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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.

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.

Another Salt Lake City restaurant shuts down, but industry still sees life downtown

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 6:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A second fine-dining pioneer in Utah's capital city is set to close its doors.

Obama Center's opening draws former presidents, music legends and A-list celebrities

Scott Bauer, Associated Press  |  Updated June 18 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former President Barack Obama celebrated the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago in an event that brought together former world leaders, A-list celebrities, athletes and others.

AI deepfake media can sway public opinion as effectively as real media, UVU study finds

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated June 18 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A study from Utah Valley University's Gary R. Herbert Institute for Public Policy released Thursday found that deepfake media can sway public opinion just as effectively as real media, impacting elections at every scale.

Proposed immigrant detention center site in Salt Lake City to be offloaded, newspaper reports

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated June 18 - 4:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

The proposed site for an immigrant detention center in Salt Lake City is one of seven around the country federal officials plan to get rid of, The New York Times reports.

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Here are summer's biggest upcoming concerts in Utah for 2026

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 4:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

The summer concert lineup is here. See which of your favorites — old and new — are on the Utah concert schedule for the 2026 season.

Trump endorses Republican incumbents ahead of Utah's congressional primaries

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated June 18 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump endorsed all three incumbent Republicans running for Congress in Utah ahead of next week's primary election.

Army sergeant convicted of attempted murder in Georgia base shootings that wounded 5

Associated Press  |  Updated June 18 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Army sergeant was found guilt of attempted murder Thursday in shootings last summer that wounded five people at a base in southeast Georgia.

Have You Seen This? Mother Nature plays soccer

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mother Nature decided to get in on the World Cup craze as a soccer ball broke free in San Salvador, El Salvador, during a recent storm.

Will Republicans decide Utah's 1st Congressional District Democratic primary?

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted June 18 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

After years of criticizing Democrats for participating in closed Republican primaries, some conservatives are exploring chances to influence Democratic races in the party's open primaries.

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5 secrets to have a lawn your neighbors will envy

IFA  |  Posted June 18 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Homeowners often overlook simple but critical lawn care steps that can improve grass health, strengthen root systems and reduce weeds throughout the season.

SITLA agrees to sell over 50,600 acres in the Book Cliffs in 'historic' nearly $30M deal

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated June 18 - 2:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

A massive chunk of public trust land in eastern Utah is slated to remain public under a major transaction.

Case dismissed against former BYU football player after judge denies delay of July trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated June 18 - 2:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fifth District Court Judge Jay Winward dismissed a rape charge against Parker Kingston on Thursday after denying another request to delay the jury trial.

Father accused of attempting to drown daughter in Utah river

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated June 18 - 2:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man arrested in Sanpete County for investigation of aggravated child abuse allegedly tried to drown his daughter in a river.

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Morgan Scalley opens up about Latter-day Saint faith

Joe Coles, Deseret News  |  Posted June 18 - 2:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's new head coach shares why his faith in Jesus Christ is important to him in Deseret News interview

US lifts blockade of Iran; Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials

Will Weissert, Seung Min Kim, and Mary Clare Jalonick Associated Press  |  Updated June 18 - 2:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. lifted its blockade of Iran, and oil tankers began freely moving through the Strait of Hormuz as a tentative agreement to end the war took effect, and developments moved quickly.

Man accused of stealing paintings, forging checks from mother to open restaurant

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 1:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man is accused of stealing from his mother in Utah County in order to finance his restaurant venture.

Gas prices fall below $4 for first time since March, but still 25% higher than last year

Michelle Chapman, Associated Press  |  Posted June 18 - 12:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gas prices fell below $4 a gallon on average Thursday, but just barely, for the first time since March after President Donald Trump signed an agreement to end the war in Iran.