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A new 'Hunger Games' book — and movie — is coming

Hillel Italie, Associated Press  |  Posted June 6 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Suzanne Collins is returning to the ravaged, post-apocalyptic land of Panem for a new "The Hunger Games" novel. Scholastic announced Thursday that "Sunrise on the Reaping" will be published March 18, 2025.

Have You Seen This? Former NBA player headed to Olympics in beach volleyball

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted June 6 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Carlsbad, California native Chase Budinger is returning to his sandy roots after an eight-year pro basketball career that spanned four NBA teams.

Ogden crash captured on dashcam; police say driver fell asleep at the wheel

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Updated June 6 - 3:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Cadillac was captured on camera crossing multiple lanes of oncoming traffic before colliding with multiple homes and vehicles, sending a man to the hospital, according to family members.

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6 ways supporting local small businesses helps strengthen a community

Salt Lake Chamber  |  Posted June 6 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Your support of local small businesses doesn't just financially benefit the company; It helps the community at large. Here are six reasons you should shop small and close to home.

At D-Day commemoration, Biden pledges continued Ukraine support against Russia

Jeff Mason, Elizabeth Pineau and John Irish, Reuters  |  Updated June 6 - 2:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Joe Biden made an impassioned call for the defense of freedom and democracy at the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy on Thursday, urging Western powers to stay the course with Ukraine and not surrender to Russian tyranny.

Hunter Biden's sister-in-law describes finding crack, gun in his truck

Jack Queen and Tom Hals, Reuters  |  Updated June 6 - 2:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hunter Biden's sister-in-law testified at his criminal trial on Thursday that she took and threw away his gun out of fear of his spiraling addiction, potentially bolstering prosecutors' case that President Joe Biden's son broke a law barring illegal drug users from owning firearms.

Man found dead on Tooele trucking company grounds

Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 6 - 1:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was found dead on the grounds of a trucking company in North Tooele on Wednesday. The cause of death remains under investigation.

Utes football: Previewing the 2024 schedule with a look at Southern Utah, Baylor

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted June 6 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 2024 season will look different for Utah football.

Sentencing hearing: Family memorializes 'remarkable men' who died while cycling in St. George

Cody Blowers, St. George News  |  Posted June 6 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The driver convicted of the deaths of two cyclists appeared for sentencing Tuesday amid a courtroom packed with the victims' family members who have waited nearly 26 months to describe the two remarkable men who were killed that day.

Brandon Sanderson has finished the fifth 'Stormlight Archive' book

Tyler Nelson, Deseret News  |  Posted June 6 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brandon Sanderson has finished Book 5 of "The Stormlight Archive."

Trump ally Bannon ordered to report to prison for defying Jan. 6 probe

Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Posted June 6 - 11:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Steve Bannon, a former top adviser to Donald Trump, must report to prison by July 1 to serve a four-month sentence for contempt of Congress, a federal judge said on Thursday.

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Utah manufacturer uses child development science to create effective playsets

Lifetime Products  |  Posted June 6 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

As you're making your summer to-do lists, there's one very important thing you should prioritize for your kids: playtime.

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On the Utah-Nevada border, a 'swing city' gears up for 2024

Samuel Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted June 6 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

In West Wendover, Nevada, voters could decide the 2024 election. In Wendover, Utah, they almost certainly won't.

Zion National Park issues warning about record-breaking heat

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 6 - 10:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

Officials at Zion National Park are warning visitors and hikers about potentially record-breaking heat starting Thursday.

NHL fan vote: Team name is down to 6 options

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted June 6 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sorry, Utah Swarm. And better luck next time Utah Black Diamonds. SEG annoucned the six names that have made it to the second round

Elijah Crawford's unique bond with BYU assistant is Cougars' gain

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted June 6 - 10:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Crawford and former Stanford assistant Brandon Dunson forged a unique bond during his recruitment.

Ogden mayor seeks focus on single-family home development, less emphasis on apartments

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted June 6 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden Mayor Ben Nadolski has announced plans to seek an ordinance change to encourage less apartment growth and more single-family home development.

4 'good faith' alleged violations of Utah's 'bathroom bill' could not be substantiated, auditor says

Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News  |  Posted June 6 - 9:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Of more than 12,000 complaints to a tip line set up after the passage of Utah's so-called transgender bathroom bill, five appeared to be "good faith" efforts of "plausible violations" of the statute.

SpaceX's Starship survives return to Earth, achieves demo landing on 4th test

Joey Roulette, Reuters  |  Posted June 6 - 9:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

SpaceX's giant Starship rocket survived reentry through Earth's atmosphere on Thursday and splashed down in the Indian Ocean as planned during its fourth test mission after launching from south Texas.