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All detainees from immigration facility 'Alligator Alcatraz' have been transferred, DHS says
Gisela Salomon, Associated Press | Posted June 18 - 6:38 a.m. | Save Story
All detainees at an immigration detention center in an isolated airstrip in the Florida Everglades, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," have been transferred to other facilities for concerns related to the hurricane season.
Market Street Grill to close its iconic downtown location after 46 years
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated June 17 - 10:39 p.m. | Save Story
Market Street Grill says it'll shut its downtown location at the end of June, while maintaining other locations.
Utah 2034 organizing committee names new leaders, departure of athlete relations VP
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted June 17 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah 2034 Winter Games organizing committee announced leadership changes Wednesday, naming Abby Osborne as vice president of impact, engagement and enterprise operations.
Sabrina Carpenter gets 5-year restraining order against man who kept trying to enter her home
Andrew Dalton, Associated Press | Updated June 17 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
A man who tried to get into pop star Sabrina Carpenter's home more than a dozen times was ordered by a judge Wednesday to stay away from her for five years.
Gunman in 1997 double homicide seeks parole
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 17 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Phillip Michael Leishman says growing up around violence led to him fatally shooting two men in 1997. He is now seeking parole.
Utah first lady Abby Cox optimistic about legislative moves to strengthen child literacy
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 17 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
Utah first lady Abby Cox on Wednesday met with Utah education leaders to talk about the need to meet the literacy crisis head-on and ways the state has worked to do just that.
US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue
Michelle L. Price, Matthew Lee, Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy And Mike Catalini, Associated Press | Updated June 17 - 7:50 p.m. | Save Story
An initial agreement to end the war between the United States and Iran calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and would waive sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely.
Bee-filled trailer crashes in Yellowstone National Park, spilling dozens of hives
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted June 17 - 7:45 p.m. | Save Story
A semitruck trailer tipped over on U.S. 191 in Yellowstone National Park Tuesday, spilling dozens of crates carrying bees on the road and side of the highway.
Increased safety protocols planned for this year's WestFest celebration
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated June 17 - 7:19 p.m. | Save Story
West Valley City officials say enhanced safety protocols will be in place for WestFest 2026.
Mother of Alex Franco speaks publicly for first time since son's killing
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted June 17 - 7:15 p.m. | Save Story
For the first time since her son was shot and killed during what investigators described as a robbery gone wrong, the mother of Alex Franco sat down exclusively with KSL.
How a Utah company is aiding the fight against Ebola
Mallory Mailloux, Deseret News | Updated June 17 - 7:14 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah-based company is shipping test panels to Africa that can detect Ebola strains, including Bundibugyo.
Utah County clerk adjusts title, role of appointed 23-year-old staffer
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted June 17 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
After backlash over the Utah County Clerk's Office hiring a 23-year-old to be the chief deputy clerk, County Clerk Aaron Davidson posted a job description with a revised title and role.
Utah golf: 3-time 4A medalist, BYU signee caps whirlwind month with UGA junior amateur title
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted June 17 - 6:35 p.m. | Save Story
In the same month she flipped from Utah Tech to BYU, Crimson Cliffs grad Kate Walker closed out Farmington rising junior Aspen Taylor, 7 and 6 in the UGA's third edition of the girls' junior state amateur.
Crews knock down brush fire started by city lawnmower near homes in Spanish Fork
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted June 17 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
A brush fire sparked by a city lawnmower threatened some homes in Spanish Fork on Wednesday.
Lightning-caused Sawmill fire reaches more than 2,000 acres in Iron County
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated June 17 - 6:14 p.m. | Save Story
A new wildfire in Iron County is causing evacuations, officials said Tuesday.
Utah Senate confirms 2 new justices to state Supreme Court
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 17 - 5:54 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Senate confirmed Jay Jorgensen and Stephen Dent to the state Supreme Court on Wednesday, filling two new seats on the expanded seven-member court.
Military officials identify all 8 victims of fiery B-52 crash at California Air Force base
Christopher Weber, Claire Rush And Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press | Updated June 17 - 5:45 p.m. | Save Story
Military officials have identified all eight people killed in this week's fiery crash of a B-52 during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California.
Man arrested in connection to West Point shooting that killed 71-year-old veteran
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated June 17 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
A man suspected of shooting and killing a 71-year-old man in West Point last month has been arrested, officials said.
Panel to discuss future of Moe's Valley to be held at St. George Town Hall tonight
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted June 17 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
The future of the greater Moe's Valley area will be the topic of a panel discussion at St. George Town Hall tonight at 5:30 p.m. Organizers say this is an event to discuss the area's future, not the legal battle surrounding it.
Luigi Mangione will assert psychiatric defense in murder case in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing
Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press | Updated June 17 - 4:49 p.m. | Save Story
Luigi Mangione will assert a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge said Wednesday.
The 14-point US-Iran pact, as read by US official
Reuters | Updated June 17 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
The United States on Wednesday read out the text of the interim U.S.-Iran agreement to halt the war in Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz.
Woman hit by vehicle in Lehi crosswalk
Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Posted June 17 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
A woman crossing a street in Lehi was hit while she was in the crosswalk on Wednesday.
Have You Seen This? Parisians join forces, pull fearful pup from river
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 17 - 3:27 p.m. | Save Story
When a dog found itself in the Seine River in Paris, unable to get out, a contingent of passersby joined forces to help the scared animal.
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Utah 2034 organizing committee names new leaders, departure of athlete relations VP
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Sabrina Carpenter gets 5-year restraining order against man who kept trying to enter her home
- Panel to discuss future of Moe's Valley to be held at St. George Town Hall tonight
- Archaeologists find musket balls and fort linked to the Battle of Bunker Hill
- Have You Seen This? Parisians join forces, pull fearful pup from river
- The Osmonds announced a concert venue in Provo Canyon. Will it actually happen?
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US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue
U.S. »
All detainees from immigration facility 'Alligator Alcatraz' have been transferred, DHS says
- Sabrina Carpenter gets 5-year restraining order against man who kept trying to enter her home
- US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue
- Military officials identify all 8 victims of fiery B-52 crash at California Air Force base
- Luigi Mangione will assert psychiatric defense in murder case in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing
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Market Street Grill to close its iconic downtown location after 46 years
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- The Osmonds announced a concert venue in Provo Canyon. Will it actually happen?
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All detainees from immigration facility 'Alligator Alcatraz' have been transferred, DHS says
- West Valley City removes Cesar Chavez Drive signs; Ogden leaders still mulling issue
- Utah 2034 organizing committee names new leaders, departure of athlete relations VP
- US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue
- Utah County clerk adjusts title, role of appointed 23-year-old staffer
