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Kids are talking to AI more than ever. John Curtis wants rules to ensure their safety

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted June 23 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Children are increasingly turning to AI chatbots, and lawmakers are worried that behavior can be harmful if guardrails aren't put into place. Sen. John Curtis wants to change that.

Ebola cases in Congo reach highest first-month total of any outbreak, WHO says

Emma Farge and AyenDeng Bior, Reuters  |  Updated June 23 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Congo's Ebola outbreak has the largest number of confirmed cases within the first month of any episode of the disease, a senior World Health Organization official said on Tuesday.

Smoke, fires continue to blaze throughout Utah

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted June 23 - 12:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Smoke continued to fill the skies in Salt Lake City and beyond, as fires burned throughout parts of Utah on Monday ahead of July's fireworks season.

From Helicopter to 1,000-Foot Rappel: Up Lake Adventures Pushes Limits at Lake Powell

Adam Eakle, KSL  |  Updated June 23 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

We combine multiple extreme adventures into a one-day, continuous journey with a helicopter flight, UTV Ride and a 1,000-foot cliff rappel.

US and Iran dispute over whether Tehran agreed to nuclear inspections

Munir Ahmed, David Rising and Jon Gambrell, Associated Press  |  Updated June 23 - 11:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. and Iran were in dispute over U.N. inspections of Iran's nuclear sites, though a plan emerged Tuesday to break the shipping bottleneck through the Strait of Hormuz.

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How to get help when your original solar provider is no longer in business

ES Solar  |  Posted June 23 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

You want to rely on your solar provider to troubleshoot and find a solution. Unfortunately, many people face those issues on their own because the company they bought their panels from is out of business.

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Too late for Livvy: Family hopes proposed law would spare others heartache

Lois Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted June 23 - 11:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Right to Try 2.0 targets options for patients with rare, devastating diseases.

Savannah Guthrie says family remains 'in agony' over missing mom, begs the public for tips

Associated Press  |  Posted June 23 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday to come forward with any information about her missing mother, saying her family was "in agony."

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Portable Power to Charge Every Outdoor Adventure | Dark Energy

Adam Eakle, KSL  |  Posted June 23 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Elissa Chavez from Dark Energy shows off their most popular, portable energy products.

Trump targets Utah mail-in voting — state officials say he has it backward

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted June 23 - 10:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump accused Utah of moving toward a universal vote-by-mail election system in a post on Thursday, leading state officials to respond to his comments.

KSL Outdoors Snapshot of the Week: June 20, 2026

Adam Eakle, KSL  |  Posted June 23 - 10:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

The KSL Outdoors Snapshot of the Week from our June 20, 2026 episode.

Meta launches cheaper range of AI smart glasses starting at $299

Zaheer Kachwala, Reuters  |  Posted June 23 - 10:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Meta Platforms and EssilorLuxottica on Tuesday announced a new range of lower-cost AI smart glasses, building on the success of their Ray-Ban wearable devices.

Does the Vesper Amphitheater follow Provo's hillsides and canyons preservation guidelines?

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted June 23 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Opponents of the proposed Vesper Amphitheater project claim the proposal violates the city's "Hillsides and Canyons Plan" but the project owners say it actually fulfills the city's goals.

BYU's longest tenured head coach will retire after the 2026 season

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted June 23 - 9:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Legendary BYU women's soccer coach Jennifer Rockwood announced Tuesday she will retire in December following the conclusion of the 2026 season.

Utah Tech opens Big Sky era with biggest test. Are the Trailblazers ready for it?

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted June 23 - 9:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Trailblazers will be full members of the Big Sky Conference this fall, an aspirational moment for Utah's newest Division I university that has only been a full member for two years.

Supreme Court rules Rastafari man can't sue Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocks

Mark Sherman, Associated Press  |  Updated June 23 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court on Tuesday barred a former Louisiana inmate from suing prison officials who cut off his dreadlocks in violation of his Rastafari religious beliefs.

West Jordan man trying to 'mark' woman is arrested in connection with severe beating

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 23 - 8:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say used a stick and either a hammer or tomahawk to assault a woman in West Jordan has been arrested.

Here's what to watch for on primary Election Day in Utah

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted June 23 - 8:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tuesday evening marks the end of Utah's primary election season, which will determine which candidates will represent their political parties in the general election this fall.

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Shaping the leaders of tomorrow: The impact of the National Civics Bee on Utah's students and communities

Salt Lake Chamber  |  Posted June 23 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you're concerned that the next generation is disconnected from current events or uninterested in civic engagement, the National Civics Bee may change your perspective — and leave you optimistic about the future.

Expansion of Pleasant View residential rehabilitation home sparking concern, intense debate

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 23 - 7:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

The proposed expansion of a Pleasant View home that serves as a residential rehabilitation facility for recovering addicts is sparking concern and intense debate.

Firefighters say 'at least 48 hours' longer for evacuees from Iron Fire

Kennedy Camarena and Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated June 23 - 7:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters in Iron County were still fighting a growing human-caused fire on Monday after keeping the blaze from reaching houses in Eureka.

19-year-old pleads guilty to aggravated murder in shooting at neighboring apartment

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted June 23 - 7:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

Simeon Gil Calnimptewa, 19, pleaded guilty on June 9 to aggravated murder, admitting to shooting and killing his neighbor inside their home.

Utah's measles outbreak is a year old. Is highly contagious disease still spreading?

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted June 23 - 6:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's measles outbreak is a year old, and while spread has slowed, state public health officials aren't dropping their guard.