Utah Asian Festival returns; organizers hope for around 25,000 as event keeps growing

Three Americans in alleged coup attempt appear in Congo military court

Chrstina Malkia, Associated Press  |  Posted June 7 - 9:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

The military trial of 51 suspects, including three Americans, accused of being involved in a foiled coup attempt in Congo last month has opened in Kinshasa. The suspects appeared in court on Friday facing several charges including terrorism, murder and criminal association. They all face death penalty.

Prosecution rests in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial, capping days of highly personal testimony

Randall Chase, Michael Kunzelman, Colleen Long and Claudia Lauer, Associated Press  |  Posted June 7 - 9:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

The prosecution has rested its case against the president's son Hunter, who is accused of lying on a federal gun-purchase form when he said he wasn't using drugs at the time he bought a revolver in 2018. Prosecutors say Hunter Biden was actively using drugs around and purposefully lied on the form.

Training comes in handy for Beaver teens who use CPR to save the life of friend's father

E. George Goold, St. George News  |  Posted June 7 - 9:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three teenagers in Beaver acted quickly to save a man's life, and two of them were honored with the highest award given by the American Red Cross on Wednesday.

One man dead, another injured in Layton shooting

Josh Ellis, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 7 - 8:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

One man is dead and another was hospitalized after a shooting in Layton Thursday night.

Biden apologizes to Zelenskyy for congressional holdup to weapons that let Russia gain

Christopher Megerian, Sylvie Corbet and Zeke Miller, Associated Press  |  Posted June 7 - 8:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Joe Biden has for the first time publicly apologized to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a monthslong congressional holdup in American military assistance that let Russia make battlefield gains.

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This Utah travel agency's unique approach to travel is saving people thousands

Dick Jensen & Alan McKay Tours  |  Posted June 7 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you've got big plans to see the world, booking a dream vacation through a travel agent is a wise move for several reasons.

Israeli strike kills at least 33 people at Gaza school the military claims was used by Hamas

Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy, Associated Press  |  Posted June 7 - 7:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

Palestinian health officials say an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced families in central Gaza killed at least 33 people including 12 women and children. The Israeli military claims the school was being used as a Hamas compound.

Man charged in Gilgo Beach serial killings accused of killing 2 more women

Philip Marcelo, Associated Press  |  Posted June 7 - 7:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors say the man charged in the Gilgo Beach serial killings on Long Island kept a document he used to "blueprint" his crimes.

Firefighter injured, at least 2 businesses total losses in WVC shopping center fire

Michael Houck, KSL-TV  |  Updated June 6 - 10:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

A firefighter was injured, and at least two businesses were declared total losses Thursday due to a 3-alarm shopping center fire.

Salt Lake County 'cool zones' available to public as temperatures rise

Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 6 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

With a heat wave, Salt Lake County officials are encouraging the public to take advantage of "cool zones "at county libraries and senior centers.

'Wheel of Fortune': Vanna White bids an emotional goodbye to Pat Sajak

Kaitlyn Huamani, Associated Press  |  Posted June 6 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ahead of Pat Sajak's final episode as the host of "Wheel of Fortune," Vanna White paid an emotional tribute to her cohost of four decades.

Migrant Delta Egg Farm workers rehired by other contractors, says rep from ex-contractor

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted June 6 - 9:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Perhaps 100 of the migrant workers at the Delta Egg Farm, let go last month, have been rehired, says a representative from the firm that previously contracted them.

Cox touts need for data, results in homeless services. Some providers say that hinders their work

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted June 6 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The idea of holding Utah's homeless service providers accountable for their results — and holding homeless community members accountable for their situation — is seen by some leaders and law enforcement members as a possible solution to homelessness. Some homeless service providers disagree.

Herriman man charged with aggravated assault in fight that led to 16-year-old's death

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted June 6 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Herriman man, 19, has been charged with aggravated assault in a fight that led to a 16-year-old boy being stabbed to death after a high school graduation last week in Herriman.

SpaceX marks first successful Starship test behind Boeing's debut crewed mission

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Updated June 6 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

SpaceX completed a successful test flight of its massive Starship spacecraft on the fourth attempt following a trio of previous flights that ended in fiery destruction.

Trump, in first post-trial rally, demands appeals courts reverse felony conviction

Jonathan J. Cooper and Meg Kinnard, Associated Press  |  Updated June 6 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Donald Trump has returned to the campaign trail with a trip to Arizona, his first appearance in a battleground state since he was convicted in a hush money scandal.

Utah's reservoirs at highest levels in 13 years as last of snowpack melts

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted June 6 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's reservoir system has officially reached its highest point in 13 years after falling to 42% less than two years ago.

Provo River running high and fast as hotter temperatures fuel spring runoff

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 6 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

As temperatures get hotter, cities in Utah are bracing for spring runoff from the mountains.