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Costco opening in Syracuse looms, bodes for even more commercial growth, mayor says

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated June 22 - 6:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Costco is to open a new store next week in Syracuse, and the city's mayor expects the major retailer's presence will motor even more commercial growth.

Eureka evacuations remain in place as crews continue to fight 22,000-acre wildfire

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated June 21 - 10:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Evacuation orders remained in place for Eureka on Sunday as firefighters continued to work on the Iron Fire.

Residents near Salt Lake's Red Butte Canyon urged to prepare to evacuate if needed

Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Updated June 21 - 10:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City firefighters Sunday afternoon urged residents near the fire burning above the University of Utah to prepare to evacuate should the need arise.

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AJ Dybantsa's dad used discipline, strictness and unity to produce a top NBA draft pick

Jay Drew, Deseret News  |  Posted June 21 - 10:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Our annual Father's Day spotlight goes to the 'main man' behind the success of Samarra, AJ and Jasmyn — Anicet 'Ace' Dybantsa Sr.

Teen nears completion of bike skills park as part of Eagle Scout project

Crystal Flintrop  |  Posted June 21 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A teenager is leading the effort to build a professionally designed mountain bike skills park on 8 acres of school district property.

Man found guilty of murder for shooting man after argument at Salt Lake City motel

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted June 21 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Joseph Marquez was found guilty of murder and obstruction of justice during a jury trial earlier this month. He shot a man after an argument over a cigarette.

A game changer? Salt Lake City pizzarium tests state's new liquor waiver

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 21 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Salt Lake City pizzeria didn't waste much time testing a new state law, which allows restaurants to serve booze closer to parks.

Search underway for crashed paraglider near Mount Timpanogos

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted June 21 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah County Sheriff's Office conducted a search and rescue operation to locate a missing paraglider in Provo Canyon Sunday evening.

An unusual strategy helps some tropical butterflies live 25 times longer than their relatives

Ashley Strickland, CNN  |  Updated June 21 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Since most butterflies live a short time, a few rare exceptions have stumped scientists. Now, some long-lived tropical butterfly species are shedding light on the secrets of longevity.

3 arrested in fatal shooting at Taylorsville gas station

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 21 - 7:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two men and a teen boy have been taken into custody in connection with a shootout that resulted in the death of another man in Taylorsville.

Mary Ann Jensen, the 18-year-old author with 7 books

Mallory Mailloux, Deseret News  |  Posted June 21 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mary Ann Jensen has always dreamed of being an author. She's making it happen despite a busy life schedule.

Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Posted June 21 - 6:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wyndham Clark is the U.S. Open champion and it was harder work than he ever imagined.

Mother, daughter raise awareness for organ donation at Transplant Games

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted June 21 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Travel spotlight: Scenic road trip from Utah up to the Canadian border

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted June 21 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here are some highlights from the long and winding route that took my family into the northernmost regions of the Gem State.

Need to escape the noise? Try this and get a reward

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted June 21 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Provo-based Timpanogos Hiking Co. sponsors the Timpanogos Hiking Challenge, which consists of 15 routes along the Wasatch Front, some tougher than others.

James Burrows, director of classic TV comedies including 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85

Beth Harris, Associated Press  |  Updated June 21 - 4:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

James Burrows, the director behind iconic TV comedies like "Cheers," "Taxi," "Friends" and "Will and Grace," has died, his family confirmed. He was 85.

Have You Seen This? Robot delivery vs. human delivery

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted June 21 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Which delivery in this video was best? My money's on the human.

How a Utah choreographer teaches Olympians ice dancing

Deanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Posted June 21 - 2:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A growing number of Olympic skaters are coming to Utah to take their performance to the next level — not at an ice rink, but in a dance studio to work with a sought after local choreographer.

7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago

The Associated Press  |  Posted June 21 - 1:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Shootings in Chicago led to at least 38 injuries and seven deaths since Friday evening, police say, prompting President Donald Trump to renew his call for a military intervention in the city.

Magna family left shaken after hit-and-run driver crashes through backyard fence

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Updated June 21 - 12:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Magna family is searching for answers after a car plowed through their backyard fence in a startling hit‑and‑run caught on home security cameras.

Consistent religious involvement has a positive impact on mental, physical and social health

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted June 21 - 12:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three reports produced by the BYU Wheatley Institute show an overwhelming number of studies indicate weekly participation in a religion has a positive impact on health.

Trump threatens Iran with fresh strikes as Vance leads peace talks in Switzerland

Humeyra Pamuk, Dave Graham and Tala Ramadan, Reuters  |  Updated June 21 - 11:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to restart war with Iran even as Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials for the first talks under an interim peace deal.

President Donald Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet

Seung Min Kim and Manuel Balce Ceneta, Associated Press  |  Updated June 21 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Friday showed off the new Air Force One, a formerly Qatari-owned jumbo jet that has been converted into the official U.S. presidential aircraft.