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Man with history of mental illness accused of stabbing mother in Utah County

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man accused of stabbing his mother in the neck has been charged with attempted murder.

Have You Seen This? TV reporter not bugged by cockroach guest appearance

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A reporter in Los Angeles recently stayed extremely cool under pressure when a cockroach climbed on her neck during a live TV broadcast.

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Looking for a fun summer activity? The Play & Shop Market at Millcreek Common offers something for everyone

Play & Shop Market  |  Posted July 15 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Running from July 1-26, the Play & Shop Market will transform the Public Market at Millcreek Common into a vibrant and interactive destination.

Post Malone headlining World Cup closing ceremony, with cast of stars joining him

The Associated Press  |  Posted July 15 - 2:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A wide array of performers including Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed, headlined by singer Post Malone, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA announced Tuesday.

Man sent to jail, probation for shooting stranger in Midvale

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 2:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dakota Pierce was ordered to spend 180 days in jail and four years on probation after firing a gun at strangers who were walking bikes, hitting one of them.

Dimon-led JPMorgan poised to become world's first $1T bank

Niket Nishant and Manya Saini, Reuters  |  Updated July 15 - 1:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jamie Dimon's two decades at the helm of JPMorgan Chase have it now within striking distance of becoming the first bank ever to be valued at $1 trillion.

US strikes Iran again as Tehran warns of 'existential war' with America

Enas Alashray, Tala Ramadan and Yomna Ehab, Reuters  |  Updated July 15 - 1:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. struck Iran's coastal defenses and missile sites on Wednesday after reimposing a naval blockade of its ports, with Iran saying it was engaged in ​an "existential war" with America.

Salt Lake City curbs heights as it seeks new zoning for Smith's Ballpark redevelopment

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City leaders signaled support for reducing heights at the old home of the Salt Lake Bees.

Trump says ICE won't halt traffic stops after recent fatal shootings

Susan Heavey, Reuters  |  Posted July 15 - 12:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said federal immigration agents won't end vehicle stops, ​one day after officials announced a temporary pause in such stops.

Sutherland Institute names state Sen. Todd Weiler as new president

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated July 15 - 12:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Sutherland Institute announced Wednesday that Utah Sen. Todd Weiler was selected as its new president and CEO by the board of directors.

Cancer survivors celebrate 30th anniversary of Survivors at the Summit

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group's hike to the top of Kings Peak has turned into an annual event celebrating the lives of cancer survivors for the past 30 years in Utah.

CDC warns of 'very big shift' as cyclospriasis cases surge

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted July 15 - 11:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

With cases of cyclospriasis surging and thousands more being investigated in 34 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning of a "very big shift" in its circulation.

Utah domestic violence advocates see summer increase in calls

Annette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Domestic violence advocates in Utah said summer often brings an increase in calls for help, with more survivors reaching out for services during school breaks and warmer months.

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Is it better to leave your thermostat at one temperature all day?

Gillette Services  |  Posted July 15 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

In most cases, adjusting your thermostat when you're away can save energy and money without sacrificing comfort.

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The socialists trying to reshape the Democratic Party

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted July 15 - 11:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Is communism making a comeback?

Dog rescued after fire burns garage, part of house in Holladay

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A family and their dog are uninjured following a large house fire in Holladay on Wednesday that burned inside the garage and first floor.

'Can hot dogs be art?' How one southern Utah museum is celebrating National Hot Dog day

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 10:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Southern Utah Museum of Art is hosting its fourth annual celebration of National Hot Dog Day by showcasing a unique piece of art it has had in its collection since 1979 — in conjunction with some real life, edible hot dogs, of course.

Tribal leaders say they weren't consulted before Trump order shrunk 2 Utah national monuments

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted July 15 - 10:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tribal leaders for the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante monuments say they weren't consulted before the Trump administration signed executive orders drastically reducing their sizes.

Blanche faces Senate grilling in bid to be Trump's attorney general

Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff and Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Updated July 15 - 9:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is facing questioning from a Senate panel on Wednesday as President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer seeks to earn the full-time job.

More charges for Utah teacher allegedly soliciting teen girls online

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 9:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

A middle school teacher in southern Utah already facing charges for allegedly soliciting a teenage girl online is accused of soliciting two more girls.

Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before

Maria Sherman, Associated Press  |  Posted July 15 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday.

Iron County Planning Commission postpones meeting that was scheduled 'before Constantine was emperor'

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Iron County Planning Commission moves to postpone its July 13 meeting due to technical error that set the meeting "before Constantine was emperor" in the year 226.

Church of Jesus Christ reaches new record with 88,500 full-time missionaries

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

On Tuesday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced it has more missionaries serving than ever before, after the opening of 55 new missions.