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2 massive, stainless-steel slides at City Hall Plaza in St. George aim to bring families downtown

2 massive, stainless-steel slides at City Hall Plaza in St. George aim to bring families downtown

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted June 10 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Visitors to City Hall Plaza in St. George will soon be able to slide from the fourth floor of the adjacent parking lot, and city spokesman David Cordero said it's all in the name of fun.
Human-caused Tooele County wildfire scorches more than 1,800 acres, 70% contained

Human-caused Tooele County wildfire scorches more than 1,800 acres, 70% contained

Curtis Booker and Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated June 10 - 10:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Crews are battling a new wildfire that sparked on South Mountain in Tooele County Monday night.
US, Iran exchange attacks as Trump threatens further escalation

US, Iran exchange attacks as Trump threatens further escalation

Bo Erickson and Enas Alashray, Reuters  |  Updated June 10 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States launched new strikes overnight in Iran, the military said on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump vowed even more attacks if no peace deal is secured.
What the 'Schmigadoon!' co-creator said after winning 2 Tony Awards

What the 'Schmigadoon!' co-creator said after winning 2 Tony Awards

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted June 10 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Schmigadoon!" may have ended its run, but the musical comedy found new life, and a historic evening, on the Broadway stage. And it has a Latter-day Saint to thank for that.
Handful of Utah protesters demonstrate after Trump inks $70B immigration bill

Handful of Utah protesters demonstrate after Trump inks $70B immigration bill

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 10 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A smattering of demonstrators protested outside the Utah offices of the state's four U.S. House members after President Donald Trump inked an immigration bill into law.
Search underway for 77-year-old missing hiker at Capitol Reef National Park

Search underway for 77-year-old missing hiker at Capitol Reef National Park

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted June 10 - 8:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials with the National Park Service are searching for a 77-year-old missing man believed to have been hiking at Capitol Reef National Park.
Utah County clerk to host town hall meeting to encourage voters to track primary election ballots

Utah County clerk to host town hall meeting to encourage voters to track primary election ballots

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted June 10 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah County Clerk Aaron Davidson is hosting a public town hall meeting on Thursday to address primary election concerns and encourage voters to track their primary election ballots.
Bill Gates tells lawmakers meeting Epstein was a 'grave error in judgment' in closed-door hearing

Bill Gates tells lawmakers meeting Epstein was a 'grave error in judgment' in closed-door hearing

Joey Cappelletti and Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press  |  Posted June 10 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bill Gates says he made an error in judgment by ever meeting with Jeffrey Epstein as the Microsoft co-founder faces questions behind closed doors from lawmakers about his relationship with the disgraced financier.
Salt Lake City next up for Walmart drone delivery service

Salt Lake City next up for Walmart drone delivery service

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted June 10 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City metro residents will soon have the option to have groceries and other goods delivered from Walmart via drone, the retail giant announced Tuesday.
Homeless man accused of setting 9 fires near Utah-Colorado border

Homeless man accused of setting 9 fires near Utah-Colorado border

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 10 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man accused of setting several grass fires along I-70 over the weekend is now facing multiple felony charges.
Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of term

Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of term

Darlene Superville and Collin Binkley, Associated Press  |  Updated June 10 - 6:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump signed a bill into law on Wednesday that gives his immigration and deportation agenda a nearly $70 billion boost for the rest of his time in the White House.
Box Elder County Commissioners approve data-center moratorium; Stratos project exempt

Box Elder County Commissioners approve data-center moratorium; Stratos project exempt

Simone Seikaly, KSL   |  Posted June 10 - 5:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Box Elder County Commissioners have approved a 180-day moratorium on any new data centers, though it does not apply to the Stratos project.
50 marathons in 50 states; a British runner's journey for charity

50 marathons in 50 states; a British runner's journey for charity

Deanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Posted June 10 - 5:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A runner from England made a stop in Utah as part of an ambitious journey across the U.S. He's taking on 50 marathons in 50 states, all to raise awareness for children battling cancer.
Ensign Peak fire in Salt Lake City was human-caused, officials say

Ensign Peak fire in Salt Lake City was human-caused, officials say

Cassidy Wixom and Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated June 10 - 5:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Voluntary evacuations from a grass fire burning near Ensign Peak in Salt Lake City have been lifted, but some roads remain closed as firefighters seek to fully extinguish it.
'A major victory': It's now safe enough to eat the carp at Utah Lake

'A major victory': It's now safe enough to eat the carp at Utah Lake

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated June 10 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Lake's main invasive species is now considered safe enough to eat, which is considered more of an environmental win than a chef's recommendation.
Ex-Logan Justice Court clerks charged after allegedly helping immigrant evade ICE

Ex-Logan Justice Court clerks charged after allegedly helping immigrant evade ICE

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 10 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two former Logan Justice Court clerks face federal charges for allegedly helping an immigrant who was sought by federal agents to evade detention.
Rep. Blake Moore to host national Republican meeting in Utah

Rep. Blake Moore to host national Republican meeting in Utah

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted June 10 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Blake Moore will host the annual summer meeting for the National Republican Congressional Committee in the Beehive State this weekend, according to a release first seen by the Deseret News.
Taylor Swift surprises with performance at 'Toy Story 5' premiere in Hollywood

Taylor Swift surprises with performance at 'Toy Story 5' premiere in Hollywood

Lisa Richwine, Reuters  |  Updated June 10 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pop superstar Taylor Swift ​made a surprise appearance in Hollywood on Tuesday at the premiere of ‌animated movie "Toy Story 5."
Police identify woman who fell, died after climbing tree in Moab

Police identify woman who fell, died after climbing tree in Moab

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated June 10 - 3:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman found dead at a Moab park on Monday likely fell while climbing a tall tree, police said.
Have You Seen This? Energetic dog eager to show off cannonball trick

Have You Seen This? Energetic dog eager to show off cannonball trick

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted June 10 - 3:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Texas dog steals the show with a pool cannonball trick.
Cause of fast moving American Fork brush fire under investigation, no injuries reported

Cause of fast moving American Fork brush fire under investigation, no injuries reported

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated June 10 - 3:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new brush fire has sparked in American Fork near Pioneer Crossing.
Judge sends 'incredibly dangerous' woman to prison for conspiring to kill son-in-law

Judge sends 'incredibly dangerous' woman to prison for conspiring to kill son-in-law

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated June 10 - 2:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tracey Grist will likely spend the rest of her life in prison, 4th District Judge Roger Griffin said, after giving her consecutive sentences for conspiring with her children to kill her son-in-law as he arrived at her American Fork home.
University of Utah to build 46-acre medical campus at The Point development

University of Utah to build 46-acre medical campus at The Point development

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated June 10 - 2:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah board of trustees on Wednesday approved a land purchase agreement with the Point development in Draper to construct a "full-scale hospital."
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