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Utah first lady Abby Cox optimistic about legislative moves to strengthen child literacy
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 17 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
Utah first lady Abby Cox on Wednesday met with Utah education leaders to talk about the need to meet the literacy crisis head-on and ways the state has worked to do just that.
US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue
Michelle L. Price, Matthew Lee, Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy And Mike Catalini, Associated Press | Updated June 17 - 7:50 p.m. | Save Story
An initial agreement to end the war between the United States and Iran calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and would waive sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely.
Bee-filled trailer crashes in Yellowstone National Park, spilling dozens of hives
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted June 17 - 7:45 p.m. | Save Story
A semitruck trailer tipped over on U.S. 191 in Yellowstone National Park Tuesday, spilling dozens of crates carrying bees on the road and side of the highway.
Increased safety protocols planned for this year's WestFest celebration
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated June 17 - 7:19 p.m. | Save Story
West Valley City officials say enhanced safety protocols will be in place for WestFest 2026.
Mother of Alex Franco speaks publicly for first time since son's killing
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted June 17 - 7:15 p.m. | Save Story
For the first time since her son was shot and killed during what investigators described as a robbery gone wrong, the mother of Alex Franco sat down exclusively with KSL.
How a Utah company is aiding the fight against Ebola
Mallory Mailloux, Deseret News | Updated June 17 - 7:14 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah-based company is shipping test panels to Africa that can detect Ebola strains, including Bundibugyo.
Utah golf: 3-time 4A medalist, BYU signee caps whirlwind month with UGA junior amateur title
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted June 17 - 6:35 p.m. | Save Story
In the same month she flipped from Utah Tech to BYU, Crimson Cliffs grad Kate Walker closed out Farmington rising junior Aspen Taylor, 7 and 6 in the UGA's third edition of the girls' junior state amateur.
Crews knock down brush fire started by city lawnmower near homes in Spanish Fork
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted June 17 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
A brush fire sparked by a city lawnmower threatened some homes in Spanish Fork on Wednesday.
Lightning-caused Sawmill fire reaches more than 2,000 acres in Iron County
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated June 17 - 6:14 p.m. | Save Story
A new wildfire in Iron County is causing evacuations, officials said Tuesday.
Utah Senate confirms 2 new justices to state Supreme Court
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 17 - 5:54 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Senate confirmed Jay Jorgensen and Stephen Dent to the state Supreme Court on Wednesday, filling two new seats on the expanded seven-member court.
Military officials identify all 8 victims of fiery B-52 crash at California Air Force base
Christopher Weber, Claire Rush And Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press | Updated June 17 - 5:45 p.m. | Save Story
Military officials have identified all eight people killed in this week's fiery crash of a B-52 during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California.
Man arrested in connection to West Point shooting that killed 71-year-old veteran
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated June 17 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
A man suspected of shooting and killing a 71-year-old man in West Point last month has been arrested, officials said.
Panel to discuss future of Moe's Valley to be held at St. George Town Hall tonight
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted June 17 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
The future of the greater Moe's Valley area will be the topic of a panel discussion at St. George Town Hall tonight at 5:30 p.m. Organizers say this is an event to discuss the area's future, not the legal battle surrounding it.
Luigi Mangione will assert psychiatric defense in murder case in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing
Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press | Updated June 17 - 4:49 p.m. | Save Story
Luigi Mangione will assert a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge said Wednesday.
The 14-point US-Iran pact, as read by US official
Reuters | Updated June 17 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
The United States on Wednesday read out the text of the interim U.S.-Iran agreement to halt the war in Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz.
Woman hit by vehicle in Lehi crosswalk
Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Posted June 17 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
A woman crossing a street in Lehi was hit while she was in the crosswalk on Wednesday.
Have You Seen This? Parisians join forces, pull fearful pup from river
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 17 - 3:27 p.m. | Save Story
When a dog found itself in the Seine River in Paris, unable to get out, a contingent of passersby joined forces to help the scared animal.
The Osmonds announced a concert venue in Provo Canyon. Will it actually happen?
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted June 17 - 3:22 p.m. | Save Story
While the Osmonds recently made it seem as though building a large concert venue at the base of Provo Canyon was a done deal, the development still requires many legal approvals.
Reports: Walker Kessler turned down five-year, $140-million offer from Utah Jazz
Chandler Holt, KSL | Posted June 17 - 2:44 p.m. | Save Story
One of the biggest storylines surrounding the Utah Jazz this offseason just got a little more interesting.
Prosecutors oppose effort to make Tyler Robinson roommate appear at prelim
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 17 - 2:28 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah County Attorney's Office does not believe Tyler Robinson's former roommate, Lance Twiggs, needs to attend Robinson's preliminary hearing in person.
Rex Heuermann is sentenced to life in prison for New York's Gilgo Beach serial killings
Philip Marcelo, Associated Press | Posted June 17 - 2:16 p.m. | Save Story
Rex Heuermann, a Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer, has been sentenced to to life in prison without parole.
Fed begins Warsh era by keeping rates on hold, sees one hike later this year
Howard Schneider, Reuters | Updated June 17 - 1:05 p.m. | Save Story
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, but policymakers expect a rate hike later this year amid growing ​concerns about inflation.
Challenger with same name as Sen. Dan Sullivan is ineligible for Alaska ballot, official says
Becky Bohrer, Associated Press | Posted June 17 - 12:47 p.m. | Save Story
A top Alaska elections official on Monday ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan is ineligible to appear on the state's August primary ballot.
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Utah golf: 3-time 4A medalist, BYU signee caps whirlwind month with UGA junior amateur title
- Reports: Walker Kessler turned down five-year, $140-million offer from Utah Jazz
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Panel to discuss future of Moe's Valley to be held at St. George Town Hall tonight
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- The Osmonds announced a concert venue in Provo Canyon. Will it actually happen?
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US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue
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US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue
- Military officials identify all 8 victims of fiery B-52 crash at California Air Force base
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- Luigi Mangione will assert psychiatric defense in murder case in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing
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