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Sunken wreck of WWII 'hell ship' used to transport POWs discovered after more than 80 years
Katie Hunt, CNN | Updated June 22 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
After some 80 years, researchers have uncovered the final resting place of around 1,200 British and Dutch prisoners of war from World War II.
Primary watch: Utah voter turnout under 20%, candidate accused of breaking rules
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 22 - 3:27 p.m. | Save Story
Fewer than 20% of Utah voters have cast ballots ahead of Tuesday's primary election, as allegations of improper mailers in one race have surfaced in the final days of campaigning.
Utah woman accused of killing her father
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 22 - 1:54 p.m. | Save Story
A Sanpete County woman is accused of shooting and killing her father.
BYU Cougarettes team up with 'America's Got Talent' finalists in Japan
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Updated June 22 - 1:53 p.m. | Save Story
The BYU Cougarettes are no strangers to going viral online — most notably, the group's 2017 collaboration with Brigham Young Univerity's mascot, Cosmo the Cougar.
Texas man accused of 'ghost broker' scheme in Utah
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated June 22 - 1:36 p.m. | Save Story
A Texas man is accused of defrauding insurance companies by offering faulty or non-existent policies.
Wasatch County memorial near Japanese aviator's crash site revamped, rededicated
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated June 22 - 12:24 p.m. | Save Story
The memorial in Wasatch County near the site of a Japanese aviator's 1929 plane crash has been upgraded and was rededicated on Saturday.
US stocks drift near their records in mixed trading after oil prices fall
Stan Choe, Associated Press | Updated June 22 - 11:51 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. stocks are drifting near their records in mixed trading. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% Monday and pulled 1.7% below its all-time high set early this month.
A parent's guide to Trump Accounts
Emily Walker, Deseret News | Posted June 22 - 11:48 a.m. | Save Story
Festive celebrations like a patriotic Hoover Dam and competing concert series aren't the only things set to make this year's Fourth of July historic.
Clive Davis, towering music executive who reshaped American sound, dies at 94
Bill Trott, Reuters | Updated June 22 - 11:32 a.m. | Save Story
Clive Davis, a former corporate lawyer who became one of the most influential figures in American music as he fostered the careers of Bob Dylan, Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and others, has died.
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How a Swiss company in Utah is building the future of North American transit
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted June 22 - 11:11 a.m. | Save Story
Stadler Rail giant launched its Salt Lake City office 10 years ago with a handful of employees. Now it boasts 750 workers and is still planning for additional growth.
Ancient teeth from Siberia rewrite the plague's timeline, dating back to over 5,500 years ago
Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press | Updated June 22 - 11:03 a.m. | Save Story
Scientists have found the oldest known evidence of the plague, which sparked deadly outbreaks dating back about 5,500 years ago — some 200 years earlier than previously thought.
Utah teen musicians to perform on National Mall stage for America 250 celebration
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted June 22 - 10:37 a.m. | Save Story
A band of teenage Utah musicians is now preparing for what its director calls the biggest performance in the group's 28-year history — a headlining appearance during the nation's America 250 celebrations.
Paraglider dies after search and rescue near Mount Timpanogos
Devin Oldroyd and Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Updated June 22 - 10:37 a.m. | Save Story
A paraglider died Sunday after an accident that prompted the Utah County Sheriff's Office to conduct a search and rescue operation in Provo Canyon.
Man sentenced to probation for assaulting girlfriend who died in hospital shortly after
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 22 - 10:22 a.m. | Save Story
Leituono Falaniko, of Midvale, was sentenced to two years of probation after admitting to assault, a class A misdemeanor. He was charged after his girlfriend died in a hospital.
This Utah city was ranked atop nation's largest cities — why one city leader says that is
Hayden Madson, Deseret News | Posted June 22 - 8:28 a.m. | Save Story
WalletHub's latest evaluation of 2026's best- and worst-run cities in America has Provo locked in at No. 1, and Deputy Mayor Kyle Friant said it's a testament to its people.
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Historic buildings in Salt Lake County that are definitely worth the visit
Siegfried & Jensen | Posted June 22 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
Some of the most iconic and historical buildings built in the early days of Utah still stand today. Here are a few historical buildings in Salt Lake County that are definitely worth a visit.
Hill Air Force Base, Utah National Guard to celebrate America 250 with statewide flyover
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Updated June 22 - 7:49 a.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."
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100
Paul Wiseman, Associated Press | Updated June 22 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan has died at the age of 100.
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, WXOW via CNN Newsource | 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.
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