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New Jazz roster can become most talented in franchise history

Ben Anderson, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 12:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Less than a month away from adding the No. 2 overall pick in the upcoming NBA draft, the Utah Jazz are on the precipice of fielding the most talented roster in franchise history.

Utah DE Lance Holtzclaw brings student-athlete voice to Capitol Hill

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 12:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah defensive end Lance Holtzclaw was not in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to speak as a conference commissioner, athletic director or former national championship-winning coach.

Scott Pelley fired from '60 Minutes' as CBS News turmoil deepens

Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press  |  Updated June 3 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

CBS News fired longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley on Tuesday, deepening the turmoil at the nation's most influential TV news program and the unit that oversees it.

Remembering Karen Huntsman's legacy of family and giving

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted June 3 - 12:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Karen Huntsman, businesswoman, philanthropist and matriarch of one of Utah's most influential families, has died at age 88.

Cox declares June 'Fidelity Month' as red states find conservative alternatives to Pride Month

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted June 3 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declared June "Fidelity Month," as Republican-led states across the country issue various proclamations in reaction to "Pride Month" celebrations.

FBI fatally shoots a man holding hostages in a California office building, police say

Julie Watson and John Seewer, Associated Press  |  Updated June 3 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man holding hostages inside a building in California that houses a bank branch and school district office has been shot and killed by the FBI, police said Wednesday.

Ford recall for seat belt issue and a do-not-drive order for some Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles

Michelle Chapman, Associated Press  |  Updated June 3 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ford is recalling almost 420,000 vehicles because of a seat belt issue that may result in an injury if a crash occurs.

Community gathers in honor of fallen Tremonton officer

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dozens of people gathered for a community walk honoring fallen Tremonton-Garland Police Sgt. Lee Sorensen on Tuesday evening.

Survivor, advocate: Inexpensive radon test can head off lifelong lung cancer battle

Neal Augenstein, WTOP  |  Updated June 3 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Cary Hatch was enjoying retirement after years as a marketing strategist in D.C. Then, she got diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer.

Hilton, Becerra lead in tight primary race for California governor

Daniel Trotta, Reuters  |  Updated June 3 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Republican television commentator Steve Hilton and Democratic former cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra held onto early leads in the open primary race for California governor on ​Wednesday.

Small business owner steps in to help family whose van was stolen on vacation

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

When a Utah businessman learned about the theft of a family's vacation van, his van, that was no longer needed, suddenly had new life.

Videos showing groups of people entering NYC sewers at night baffle residents and investigators

Philip Marcelo, Associated Press  |  Updated June 3 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mole people? Crocodile catchers? Mario brothers? A series of bizarre sightings of people popping in and out of New York City's vast subterranean sewer system has the city wondering what exactly is going on.

Opposition grows against proposed Provo Canyon amphitheater

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Opposition was taking shape Tuesday to a large, live performance amphitheater proposed around a gravel pit in Provo Canyon.

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Tour England, Ireland and Scotland for less than $5,000 including round-trip air

Jensen McKay Tours  |  Posted June 3 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

From England's iconic landmarks to the rugged landscapes of Scotland and Ireland, the U.K. offers a wealth of experiences in a compact area.

Safety net for homeowners facing a construction lien is going away

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A safety net for homeowners who've had their homes slapped with a construction lien because their contractor didn't pay a supplier is going away.

A Hong Kong artist tries to mark the Tiananmen crackdown. He was quickly stopped by police

Kanis Leung, Associated Press  |  Updated June 3 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A performance artist sought to display a thin red thread in downtown Hong Kong to remember the victims of Beijing's 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. But he was quickly stopped by police.

Ballots have been sent as lawsuit to disqualify Weber County candidate winds through court

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 6:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

As a lawsuit to disqualify a Weber County Commission candidate winds its way through court, ballots have been mailed to voters with his name on them.

Innovative AI assistant brings a brighter future to patients with chronic pulmonary conditions

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Intermountain Health study implemented AI to better evaluate patients with chronic pulmonary conditions, bringing them decreased care costs and more confidence.

Cox names 2 appointees to fill the expanded seats on Utah's Supreme Court

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox appointed a U.S. attorney and a senior church counsel to fill two new seats on the Utah Supreme Court.

Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to use pro-Republican voting map

John Kruzel, Reuters  |  Posted June 2 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court cleared the way on Tuesday for Alabama to use a congressional map that eliminates one of its two districts where Black voters make up a majority or ​near-majority.

Lanes reopen after overturned semitruck caused delays on I-15 in Utah County

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated June 2 - 9:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A rollover crash delayed traffic on I-15 in Lindon on Tuesday.

Utah Pride Celebration activities return, with Pride Parade set for Sunday

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Pride Celebration activities return, with the festival set for Saturday and Sunday and the Pride Parade scheduled for Sunday.

Viral videos allege pricey Lego theft. Here's how Utah police entered the conversation

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 9:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

YouTuber Reckless Ben is releasing videos accusing Bricks and Minifigs of stealing Legos; the YouTuber was arrested twice by American Fork police as he filmed content in Utah.