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6 Kickstarter Father's Day gifts for the dad who says he doesn't want anything

Brooke Nally for KSL  |  Posted June 19 - 12:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Father's Day is Sunday, June 21, and if your dad, husband, or partner has ever said "I don't need anything" while quietly coveting every gadget on the internet, this list is for him.

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Test Drive: The 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor is the best Explorer yet

Jason Bell  |  Posted June 19 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you want a rugged family hauler that checks every box, it's tough to imagine anything better than the Explorer Tremor.

Nearly 3,000 Colombians in Utah eligible to vote in Colombia's presidential election

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 19 - 11:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly 3,000 Colombians in Utah can vote in Colombia's presidential election, with balloting here to take place at the Salt Lake County Government Center.

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Will this be America's best birthday celebration, or perhaps, the worst?

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted June 19 - 11:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

A look at celebrations in 1876 and 1976 puts America 250 in perspective.

Police release man arrested after boy, 3, ends up in UK zoo's crocodile enclosure

Michael Holden, Reuters  |  Posted June 19 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

British police said on Friday they released a man who had been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old ‌boy ended up in a zoo's crocodile enclosure.

Church of Jesus Christ successfully delivers food to all 50 states

Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted June 19 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints completed its goal of delivering 250 truckloads of food across the country with a delivery in Hawaii, the last state to receive donations.

UN agencies launch $1 million project to contain screwworm outbreak

Sybille de La Hamaide, Reuters  |  Posted June 19 - 9:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

The International Atomic Energy Agency and the U.N. ​food agency have launched a $1 million research project to help contain the screwworm outbreak in the ‌Americas.

Amid World Cup hype, Real Salt Lake readies for 2nd half of successful (so far) MLS season

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted June 19 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The club that sits third in the Western Conference returned to the training grounds Wednesday, looking to prepare for the second half of the 2026 MLS season following the men's World Cup break.

Morgan camp helps foster teens build confidence through outdoors

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted June 19 - 8:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A group of foster teens is spending part of their summer in Morgan learning leadership skills through outdoor adventure, with help from Utah's first lady, Abby Cox.

Former child actor Daveigh Chase, 'The Ring' villain and Lilo voice, dies at 35

The Associated Press  |  Updated June 19 - 8:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her youthful voice in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" and her villainous performance in the thriller "The Ring," has died. She was 35.

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Meet the nutrition dream team: 6 dairy products working harder than you think

Dairy West  |  Posted June 19 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

This June Dairy Month, we're introducing dairy's dream team — a lineup of familiar foods that each bring something unique to the table.

Utah charter school director pleads guilty in federal, state courts to child sex crimes

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted June 19 - 7:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

The director of a Utah charter school in northern Utah who has pleaded guilty to both state and federal child sex crimes will not serve any additional prison time for his state charges.

The ultimate guide for your kids' summer lemonade stand

Emily Walker, Deseret News  |  Posted June 19 - 7:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nothing tastes better than a cold glass of lemonade on a hot summer day, especially after several long hours of selling it under the sun (or more likely, helping your kids do it).

Bees crown Utah's best fry sauce on night celebrating condiment

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 10:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Just how sound is TikTok money advice? New study finds much of it is misleading, risky

Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new report card finds much of the money advice in viral TikTok videos to be incomplete and risky. But it's not all bad. Here's what to watch for before you put stock into a viral tip.

Juneteenth: The history behind America's second Independence Day

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted June 18 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

From traditional foods and local festivals to books and museum exhibits, here is how communities are celebrating Juneteenth.

Trump says 'we should stop' Utah mail-in voting

Jasper Ward, Reuters  |  Updated June 18 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that something should ​be done to stop mail-in voting in Utah ahead of the state's primaries next week.

San Juan County assessor resigns after allegations of being 'unfit' for office

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 9:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The San Juan County assessor has resigned partway through his second term, following a recommendation that he be removed from office.

Utah regulators place strict restrictions on Provo Canyon School license

Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services has placed immediate conditions on the license of the Provo campus of the Provo Canyon School after the state found "severe safety failures."

Dog owner shoots dogs after they entered his home, killed his dog in West Jordan, police say

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 8:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two dogs were killed and another was injured in a West Jordan attack on Thursday, police said.

Activities slated to mark World Refugee Day, celebrate mariachi music

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A celebration is set for Friday to mark World Refugee Day while this year's installment of the Mariachi Festival is to be held Saturday.

Trump administration may alter slavery exhibit at Philadelphia site, court says

Nate Raymond, Reuters  |  Updated June 18 - 7:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal appeals court overturned a judge's ruling that prevented the Trump Administration from ​replacing a slavery exhibit in Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia.

New report finds catalytic converter thefts surging nationwide; why SLC is going against the trend

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Catalytic converter thefts are down a significant 40% year-over-year in Salt Lake City, police said.