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Murder sentencing delayed as more gang members face federal racketeering charges

Emily Ashcraft and Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 1:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Five people allegedly associated with the same gang were added to a federal racketeering case, including one who pleaded guilty to aggravated murder but now wants to withdraw his plea.

Power outage planned for parts of southern Utah as fire remains 'dangerously close' to utility lines

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 1:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A scheduled power outage is planned for parts of southern Utah while firefighters continue to battle a wildfire burning southwest of Bryce Canyon.

Trump Ag secretary says new migrant visa program on its way

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted June 24 - 1:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins previewed a Trump administration policy shift on Monday that would expand access to immigrant work visas used by American farmers.

Southern Utah shop owners plead guilty to stealing $500K in Ukraine donations

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A couple accused of stealing more than $500,000 in donations meant for Ukraine has pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud conspiracy.

Explosions ring out in Tehran despite Trump's order to Israel to stop strikes

Nandita Bose, Alexander Cornwell and Parisa Hafezi, Reuters  |  Updated June 24 - 11:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Explosions rang out in Tehran on Tuesday despite President Donald Trump saying Israel had called airstrikes off at his command to preserve an hours-old ceasefire.

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NeuroTechnology™: Advances in modern tinnitus treatment and relief for Utah residents

Hearing and Brain Centers of America  |  Posted June 24 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tinnitus, often described as a persistent ringing or buzzing in the ears, can significantly impact the quality of life, sleep, focus, and clarity of understanding.

'I was scared': Utah student releases statement, describes ICE detention

Simone Seikaly, KSL NewsRadio  |  Posted June 24 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah student who was held for weeks in a Colorado immigration detention facility before she was released Friday, June 20, has issued a statement.

Murray man charged with stabbing ex-girlfriend 20 times

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 11:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Murray man was charged Tuesday with attempted murder and is accused of attacking his former girlfriend and stabbing her 20 times.

Patrick Kinahan: Utah Jazz can't afford to waste another rare top-5 pick

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 10:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

History does not reflect kindly relative to the Utah Jazz selecting a quality player with a top-five pick in the NBA draft.

BYU beats out Oregon, USC for 5-star QB Ryder Lyons' commitment

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 10:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

The five-star signal caller from Folsom, California, is the third-highest rated recruit in the 247Sports to commit to BYU, and the highest since 2003.

Why these 100 elephants 'migrated' through Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

A traveling elephant art exhibit made a quick stop in Utah as it continues to raise money for key conservation issues.

Utah Olympians bring smiles to young patients at Primary Children's Hospital on 'Olympic Day'

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 24 - 9:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Young patients at Primary Children's Hospital in Lehi received special visitors on Monday.

Last body found after boat capsizes on Lake Tahoe in sudden storm, bringing death toll to 8

Brooke Hess-homeier and Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press  |  Posted June 24 - 9:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

The body of the last person missing from a boat that capsized on Lake Tahoe in California during a sudden and powerful weekend thunderstorm has been found, bringing the death toll from the storm to eight.

Former teacher aide arrested, accused of trying to meet teen for sex

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who claimed he is a teacher was arrested Monday after police say he sent sexually explicit messages to someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl.

Driver charged in friend's death after fatal Ogden crash

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 8:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

The driver of a car involved in a crash that killed a 21-year-old Ogden woman in March has been arrested and charged with automobile homicide.

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8 ways to improve your overall sleep

Minky Couture  |  Posted June 24 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Both ends of the spectrum (too much sleep, or not enough) come with higher incidences of health problems. Here are some suggestions to improve your sleep.

How Utah's self-defense law could impact decisions in deadly 'No Kings' protest shooting

Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 24 - 7:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

Officials are weighing a decision to charge Arturo Gamboa, the man police arrested after shots rang out at a protest on June 14.

Police seize about 92K fentanyl pills; 3 face criminal charges

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 7:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three people are facing criminal charges of fentanyl trafficking following a large bust in Midvale.

London has leaned into Jack the Ripper tourism. The locals don't like it

Elizabeth McBride, CNN  |  Posted June 24 - 6:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tourists often arrive in London with a checklist: Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, afternoon tea — and a Jack the Ripper tour.

The battle over Utah's collective bargaining ban: How Utahns say they would vote

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted June 24 - 6:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

There's been discussion and controversy over Utah's law banning public sector collective bargaining and the referendum to repeal it, but how do Utahns feel about the law?

Taylorsville home models how to conserve water by changing landscaping

Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com  |  Posted June 23 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Taylorsville home displays an effective way for Utahns to save over 58,000 gallons of water annually.

Largest digital camera ever built has released its first shots of the universe

Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press  |  Posted June 23 - 10:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

including colorful nebulas, stars and galaxies.

Loud booms rattle Wasatch Front as Army Depot conducts planned detonations

Shara Park, KSL-TV  |  Updated June 23 - 10:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Tooele Army Depot issued an apology Monday for any stress caused by detonations in the West Desert, in light of the attack on the U.S. military base in Qatar.

Utah Summer Dinner Program ensures no child goes to bed hungry

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 23 - 9:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the kitchen of Utah Community Action's South Salt Lake center, dinner is being prepped just like any other evening. But this isn't just any dinner rush; it's to feed children for free.

Benson Boone has an ice cream truck in Utah — and his own Crumbl cookie

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News   |  Posted June 23 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The "Beautiful Things" singer confirmed during a recent appearance on Scott Mills' "The Breakfast Show" that he did in fact purchase an ice cream truck that is currently in Utah.

'Those aren't there anymore': Kalani Sitake talks recruiting after big visit weekend

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted June 23 - 9:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Coaches can't comment on incoming players before they sign. But Sitake said the Cougars' recruiting visits have been different since joining the Big 12 two years ago.

Will US strikes on Iran risk prolonged war or counter attacks? Here's what experts say

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted June 23 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

National security experts from Utah weigh in on possible outcomes of U.S. strikes against Iran.

Idaho police issue Amber Alert for teens possibly headed to Cache County FLDS group

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated June 23 - 8:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Idaho police have issued an Amber Alert and are searching for two teenagers who may be traveling to an FLDS group in Cache County.

Salt Lake man charged with intentionally hitting man on e-bike

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 23 - 8:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man who was driving an SUV is facing criminal charges accusing him of swerving into an e-bike rider on purpose.

Key Mike Lee proposal stripped from Trump budget bill

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted June 23 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A proposal to expand congressional control over federal policy decisions was stripped from President Donald Trump's massive tax bill over the weekend.

Utah's employment sector showing signs of 'cooling trend' in new report

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted June 23 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite year-over-year job growth and an unemployment rate better than the national average, experts say there are signs that Utah's economy might be starting to slow down.

Trump announces ceasefire between Iran, Israel after Iran's missile attack on US base in Qatar

David Rising, Jon Gambrell and Melanie Lidman, Associated Press  |  Updated June 23 - 6:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump announced Monday that Israel and Iran had agreed to a "complete and total ceasefire" soon after Iran launched a limited missile attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar.

Utah football: Previewing the 2025 schedule with a look at Cincinnati, Baylor

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted June 23 - 6:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the season continues for Utah football, the final four games could be the most difficult stretch of the schedule.

Some governors oppose planned public land selloff in Trump bill

Andrew Hay, Reuters  |  Posted June 23 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democratic and Republican governors of Western U.S. states on Monday opposed what they called the proposed wholesale selloff of millions of acres of public land.

2 Texans charged in Provo ATM burglary are suspects in thefts in 9 states

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 23 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police believe two Texas men may be part of a gang linked to ATM robberies in nine states. Thy face several charges tied to a 2021 ATM burglary in Provo.

Police shoot, kill Eagle Mountain man during sexual assault investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 23 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who was being investigated for a violent sexual assault was shot and killed by police Monday in Eagle Mountain after allegedly pointing a gun at officers.

FDA approves HIV drug based on University of Utah biochemist's findings

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted June 23 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah biochemist Wesley Sundquist has achieved yet another milestone with the Food and Drug Administration approval of an antiviral drug for HIV prevention based on his findings.

Fighting bullies: Utah surgeon provides free ear pinning for kids in need

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 23 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ear pinning, also known as otoplasty, is a cosmetic procedure that reshapes the ears to sit closer to the head, making them less noticeable.

Man shot, killed during 'horseplay' at Herriman house, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated June 23 - 3:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

One man is dead and another arrested for investigation of manslaughter following a shooting Friday night in Herriman that police say was the result of "horseplay."

Have You Seen This? Dr. Doofenshmirtz makes surprise concert appearance

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted June 23 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Almost anyone who was a child or liked cartoons from 2007 to 2015 knows of the iconic red- and green-haired stepbrothers Phineas and Ferb — and their secret crime-fighting pet Perry the Platypus.

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10 steps to help Utah high school students navigate a college search

Snow College  |  Posted June 23 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Snow College, one of Utah's top two-year institutions, is helping students cut through the noise with a clear, practical guide to making confident college decisions.

Utahns will weigh in on the public union referendum in November 2026, Cox declares

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted June 23 - 2:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah voters will have a chance to weigh in on the controversial law that bans public sector unions from collective bargaining in November of 2026, Gov. Cox declared Monday.

NBA draft: A look at the prospects at No. 5 for the Utah Jazz

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted June 23 - 1:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

This week was supposed to be easy for the Utah Jazz. That is until they didn't get the No. 1 pick.

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A civil rights legend (and friend to Latter-day Saints) was just honored

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted June 23 - 1:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Elder Matthew S. Holland spoke at the pastor emeritus service at the Third Baptist Church in San Francisco.

Report: Utahns have higher debt amount but lower delinquency rate

Bryan Barba, Deseret News  |  Posted June 23 - 1:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite the high household debt rates, Utahns display a healthy debt-handling behavior with one of the lowest delinquency rates in the nation, according to a new study by WalletHub.

Kroger is closing around 60 stores in the next year and a half

Jordan Valinsky, CNN  |  Posted June 23 - 12:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kroger is set to close about 5% of its grocery stores — amounting to approximately 60 locations — over the next year and a half.

Forsyth Fire 0% contained; France Canyon Fire now Utah's second-largest in 5 years

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted June 23 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

No additional structures have been lost in the Pine Valley area despite strong winds that helped a wildfire spread closer to other nearby communities over the weekend.

Ogden man charged with murder in stabbing death of his mother

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 23 - 11:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man was charged Monday with murder in the June 18 stabbing death of his 48-year-old mother.

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Young Powersports Euro: A new home for Ducati, BMW, Triumph on Riverdale Road

Young Powersports  |  Posted June 23 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Establishing a staple part of what will become a new dealership campus, Young Powersports will open their new Euro destination at 3990 Riverdale Road this July.

Tesla shares soar after first robotaxi rides hit the road in Austin, Texas

Aditya Soni, Reuters  |  Posted June 23 - 10:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tesla shares jumped 10% Monday, lifted by the long-awaited launch of the company's robotaxi service that CEO Elon Musk has for years championed as a key driver of Tesla's valuation.

More than half of Utahns favor legalizing recreational marijuana, poll says

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted June 23 - 10:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

A majority of Utahns favor legalizing marijuana for recreational use by adults in the state, according to a new poll.

Historic 25th Street building is resurrected at site of previously faulty structure

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted June 23 - 9:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

The shell of a new Historic 25th Street building in Ogden is nearly complete at the location of a previously controversial structure that was torn down last year.

National Weather Service monitors smoke, wind, heat to help crews fight southern Utah fires

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 23 - 9:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Weather experts help around the clock as crews continue to battle the Forsyth, France Canyon and Bridge Creek fires in southern Utah.

Here's where Utah ranks in investor-owned housing

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted June 23 - 8:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah housing prices are apparently appealing to investors.

Body found after personal watercraft flips at Utah Lake

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated June 23 - 8:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah County deputies say they recovered the body of a 23-year-old man after the WaveRunner he was riding with his cousin flipped on Utah Lake on Sunday.

Poll: Cox sees small boost in approval as he broadens his message to the right and left

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted June 23 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox continues to enjoy majority support among registered voters in the state, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll conducted by HarrisX.

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Utah woman loses 100 pounds in one year: Here's how

Health Utah  |  Posted June 23 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

When Angie showed up at Health Utah, she was struggling with fibromyalgia, extreme fatigue, insulin resistance, depression, systemic inflammation and metabolic syndrome.

Man's mother is member of church where he opened fire before he was fatally shot, police say

Paul Sancya and Holly Ramer, Associated Press  |  Posted June 23 - 7:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police say a man who opened fire outside a Michigan church filled with worshippers before he was hit by a vehicle and then fatally shot by security staff had attended services there a couple of times in the last year and his mother is a member.