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New housing coordination division launches in Utah governor's office
Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Posted July 1 - 11:48 a.m. | Save Story
The governor's office launched Utah's new Division of Housing and Community Development to unify new and existing housing programs under a single banner.
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How this new presidential library became the least contentious America 250 celebration
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Posted July 1 - 11:35 a.m. | Save Story
The opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library deep in the North Dakota Badlands puts his civic and conservation legacy on full display.
Cox: America needs a new generation of electricity
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted July 1 - 11:34 a.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox has spent his political capital to persuade his constituents that America is on the cusp of a new era of energy production. But it is an opportunity, not a guarantee.
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The taste of summer: Why ice cream is one tradition we'll never outgrow
Dairy West | Posted July 1 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
Before it becomes rocky road, mint chocolate chip or cookies and cream, every scoop starts the same way: with fresh milk and cream.
Widow of Granite Mountain Hotshot supports families after deadly border wildfire
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted July 1 - 11:01 a.m. | Save Story
The deaths of three wildland firefighters make the anniversary of another fire tragedy even more somber this year.
US and Iran enter technical talks to secure peace deal, shipping restart
Andrew Mills, Ahmed Elimam and Bo Erickson, Reuters | Posted July 1 - 10:33 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. and Iran held indirect technical talks in Doha on Wednesday as they seek to agree on the flow of shipping and secure a lasting ceasefire, a source and an Iranian official said.
Los Angeles Lakers acquire Walker Kessler via sign-and-trade with Utah Jazz
Ben Anderson, KSL | Posted July 1 - 9:48 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler is headed to his next team.
Salt Lake Temple ready for seismic activity
Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Posted July 1 - 9:44 a.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that the Salt Lake Temple was officially prepared for seismic activity after the removal of base isolator plates.
Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote 'Y.M.C.A.,' dies at 74
Mark Kennedy, Associated Press | Posted July 1 - 9:35 a.m. | Save Story
Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote some of the disco group's biggest hits, including "Y.M.C.A." and "Macho Man," has died at age 74.
Man legally named 'Santa Claus' arrested in child predator sting
EastIdahoNews.com | Posted July 1 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
A 75-year-old New Orleans man who legally changed his name to Santa Claus was among 11 people arrested during an undercover child exploitation operation over the weekend.
Utah's wildfire season built for months before the flames arrived
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted July 1 - 8:34 a.m. | Save Story
With about half of the summer remaining, Utah has already experienced 390 wildfires. The recipe for it has been simple, and this year, deadly.
Los Angeles medical examiner says former child actor Daveigh Chase died of AIDS
The Associated Press | Posted July 1 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Former child actor Daveigh Chase's death on June 16 was due to AIDS, the office of the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner reported.
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The stock market just hit all-time highs: Here's why it's not all good news
B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors | Posted July 1 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
There's another side of this market rally that most retirees are ignoring. And it could cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Where to watch fireworks this Fourth of July weekend
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 1 - 7:37 a.m. | Save Story
Here is where firework shows will be happening across Utah this Fourth of July weekend.
From barbecue to burgers, here are the best food deals for America's 250th
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted July 1 - 7:03 a.m. | Save Story
Happy birthday, America. The land of the free, home of the brave, and most importantly, the home of the best food deals on either side of the Mississippi, is in full effect this weekend.
1 killed in Washington County crash on I-15
Kennedy Camarena, KSL and Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Updated July 1 - 6:52 a.m. | Save Story
One person died on Tuesday in Washington County on I-15 after a vehicle and a pickup truck pulling a boat crashed.
FBI determines Nancy Guthrie kidnapping notes to be fakes, source says
Jana Winter and Steve Gorman, Reuters | Posted July 1 - 6:31 a.m. | Save Story
All three kidnapping-related messages that have surfaced in news media reports about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie have been deemed by federal investigators to be fake communications.
Provo-Orem cracks another coveted national list
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted July 1 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
WalletHub is highlighting Provo — in tandem with Orem — in its "Most Educated Cities in America" Top 15 list.
Families return to Cottonwood Fire devastation, see losses for the first time
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted June 30 - 10:53 p.m. | Save Story
For the first time since the Cottonwood Fire started burning, property owners were allowed past the road closure Tuesday morning to see what remained of their homes and cabins.
Gov. Cox announces task force to improve energy grids in Western states
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted June 30 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced a task force Tuesday alongside governors from several Western states to speed up building energy transmission lines and promote coordination between states.
Church of Jesus Christ volunteers deliver care kits after Venezuela earthquakes
Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Posted June 30 - 10:14 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints launched a humanitarian response expected to benefit more than 23,500 people after earthquakes struck multiple locations in Venezuela.
Are Italy's spread-out Olympics a model for the future?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted June 30 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
This year's Winter Games in Italy are being hailed by the International Olympic Committee as proof that hosting duties can be spread out.
A rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica is found tucked away in a drawer
Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press | Updated June 30 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
Scientists have stumbled on a rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica, tucked away for decades in a drawer.
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Features »
Draw down of Pineview Reservoir creates recreation, business concerns
- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding fascinates, flummoxes media
- Widow of Granite Mountain Hotshot supports families after deadly border wildfire
- Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote 'Y.M.C.A.,' dies at 74
- Los Angeles medical examiner says former child actor Daveigh Chase died of AIDS
Outdoors »
Draw down of Pineview Reservoir creates recreation, business concerns
- Salt Lake City police investigate deaths of peafowl, as residents push for charges
- Utah officers to target boaters under the influence this Fourth of July weekend
- Giant bluegill at Mantua Reservoir provide fishing fun for anglers and kids
- 'It's pretty sad': Utah's largest fire likely destroyed iconic 'Big Tree,' ranger says
U.S. »
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding fascinates, flummoxes media
- US and Iran enter technical talks to secure peace deal, shipping restart
- Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote 'Y.M.C.A.,' dies at 74
- Los Angeles medical examiner says former child actor Daveigh Chase died of AIDS
- FBI determines Nancy Guthrie kidnapping notes to be fakes, source says
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