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All 4 Black GOP House members exit this year. What's next for Utah Rep. Burgess Owens?
Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News | Posted June 4 - 12:48 p.m. | Save Story
Burgess Owens decided not to run again after a court selected a new congressional map for Utah with one heavily-Democratic district.
What it's like to go inside New York City's dank, dangerous, bug-filled sewers
Philip Marcelo, Associated Press | Updated June 4 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Police say they're still investigating the three incidents but don't believe there's any threat to the public. Officials stress that it is both illegal and dangerous to enter the city's 7,400 miles of sewer pipes.
Murray man sentenced to prison for assault after hitting his mother with a hammer
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 4 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
A Murray man was sentenced to prison on Tuesday after he seriously injured his mother with a hammer during an unprovoked domestic violence incident.
Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche as US attorney general
Reuters | Updated June 4 - 11:17 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said he would move to nominate acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche on Thursday to permanently lead the Justice Department.
John Bolton reaches plea deal over mishandling of sensitive national security documents
Katelyn Polantz, Kaitlan Collins, Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN | Updated June 4 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
John Bolton, President Donald Trump's former national security adviser-turned-adversary, is expected to plead guilty over mishandling classified documents, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
Utah girl named national Children's Miracle Network champion after lifetime of health challenges
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted June 4 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
What began as an ordinary school assembly turned into a moment 11-year-old Kendalyn Illu will never forget.
Fossil reveals bizarre gliding creature that hunted birds 120 million years ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN | Updated June 4 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
A 120 million-year-old fossil found in what's now northwestern China is changing how scientists think about an unusual group of predatory dinosaurs known as microraptors.
South Field friendly checks off bucket-list item for soccer fans in Utah — of both Korea, El Salvador
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted June 4 - 9:48 a.m. | Save Story
Son and the Taegeuk Warriors finished off their second of a pair of international friendly matches Wednesday with a 1-0 win over El Salvador.
West Jordan man faces federal drug-trafficking count in sting operation; local charges dismissed
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 4 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
A West Jordan man faces a federal drug-trafficking count stemming from a Weber County sting operation while local charges in the case have been dismissed.
Here's why Chick-fil-A in Ammon will be closed most of the summer
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted June 4 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
One of eastern Idaho's most popular fast food restaurants is temporarily closing for several weeks this summer.
'Showtime,' woman calmly says before shooting ex-husband, according to prosecutors
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 4 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake City woman accused of shooting her ex-husband inside an indoor playground business was charged with attempted murder.
Utah canyon section to be preserved through piece of $80M round of federal funds
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 4 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
A section of a cherished canyon is poised to receive permanent protection after receiving a slice of an $80 million round of federal funding.
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Improved hearing can lower risk of dementia and improve overall health
Hearing and Brain Centers of America | Posted June 4 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia and to promoting brain health.
Squirrels hungry for three cars' plant-based parts caused $30,000 in damage, man says
Megan De Mar, WBBM | Updated June 4 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
A driver in Illinois says a band of hungry squirrels caused nearly $30,000 in damage to three different luxury vehicles because of plant-based parts they view as a snack
China, US clash over Tiananmen anniversary; Taiwan says face up to history
Ju-min Park and Ben Blanchard, Reuters | Updated June 4 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
China on Thursday blasted Secretary of State Marco Rubio's comments on the deadly crackdown on protesters in Beijing's Tiananmen Square 37 years ago as "smearing" the country's political system.
Former therapist gets 20 days in jail for voyeurism after clients report 'humiliating exercises'
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 4 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
A former therapist will spend time in jail after entering no-contest pleas to resolve accusations alleging he made women perform "humiliating exercises" under the guise of trust.
'I feel like we're backtracking': Salt Lake City unsure about artificial turf rule change
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 4 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
A proposed text amendment would allow Salt Lake City residents limited abilities to use artificial turf in their front yard, but city leaders have concerns with how it's written.
1 dead, 1 injured after semi and minivan collide in Salt Lake City
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated June 3 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
Police are investigating a fatal crash in Salt Lake City near 5600 W. 300 South.
Olympians and Paralympians surprise South Jordan elementary students during field day
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted June 3 - 10:27 p.m. | Save Story
Fourteen Olympians and Paralympians visited students at South Jordan Elementary as they participated in field day on Wednesday.
Israel, Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire, boosting hopes for Iran deal
Ahmed Elimam and Menna AlaaElDin, Reuters | Updated June 3 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities, the Trump administration said on Wednesday, in a boost to hopes for a broader deal to end the war in Iran.
Mary Ellen Edmunds, Latter-day Saint author and BYU Women's Conference pillar, dies at 86
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted June 3 - 9:35 p.m. | Save Story
Mary Ellen Edmunds, an author, speaker and integral part of BYU Women's Conference, died May 21, 2026, her family shared. She was 86.
House approves Utah-backed bill to streamline oil, gas permitting
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted June 3 - 8:41 p.m. | Save Story
A bill to help the Bureau of Land Management streamline its oil and gas permitting process is on its way to becoming law, after being put forward by Utah Rep. Mike Kennedy.
Cannons lost underwater during the American Revolution will soon go on display at a Georgia museum
Russ Bynum, Associated Press | Posted June 3 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
Georgia's oldest city is welcoming a truckload of historical treasures from the earlier period of U.S. history.
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Sports »
South Field friendly checks off bucket-list item for soccer fans in Utah — of both Korea, El Salvador
Features »
Utah girl named national Children's Miracle Network champion after lifetime of health challenges
- Utah canyon section to be preserved through piece of $80M round of federal funds
- Olympians and Paralympians surprise South Jordan elementary students during field day
- Cannons lost underwater during the American Revolution will soon go on display at a Georgia museum
- This Utah athlete's answer was so diplomatic, senators joked he should run for office
U.S. »
What it's like to go inside New York City's dank, dangerous, bug-filled sewers
- Venezuela's Maduro adds Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer to defense team
- Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche as US attorney general
- John Bolton reaches plea deal over mishandling of sensitive national security documents
- Squirrels hungry for three cars' plant-based parts caused $30,000 in damage, man says
Utah »
Kevin O'Leary agrees to cut Box Elder County data center project area in half
- Utah introduces AI tools in classrooms statewide
- Murray man sentenced to prison for assault after hitting his mother with a hammer
- Utah girl named national Children's Miracle Network champion after lifetime of health challenges
- West Jordan man faces federal drug-trafficking count in sting operation; local charges dismissed
Voces de Utah »
Volaris launches Guadalajara service, becomes 3rd carrier with direct Utah-to-Mexico flights
- Colombians in Utah will be able to cast ballots Sunday in Colombia's presidential vote
- Salt Lake couple charged with helping immigrant escape border patrol
- Utah lawyers mull lawsuit to halt Salt Lake City immigrant detention center plans
- Red Iguana restaurant expands to dining hub outside Salt Lake Bees stadium
Business »
Kevin O'Leary agrees to cut Box Elder County data center project area in half
- Here's why Chick-fil-A in Ammon will be closed most of the summer
- Squirrels hungry for three cars' plant-based parts caused $30,000 in damage, man says
- Flesh-eating screwworm may have been detected in South Texas, USDA says
- Box Elder County data center foes sue to reverse decision stalling their efforts against project
