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'Shot caller' arrested in connection with March Kearns shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 27 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fourth man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting in Kearns in March.

Zelenskyy to meet US senators, Russia sanctions vote expected

Reuters  |  Updated July 27 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

All 100 members of the ​Senate have been invited to a meeting on Tuesday evening ‌with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy when he is ⁠in Washington ​for the funeral of ⁠late Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham.

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Brighten up your home's value: The importance of updating your lighting before selling

Lighting Design  |  Posted July 27 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Getting the lighting right in each room is key to showcasing its best features and creating the overall atmosphere you want.

'Biggest and heaviest season': 'The Chosen' unveils first Season 6 teaser trailer

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted July 27 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The first official teaser trailer for "The Chosen" Season 6 was released on Monday. This season of the biblical drama will depict the final 24 hours of Jesus Christ's life, known as Good Friday.

St. George woman drowns in Idaho

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted July 27 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A St. George woman was pronounced dead after a drowning Thursday in the Payette River in Idaho.

Longboarder riding on roadway dies in collision with vehicle, police say

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated July 27 - 6:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A person riding a longboard on a road in Millcreek died on Saturday night after being hit by a vehicle.

Evacuations in Beaver County's North Creek suggested amid flash flood warning

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted July 27 - 6:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Residents near North Creek in Beaver County were suggested to seek higher ground due to flooding in the area on Monday.

Layton home a complete loss following fire

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted July 27 - 5:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters said a home in Layton is a complete loss after it caught fire Monday afternoon.

Way cleared for pop singer D4vd to stand trial on murder, mutilation charges

Steve Gorman, Reuters  |  Updated July 27 - 5:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors have presented sufficient evidence for the indie pop vocalist D4vd to stand trial on charges he fatally stabbed and dismembered a 14-year-old girl who threatened to expose ​their clandestine relationship.

Dixie Tech receives 'vital' $930K grant to expand skilled trades education

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted July 27 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dixie Technical College received a $930,000 grant it will use to expand electrical, HVAC and plumbing training.

Wildfire threatening ranches in Box Elder County

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted July 27 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new wildfire threatened a few structures in Box Elder County Monday afternoon.

Man arrested less than 24 hours after being released from jail on same charge

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 27 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man released from the Salt Lake County Jail after serving time for a weapons conviction was arrested less than 24 hours later for investigation of the same charge.

Comey says seashells post was political speech — not a threat — as he presses to dismiss charges

Alanna Durkin Richer and Eric Tucker, Associated Press  |  Updated July 27 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

James Comey is urging a judge to throw out federal charges against him. He's arguing that a photo of seashells he posted on social media was not a call to violence against President Donald Trump but protected political speech.

Have You Seen This? Landscaper invents new way to edge the lawn

Orrin Olsen  |  Posted July 27 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Landscaper on a Segway" sounds more like a novelty than a practical solution. But this guy really seems to be onto something.

Conservation groups push back against proposed water treatment plant near Great Salt Lake

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted July 27 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah conservation and advocacy groups are speaking out against a proposed wastewater discharge permit they say would threaten the Great Salt Lake and the species that call the lake and its wetlands home.

Salt Lake City could break another temperature record on Monday

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated July 27 - 2:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city has already broken its all-time hottest maximum temperature this month, but it could set a new record for its highest minimum temperature.

Man accused of trying to steal luggage from youth campers in southern Utah

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 27 - 12:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was arrested and accused of entering multiple hotels in southern Utah and trying to steal luggage and vandalizing at least one room.

Court documents reviewed by AP say there were at least 3 shooters at Seattle food festival

Gene Johnson, Associated Press  |  Updated July 27 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Seattle's mayor says a suspect arrested after a shooting that killed three people and left at least four others injured at a food festival near Seattle's Space Needle is 15 years old.

BYU adds multi-year Olympic sports jersey sponsorship with ... BYU? Here's how

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted July 27 - 12:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars announced Monday a multi-year agreement with BYU Continuing Education as the official jersey patch sponsor for its Olympic sports programs.

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Shakespeare won the Wild West — and he still has a hold on it today

Valerie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted July 27 - 12:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

From pioneers and mountain men to gold miners and modern festival audiences, Shakespeare has had a hold on the West since the beginning.

Here's what Utah's Olympic organizers learned from the 'uniting' World Cup

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted July 27 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Organizing Committee for the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Games is already focused on the event, but they want it to unite all comers from around the world.

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Dorm room debacles solved by RC Willey Essentials

RC Willey  |  Posted July 27 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

In a dorm room or first apartment, where good design isn't about having more room — it's about making the most of the room you have.

Unlicensed contractor accused of collecting more than $100K and abandoning projects

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 27 - 11:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

A West Valley man is facing multiple charges accusing him of collecting money for construction projects he wasn't licensed to do, then not completing the work.