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California Congresswoman Sara Jacobs to join Utah Dems for town hall in Sandy

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted July 9 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Still trying to chart a new path to electoral success in deep-red Utah, the state Democratic party is hosting a California congresswoman as part of the national party's efforts to hold town halls in Republican districts.

Motorcyclist dies in South Jordan crash Wednesday evening

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Updated July 9 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist has died after colliding with another vehicle in South Jordan on Wednesday evening.

X CEO Yaccarino to step down in surprise move

Jaspreet Singh, Reuters  |  Updated July 9 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Linda Yaccarino, CEO of Elon Musk-owned social platform X, said on Wednesday she would step down from the top role in a surprise move.

Federal authorities end Idaho search for suspect in kids' deaths after finding look-alike hiker

Rebecca Boone, Associated Press  |  Updated July 9 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Federal authorities in Idaho say they ended a search for a man wanted in connection with the deaths of his three daughters in Washington state because of mistaken identity.

Mayoral hopefuls in one of Utah's newest cities address development, water, short-term rentals

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted July 9 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The four mayoral hopefuls for the new city taking shape in the Ogden Valley in Weber County touched on development, water and short-term rentals at a candidate forum.

Driver killed in Utah County rollover identified as Santaquin teenager

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Updated July 9 - 8:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man is dead following a rollover crash that happened Tuesday on Redwood Road in southern Utah County.

2 new wildfires in Millard, Summit counties shut down highways

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Updated July 9 - 8:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

A wildfire north of Scipio Lake has now reached 300 acres, closing part of southbound U.S. 50 as fire crews fight the blaze.

Senate Republicans watch to ensure green energy tax credits survive Trump's latest order

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted July 9 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of Senate Republicans are cautiously watching to see if a recent executive order will undo progress to temporarily preserve green energy tax credits in President Donald Trump's massive tax package.

Nature-loving Utah boy in the running to be the next national Junior Ranger

Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com  |  Posted July 9 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lucas McCarley loves everything about the environment. Now, he has the chance to win $20,000 and meet Jeff Corwin.

Southern Utah city implements new regulations amid 'extreme low' water flows

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 9 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Beaver is implementing new outdoor water regulations over an "extremely short water supply" from its irrigation source.

Huntsman Cancer Institute CEO Mary Beckerle stepping down Sept. 1

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted July 9 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mary Beckerle is stepping down as CEO of Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, announcing Wednesday she would leave the position on Sept. 1.

Flash flooding that killed 3 leaves New Mexico village heartbroken, anxious as cleanup begins

Susan Montoya Bryan, Morgan Lee and Roberto Rosales, Associated Press  |  Updated July 9 - 5:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Crews are working to clear twisted metal, broken trees and muddy debris from streets and homes a day after monsoon rains triggered a deadly flash flood in southern New Mexico.

Harrowing rescue stories emerge from Texas floods; crews search for over 160 reported missing

Sean Murphy, Nadia Lathan and John Seewer, Associated Press  |  Updated July 9 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Texas police described some of the harrowing rescues they conducted after flash floods engulfed camps and homes in the state's Hill Country.

Criminal or hero? Trial starts for Utah doc accused of selling COVID cards, destroying vaccines

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted July 9 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal trial is underway for a Utah plastic surgeon accused of throwing away vaccinations but still handing out COVID-19 vaccination cards to those who paid.

Former Utah Jazz coach Frank Layden dies at 93

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted July 9 - 4:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Frank Layden, the former Utah Jazz head coach and team president, has died at the age of 93.

X removes posts by Musk chatbot Grok after antisemitism complaints

Daniel Trotta, Reuters  |  Posted July 9 - 4:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Social media posts on the X account of the Grok chatbot were removed on Tuesday after complaints of antisemitism from X users and the Anti-Defamation League.

Lehi mayor speaking out against proposed Point of the Mountain transit plan

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted July 9 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A proposed transit plan from the Utah Department of Transportation and the Utah Transit Authority prompted Lehi Mayor Mark Johnson to speak out across social media on Tuesday.

Hundreds of thousands of children have Type 1 diabetes. Now, there's a Barbie who has it, too

Brenda Goodman, CNN  |  Updated July 9 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The latest Barbie slays in a chic blue polka-dot crop top, ruffled miniskirt, chunky heels and an insulin pump. She is the brand's first doll with Type 1 diabetes.

Have You Seen This? Missouri street buckles sending auto into the air

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted July 9 - 3:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A street in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, buckled in dramatic fashion due to extreme heat as a car approached, sending the auto into the air.

Utah's housing costs remained high in 2024. Here's where it ranks nationally

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 9 - 3:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's median home cost hasn't changed much since 2022, but prices still remain high compared to the national average, a new report finds.

Judge sets execution date for Ralph Menzies for 1986 murder, despite appeal

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Updated July 9 - 2:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Third District Judge Matthew Bates signed an execution warrant for Ralph Menzies Wednesday, setting the date for Sept. 5. Menzies' attorneys have filed a petition and an appeal.

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One Ukrainian singer's American dream

Mariya Manzhos, Deseret News  |  Posted July 9 - 2:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Yuliya Tymochko, a runner-up for Ukrainian "Voice," dreamed of the big stage and coming to America. Her dreams came true, just not how she imagined.

Driver survives fiery crash that sparks multiple brush fires in Murray

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 9 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A driver is lucky to be alive after a fiery crash Monday evening that not only destroyed their vehicle but also sparked several brush fires and shut down a major roadway in Murray.

Sandy couple charged with attempted murder of 3-year-old girl

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 9 - 1:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Sandy couple is facing attempted murder and other charges accusing him of severely abusing his girlfriend's daughter and her of not contacting authorities.

Kyle Whittingham: Jason Beck will have 'complete autonomy' as offense looks to improve

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted July 9 - 12:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kyle Whittingham is not satisfied with how last season ended, and it's largely why he came back to coach for another season.

How a Provo boy became one of the youngest chiefs of staff in U.S. Senate history

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted July 9 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The youngest chief of staff in the U.S. Senate says he rocketed from Utah to Washington, D.C., relying on the principle, "Say yes to everything."

Rose Park field featured in 'The Sandlot' renamed to honor longtime supporter

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 9 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City renamed an iconic Rose Park ballpark featured in "The Sandlot" after a longtime supporter who died earlier this year.

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7 reasons smart buyers are choosing co-ownership in 2025

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Utah dance studio owner charged with sexually abusing young students

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 9 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A dance instructor who used to own a studio in Cottonwood Heights was charged Wednesday with sexually abusing young dancers, dating back to 2019.

Guard shoots, critically injures man who he says had been messing with him

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 9 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man working as security for a Salt Lake business has been arrested and accused of shooting another man whom he said had been messing with him for two years.

New! Discover what's happening in Utah with KSL Events calendar

Kathleen Clove, KSL.com  |  Posted July 9 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Always missing out on the fun stuff? Not anymore. The new KSL Events calendar can help you keep tabs on things to do in Utah — before they happen.

4-year-old girl found wandering alone in Taylorsville; child's aunt arrested

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 9 - 10:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Taylorsville woman was arrested Tuesday after police say a 4-year-old girl she was supposed to be watching was found wandering around and no one reported her missing for hours.

St. George man fired more than 150 rounds at officers in standoff, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 9 - 9:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

A dangerous standoff in St. George on Tuesday ended when the suspected gunman's home became engulfed in flames. Police say he fired 150 rounds at officers.

STEM camp focuses on teens who may be first-generation college grads

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 9 - 9:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

A science-focused camp at Utah State University is working to help kids who may be the first members in their families to go to college have an interest in higher education.

Quarterbacks loom large in Big 12 — except at BYU, where another competition awaits

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 9 - 9:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

The league boasts nine teams that return quarterbacks who threw for 2,400 yards or more a year ago, nearly twice the total of any other power conference. But BYU won't be one of them.

John Curtis calls for briefing from White House after weapons pause to Ukraine

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted July 9 - 9:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Curtis praised the Trump administration for resuming weapons shipments to Ukraine Monday but called for a congressional briefing as to why the transfers were paused.

Salt Lake woman charged with trying to kill boyfriend by setting him on fire

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 9 - 8:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake woman is charged with attempted aggravated murder and other charges accusing her of setting her boyfriend on fire in Midvale.

Wegovy and Zepbound prices fall, but access to the obesity drugs still isn't guaranteed

Tom Murphy, Associated Press  |  Updated July 9 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Prices are falling for the popular obesity treatments Wegovy and Zepbound, but steady access to the drugs remains challenging.

Mothers on both sides of the aisle after deadly Eagle Mountain crash say the system failed them

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted July 9 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three mothers said the court and parole systems in Utah failed them, suggesting further intervention could have prevented the crash that led to the deaths of two 3-year-old boys playing at Cedar Valley Stables in Eagle Mountain.

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New Social Security bombshell: Benefits might be cut sooner than expected

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted July 9 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Social Security is now projected to run out of money one year earlier than expected. Unfortunately, this isn't the only problem with Social Security.

Appellate court confirms conviction for 2016 West Valley City killing of 21-year-old woman

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted July 9 - 7:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's appellate courts affirmed a conviction for a 2016 West Valley City murder on Thursday, ending the appeal filed by Sergio Briseno Medina, who is sentenced to at least 16 years in prison for the killing of a 21-year-old woman.

Mike Lee claims judicial abuse as judge pauses defunding of Planned Parenthood

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted July 9 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mike Lee is accusing a federal judge of abusing her power after blocking the Trump administration from enforcing a pause in funding to Planned Parenthood.

'We breathed it in': Utah Vietnam War veteran seeks memorial to those exposed to Agent Orange

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted July 9 - 6:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Vietnam War veteran living in Syracuse seeks creation of a memorial to honor those, like him, who suffered from exposure to Agent Orange during the war.

Jazz rookie Walter Clayton Jr's clutch shots have followed him to the NBA

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted July 8 - 11:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jazz rookie guard Walt Clayton Jr. is entering the NBA with a reputation.

Those who helped woman to safety just before Herriman explosion credited for saving her life

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 8 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Before the explosion in Herriman Saturday night, a woman was trapped inside the SUV that crashed into the building, but two Good Samaritans decided to risk their lives to save her.

Motorcyclist in critical condition after crashing into tree near Highland

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted July 8 - 10:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist was critically injured Tuesday night after hitting a tree on state Route 92 near Highland, troopers said.

A pacing dog helps Swiss rescuers find a man who fell into a glacier

Jamey Keaten, Associated Press  |  Updated July 8 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rescuers are hailing as a "four-legged hero" a furry Chihuahua whose pacing atop an Alpine rock helped a helicopter crew find its owner, who had fallen into a crevasse on a Swiss glacier nearby.

Snow Canyon State Park unveils upgrades, fee increases to ease crowds and boost safety

Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News   |  Posted July 8 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A series of long-planned enhancements to Snow Canyon State Park is nearing completion to improve visitor flow and reduce congestion in one of Utah's most popular outdoor destinations.

Home run or swing and a miss? Residents react to Smith's Ballpark future

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 8 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ballpark residents have mixed feelings about how Smith's Ballpark will be transformed in the future.

Utah State athletic director Diana Sabau leaving for new job at Maryland

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 8 - 8:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sabau, who has been with the Aggies for less than two years, will be the next deputy athletic director at Maryland.

Supreme Court lifts order that blocked Trump's mass federal layoffs

John Kruzel, Reuters  |  Updated July 8 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court cleared the way on Tuesday for President Donald Trump's administration to resume carrying out mass job cuts and the restructuring of agencies.

Utah Mammoth taking youth hockey push on the road this summer with 'Mammoth Week'

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted July 8 - 8:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The promise to grow the sport of hockey quickly got another jolt on Tuesday when the Mammoth announced a statewide tour from July 26 to Aug. 2, dubbed "Mammoth Week."

Rio Tinto Kennecott loans Milford Mining $5M to help boost copper production

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted July 8 - 8:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rio Tinto Kennecott is loaning $5 million to Milford Mining Company to support the resumption of the mine's operations and the delivery of copper concentrate from the Milford mine to Kennecott's Salt Lake City smelter.

House fire prompts man to surrender after shooting at St. George police, chief says

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Updated July 8 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police say a man barricaded himself inside a house in a St. George neighborhood and exchanged gunfire with law enforcement officers Tuesday, then surrendered to them after the house somehow caught fire.

More than 160 people are still missing after deadly Texas floods, governor says

Nadia Lathan and John Seewer, Associated Press  |  Posted July 8 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday over 160 people, mostly in the state's Hill Country, are believed to be still missing days after flash floods killed more than 100 people.

WWII hero returns to Utah more than 8 decades after being shot down over France

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted July 8 - 7:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than eight decades after losing his life while defending his country in a distant land, a Utah son has come home to his final resting place.

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3 epic camper van road trips from Salt Lake City

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The fully equipped camper vans are ready to roll—compact, comfortable, and adventure-ready with kitchens, bathrooms, and all the essentials, they make hitting the road easier than ever.

Churches can endorse political candidates to congregations, IRS says

Nate Raymond, Reuters  |  Posted July 8 - 6:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Churches and other houses of worship can endorse political candidates to their congregations without risking losing their status as tax-exempt nonprofits, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service said.

Saratoga Springs residents concerned with drive-thrus built behind their backyards

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted July 8 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of townhome residents are concerned about noise and light pollution encroaching on their privacy after developers started constructing drive-thrus behind their backyards.