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Prosecutors to drop Harvey Weinstein's unresolved rape charge; other convictions stand

Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press  |  Posted June 25 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

New York prosecutors said Thursday they'll drop a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein, instead of trying the former movie mogul for a fourth time in the #MeToo-era case.

Utah mountain bike coach accused of embezzling non-profit's funds

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 2:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The head of a non-profit cycling club in Utah County, and coach of a mountain biking team, is accused of illegally taking money to pay for rent and groceries.

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Utah governor announces statewide fireworks ban amid historic wildfire conditions

Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Updated June 25 - 1:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox announced a statewide ban on fireworks given wildfire-prone conditions.

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to end legal protections for Haitians, Syrians

Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press  |  Updated June 25 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants from Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation.

Campfires banned at 2 Utah national forests amid uptick of human-caused wildfires

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 12:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Forest Service is temporarily banning campfires on land it manages in central and southwest Utah, as fire activity has swelled over the past week.

Venezuelans search rubble for survivors after 2 strong quakes kill at least 188

Juan Pablo Arraez, Regina Garcia Cano and Megan Janetsky, Associated Press  |  Updated June 25 - 12:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings and rescue teams raced to the areas hardest hit by earthquakes that have killed at least 188 and trapping over 200.

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New poll: How do Utahns feel about Box Elder data center

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News   |  Posted June 25 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Republican voters sent a stunning rebuke to state leaders overseeing the Box Elder County data center on Tuesday, as a new poll finds favorability of the project has continued to slide.

PCE inflation measure tops 4.0% in May; consumer spending strong

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Posted June 25 - 11:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Inflation increased further in May, breaking above 4.0% for the first time since 2023 as the Middle East conflict ​boosted energy prices, though consumer spending remained strong.

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Dairy over the decades: What's changed and what's stayed the same

Dairy West  |  Posted June 25 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Today's dairy case reflects changing diets, preferences and consumer needs — all while delivering the nutrition, flavor and quality people have trusted for generations.

Review: Surprisingly, I actually kind of cared about 'Supergirl'

John Clyde for KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Somewhere underneath "Supergirl's" uneven humor, bizarre alien detours and occasionally exhausting attempts to be quirky is a character I actually wanted to spend time with.

US to create genomic and cellular 'BioVault' for endangered species

Will Dunham, Reuters  |  Posted June 25 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A biotech company and a U.S. government agency announced on Thursday a plan to create an archive of living cells and genomic material for endangered species.

KSL Outdoors Snapshot of the Week: June 20, 2026

Adam Eakle, KSL  |  Updated June 25 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

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

Man accused of sexually abusing teen faces additional charges

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A South Salt Lake man accused of sexually abusing a teen girl is facing new charges after investigators discovered child sex abuse material on his phone.

Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policy

Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press  |  Posted June 25 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court is clearing the way for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Utah Republicans say their primary wins reveal a path for GOP heading into midterms

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted June 25 - 9:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

Reps. Blake Moore and Celeste Maloy both say their wins in the difficult primaries can serve as a blueprint for other Republicans running in tight races elsewhere in the country.

Man charged in Zion cold case dies in custody in Las Vegas

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 9:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

The man charged this week with pushing his wife off Angel's Landing to her death in 2006 died this morning while in custody in Las Vegas.

SCOTUS strikes down Hawaii law requiring permission to carry guns in stores and hotels

Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press  |  Posted June 25 - 8:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court has struck down a Hawaii law requiring people to get permission to carry guns into places such as stores and hotels.

Data center developers move forward despite voter backlash aimed at Sen. Adams, others

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 8:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

O'Leary Digital is moving forward with its Box Elder County data center plans despite voter backlash in Tuesday's voting aimed at state Sen. Stuart Adams and others.

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4 reasons to build a backyard office

Backyard Office Utah  |  Posted June 25 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you work from home and have a backyard, you have the opportunity to be home, local company Backyard Office Utah is bringing a solution right to your backyard.

Locals fear 'dozens' of cabins potentially lost in Cottonwood Fire

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 7:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Locals said Wednesday they feared "dozens, if not more" cabins had been burned so far by the Cottonwood Fire as they remained in disbelief over the wildfire's progress.

'Miracle baby,' Idaho hospital's youngest preemie to ever survive celebrates 1st birthday

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted June 25 - 7:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Born at 22 weeks in utero, Logan Ames is now a thriving 1-year-old. To celebrate his village of doctors, nurses, family and community members threw him a 1st birthday party.

Red Cross urges fireworks caution ahead of holidays

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 6:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

The American Red Cross of Utah is urging residents to skip personal fireworks this holiday season as wildfire danger remains high across the state heading into the Fourth of July and Pioneer Day.

Iron Fire evacuees cleared to return home in Eureka

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted June 24 - 10:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds of Eureka residents displaced by the fast‑moving Iron Fire will be allowed to return home Thursday at noon, officials announced during a community meeting in Santaquin Wednesday night.