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Sheriff's office probe sheds light on U. student's Colorado detention by immigration officials

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted June 17 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Colorado sheriff's office probe shows immigration agents' detention of a University of Utah student may have stemmed from improper use of shared information.

Senate tweaks to Trump tax bill seen adding to debt in line with House plan

Davide Barbuscia, Reuters  |  Posted June 17 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Senate Republicans' proposed changes to President Donald Trump's tax bill are expected to push debt levels higher, roughly in line with previous projections, analysts said Tuesday.

Tariff uncertainty looms large as Outdoor Retailer returns to Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted June 17 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Outdoor Retailer is back in Utah this week, and it was immediately clear from the first scheduled event that tariffs are the latest uncertainty looming over the outdoor recreation product trade industry.

Los Angeles mayor lifts curfew imposed after immigration raids, protests

Costas Pitas, Reuters  |  Posted June 17 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Tuesday lifted a curfew imposed on part of the city's downtown to curb crime in the wake of raids on undocumented migrants that prompted protests.

Pennsylvania man charged with rape, child sexual battery involving east Idaho teen

Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted June 17 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Pennsylvania man has been charged after the Idaho family of the victim reported the sexual interaction between the two.

Israel-Iran air war enters sixth day; Trump calls for Iran's 'unconditional surrender'

Steven Scheer, Steve Holland and Parisa Hafezi, Reuters  |  Updated June 17 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Iran and Israel traded new missile strikes Wednesday as the air war between the two enemies entered a sixth day despite a call from President Donald Trump for Iran's unconditional surrender.

Nearly 5,000-acre fire burning in Dixie National Forest

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted June 17 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fire that began last week in Dixie National Forest has increased to nearly 5,000 acres as of Tuesday.

Utah football: Previewing the 2025 schedule with a look at BYU, Colorado

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted June 17 - 6:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

We'll call this the "rivalry" stretch of the season.

Most BYU administrative employees temporarily moving to old Wasatch Elementary building

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 17 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

With BYU nearing final approval to rebuild its administration building, officials announced Tuesday employees started moving out, with most moving to the old Wasatch Elementary building.

New urgent care for pets opens in Pleasant Grove

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted June 17 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pet owners in Utah County now have an additional resource for emergency care for their beloved animals.

Elon Musk's X sues New York to block social media hate speech law

Jonathan Stempel, Reuters  |  Posted June 17 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Elon Musk's X Corp sued New York on Tuesday, challenging the constitutionality of a state law that requires social media companies to disclose how they monitor hate speech.

3 Honduran men arrested, charged with possessing 52K fentanyl pills in Sandy

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted June 17 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three men from Honduras were arrested and charged in federal court with possessing more than 52,000 fentanyl pills.

'I was his favorite kind of prey': Orem man who targeted vulnerable women seeks parole

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 17 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Orem man convicted of targeting, defrauding and abusing vulnerable women is seeking parole. But his victims urged the board not to fall victim to his "hypnotic" speaking skills.

Have You Seen This? Victor Wembanyama completes Shaolin training in China

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted June 17 - 3:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

San Antonio Spurs superstar Victory Wembanyama is on the side quest to end all side quests.

Mexican baseball teams to again play in Utah as part of cultural exchange initiative

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted June 17 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two professional Mexican baseball teams will return to Utah to play here as part of a cultural exchange initiative meant in part to bolster Utah-Mexico ties.

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4 reasons to build a backyard office

Backyard Office Utah  |  Posted June 17 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you work from home and have a backyard, you have the opportunity to be home, local company Backyard Office Utah is bringing a solution right to your backyard.

Trump says he will probably extend TikTok deadline again

Jeff Mason and Kanishka Singh, Reuters  |  Updated June 17 - 2:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would likely extend a deadline for China-based ByteDance to divest the U.S. assets of short video app TikTok.

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.

'Safety volunteer' who fired shots during protest is a military veteran, organizers say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 17 - 10:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

A group who helped organize Saturday's "No Kings" rally says the so-called "peacekeeper" who shot and killed a bystander was a "safety volunteer" and "military veteran."

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.

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.