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Manhattan high-rise is still unstable after columns buckle, forcing evacuations

Philip Marcelo and Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press  |  Updated July 7 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials say an under-construction high-rise in Manhattan remains unstable after columns buckled and floors sagged.

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1 trailer 'total loss' in Layton fire, neighborhood evacuated

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated July 7 - 7:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A trailer park in Layton was evacuated due to a fire Tuesday afternoon, with one trailer being a "total loss."

Farmington High School Marching Band finds new stage after Washington parade cancellation

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Updated July 7 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Farmington High School Marching Band has quite the story to tell after heading to Washington to perform in the Fourth of July parade, which was canceled the night before due to excessive heat.

Cache County couple pleads guilty to homicide in child abuse death

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Cache County couple accused of a "severe pattern of neglect" that led to their toddler's death pleaded guilty last week to child abuse homicide.

Religion, politics at center of debate during second day of Charlie Kirk preliminary hearing

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated July 7 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A debate over the intersection of religious and political beliefs highlighted the morning session of Day 2 of Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing.

NBA Summer League draws fans, boosts business in Salt Lake City

Annette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 6:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of basketball fans have flocked to the Huntsman Center for the NBA Summer League, where some of the league's newest players are making their first impression on professional basketball.

With eyes on BYU to open Big 12 media days, Cougars keep same energy that has bred success

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 6:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Texas Tech remains a favorite in the conference with seven preseason all-league selections. But BYU is nipping on the Red Raiders' heels as the Cougars opened Big 12 football media days Tuesday in Frisco, Texas.

Woman released on probation for role in killing after helping secure her mom's conviction

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Natalie Estella Aguilar was sentenced to five years on probation after admitting to manslaughter and burglary. Her mom was found guilty of murder related to the same killing and will be sentenced later this month.

Platner should drop out of Maine's US Senate race after sexual assault allegation, Sanders says

Kimberlee Kruesi and Patrick Whittle, Associated Press  |  Updated July 7 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Bernie Sanders says Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner should step aside after a sexual assault allegation.

Man sentenced to year of home confinement for accidental shooting death of friend

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 4:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A southern Utah man who accidentally shot and killed his friend was sentenced to a year of home confinement and three years probation for manslaughter.

Utah revokes Springville's Provo Canyon School license

Kennedy Camarena and Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated July 7 - 4:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Provo Canyon School in Springville had its license revoked by the state of Utah on Monday after years of abuse allegations from former students.

US launches new strikes on Iran after reinstating oil sanctions over shipping attacks

Reuters  |  Updated July 7 - 4:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. military unleashed a new wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday and revoked a license allowing the country to sell oil after three tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz.

Meta expands generative AI tools with Muse Image rollout

Jaspreet Singh, Reuters  |  Updated July 7 - 4:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it is rolling out ​Muse Image, its first image-generation model from Meta Superintelligence Labs, as the Facebook owner expands generative ‌AI tools across its apps.

Have You Seen This? Young elephant shows off his soccer skills

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 3:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A young elephant calf in Austria showed off its dribbling skills last month ahead of the World Cup.

Motorcycle crash leaves 1 dead in Ogden

Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 3:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police said one person died in a crash involving a motorcycle on Tuesday on Washington Boulevard in Ogden.

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

Play & Shop Market  |  Posted July 7 - 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.

Boys' quick thinking prevents wildfire spread at Kolob Reservoir

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two 12-year-old boys are being called heroes after stopping the spread of wildfire when an ATV went up in flames near Kolob Reservoir on July 1.

Police investigating whether fireworks sparked Layton restaurant fire

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police are asking for the public's assistance in gathering information to determine how a Costa Vida restaurant caught fire in Layton late Saturday night.

West Haven, which doesn't tax property, opts instead for new energy tax to boost revenue

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 2:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

West Haven is one of just a handful of Utah cities that don't tax property and to keep it that way, officials instead opted for a new energy tax to boost revenue.

'Young Washington' record opening weekend for Angel Studios — sparking plans for sequel

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted July 7 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Angel Studio's "Young Washington" grossed more than $20.8 million during its opening weekend, eclipsing box office projections and toppling the studio's previous live-action opening-weekend record, set by "Sound of Freedom."

Mike Lee blames 'leftists,' 'Democrats' for white nationalist march on Fourth of July

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated July 7 - 1:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mike Lee blamed "leftists," "Democrats" and a civil rights group for a white nationalist march in Washington, D.C., without evidence that the groups were behind the march.

US airlines fuel bills rose by $3 billion in May

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Posted July 7 - 12:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fuel costs for U.S. airlines ​jumped 85% in May to nearly $6.7 billion as the Middle East conflict drove up prices, the ‌U.S. Transportation Department said on Monday.

What to know about cyclospora, the gut-churning parasite causing illness in several states, and how to avoid it

Brenda Goodman, CNN  |  Posted July 7 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Got a nasty stomach bug that won't go away? It could be cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that causes weeks of debilitating diarrhea, cramps and bloating.