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Case dismissed against former BYU football player after judge denies delay of July trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated June 18 - 10:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fifth District Court Judge Jay Winward dismissed a rape charge against Parker Kingston on Thursday after denying another request to delay the jury trial.

Taylorsvile man released after admitting to assaulting a rival gang member in school parking lot

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 9:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 19-year-old was ordered to spend time in jail, on probation for the gang-related assault of a 14-year-old in a school parking lot.

Macy's Fourth of July show to feature Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Salt-N-Pepa and Shaboozey

Mark Kennedy, Associated Press  |  Posted June 18 - 9:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Macy's will celebrate America's 250th birthday with a Fourth of July fireworks show live on NBC featuring Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Salt-N-Pepa, Noah Kahan, Bebe Rexha and Shaboozey.

Utah Senate confirms 2 new justices to state Supreme Court

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated June 18 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Senate confirmed Jay Jorgensen and Stephen Dent to the state Supreme Court on Wednesday, filling two new seats on the expanded seven-member court.

Father accused of attempting to drown daughter in Utah river

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man arrested in Sanpete County for investigation of aggravated child abuse allegedly tried to drown his daughter in a river.

Supreme Court sides with Texas man who says it's not a crime for marijuana users to have guns

Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press  |  Posted June 18 - 8:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court sided Thursday with a Texas marijuana user who wants to legally own a gun, the latest in a line of firearm cases from a court that has expanded gun rights.

Utah awaits $2.4B rail expansion decision, but it's not the only transit opportunity

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 8:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Transit officials are optimistic that 15-minute commuter rail between Ogden and Provo could be available as early as 2030, but that depends on a federal grant it applied for.

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From gym to nursery: Specialty flooring for every room's unique purpose

Giant Carpet One  |  Posted June 18 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's what you need to know about choosing flooring for your home's unique needs.

2 more arrested in connection with March Kearns shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 7:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gang detectives with the Unified Police Department along with members of the U.S. Marshals Service have arrested two more men in connection with a shooting in Kearns.

New technology helps law enforcement hone in on illegal drone use

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 7:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A single drone can shut down air support when fighting a major fire. Now, Weber County deputies have a tool to help them fight back and quickly ground unauthorized drones.

All detainees from immigration facility 'Alligator Alcatraz' have been transferred, DHS says

Gisela Salomon, Associated Press  |  Posted June 18 - 6:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

All detainees at an immigration detention center in an isolated airstrip in the Florida Everglades, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," have been transferred to other facilities for concerns related to the hurricane season.

West Valley City removes Cesar Chavez Drive signs; Ogden leaders still mulling issue

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 6:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

West Valley City has removed Cesar Chavez Drive signage while Ogden officials are mulling whether to take more action after removing commemorative Chavez street signs.

Market Street Grill to close its iconic downtown location after 46 years

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated June 17 - 10:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Market Street Grill says it'll shut its downtown location at the end of June, while maintaining other locations.

Utah 2034 organizing committee names new leaders, departure of athlete relations VP

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted June 17 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah 2034 Winter Games organizing committee announced leadership changes Wednesday, naming Abby Osborne as vice president of impact, engagement and enterprise operations.

Sabrina Carpenter gets 5-year restraining order against man who kept trying to enter her home

Andrew Dalton, Associated Press  |  Updated June 17 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who tried to get into pop star Sabrina Carpenter's home more than a dozen times was ordered by a judge Wednesday to stay away from her for five years.

Gunman in 1997 double homicide seeks parole

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 17 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Phillip Michael Leishman says growing up around violence led to him fatally shooting two men in 1997. He is now seeking parole.

Utah first lady Abby Cox optimistic about legislative moves to strengthen child literacy

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted June 17 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah first lady Abby Cox on Wednesday met with Utah education leaders to talk about the need to meet the literacy crisis head-on and ways the state has worked to do just that.

US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue

Michelle L. Price, Matthew Lee, Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy And Mike Catalini, Associated Press  |  Updated June 17 - 7:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

An initial agreement to end the war between the United States and Iran calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and would waive sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely.

Bee-filled trailer crashes in Yellowstone National Park, spilling dozens of hives

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted June 17 - 7:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A semitruck trailer tipped over on U.S. 191 in Yellowstone National Park Tuesday, spilling dozens of crates carrying bees on the road and side of the highway.

Increased safety protocols planned for this year's WestFest celebration

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated June 17 - 7:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

West Valley City officials say enhanced safety protocols will be in place for WestFest 2026.

Mother of Alex Franco speaks publicly for first time since son's killing

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted June 17 - 7:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the first time since her son was shot and killed during what investigators described as a robbery gone wrong, the mother of Alex Franco sat down exclusively with KSL.

How a Utah company is aiding the fight against Ebola

Mallory Mailloux, Deseret News  |  Updated June 17 - 7:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah-based company is shipping test panels to Africa that can detect Ebola strains, including Bundibugyo.

Utah County clerk adjusts title, role of appointed 23-year-old staffer

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted June 17 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

After backlash over the Utah County Clerk's Office hiring a 23-year-old to be the chief deputy clerk, County Clerk Aaron Davidson posted a job description with a revised title and role.