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Trump steps back from proposal for Hormuz fees in favor of Gulf investment deals

Enas Alashray, Elwely Elwelly, Tala Ramadan and Katharine Jackson, Reuters  |  Updated July 14 - 9:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump stepped ​back from proposing a 20% fee to guard the Strait of Hormuz as part of the conflict with Iran, saying ‌he would seek investment deals with Gulf states.

An experimental Alzheimer's drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches

Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press  |  Updated July 14 - 9:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than today's treatments by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, researchers reported Tuesday.

After record-breaking heat, doctors warn Utahns to watch for signs of heat illness

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted July 14 - 9:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City reached an all-time heat record on Sunday, hitting a historic 109 degrees. Now, doctors are reminding Utahns to stay alert as high temperatures continue.

Texas man sentenced to prison for intentionally damaging ATMs, robbing repair technicians

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 14 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Texas man who attempted to rob an ATM in Utah by intentionally damaging the machine then threatening a repair technician was sentenced last week to almost five years in federal prison.

Consumer inflation slows more than expected in June

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Posted July 14 - 8:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Consumer inflation slowed more than expected in June, but that will probably offer little ​comfort to households or rule out an interest rate increase from the Federal Reserve this year.

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Don't let a retirement planning mistake cost you six figures — new guide for Utah retirees

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted July 14 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Roughly half of all American retirees don't take any systematic approach to withdrawing their retirement savings.

Valley Fair Mall employee stabbed by man allegedly targeting Muslims

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated July 14 - 7:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man working at Valley Fair Mall was stabbed multiple times Monday by a man who claimed he "targeted the victim...because of his religion."

Utah's Hill Air Force Base welcomes its new commander

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted July 14 - 6:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Just moments after assuming command of the 75th Air Base Wing Monday at Hill Air Force Base, Col. Eric Quidley was already eager to build on the momentum already existing at one of Utah's largest employers.

'Sacred,' 'pristine': Data center foes redouble calls to protect area where facility would be built

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 14 - 6:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Foes of the Box Elder County data center proposal gave media representatives a tour of the area and redoubled their calls to protect the zone.

Cottonwood Heights woman found guilty of manslaughter, abuse after elderly mother's death

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 13 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A jury found Lori Meers guilty of manslaughter on Friday after her mother was admitted to the hospital with sepsis and malnutrition.

US appeals court revives hundreds of private lawsuits linking Tylenol to autism

Jonathan Stempel, Reuters  |  Updated July 13 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal appeals court on Monday revived more than 500 private lawsuits against Tylenol maker Kenvue over the ​painkiller's alleged link to autism.

What is driving up your Utah car insurance bill?

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted July 13 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah drivers are getting squeezed by car insurance, but new data shared with KSL shows there are some very specific things drivers may be doing that are pushing their bills higher.

What went wrong in Yellowstone bison attack? Utah wildlife expert explains

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated July 13 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Days after a man was attacked by a Yellowstone bison, wildlife experts in Utah said the encounter underscores how quickly bison behavior can escalate, especially during breeding season.

Rendering released for exterior of future Spanish Fork temple

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 13 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released an exterior rending for the Spanish Fork Utah Temple, which was announced in April 2025.

Policy expert, report question effect of diversity, equity and inclusion law on women in leadership

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted July 13 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Utah Women and Leadership Project report questions whether Utah's anti-diversity, equity and inclusion initiative law that passed in 2024 has affected women leaders in Utah's K-12 education system.

The most adorable formidable predator: Hogle Zoo welcomes new sand cat kitten

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 13 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The newest resident at Utah's Hogle Zoo is sure to steal the hearts of many with its adorably fuzzy appearance.

Healthy and hungry, Devon Dampier looking to take Utah football to new heights

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted July 13 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

As Devon Dampier approached game days late in the season, it was difficult to even get out of bed.

Trump shrinks sizes of Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante monuments — again

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated July 13 - 6:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump has once again ordered the sizes of two monuments in southern Utah to be reduced, but his new order will shrink them beyond his first order nearly a decade ago.

KSL Outdoors Snapshot of the Week: July 11, 2026

Adam Eakle, KSL  |  Posted July 13 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The KSL Outdoors Snapshot of the Week from our July 11, 2026 episode.

Man sentenced to prison for driving getaway car while trying to rob Cedar City jewelry store

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 13 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

One man was sentenced to prison after admitting to attempting to rob a jewelry store and assaulting the owner while trying to get away. A warrant is still out for the arrest of another man charged with similar crimes.

Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia, breaking years of calm

Mohammed Ghobari, Tala Ramadan and Timour Azhari, Reuters  |  Updated July 13 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Yemen's Houthi movement fired missiles at Saudi Arabia after accusing the kingdom of bombing an airport under their control on ​Monday, breaking a four-year truce in the conflict.

14-year-old boy charged with murder in Tooele County

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 13 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder in juvenile court in Tooele County in the death of a 66-year-old man.

Argentina court recognizes two goldfish as sentient beings with rights

Sol Amaya, CNN  |  Updated July 13 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jaulas Vacías (Empty Cages) decided to file a complaint with the courts, arguing that the conditions of two goldfish in a display case violated Law 14.346, which penalizes animal abuse in Argentina.