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A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it

Terry Tang, Associated Press  |  Updated June 17 - 2:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed. The resulting Juneteenth holiday has only grown in the one and a half centuries since then.

Southern Utah will have new athletic leadership after embattled AD resigns

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated June 17 - 1:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Doug Knuth announced he is resigning from his position as Southern Utah athletic director three years into a tenure that featured highs and lows for the former embattled AD at Nevada.

Mike Lee deletes controversial posts with apparent jokes about killing of Minnesota lawmaker

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated June 17 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. Mike Lee is facing criticism after posting what appear to be jokes about the man police believe shot and killed a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband Saturday.

Las Vegas man caught in Utah sentenced to jail, probation for trafficking teen girl

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted June 17 - 12:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tevon Jarell Cullors-Tillman, of Las Vegas, will spend a year in jail and four years on probation as part of a plea deal after being found in St. George trafficking a teenage girl from Massachusetts.

Coroner identifies man who died after driving off Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls

Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Updated June 17 - 12:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

The man who died Sunday afternoon after driving off the Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls, Idaho, has been identified.

Victim of protest shooting remembered as a humanist dedicated to equality at vigil

Sarah Martin, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 17 - 12:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Friends and community members gathered for a vigil Monday evening to honor Afa Ah Loo, the protester killed during the No Kings rally and march over the weekend.

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This 66-year-old man has Alzheimer's. Here's what he wants you to know

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted June 17 - 11:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lance Kocherhans can't see what personality changes lie in his future, but he's embracing life to its fullest right now.

What happened to your favorite spots? How Utah has changed

Kathleen Clove, KSL.com  |  Posted June 17 - 11:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you were a time traveler, would you recognize the Utah of yesteryear?

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5 Reasons this small-town antique show should top your Utah summer bucket list

Richard W. Erickson Foundation  |  Posted June 17 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here are five reasons the quiet town of Wallsburg deserves a spot on your family's summer bucket list

Patrick Kinahan: Larry H. Miller ownership will bring stability to RSL

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted June 17 - 11:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

On a gorgeous evening, standing before the nostalgic admirers showering him with affection, Nick Rimando was inducted into the Real Salt Lake ring of honor at America First Field.

With Trump focused on immigration, Ukrainian immigrants in Utah also face an uncertain future

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted June 17 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

With President Trump focused on immigration, Ukrainian immigrants in Utah, like many other groups, face an uncertain future, their advocates say.

In historic first, NAACP will not invite Trump to convention

Doina Chiacu, Reuters  |  Posted June 17 - 9:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

The NAACP said it will not invite Donald Trump to its annual convention next month, the first time the 116-year-old civil rights organization has not asked a sitting U.S. president to attend its convention.

It's a sister thing: 2 sets of Utah sisters break records at national track meet

Arianne Brown for KSL.com  |  Posted June 17 - 9:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two sets of sisters from Utah recently competed at the Brooks PR Invitational in Washington, bringing home smiles and a couple of national records, too.

Meet the former BYU lacrosse player named the next leader of the PGA Tour

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted June 17 - 9:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Brian Rolapp, who grew up in the Washington D.C. area and earned an MBA from Harvard, spent the past 20 years as one of the NFL's top executives.

White House Religious Liberty Commission discusses faith and religious freedom

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Posted June 17 - 8:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

Attorney General Pam Bondi addressed members of the Department of Justice's Religious Liberty Commission ahead of its first meeting, held at the Museum of the Bible.

Protesters packed St. Mark's Cathedral seeking safety after shooting

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 17 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

When shots rang out in Salt Lake City Saturday, people took off running in different directions. Many of them sheltered in St. Mark's Cathedral, where a bishop helped keep people calm.

Zion National Park shuttles have officially taken 100 million people on adventures. Who's next?

Bryan Barba, Deseret News  |  Posted June 17 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The shuttle service at Zion National Park has reached its 100 millionth boarding since it hit the road in 2000.

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From renters to owners: Why former Airbnb guests are switching

Fraxioned  |  Posted June 17 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Instead of buying a huge, luxurious home that you'll only stay in a few weeks of the year, you can purchase a share of the home and still ensure you own where you stay.

'Unique individual': Utah woman celebrates 102nd birthday with cake, music and friends

Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News  |  Posted June 17 - 7:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mary Lou Holtman's dark blue eyes twinkled as "Happy Birthday" rang out Friday, marking the 102nd year of this Washington city resident's life.

Trump says he wants 'real end' to nuclear problem with Iran; Israel warns Khamenei

Parisa Hafezi, Jana Choukeir and Maayan Lubell, Reuters  |  Posted June 17 - 7:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said he wanted a "real end" to the nuclear dispute with Iran and indicated he may send senior American officials to meet with the Islamic Republic.

Kraft Heinz to stop launching new products with artificial colors

Reuters  |  Posted June 17 - 6:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kraft Heinz said on Tuesday it would not launch products with artificial colors in the United States effective immediately, and would aim to eliminate synthetic dyes from existing items by the end of 2027.

A new trail honors the Utah man whose vision protected Farmington Bay

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted June 17 - 6:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah wildlife officials celebrated the completion of a 1.6-mile trail loop that honors a state employee who championed the preservation of Farmington Bay.

Teen pleads guilty to manslaughter in shooting death of his stepbrother

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted June 16 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Haegan Sagers, now 17, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the shooting death last year of his 14-year-old stepbrother in Duchesne.

Texas startup sells plastic-eating fungi diapers to tackle landfill waste

Evan Garcia, Reuters  |  Updated June 16 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Could baby poop and fungi work together to tackle landfill waste? That's the idea behind a new startup that sells disposable diapers paired with fungi intended to break down the plastic.

The ultimate guide to the Utah Shakespeare Festival

Ariel Harmer, Deseret News  |  Posted June 16 - 9:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Every summer, Cedar City transforms from a relaxed southern Utah town into a bustling hub of Shakespearean drama.

Trump Organization enters phone market with $499 Trump Mobile device

Hannah Lang and Michelle Conlin, Reuters  |  Updated June 16 - 8:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump Organization launched a self-branded mobile service and a $499 smartphone on Monday, dubbed Trump Mobile, signaling a new effort to court conservative consumers with a wireless service positioned as an alternative to major telecom providers.

Utah nonprofit eye care organization celebrates 25 years, new CEO

Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com  |  Posted June 16 - 8:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

After helping 400,000 children to receive eyesight, EyeCare4Kids founder Joseph Carbone and his wife Jan will pass the torch to new CEO Maggie Cline.

Judge dismisses Columbia University faculty lawsuit over Trump funding cuts, demands

Jonathan Stempel, Reuters  |  Updated June 16 - 7:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against the Trump administration by two labor unions for Columbia University faculty that challenged funding cuts and other demands.

Juneteenth raised-fist imagery in city announcements sparks conservative criticism

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted June 16 - 7:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The raised-fist imagery used in some city announcements about Juneteenth closures has sparked backlash from some Utah conservatives.

Joey 'Jaws' Chestnut to return to Coney Island hot dog-eating contest after contract dispute

Susan Haigh, Associated Press  |  Updated June 16 - 6:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

The champ is coming back to chomp.

'This is not our West Valley City': City responds to WestFest shooting leaving 3 dead, 2 injured

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 16 - 6:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 8-month-old boy and 41-year-old woman were among the innocent bystanders who were shot and killed during West Valley's annual WestFest carnival on Sunday.

Family continues to serve others in memory of son who donated organs in final act of service

Arianne Brown for KSL.com  |  Posted June 16 - 5:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Caleb Johnson, 22, died in a car accident May 29, 2020. KSL.com first reported on him when his liver was donated to the mother of a childhood friend. Five years later, his family and community continue to serve others in his memory.

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Free Utah car event on June 21 to honor fallen officers

Kathleen Clove, KSL Cars  |  Posted June 16 - 4:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

You can see cool cars at just about any car show in Utah, but you don't often see a wide variety of vehicle types. Check out the free Honor the Fallen Car Show Saturday, June 21, at Young Living Headquarters.

After the Air India flight crashed into a medical campus, the surviving doctors rushed to save lives

Shonal Ganguly, Aijaz Hussain and Piyush Nagpal, Associated Press  |  Updated June 16 - 4:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Medical students who survived when an Air India plane crashed into their hostel in Ahmedabad, India, say their first reaction was to help treat the injured.

'Yellowstone' spinoff among new productions set to film in Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted June 16 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A spinoff of the show "Yellowstone" will be shot in Utah, where production of the original show first began.

Supreme Court rejects bid to revive copyright suit over Ed Sheeran hit 'Thinking Out Loud'

Blake Brittain, Reuters  |  Updated June 16 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court turned away on Monday a bid to revive a copyright infringement lawsuit accusing pop star Ed Sheeran of unlawfully copying a song by the late singer Marvin Gaye.

Patrick Kinahan: Time arrives for Ainge to follow in 'Trader Danny' footsteps

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted June 16 - 2:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Austin Ainge's initial push to transform the Utah Jazz is nearly here now that the NBA draft is only days away.

Police investigating role of 'peacekeepers' in fatal shooting at Salt Lake protest

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 16 - 12:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

In addition to a man arrested for investigation of murder, the actions of a "peacekeeper" who shot and killed a man during Saturday's "No Kings" protest is also being investigated.

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This Utah mom uses TikTok to stop bullies in their tracks

Mariya Manzhos, Deseret News  |  Posted June 16 - 12:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah mom and communications professor Jaime Hamilton is teaching kids, and parents, what to say to bullies with her viral TikTok account.

Utah joins $7.4B settlement with Purdue Pharma over opioid epidemic

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted June 16 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah on Monday joined 54 other states and territories in signing onto a $7.4 billion settlement agreement with Purdue Pharma over its alleged role in fueling the opioid epidemic.

The latest inflation data is in. Here's how Utahns are feeling about family costs since Trump took office

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted June 16 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

After hitting a four-year low in April, prices on U.S. goods and services inched up last month, with annual inflation coming in at a 2.4%, according to a Wednesday report from the Labor Department.

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

Health Utah  |  Posted June 16 - 11:30 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.

Suspect in Minnesota lawmaker killing visited other legislators' homes, prosecutors say

Nathan Layne, Reuters  |  Updated June 16 - 11:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

The suspect in the assassination of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband this weekend drove to the homes of three other state politicians before he succeeded in killing one of the targets, authorities said Monday.

Samsung's big plan to compete with the Apple Watch: keeping you healthy as you age

Lisa Eadicicco, CNN  |  Updated June 16 - 11:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Health care costs are expected to rise in 2025, and older adults are increasingly looking to age in place — trends Samsung is targeting to get a bigger piece of the digital health market.

2-year-old boy camping in Uintas dies after being found in drainage channel

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 16 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 2-year-old boy camping with family members in Summit County died over the weekend after he was found in a drainage channel.

Is attending a live sporting event in Utah too expensive?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted June 16 - 10:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The average cost of single-game tickets is hard to pin down in any sport but can come with a hefty price tag.

Cost of Utah: How to have frugal family fun this summer

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 16 - 9:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly 9 in 10 Americans surveyed who plan to go on vacation this year said they plan to use a credit card to pay for it. But you don't need to go into debt to have a memorable summer.

Popular home goods chain files for bankruptcy amid tariff trouble

Jordan Valinsky, CNN  |  Posted June 16 - 8:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

At Home, a popular home goods retailer with 260 stores across 40 states including Utah, has filed for bankruptcy, citing the backdrop of tariff increases and a slowdown in consumer spending.

'We lost a very important person,' Family, friends mourn protester killed in 'No Kings' protest shooting

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 16 - 8:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police said Utah resident Arthur Folasa Ah Loo died after he was shot during the "No Kings" demonstration downtown Saturday night.

Majority of Utahns support spending cuts, say DOGE has been effective

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted June 16 - 7:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

A vast majority of Utah voters say they support cutting the size of the government as Congress works to approve spending cuts implemented by the Department of Government Efficiency earlier this year.

'It saved my life:' How a recovery center is using pickleball to treat mental illness

Keith BieryGolick, WCPO  |  Updated June 16 - 6:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

A few years ago, Betsy Fischer struggled with so much anxiety that she rarely left her home. Now, in part because of a pickleball class, she says you couldn't tell she is living with mental illness.

Bystander woman, baby among 3 killed in shooting during fight at West Valley City's WestFest

Ashley Imlay and Viviane Vo-Duc, KSL.com  |  Updated June 15 - 11:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three people were killed late Sunday in a shooting after a dispute between two groups in West Valley City, including an infant and a woman who were bystanders.

Suspect in custody after shooting Minnesota lawmakers while posing as officer, ABC News says

Tom Polansek and Nathan Layne, Reuters  |  Updated June 15 - 9:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police arrested a man on Sunday who allegedly shot dead a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband while posing as a police officer, according to ABC News, citing several sources.

Spanish Fork farm offers 'cow cuddles'

Arianne Brown for KSL.com  |  Posted June 15 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fold of Liberty Farms in Spanish Fork is offering a unique experience for its visitors: cow cuddles. Owner Vernon Stout says that visitors are loving cuddling with his Scottish Highland cows.

Protesters against overtourism take to the streets of southern Europe

Guillermo Martinez, Ana Cantero and Giulio Piovaccari, Reuters  |  Posted June 15 - 8:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of people took to the streets of cities in southern Europe on Sunday to demonstrate against overtourism, firing water pistols at shop windows and setting off smoke in Barcelona, where the main protest took place.

'Innocent bystander' shot, killed by member of 'peacekeeping' group at Salt Lake rally

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Updated June 15 - 7:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, 39, died Saturday after being shot during a "No Kings" protest and march in Salt Lake City on Saturday, police said.

Utah's tallest building also boasts its cleanest air

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted June 15 - 7:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

The height of Astra Tower was unintentional, most everything else was — including a commitment to a clean air design that might best be summed up as if-it's-smoggy-outside-don't-blame-us.

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Considering a low-carb diet? 7 myths you need to ignore

HLTH Code  |  Posted June 15 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

When done right, a low-carb lifestyle can be one of the most powerful tools for improving metabolic health, energy and body composition. Here are some of the biggest myths — and what science actually says.

Can Trump unilaterally abolish 2 controversial monuments in Utah?

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted June 15 - 6:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

An advisory opinion issued Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Justice says protections for land designated as monuments can be abolished by a sitting president because it is not expressly forbidden in law.