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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.

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.

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.

Tabernacle Choir makes historic return to Hollywood Bowl, benefiting charities worldwide

Keri Wilcox, KSL  |  Posted June 21 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square will take its "Songs of Hope" tour to an iconic venue this week.

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.