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2 arrested after hanging banner on 'the power of love' on Empire State Building antenna
Robert Bumsted and Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press | Updated July 1 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about "the power of love" before starting to descend. They have since been arrested.
'Committed to getting better': Taylor Frankie Paul voluntarily entered rehab
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted July 1 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
Taylor Frankie Paul voluntarily checked into a rehab facility at the recommendation of her doctor, and has since checked out, according to a new report.
Have You Seen This? Family of albino deer spotted
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted July 1 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
Spotting one albino deer in the wilderness would seem like a rare occurrence — but what about a family of them?
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 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.
Sony to end discs for new PlayStation releases as gaming shifts online
Anzar Mehraj, Reuters | Posted July 1 - 1:55 p.m. | Save Story
Sony said on Wednesday it will stop producing physical ​discs for all new games released on PlayStation consoles starting in January 2028, marking a full shift to digital distribution.
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.
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Sports »
Los Angeles Lakers acquire Walker Kessler via sign-and-trade with Utah Jazz
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- Jazz license plate gets a flashy new redesign, which could soon be joined by Mammoth
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- 'A passion': Utah's Latino community uniting around World Cup as soccer tournament unfolds
Features »
Trump honors Theodore Roosevelt in North Dakota, debuts new Air Force One
- 'Committed to getting better': Taylor Frankie Paul voluntarily entered rehab
- California to institute Bruce Lee Day, a first for a Chinese American in the state's history
- Have You Seen This? Family of albino deer spotted
- Much more than a piece of furniture, the president's Resolute Desk has echoed through history
Outdoors »
It's official: Salt Lake City shatters previous record-low snow collection total
- Draw down of Pineview Reservoir creates recreation, business concerns
- Salt Lake City police investigate deaths of peafowl, as residents push for charges
- Utah officers to target boaters under the influence this Fourth of July weekend
- Giant bluegill at Mantua Reservoir provide fishing fun for anglers and kids
U.S. »
Trump honors Theodore Roosevelt in North Dakota, debuts new Air Force One
- 2 arrested after hanging banner on 'the power of love' on Empire State Building antenna
- California to institute Bruce Lee Day, a first for a Chinese American in the state's history
- US declines to extend North American trade deal, starting clock to end it while seeking changes
- Much more than a piece of furniture, the president's Resolute Desk has echoed through history
Voces de Utah »
'Cruel, heartless': Critics raise health concerns with proposed immigrant detention facility
- Venezuelans in Utah collect aid, press for pause on deportations after deadly quakes
- 'A passion': Utah's Latino community uniting around World Cup as soccer tournament unfolds
- 'We're not afraid': Supporters rally for longtime Salt Lake City man detained, facing deportation
- The main motor: Latinos accounted for nearly half of Utah's growth from 2020 to 2025
Business »
US declines to extend North American trade deal, starting clock to end it while seeking changes
Politics »
Trump honors Theodore Roosevelt in North Dakota, debuts new Air Force One
- US declines to extend North American trade deal, starting clock to end it while seeking changes
- Much more than a piece of furniture, the president's Resolute Desk has echoed through history
- Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump's trip to North Dakota
- 'Oops': Utah senator, Fox News apologize for linking data center foes to China
