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Why different literacy measures for Utah kids tell different literacy stories

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted June 24 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Research says academic troubles, with serious consequences, await youngsters who finish third grade without proficient reading skills. Lawmakers are taking action.

A seismic event bounced off Earth's core and shifted an island country

Katie Hunt, CNN  |  Updated June 24 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The massive earthquake that shook Japan on March 11, 2011, caused a tsunami, death and destruction — but also set off a chain reaction felt to the Earth's core, a new study says.

Utah Tech University to offer 19 new academic programs this fall

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted June 24 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Tech University introduced 19 new academic programs to be offered for the first time during the fall 2026 semester.

IRS did better than expected in tax season after slashing staff, except on the phone, watchdog says

Fatima Hussein, Associated Press  |  Updated June 24 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The IRS did better than expected getting refunds out to taxpayers during the 2026 tax season despite massive cuts to its workforce, but the national taxpayer advocate says taxpayers who needed human help were left behind.

Utah teen musicians to perform on National Mall stage for America 250 celebration

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Updated June 24 - 7:11 p.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.

'It's devastating': Cabin owner describes losses caused by Cottonwood Fire

Carter Williams and Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted June 24 - 6:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fast-moving fire in southern Utah has destroyed countless structures, leaving primary and secondary residents devastated.

Memphis Grizzlies select BYU's Richie Saunders with 32nd pick

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted June 24 - 6:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Grizzlies took Saunders 32nd overall with the second pick of the second round, betting on a proven shot-maker who steadily improved while at BYU.

When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic

Javier Arciga, Associated Press  |  Updated June 24 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

To someone getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, not panicking may be difficult, even if that's what you should do. But lifeguards also say to flip over and float out of the danger.

Orem dentist accused of abusing high school intern

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 24 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A longtime dentist in Orem is accused of sexually abusing a high school senior by giving her a physical examination he was not licensed to perform.

'Are we sure this isn't Travis [Kelce]?' NH police seek purse theft suspect they say looks like the NFL star

Matt Schooley, WBZ  |  Updated June 24 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A New Hampshire police department is looking for a man who allegedly stole a purse out of a car, and they say the man bears a striking resemblance to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

How a data center helped topple one of Utah's most powerful lawmakers

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 24 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The data center project in Box Elder County figured big in primary elections, factoring in the defeat of Senate President Stuart Adams and two Box Elder County commissioners.

Trump-endorsed de la Espriella declared winner of Colombia's presidential runoff election

Regina Garcia Cano and Astrid SuÁrez, Associated Press  |  Updated June 24 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Abelardo de la Espriella, a millionaire political newcomer, has been declared Colombia's next president. Electoral authorities announced his victory on Wednesday after a close runoff election on Sunday.

Mike Allred aims for 'needed' changes in Box Elder sheriff race

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted June 24 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Watching early election results come in with family Tuesday night, Mike Allred said he's hopeful for positive changes within the Box Elder County Sheriff's Office.

Utah athletics announces new apparel partnership with Adidas

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Updated June 24 - 3:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah announced on Wednesday that it has entered into a new partnership with Adidas, bringing one of the world's largest athletic brands to Salt Lake City, after ending the school's longstanding relationship with Under Armour.

Have You Seen This? Pilot celebrates final flight with daughter as co-pilot

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted June 24 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Days before Father's Day, a Southwest Airlines pilot got to celebrate his final flight as a pilot with his daughter by his side at the helm.

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Summer break: A delicate balance of fun and responsibility

Aspen Ridge  |  Posted June 24 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

While the freedom from school can be a welcome respite for children and teens, it also brings a unique set of challenges.

Utah's largest solar, battery farm now online in Emery County

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted June 24 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah on Monday became home to one of the largest solar power and energy storage projects in the nation when Salt Lake City-based rPlus Energies kicked off operations in Emery County.

Man sentenced to prison for killing Springville newlywed 'hero' in fatal DUI crash

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted June 24 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who drove his truck onto a Springville sidewalk, killing a pedestrian while under the influence was sentenced to prison on Tuesday.

Trump badgers Senate GOP on voter ID law after spurning housing bill

David Morgan, Reuters  |  Updated June 24 - 1:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump implored Republican lawmakers during a rare visit on Wednesday to pass the SAVE America Act, aggravating party fissures and showing limits of his power.

CDC concludes hantavirus response as outbreak eases

Akanksha ⁠Khushi and Sriparna ​Roy, Reuters  |  Updated June 24 - 1:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday it ​ended responses to the hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, two months after the virus killed three people.

Opposition mounting over orders targeting 'disparaging' national park signs

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted June 24 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Conservation groups are pushing back on President Donald Trump's effort to change how history presented on public lands.

Pilot dies in plane crash in Box Elder County

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted June 24 - 12:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Responders found a 44-year-old pilot dead on Tuesday after he crashed his plane in Box Elder County.

Lisa Moon named interim president of Bridgerland Technical College

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted June 24 - 12:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lisa Moon is set to assume the role of interim president at Bridgerland Technical College after being appointed by the Utah Board of Higher Education on Tuesday.