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Utah Tech opens Big Sky era with biggest test. Are the Trailblazers ready for it?

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted June 23 - 9:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Trailblazers will be full members of the Big Sky Conference this fall, an aspirational moment for Utah's newest Division I university that has only been a full member for two years.

The not-so-silent war being fought in World Cup stadiums: Stadium DJs vs. hydration break boos

Kyle Feldscher, CNN  |  Posted June 23 - 9:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hydration breaks at the FIFA World Cup have been met with increasingly loud boos from crowds. And the best way to get them to stop booing is apparently to get them singing.

Supreme Court rules Rastafari man can't sue Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocks

Mark Sherman, Associated Press  |  Updated June 23 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court on Tuesday barred a former Louisiana inmate from suing prison officials who cut off his dreadlocks in violation of his Rastafari religious beliefs.

West Jordan man trying to 'mark' woman is arrested in connection with severe beating

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 23 - 8:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say used a stick and either a hammer or tomahawk to assault a woman in West Jordan has been arrested.

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Shaping the leaders of tomorrow: The impact of the National Civics Bee on Utah's students and communities

Salt Lake Chamber  |  Posted June 23 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you're concerned that the next generation is disconnected from current events or uninterested in civic engagement, the National Civics Bee may change your perspective — and leave you optimistic about the future.

Expansion of Pleasant View residential rehabilitation home sparking concern, intense debate

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 23 - 7:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

The proposed expansion of a Pleasant View home that serves as a residential rehabilitation facility for recovering addicts is sparking concern and intense debate.

Firefighters say 'at least 48 hours' longer for evacuees from Iron Fire

Kennedy Camarena and Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated June 23 - 7:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters in Iron County were still fighting a growing human-caused fire on Monday after keeping the blaze from reaching houses in Eureka.

19-year-old pleads guilty to aggravated murder in shooting at neighboring apartment

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted June 23 - 7:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

Simeon Gil Calnimptewa, 19, pleaded guilty on June 9 to aggravated murder, admitting to shooting and killing his neighbor inside their home.

Iranian president lands in Pakistan as US-Iran teams work to finalize a war-ending deal

Munir Ahmed, David Rising and Jon Gambrell, Associated Press  |  Updated June 23 - 6:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Pakistan for talks with leaders mediating negotiations between Tehran and Washington following high-level talks Monday.

Utah's measles outbreak is a year old. Is highly contagious disease still spreading?

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted June 23 - 6:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's measles outbreak is a year old, and while spread has slowed, state public health officials aren't dropping their guard.

Fast-moving wildfire in central Utah consumes 10,000 acres in hours Monday

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated June 22 - 11:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mandatory and immediate evacuations were ordered Monday after a fast-moving wildfire sparked in Beaver and burned at least 10,000 acres.

Ogden man sentenced to 5 years to life in prison for sexual activity with minor

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 22 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man has been sentenced to five years to life imprisonment for sexual activity with a minor several years ago.

Supplement company asks questions despite its 'no questions asked' return policy

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted June 22 - 10:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

If a company promises you a "no questions asked" return policy — be sure to save any mentions of that promise: ads, emails, take screenshots and keep receipts.

Fireworks sales begin Wednesday amid widespread fire restrictions, active wildfire season

Brenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Posted June 22 - 9:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Firework sales begin Wednesday in Utah, but state and local officials are urging residents to think twice before lighting them, as dry conditions fuel one of the state's most active wildfire seasons.

The 'earthquake gate' stopping a San Andreas disaster is under its highest stress in 1,000 years

Kasha Patel, CNN  |  Updated June 22 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Researchers report that an earthquake along the San Andreas fault could be more widespread and damaging than previously thought.

Ex-Uintah County officer sentenced after handcuffing wife during argument

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted June 22 - 9:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was sentenced to home confinement, probation after pleading no contest to handcuffing his wife during an argument while he worked as a corrections officer.

Doctors warn of health risks as wildfire smoke drifts across Utah

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted June 22 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the air quality worsens due to ongoing wildfires in areas like Salt Lake City and Eureka, doctors are urging people to stay indoors when possible and keep an eye on symptoms.

Here's how Utah develops Olympic athletes

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted June 22 - 8:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Sports Tourism Symposium at America First Field was held in Sandy on Wednesday. Casey Dawson credited his success to the opportunity to try a wide range of sports while growing up in Park City.

Bonneville Fire slows but weather could change conditions

Kennedy Camarena and Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated June 22 - 8:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Bonneville Fire slowed down on Monday morning after first being reported to have started above the University of Utah on Saturday.

Top auto regulator opens probe after a Tesla slams into a Texas home, killing a 76-year-old

Bernard Condon, Associated Press  |  Posted June 22 - 7:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

The top U.S. auto regulator opened an investigation Monday after a Tesla using an automated driving feature slammed into a Texas home at high speed and killed a 76-year-old woman standing inside.

A ransom note about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance says she died, CNN reports

The Associated Press  |  Posted June 22 - 7:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A ransom note related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, said the 84-year-old had died, CNN and other news organizations are reporting.

1 dead, teen 'family member' in custody in Tooele County

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 22 - 7:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 14-year-old boy was taken into custody Saturday in Tooele County in what police are calling a homicide investigation.

Here's how the University of Utah is tracking to meet nearly $20M in state-mandated cuts

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted June 22 - 7:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah is on track to reallocate over two-thirds of its total state-mandated cuts next year.