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Some of the skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash were experienced jumpers

John Seewer and Josh Funk, Associated Press  |  Updated June 15 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several of the skydivers who were killed when their plane crashed moments after taking off from a Missouri airfield were experienced jumpers. Authorities say the pilot and all 11 passengers died in the crash Sunday.

U.S. gasoline slips below $4 a gallon for first time since April

Nicole Jao, Reuters  |  Updated June 15 - 8:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. average retail gasoline prices dipped below $4 a gallon for the first time since mid-April, as optimism grew that a preliminary deal ​between the U.S. and Iran would lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Semitruck rollover causes crude oil spill in Indian Canyon; drinking water unaffected, official say

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated June 15 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hazmat crews are responding to a semitruck spill in Carbon County.

Driver arrested, accused of fleeing, hitting Utah Highway Patrol cars

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A driver going at least 106 mph was arrested on Sunday after troopers with the Utah Highway Patrol said he fled from them and hit two of their vehicles.

Latest NBA draft intel: Why Peterson isn't working out for Jazz

Ben Anderson, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

With eight days remaining before the NBA draft, a significant shake-up appears to be brewing at the top of the lottery involving the Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz with Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa.

Summit County firefighters using AI helping detect wildfires before they spread

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

With wildfire danger worsening across the state, the North Summit Fire District said AI is helping it detect fires before they spread.

'One of one': Outdoor community reacts to death of 'Sketchy Andy' Lewis in Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tributes to Andrew "Sketchy Andy" Lewis have poured in from the global extreme sports community after the icon died in a BASE jumping incident in Utah.

8 people presumed dead after B-52 bomber crashes at US Air Force base in Southern California

Christopher Weber And Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press  |  Updated June 15 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Air Force says eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff at a military base in southern California's Mojave Desert are believed to be dead.

2 dead after BASE jumping incident in Grand County

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated June 15 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people died on Sunday after the Grand County Sheriff's Office said a BASE jump went wrong in a remote area of the Mineral Bottom area.

Ogden Valley officials sue Utah State Tax Commission over property tax issue

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials in Ogden Valley, the new Weber County city, are suing the Utah State Tax Commission, arguing they should be able to implement a property tax hike.

Have You Seen This? Lone bagpiper serenades World Cup crowd

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 3:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

World Cup season is here, which also apparently can double as play-your-bagpipe-in-other-people's-ears season.

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A night to remember: What makes Hale Centre Theatre a beloved tradition

Hale Center Theatre  |  Posted June 15 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Located in Sandy, the theatre operates three distinct performance venues, offering audiences a wide variety of productions throughout the year.

Market Street Grill to close its iconic downtown location after 46 years

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 2:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Market Street Grill says it'll shut its downtown location at the end of June, while maintaining other locations.

Church of Jesus Christ opens application for Salt Lake Temple Celebration volunteers

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated June 15 - 2:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opened applications on Monday for anyone to help and/or perform at the Salt Lake Temple Celebration next year,

What to know about alpha-gal syndrome, the life-threatening meat allergy caused by tick bites

Matthew Perrone, Associated Press  |  Posted June 15 - 1:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme disease. Now health officials are trying to raise awareness of a lesser-known problem: a life-threatening allergy to meat triggered by tick bites.

Utah Supreme Court nominee faces tough questioning about his residency

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 1:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah Senate committee has endorsed two new nominees for the state Supreme Court, sending their nominations to the full Senate for a vote later this week.

UFC boss Dana White says 'never again' to another White House fight night

Dan Gelston, Associated Press  |  Posted June 15 - 12:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Justin Gaethje won the UFC lightweight title at the White House's Freedom 250 event, which UFC CEO Dana White said was a one-time spectacle due to its cost and logistical challenges.

Wildland fire town hall helps to prepare Salt Lake County residents

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 12:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

With fire danger increasing, Unified Fire Authority firefighters and Salt Lake County emergency managers hosted their first-ever Wildland Fire Town Hall Thursday evening.

Filming of the final season of popular series 'The Chosen' has returned to Utah

Carole Mikita, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Filming of the final season of the popular series "The Chosen" has returned to Utah.

Utah AG, Gov. Cox back Big 12 in Texas Tech-Brendan Sorsby dispute

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah officials are the latest state to publicly express support for the Big 12 Conference amid a dispute involving Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby.

Some people are making guns with 3D printers. A new law seeks to cancel their print jobs

David A. Lieb, Associated Press  |  Posted June 15 - 11:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Legislation in two of the nation's most populous states could force 3D printers to come equipped with technology blocking them from making guns.

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60-year secret: How the adopted son of a BYU football legend found his birth parents

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted June 15 - 11:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

BYU football star Marion Probert died in a plane crash in 1965. His adopted son finally met his biological father, who didn't know he existed.

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Hidden dangers of ants and spiders in Utah homes: Why prevention matters more than you think

Preventive Pest Control  |  Posted June 15 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The reality is that many pests live quietly in walls, crawl spaces and around a home's foundation, lurking just beneath the surface.