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Smithsonian head says White House report unfairly characterized US history museum

Kanishka Singh, Reuters  |  Updated July 9 - 10:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Smithsonian Institution secretary said a White House report accusing the institution's National Museum of American ​History of "anti-Americanism" was an unfair characterization of its work.

Veteran-owned tree service helps neighbors clean up after severe storms

Cyera Williams, WMAR  |  Updated July 9 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Freddie Couch, a retired Army first sergeant and owner of Veteran Tree Services, said his phone started ringing as storm damage left trees and branches down across the area.

Same feel, new energy: Morgan Scalley ignites 'new era' of Utah football

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted July 9 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Morgan Scalley is simply himself. That much was apparent in his first Big 12 media day appearance as a new head coach.

Inside a hat maker's shop: Handmade hats crafted with vintage equipment

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted July 9 - 8:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Discover how master hatters keep the timeless tradition of custom hat making alive using Victorian-age techniques, vintage equipment and expert craftsmanship.

Watch Live: More evidence expected in day 4 of Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 9 - 8:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

The much talked about recorded interview with Tyler Robinson's roommate is expected to be discussed again on day four of his preliminary hearing.

Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75

Mark Kennedy, Associated Press  |  Updated July 9 - 8:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced Welsh pop star known for "Total Eclipse of the Heart," has died at 75. She was hospitalized in May 2026 for emergency surgery and placed in an induced coma.

BYU students help protect birds while making skies safer near Provo Airport

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Updated July 9 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A group of BYU students is helping protect bird populations while also making the skies safer for air travelers near the Provo Airport.

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Why is your hospital MRI $3,000 when I can get it across the street for $399?

TaylorMED MRI  |  Posted July 9 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

An MRI at the hospital could cost you thousands of dollars more than a clinic across the street.

Fatal ICE shooting in Houston sparks mass protest, demands for transparency

Arathy Somasekhar, Evan Garcia and Nathan Crooks, Reuters  |  Updated July 9 - 7:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

More than a thousand protesters chanting "ICE out of Houston" marched on Wednesday near the spot where a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot a man driving to work.

Federal judge dismisses woman from lawsuit against Tim Ballard

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated July 9 - 7:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge dismissed claims from one of several women who had sued anti-human trafficking activist Tim Ballard, saying some pieces of evidence were "wrongfully retrieved" from Ballard's online accounts.

Is Russia returning to the Olympics?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted July 9 - 7:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Restrictions against Russia's participation in the Olympics, including those put in place after the country's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, have now been lifted by the International Olympic Committee.

Iran says it hits US military targets in Gulf, prepares to bury slain leader

Nayera Abdallah, Tala Ramadan and Ahmed Elimam, Reuters  |  Updated July 9 - 6:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iranian armed forces launched attacks on U.S. military infrastructure in neighboring Gulf states on Thursday following U.S. strikes on Iran, putting further strain on a three-week-old ceasefire agreement.

Data center projects are now coming in bigger than ever. Here's a look at why

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated July 9 - 6:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Data center developments have seemingly reached an inflection point where projects are now bigger and more energy-hungry than ever. There are a number of factors that have gotten us here.

Grass fires spark along I-80 in Salt Lake County

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated July 8 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two grass fires have ignited along I-80 in Salt Lake County, burning near 5600 West and 7200 West.

Where is Western drought the worst? Experts point to these places, industries

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 8 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah and most of the rest of the West have their hands full with drought impacts, which go beyond wildfires.

Locked out after a hack? The fix may be hiding on your phone

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted July 8 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a hacker took over a woman's Amazon account, her reset password codes were being sent — but her phone had quietly filtered them into a text-message spam folder.

What to know about protecting pets from the New World screwworm fly

John Hanna, Associated Press  |  Updated July 8 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two New World screwworm cases in dogs are among more than 30 confirmed instances in Texas and New Mexico, prompting warnings Wednesday from veterinarians and humane societies.

'Nothing but the utmost respect': Scalley's deep relationship with Big 12 coaches includes recruiting one to Utah

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted July 8 - 8:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Morgan Scalley has spent his whole life at the University of Utah, from its shadow as a former football and rugby star at nearby Highland High.

US states could sue next week to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal, sources say

Dawn Chmielewski and Jody Godoy, Reuters  |  Updated July 8 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. states concerned that Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery will hurt competition ​could sue to block the deal as soon as next week, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Dry Creek Interchange opens Friday, giving Utah County drivers new I-15 access

Annette Campbell, KSL  |  Updated July 8 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Drivers in southern Utah County will have a new way to access I-15 beginning Friday as the long-awaited Dry Creek Interchange opens at 8 a.m.

Utah lawmakers press pause on constitutional amendment on ballot initiatives

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 8 - 7:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Top Utah lawmakers are backing away from plans to propose a constitutional amendment to address ballot initiatives this year, saying instead they want to wait for the outcome of an ongoing lawsuit over redistricting.

Utah part of $45M settlement with company behind Cash App

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 8 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah will receive almost $500,000 as part of a multistate settlement against the company behind Cash App, the state's Division of Consumer Protection announced Wednesday.

Judge redacts parts of roommate interview as Kirk family calls for transparency

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated July 8 - 6:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The anticipated interview with Tyler Robinson's roommate, Lance Twiggs, was heavily debated in court Wednesday as the Kirk family calls for transparency.