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Outgunned: The high-stakes battle for Utah's local dental practices

Outgunned: The high-stakes battle for Utah's local dental practices

Brooke Nally for KSL  |  Posted June 29 - 7:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah dentists are competing against corporate dental support operations for independent practices — and winning. Here's how they're doing it.
This Utah school district is projected to be debt-free by 2031

This Utah school district is projected to be debt-free by 2031

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted June 29 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Washington County School District is projected to be debt-free by 2031, joining only an hand full of school districts in the state who don't currently require the use of bonds.
Sculptor to build $55 million monument depicting American history in Utah

Sculptor to build $55 million monument depicting American history in Utah

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted June 28 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A first-of-its-kind monument that could become one of the largest bronze sculptures in the western United States is under construction in Utah.
'Bravery, dedication and sacrifice': 3 firefighters die at Utah-Colorado border

'Bravery, dedication and sacrifice': 3 firefighters die at Utah-Colorado border

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted June 28 - 10:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three firefighters were killed and two were injured this weekend while battling a burn that spans the border of Grand County in Utah and Mesa County in Colorado.
Utah wildfire evacuees return home as wildfires rage on

Utah wildfire evacuees return home as wildfires rage on

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated June 28 - 7:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Residents in Eureka, Mammoth and Silver City were told they could return home on Sunday after being evacuated due to wildfires.
'2 dreams came true at the same time': BYU athlete runs personal best 9 months after giving birth

'2 dreams came true at the same time': BYU athlete runs personal best 9 months after giving birth

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted June 28 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU 800-meter runner Krystie Solomon-Jensen placed 14th at the 2026 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships on June 13, just nine months after giving birth.
World Cup setting TV ratings records. Are Utahns watching?

World Cup setting TV ratings records. Are Utahns watching?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted June 28 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than half of Utahns say they will watch at least one and as many as 15 or more World Cup matches, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.
Ogden restaurateur promotes healthy eating with $3.95 curry bowls

Ogden restaurateur promotes healthy eating with $3.95 curry bowls

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 28 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden restaurant operator Steve Ballard is spearheading an initiative to promote healthy eating with $3.95 curry bowls offered at the Ogden Produce Co.
Data center fallout upends Utah politics, ousting Senate president

Data center fallout upends Utah politics, ousting Senate president

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted June 28 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Republican voters sent a stunning rebuke to state leaders overseeing the Box Elder County data center on Tuesday, as a swing in support coincided with a massive electoral upset.
3 firefighters killed, 2 injured in Snyder wildfire on Utah-Colorado border

3 firefighters killed, 2 injured in Snyder wildfire on Utah-Colorado border

Ty Oneil and Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press  |  Updated June 28 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three firefighters have died and two were injured while battling fires on the Colorado-Utah border.
BYU nursing professors, students working to transform mountain rescue operations in India

BYU nursing professors, students working to transform mountain rescue operations in India

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted June 28 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Every year, millions of Hindu pilgrims embark on a sacred pilgrimage through the Himalayas to visit ancient temple sites and every year, thousands die along the way.
Salt Lake City has a new festival — and it's already booked this bestselling author

Salt Lake City has a new festival — and it's already booked this bestselling author

Valerie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted June 28 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City will soon have its own citywide book festival — and a bestselling author is already set to attend.
Most Utahns disapprove of how Trump is handling Iran war: Poll

Most Utahns disapprove of how Trump is handling Iran war: Poll

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted June 28 - 8:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

A plurality of Utah voters disapprove of the military actions taking place in Iran and are critical of the way President Donald Trump is handling the war, according to a new poll.
Utahns are going crazy for these croissants

Utahns are going crazy for these croissants

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted June 28 - 8:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Eli Fuhrman opened All Purpose Bakehouse, a bakery and coffee shop that sells some of the most popular croissants around. And they might be the best in Utah.
Salt Lake looking for artists to help beautify Jordan River Parkway in Rose Park neighborhood

Salt Lake looking for artists to help beautify Jordan River Parkway in Rose Park neighborhood

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted June 28 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Jordan River Parkway is already a top destination in Salt Lake County, but a local arts council wants to make it more enticing with public murals celebrating the Rose Park neighborhood.
Bankable news for University of Utah student-entrepreneurs envisioning $1B 'unicorn' businesses

Bankable news for University of Utah student-entrepreneurs envisioning $1B 'unicorn' businesses

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted June 27 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Stanford business professor says the University of Utah enjoys the best odds of transforming college student-entrepreneurs into wealthy "unicorn" founders. Why is that?
Crews battle dry conditions, strong winds as Cottonwood Fire grows to more than 92,000 acres

Crews battle dry conditions, strong winds as Cottonwood Fire grows to more than 92,000 acres

Mike Anderson, KSL and Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Updated June 27 - 10:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ground crews are battling dry conditions and strong winds as they try to gain some kind of containment around the massive Cottonwood Fire, which has grown to well over 92,000 acres.
Beaver community helps family who lost condo in Cottonwood Fire

Beaver community helps family who lost condo in Cottonwood Fire

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted June 27 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mo Larsen says she was hesitant to ask for help after her family lost what was their primary home in the Cottonwood Fire. Still, a small army of people showed up to help her Saturday.
Firefighters respond to fire that spread to 5 homes

Firefighters respond to fire that spread to 5 homes

Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted June 27 - 7:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters responded to a fire that spread to five homes in St. George on Saturday.