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Utah Highway Patrol launches holiday DUI crackdown and Lyft program

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted July 1 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah leaders are rolling out a new impaired driving crackdown ahead of two busy holiday weekends, paired with a statewide ride-share incentive aimed at reducing DUIs.

Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips

Diarlei Rodrigues And ElÉonore Hughes, Associated Press  |  Posted July 1 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sightings of humpback whales off Rio de Janeiro's coast are surging as they recover from decimation due to commercial whaling, prompting an acceleration in the demand for whale-watching excursions.

Relocating 6 million Singapore bees and counting, one nest at a time

Reuters  |  Posted July 1 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the last six years, Clarence Chua has safely relocated ⁠an average of 100 nests each year, which comes ⁠up to about 6 million bees saved.

What major modifications to federal student loans are taking effect July 1

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted July 1 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A major overhaul of the federal loan system went into effect Wednesday with fewer repayment options and new borrowing limits for parents of college students and some graduate students.

Utah's Fourth of July events celebrating America 250

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted July 1 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

From parades and festivals to drone shows and colonial villages, here is a look at some of the Utah events leading up to July 4.

Ghost hunters visit St. Anthony's old reform school, calling it most haunted place in Idaho

Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted July 1 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake City-based research group recently spent an evening investigating the former Idaho Industrial Reform School in St. Anthony and is calling it, hands down, the most haunted place in Idaho.

With eyes trained on future, Stadler reminisces on 10 years in Utah

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted July 1 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Stadler Rail on Wednesday celebrated 10 years in the Beehive State, marked by yet another expansion to the facility and a visit from Swiss President Guy Parmelin.

Sony to end discs for new PlayStation releases as gaming shifts online

Anzar Mehraj, Reuters  |  Updated July 1 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sony said on Wednesday it will stop producing physical ​discs for all new games released on PlayStation consoles starting in January 2028, marking a full shift to digital distribution.

'The light is coming': How the World Cup is bringing hope and unity to Bosnians in Utah

Ariel Harmer, Deseret News  |  Posted July 1 - 5:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the U.S. prepares to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup Wednesday night, fans of the small Balkan nation see the game as a symbol of hope for a once-broken country.

Where you can and can't light personal fireworks in Utah this Fourth of July

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 1 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox recently issued an order banning personal fireworks amid Utah's worst fire season in at least six years. Cities, however, have the option to create "safe zones."

2 arrested after hanging banner on 'the power of love' on Empire State Building antenna

Robert Bumsted and Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press  |  Updated July 1 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about "the power of love" before starting to descend. They have since been arrested.

'Committed to getting better': Taylor Frankie Paul voluntarily entered rehab

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted July 1 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Taylor Frankie Paul voluntarily checked into a rehab facility at the recommendation of her doctor, and has since checked out, according to a new report.

Have You Seen This? Family of albino deer spotted

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted July 1 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Spotting one albino deer in the wilderness would seem like a rare occurrence — but what about a family of them?

Man accused of moving dead body arrested

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 1 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

South Salt Lake police have arrested a man for investigation of abuse or desecration of a dead body, but the investigation into the decedent's death continues.

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1 meal, 1 neighborhood, 1 nation: America's Potluck best way to celebrate America's 250th

America250 Utah  |  Posted July 1 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

On July 5, communities across Utah and the nation will participate in America's Potluck, a nationwide gathering that encourages neighbors, friends and families to share a meal together.

Map released for Utah National Guard flyover to celebrate America's 250th

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated July 1 - 2:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns across the state will get to enjoy a patriotic military display on the Fourth of July as part of Hill Air Force Base's "Freedom 250 Celebration."

Convicted murderer Kouri Richins seeks a new trial

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 1 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kouri Richins, convicted of killing her husband in 2022, says the court was biased in favor of the state and is requesting a new trial.

Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump's trip to North Dakota

Julia Demaree Nikhinson and Josh Boak, Associated Press  |  Posted July 1 - 2:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump is taking his maiden voyage on a new Air Force One, a retrofitted Boeing 747 worth $400 million gifted by Qatar.

New housing coordination division launches in Utah governor's office

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Updated July 1 - 1:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

The governor's office launched Utah's new Division of Housing and Community Development to unify new and existing housing programs under a single banner.

'Oops': Utah senator, Fox News apologize for linking data center foes to China

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 1 - 1:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah senator and Fox News offered apologies connected to allegations that foes of the Box Elder County data center project are linked to China, while Kevin O'Leary offered a clarifying statement.

It's official: Salt Lake City shatters previous record-low snow collection total

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 1 - 1:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city added one last record to the rough winter that the state experienced.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding fascinates, flummoxes media

Dawn Chmielewski, Reuters  |  Posted July 1 - 12:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

The romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce played out in public, but the pop icon and NFL star have so far succeeded ​in keeping plans for the wedding itself under wraps.

Draw down of Pineview Reservoir creates recreation, business concerns

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted July 1 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pineview Reservoir will be significantly drawn down towards the end of this summer as Ogden city prepares to replace part of an aging water pipeline.