an agreement with Aspen Peaks School District to collaboratively manage student transportation needs ahead of the districts becoming operational in 2027.

Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom construction to continue

Mike Scarcella, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 14 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to allow it to continue construction of ​his $400 million White House ballroom after an appeals court ruled the project lacked the necessary approval from Congress.

Italian police recover stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse artworks worth millions

Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 1:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Italian authorities recovered three artworks by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions of euros that were stolen earlier this year from a private museum near the northern city of Parma, police said Friday.

New building helps complete Utah's first full veterinary medicine program at USU

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 12:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A brand new veterinary medicine building at Utah State University will help prepare students with hands on training in Utah's first complete four-year program in the degree.

An 'influencer' degree? Colleges bet on content creator major as critics question its value

Kaitlyn Huamani, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 12:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Arizona State University is among several colleges offering content creation programs as universities adapt to the growing creator economy and students pursue careers as influencers.

Artist behind proposed $55M Grand Liberty Arch says he won't build it at Utah Capitol

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 14 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The artist behind a 60-foot arch aimed at celebrating the history of U.S., proposed to be built near the Utah Capitol, said he is pursuing a new location following neighborhood pushback.

1 dead in crash near Moab; U.S. 191 closed

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 14 - 11:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

A person died in Moab on Friday after a multi-car crash. U.S. 191 is closed in both directions while officials investigate the cause of the crash.

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Lakers are selling for $12.5B. What will the Utah Jazz be worth?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Record deal could push up value of all NBA teams.

Butterflies or serious struggles? Gauging your student's mental health on back-to-school week

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

For some kids, the hardest part of going back to school isn't finding the right supplies; it's managing the emotions that a new year brings.

Paiute tribe youth share restoration story at Utah Shakespearean Festival

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 10:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Youth from the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah are sharing their tribe's history in a unique performance at the Utah Shakespeare Festival Greenshow. The group has two more performances this season: on Aug. 15 and Aug. 29.

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case over insurance CEO killing

Jack Queen, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 14 - 9:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday in his federal criminal case ​stemming from the killing of a health insurance executive on a Manhattan sidewalk.

US retail sales unexpectedly post largest drop in more than a year

Anne D'innocenzio, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

After splurging on the World Cup and Amazon Prime Day sales, Americans unexpectedly cut their spending in July by the biggest amount in more than a year.

Developer earns tax credits after preserving 64-year-old building in new housing project

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new mixed-use housing development east of downtown Salt Lake City has now received tax credits for preserving a historic building within its design.

This anti-war politician just fled Russia. He believes Putin knows the war is costing him support

Clare Sebastian, CNN  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Boris Nadezhdin hastily exited Russia after a sudden summons from Russia's powerful Investigative Committee on what he assumed would be criminal charges.

Utah ski resorts consider big impacts as Sunshine Protection Act progresses

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

One Utah ski resort thinks permanent daylight saving time may delay winter operations and force major scheduling changes.

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Ford makes big moves to be No. 1 brand in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

Jason Bell  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ford has been hard at work behind the scenes to improve its quality, and it's paying off big time.

Jail time ordered for man possessing illegal materials found at landfill

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 7:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Cedar City man was ordered to spend 300 days in jail and one year on probation after he admitted to owning and purchasing a child sex doll which became illegal in Utah in 2023.

Hegseth responds to alarming reports about conditions on U.S. Navy ship in Middle East

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 7:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Food rationing. Broken plumbing. Moldy showers. And even sailors attempting to jump overboard. Those are some of the stark challenges being reported in recent weeks aboard the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln.

One year later: Main Street businesses rebuilding after devastating downtown Salt Lake City fire

Annette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

One year after a devastating fire destroyed five businesses on downtown Salt Lake City's Main Street, signs of recovery are emerging across the block

Ringleader of 'sprawling' check fraud scheme handed 9 years in prison

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The convicted ringleader of a "sprawling" yearslong check fraud scheme that totaled more than $1.7 million was sentenced last month to nine years in federal prison.

Tornado warnings expire in Tooele County; flood risk continues in Utah

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL and Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 13 - 10:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pair of tornado warnings for Tooele County have now expired, but storms continue to pass through the state that can be severe in nature.

Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University

Collin Binkley, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 13 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge in Boston on Thursday dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit that accused Harvard University of turning a blind eye to harassment of Jewish students.

Man hospitalized in critical condition after West Jordan house fire

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 9:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

One man was hospitalized in critical condition Thursday night after a house fire in West Jordan.