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House passes $70B bill to fund ICE, Border Patrol

Nolan D. McCaskill, Reuters  |  Updated June 9 - 4:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed a $70 billion bill to fund Immigration ‌and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol for three years through 2027.

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Wildfire on Tooele County mountainside burns more than 1,800 acres, deemed human-caused

Curtis Booker and Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated June 9 - 4:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Crews are battling a new wildfire that sparked on South Mountain in Tooele County Monday night.

North Carolina man pleads no contest in Prop 4 repeal signature forgery case

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted June 9 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A North Carolina man pleaded no contest to two counts of signature forgery in connection with his work on the effort to repeal Proposition 4 in Utah.

Brush fire burning near American Fork FrontRunner station

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted June 9 - 3:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new brush fire has sparked in American Fork near Pioneer Crossing.

US says it has begun strikes against Iran after helicopter crash off Oman coast

Jon Gambrell, Darlene Superville and Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press  |  Posted June 9 - 3:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. military on Tuesday begun strikes against Iran following the crash of a Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman, what Central Command called a "proportional response."

Devon Dampier taking ownership of his development by bringing Utah receivers to Arizona to train

  |  Posted June 9 - 3:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a strong first season at Utah, this offseason is critical for quarterback Devon Dampier.

Have You Seen This? Mom gives kids safety pep talk at Yellowstone National Park

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted June 9 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A young mom shared a hilarious but educational pep talk she had with her kiddos before visiting some hot springs in Yellowstone National Park. And some adults could learn from it too.

A government-commissioned study found drinking risks. US guidelines didn't feature its findings

Laura Ungar and Ali Swenson, Associated Press  |  Updated June 9 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A study commissioned by President Joe Biden's administration to investigate alcohol-related health harms was released independently on Tuesday, after President Donald Trump's administration decided not to feature the researchers' findings in new dietary guidelines as it faced pushback from the alcohol industry and a congressional committee.

Utah woman convicted of setting fire that killed 2 is seeking parole

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 9 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman who intentionally set a fire in her apartment in 2011 and killed two neighbors went before the Utah parole board for the first time.

NASA reveals Artemis III crew that will take the next big step on its journey back to the moon

Jackie Wattles, CNN  |  Updated June 9 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

NASA on Tuesday revealed the four astronauts who will join the next Artemis mission — a key, two-week flight that will aim to test out various technologies.

The Brendan Sorsby ruling, Big 12 outrage and the singular test of commissioner Brett Yormark's tenure

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted June 9 - 12:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brett Yormark's tenure as Big 12 commissioner was born into chaos.

Rancher offers reward as Utah County deputies work to solve cattle theft

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted June 9 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sheriff's deputies on Monday said they were hoping to get to the bottom of a cattle theft that took place on land near the Goshen Bay and White Lake area.

Prosecutors claim judge is favoring career of former BYU football player charged with rape

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted June 9 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Washington County Attorney asked for the judge overseeing the case against the former BYU football player to be removed.

Trump says Iran downed Apache helicopter, US must react

Phil Stewart, Maya Gebeily and Tala Ramadan, Reuters  |  Updated June 9 - 11:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Iran had shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter that was patrolling the Strait of Hormuz overnight and vowed to respond.

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Virginia City delivers a year-round lineup of wild, historic and unforgettable events

Virginia City  |  Posted June 9 - 11:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you're looking for a road trip destination that combines Old West history with one-of-a-kind experiences, Virginia City, Nevada, deserves a spot on your list.

New temporary ramp keeps Utah recreation area operational amid Lake Powell's decline

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 9 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new temporary ramp is helping boaters preserve boat launching access at Lake Powell.

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Digital detox: Why some families are choosing 'screen-free summers'

Lois Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted June 9 - 11:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Parents juggle how much online activity to allow, worry about tech's impact on child development.

Woman fell, died while climbing tree in Moab park, police say

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted June 9 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman found dead at a Moab park on Monday likely fell while climbing a tall tree, police said.

Rob Reiner's son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for his defense in their killings

Andrew Dalton, Associated Press  |  Updated June 9 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner, is seeking funds from a trust his parents established. He says he needs the money for his defense against charges that he killed them.

19-year-old who died in St. George car crash described as 'pillar' in artistic community

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted June 9 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Friends and family are mourning the loss of 19-year-old Dakota Lamb, who died late Saturday after police say he veered off the road in the area of 2050 North on Snow Canyon Parkway.

Utah mother accused of abusing, abandoning children

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 9 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman in southern Utah was arrested after her estranged husband went to check on her and their children and found them alone and injured in her home.

Stellantis tells owners of 1.3 million Jeeps to park outside over fire concerns

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated June 9 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Stellantis is recalling more than 1.3 million Jeep SUVs and trucks worldwide over fire ​concerns and is urging owners to park outside and away from structures or other vehicles until a fix is completed.

Fruit Highway opens without Utah peaches

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted June 9 - 8:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

During what would normally be a very busy time at his farm, Steve Pettingill is having to cut back his workforce. In 70 acres of peach trees, he will have no peaches to harvest this season, thanks to a freeze in late May.