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Man accused of moving dead body arrested

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 1 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

South Salt Lake police have arrested a man for investigation of abuse or desecration of a dead body, but the investigation into the decedent's death continues.

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1 meal, 1 neighborhood, 1 nation: America's Potluck might be the best way to celebrate America's 250th

America250 Utah  |  Posted July 1 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

On July 5, communities across Utah and the nation will participate in America's Potluck, a nationwide gathering that encourages neighbors, friends and families to share a meal together.

Map released for Utah National Guard flyover to celebrate America's 250th

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated July 1 - 2:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns across the state will get to enjoy a patriotic military display on the Fourth of July as part of Hill Air Force Base's "Freedom 250 Celebration."

Convicted murderer Kouri Richins seeks a new trial

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 1 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kouri Richins, convicted of killing her husband in 2022, says the court was biased in favor of the state and is requesting a new trial.

Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump's trip to North Dakota

Julia Demaree Nikhinson and Josh Boak, Associated Press  |  Posted July 1 - 2:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump is taking his maiden voyage on a new Air Force One, a retrofitted Boeing 747 worth $400 million gifted by Qatar.

New housing coordination division launches in Utah governor's office

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Updated July 1 - 1:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

The governor's office launched Utah's new Division of Housing and Community Development to unify new and existing housing programs under a single banner.

It's official: Salt Lake City shatters previous record-low snow collection total

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 1 - 1:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city added one last record to the rough winter that the state experienced.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding fascinates, flummoxes media

Dawn Chmielewski, Reuters  |  Posted July 1 - 12:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

The romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce played out in public, but the pop icon and NFL star have so far succeeded ​in keeping plans for the wedding itself under wraps.

Draw down of Pineview Reservoir creates recreation, business concerns

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted July 1 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pineview Reservoir will be significantly drawn down towards the end of this summer as Ogden city prepares to replace part of an aging water pipeline.

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How this new presidential library became the least contentious America 250 celebration

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted July 1 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

The opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library deep in the North Dakota Badlands puts his civic and conservation legacy on full display.

Cox: America needs a new generation of electricity

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted July 1 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox has spent his political capital to persuade his constituents that America is on the cusp of a new era of energy production. But it is an opportunity, not a guarantee.

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The taste of summer: Why ice cream is one tradition we'll never outgrow

Dairy West  |  Posted July 1 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Before it becomes rocky road, mint chocolate chip or cookies and cream, every scoop starts the same way: with fresh milk and cream.

Widow of Granite Mountain Hotshot supports families after deadly border wildfire

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted July 1 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The deaths of three wildland firefighters make the anniversary of another fire tragedy even more somber this year.

US and Iran enter technical talks to secure peace deal, shipping restart

Andrew Mills, Ahmed Elimam and Bo Erickson, Reuters  |  Posted July 1 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. and Iran held indirect technical talks in Doha on Wednesday as they seek to agree on the flow of shipping and secure a lasting ceasefire, a source and an Iranian official said.

Los Angeles Lakers acquire Walker Kessler via sign-and-trade with Utah Jazz

Ben Anderson, KSL  |  Posted July 1 - 9:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler is headed to his next team.

Salt Lake Temple ready for seismic activity

Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted July 1 - 9:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that the Salt Lake Temple was officially prepared for seismic activity after the removal of base isolator plates.

Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote 'Y.M.C.A.,' dies at 74

Mark Kennedy, Associated Press  |  Posted July 1 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote some of the disco group's biggest hits, including "Y.M.C.A." and "Macho Man," has died at age 74.

Man legally named 'Santa Claus' arrested in child predator sting

EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted July 1 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 75-year-old New Orleans man who legally changed his name to Santa Claus was among 11 people arrested during an undercover child exploitation operation over the weekend.

Utah's wildfire season built for months before the flames arrived

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted July 1 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

With about half of the summer remaining, Utah has already experienced 390 wildfires. The recipe for it has been simple, and this year, deadly.

Los Angeles medical examiner says former child actor Daveigh Chase died of AIDS

The Associated Press  |  Posted July 1 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former child actor Daveigh Chase's death on June 16 was due to AIDS, the office of the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner reported.

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The stock market just hit all-time highs: Here's why it's not all good news

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted July 1 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

There's another side of this market rally that most retirees are ignoring. And it could cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Where to watch fireworks this Fourth of July weekend

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 1 - 7:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here is where firework shows will be happening across Utah this Fourth of July weekend.

From barbecue to burgers, here are the best food deals for America's 250th

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted July 1 - 7:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Happy birthday, America. The land of the free, home of the brave, and most importantly, the home of the best food deals on either side of the Mississippi, is in full effect this weekend.