If you're a fan of true-crime like I am, you'll enjoy this story about how a California detective solved a 60-year-old murder mystery and linked a deceased Utah man to a series of killings. Read more of the story, written by KSL reporter Pat Reavy.
While we're on the subject, I'm running out of true-crime material to listen to while on the road to southern Utah to visit family. Tell me: what are some of your favorite true-crime shows to watch or listen to?
The dreary drought drags on. Here’s how Utah residents want to respond
Utah's drought is no secret. We Utahns have been hearing of the undeniable effects the dry spell is having on our state, including the pressing issue of the shrinking Great Salt Lake.
Many Utah residents are willing to help with the state's ongoing climate crisis, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll. In the survey, Utahns were asked which of the existing proposals from state lawmakers would be most effective — from enacting water restrictions to incentivizing reduced use.
Former President Donald Trump has made it fairly clear that he will be running for president in 2024, but as of now, he has yet to make the official announcement.
A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll asked Utah voters their thoughts on Trump's presidency, his policies, and whether or not they would vote for him again.
Veteran’s burn pit health care bill blocked in Senate. Both Lee and Romney were ‘no’ votes (KUER)
Former Republicans and Democrats form new third U.S. political party (Reuters)
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Health
Deadly bacteria found in continental U.S. soil for first time (Deseret News)
Will the Inflation Reduction Act help drug prices? Here’s what people are saying (Deseret News)
Faith
I could step down — but not yet, says Pope (BBC News)
‘We are all descended from refugees’ President Oaks says as center in Rome works to help refugees there (Church News)
Education
Will the pause on student loan payment be extended? (Deseret News)
13-year-old girl is the youngest Black medical school student in American history (Deseret News)
Economy
Utah’s housing market is ‘stabilizing.’ What that means — and why high prices are our new normal (Deseret News)
July was the best month for the stock market since November 2020 (Deseret News)
Northern Utah
Ogden, Harrisville, South Ogden, Weber SD to hold tax hearings (Standard Examiner)
Logan company breaks world record for biggest bowl of macaroni and cheese (KSL-TV)