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Gas prices fall below $4 for first time since March, but still 25% higher than last year

Michelle Chapman, Associated Press  |  Posted June 18 - 12:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gas prices fell below $4 a gallon on average Thursday, but just barely, for the first time since March after President Donald Trump signed an agreement to end the war in Iran.

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Internal gang conflict may have lead to Kearns shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated June 18 - 12:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three documented gang members have been charged in connection with a shooting in Kearns in March.

Supreme Court sides with Texas man who says it's not a crime for marijuana users to have guns

Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press  |  Updated June 18 - 12:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously against a broad federal ban on gun ownership by marijuana users, the latest in a line of firearm cases from a court that has expanded gun rights.

Mother who vanished with 4 children following TikTok posts booked into Davis County jail

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted June 18 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Elleshia Anne Seymour, a mother who allegedly kidnapped her four children and took them to Croatia, has been arrested and charged with custodial interference.

Apple Valley faces water conservation measures after unexpected well drilling

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 11:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Residents of Apple Valley in Washington County are being asked to conserve water following a well that was being drilled by a landowner.

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The supplement industry's dirty secret: Why many supplements fail to deliver results

Phos Performance  |  Posted June 18 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Despite the massive growth of the supplement industry in recent years, many people still struggle to feel noticeable results from the products they take every day.

Comedy trailblazer Tom Dreesen, Sinatra's longtime opening act, dies at 86

Beth Harris, Associated Press  |  Updated June 18 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tom Dreesen, who along with Tim Reid formed one of America's first interracial stand-up comedy duos and later spent years as Frank Sinatra's opening act, died Wednesday. He was 86.

Beloved Magnolia Bakery, 5 other businesses coming to Foothill Village this year

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Six new businesses have either moved in or plan to move into a recently renovated shopping center on Salt Lake City's east side.

Taylorsvile man released after admitting to assaulting a rival gang member in school parking lot

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 9:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 19-year-old was ordered to spend time in jail, on probation for the gang-related assault of a 14-year-old in a school parking lot.

Macy's Fourth of July show to feature Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Salt-N-Pepa and Shaboozey

Mark Kennedy, Associated Press  |  Posted June 18 - 9:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Macy's will celebrate America's 250th birthday with a Fourth of July fireworks show live on NBC featuring Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Salt-N-Pepa, Noah Kahan, Bebe Rexha and Shaboozey.

Utah Senate confirms 2 new justices to state Supreme Court

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated June 18 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Senate confirmed Jay Jorgensen and Stephen Dent to the state Supreme Court on Wednesday, filling two new seats on the expanded seven-member court.

Father accused of attempting to drown daughter in Utah river

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man arrested in Sanpete County for investigation of aggravated child abuse allegedly tried to drown his daughter in a river.

Utah awaits $2.4B rail expansion decision, but it's not the only transit opportunity

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 8:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Transit officials are optimistic that 15-minute commuter rail between Ogden and Provo could be available as early as 2030, but that depends on a federal grant it applied for.

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From gym to nursery: Specialty flooring for every room's unique purpose

Giant Carpet One  |  Posted June 18 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's what you need to know about choosing flooring for your home's unique needs.

New technology helps law enforcement hone in on illegal drone use

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 7:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A single drone can shut down air support when fighting a major fire. Now, Weber County deputies have a tool to help them fight back and quickly ground unauthorized drones.

All detainees from immigration facility 'Alligator Alcatraz' have been transferred, DHS says

Gisela Salomon, Associated Press  |  Posted June 18 - 6:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

All detainees at an immigration detention center in an isolated airstrip in the Florida Everglades, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," have been transferred to other facilities for concerns related to the hurricane season.

West Valley City removes Cesar Chavez Drive signs; Ogden leaders still mulling issue

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 6:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

West Valley City has removed Cesar Chavez Drive signage while Ogden officials are mulling whether to take more action after removing commemorative Chavez street signs.

Market Street Grill to close its iconic downtown location after 46 years

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated June 17 - 10:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Market Street Grill says it'll shut its downtown location at the end of June, while maintaining other locations.

Utah 2034 organizing committee names new leaders, departure of athlete relations VP

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted June 17 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah 2034 Winter Games organizing committee announced leadership changes Wednesday, naming Abby Osborne as vice president of impact, engagement and enterprise operations.

Sabrina Carpenter gets 5-year restraining order against man who kept trying to enter her home

Andrew Dalton, Associated Press  |  Updated June 17 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who tried to get into pop star Sabrina Carpenter's home more than a dozen times was ordered by a judge Wednesday to stay away from her for five years.

Gunman in 1997 double homicide seeks parole

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 17 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Phillip Michael Leishman says growing up around violence led to him fatally shooting two men in 1997. He is now seeking parole.

Utah first lady Abby Cox optimistic about legislative moves to strengthen child literacy

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted June 17 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah first lady Abby Cox on Wednesday met with Utah education leaders to talk about the need to meet the literacy crisis head-on and ways the state has worked to do just that.

US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue

Michelle L. Price, Matthew Lee, Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy And Mike Catalini, Associated Press  |  Updated June 17 - 7:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

An initial agreement to end the war between the United States and Iran calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and would waive sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely.