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New, small wildfires reported across Utah

Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Updated June 26 - 2:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Multiple new wildfires have sparked within the last 24 hours across the state, diverting fire crew attentions away from tackling the largest blazes.

Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in arson trial over deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles

Jaimie Ding and Christopher Weber, Associated Press  |  Updated June 26 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge declared a mistrial Friday in the arson case against the man accused of sparking the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles after the jury said it could not agree on a verdict.

Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US in 'first step' toward peace, Rubio says

Ben Finley, Abby Sewell and Melanie Lidman, Associated Press  |  Updated June 26 - 2:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Secretary of State Marco Rubio joined Israel and Lebanon's ambassadors to the U.S. to announce a framework agreement described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict.

DNA testing leads to charges in 2025 sexual assault investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 26 - 2:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Charges have been filed in a case involving a woman attacked by a stranger while walking along a trail in West Valley last year.

New York City freezes rents for 1 million apartments in Mamdani victory

Jonathan Allen, Reuters  |  Updated June 26 - 1:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A New York City housing board voted on Thursday to freeze rents for about 1 million regulated apartments for ​up to two years, fulfilling a central campaign promise of Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Utah County Attorney's Office found in contempt in Robinson case, but death penalty still on table

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated June 26 - 12:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah County Attorney's Office was found Friday to be in contempt of court for violating the judge's pre-trial publicity order, but the death penalty remains.

Venezuelans take search for the missing into their own hands as earthquake death toll climbs

Juan Pablo Arraez, Regina Garcia Cano and Megan Janetsky, Associated Press  |  Updated June 26 - 12:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Venezuelans took the search for missing loved ones into their own hands Friday in the aftermath of back-to-back earthquakes as the death toll climbed to at least 920.

Pineview Reservoir in Weber County to be largely drained for pipeline project

Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted June 26 - 12:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pineview Reservoir in Weber County, a popular recreation draw, will be largely drained as part of Ogden's ongoing pipeline replacement project.

Convicted rapist Nicholas Rossi dies in prison

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated June 26 - 12:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The man convicted of raping two women, who fled the country, faked his death and assumed a new identity to avoid prosecution, has died.

What to know about intermittent fasting

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted June 26 - 11:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Intermittent fasting is everywhere right now — across social media, fitness apps and wellness trends. More than 13% of Americans say they've tried it, often for weight loss or metabolic health benefits.

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Revolutionary: Visit the Freedom Trail as America turns 250

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted June 26 - 11:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

"You'll think about history differently by going to these sites," a BYU professor says.

Former Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents

Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Reuters  |  Posted June 26 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

John Bolton, a former national security adviser ​for President Donald Trump, pleaded guilty ‌in federal court on Friday to mishandling classified information.

'Particularly dangerous situation' pushes Cottonwood Fire to 71,000 acres

Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted June 26 - 10:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Cottonwood Fire has continued to grow with the help of low humidity and high temperatures, spreading to 71,841 acres with 0% containment on Friday.

'We're not afraid': Supporters rally for longtime Salt Lake City man detained, facing deportation

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated June 26 - 10:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Friends and family rallied in support of a longtime Salt Lake City man, originally from Mexico, who was detained by immigration agents and faces deportation.

Why a Utah couple is renovating a castle in Scotland

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted June 26 - 10:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah couple is renovating and restoring a castle in Scotland. KSL recently traveled there to get a look at the renovation and talk to the Leavitts about their experience.

Benson Boone will perform in Utah after all — and he just released a new song

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted June 26 - 9:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Benson Boone fans in Utah, rejoice: The singer will be performing in the Beehive State this year after all, and the pop singer also released his first new song in a year.

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest building, eyewitnesses say

Maxim Shemetov, Reuters  |  Posted June 26 - 9:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

An aircraft about the size of a car crashed into the CITIC ​Tower on Friday, two bystanders told Reuters, as police closed off roads around the building and stopped passersby from filming.

American Fork man severely injured in hammer attack, ex's new boyfriend arrested

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 26 - 9:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was arrested for investigation of attempted murder on Friday for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend with a hammer.

What is inside the Museum of Utah? An expansive story of the state in 4 parts

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 26 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Museum of Utah opens this weekend, providing Utahns and visitors alike a unique look into the state's past through artifacts once locked away.

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How to get the most out of RC Willey's Summer Appliance Sale

RC Willey  |  Posted June 26 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The RC Willey Summer Appliance Sale is going on now through July 8, so here are a few tips to make sure you're getting the best appliances for your home and the most savings possible.

Local fireworks businesses fearful after Utah governor's statewide ban

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted June 26 - 7:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new statewide restriction on fireworks could leave some local stand owners facing significant financial losses during what was expected to be one of their busiest seasons.

Drone spotted near Eureka's Iron Fire, prompts warning

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated June 26 - 7:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah County Sheriff's Office is reminding the public not to fly drones over active wildfires after one was spotted around the Iron Fire on Thursday.

Brothers are accused of mishandling remains of two dozen people at Colorado funeral home

Mead Gruver, Associated Press  |  Posted June 26 - 6:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police on Thursday arrested two Colorado men, including a former county coroner, for allegedly mishandling at least two dozen decomposing bodies and other remains found behind a hidden door in a funeral home.