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Mexico assesses damage from Hurricane Erick as rising rivers leave infant dead

Fabiola Sanchez and Luis Alberto Cruz, Associated Press  |  Updated June 20 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities in southern Mexico Friday were still assessing damage and watching rising rivers as rain from the remnants of Hurricane Erick doused the region, with at least one death confirmed.

I-80 partially reopens after progress on Magna fire

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Updated June 20 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A wildfire burning south of I-80 near Magna has shut down the freeway to traffic in both directions Friday evening.

Iran, Israel launch new attacks after Tehran rules out nuclear talks

Alexander Cornwell and James Oliphant, Reuters  |  Updated June 20 - 9:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Iran and Israel exchanged fresh attacks early on Saturday, a day after Tehran said it would not negotiate over its nuclear program while under threat.

Defendant accused of killing parents in Washington enters plea

Cody Blowers, St. George News  |  Posted June 20 - 8:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

On Thursday, 29-year-old Mia Bailey appeared for an arraignment hearing on murder charges at 5th District Court in St. George.

Review: 'Elio' is a fun animated movie but not one of Pixar's best

John Clyde for KSL.com  |  Posted June 20 - 8:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Elio" is an entertaining film with some great moments, but I have a feeling I'll need Google to remind me of it in a few years.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov says all his 100-plus children will receive share of his estate

Lianne Kolirin, CNN  |  Posted June 20 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of instant messaging app Telegram, plans to leave his fortune to the more than 100 children he has fathered, according to an interview published Thursday.

Brigham City police seek help identifying deceased woman found in a plastic bag

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted June 20 - 7:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brigham City police are seeking the public's help to identify a woman whose body was found near a construction site in April.

Officials break ground on 2nd high school in Saratoga Springs

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted June 20 - 7:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alpine School District officials broke ground on what will become the second high school in Saratoga Springs.

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Wright Homes hosts grand opening celebration for new Joshua Tree Community in Herriman

Wright Homes  |  Posted June 20 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wright Homes is inviting the community to the grand opening celebration of its newest residential neighborhood, Joshua Tree, located in Herriman. The event is Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is open to the public.

Is nuclear power coming to Emery County?

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted June 20 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has inked a deal with Valar Atomics to have a nuclear demonstration test reactor at the San Rafael Energy Research Center in Emery County up and running by next year.

Southern Utah fire destroys 12 homes; hundreds remain evacuated

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated June 20 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fast-growing wildfire burning near Pine Valley has now destroyed at least a dozen structures, while hundreds more remain threatened.

Judge orders man arrested in 'No Kings' protest released from jail

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated June 20 - 5:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge ordered the man arrested during last weekend's "No Kings" protest be released from jail Friday as prosecutors decide whether they'll file charges against him.

Colorado investigator in Dias Goncalves case placed on leave as case garners more attention

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted June 20 - 5:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Colorado investigator in the case of Utah student Caroline Dias Goncalves has been placed on leave as officials probe events that led to her detention by ICE officials.

Have You Seen This? Orem officer engages in mock 'Star Wars'-like battle

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted June 20 - 4:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Orem officer with a brightly lit traffic control baton engaged in a mock battle with a lightsaber-wielding opponent, delighting tens of thousands of people.

Quick-acting nurses help save newborn with heart disorder

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 20 - 3:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

When Rachel Gold's newborn, Soren, was just two weeks old, she noticed something was off.

Salt Lake Community College to cut track and field programs after banner season

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted June 20 - 3:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Bruins have discontinued both the indoor and outdoor track and field programs, the school confirmed to KSL Friday afternoon after a banner year for the sport on the Taylorsville campus.

Families stranded on Snowbird Tram after emergency brake engages mid-descent

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 20 - 2:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

What started as a scenic ride turned into a tense two-hour ordeal for several passengers after the red aerial tram at Snowbird resort came to a sudden halt mid-descent Wednesday afternoon.

Utah Mammoth reveal preseason games in October against Kings, Sharks to reopen Delta Center

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted June 20 - 2:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Mammoth announced their 2025 preseason slate Friday, including the first events at the Delta Center following the first round of renovations this summer.

Utah's first measles case in years reported in Utah County

Carlysle Price, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 20 - 2:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Public health officials announced the first case of measles to originate in the state in at least two years.

Scam Jam teaches Utahns how to recognize scams and avoid them

Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com  |  Posted June 20 - 1:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Over 100 Utahns gathered this week for Scam Jam, an event designed to teach people about scams and how to prevent them.

Teen who killed 3 and unborn baby at WestFest 'laughed and smiled' after, charges say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated June 20 - 1:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Aggravated murder charges were filed Friday against a teen accused of killing bystanders at WestFest. The teen laughed when told his intended target had died, charges say.

'Jaws' turns 50. It changed pop culture and our perception of sharks

Scottie Andrew, CNN  |  Posted June 20 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The movie "Jaws" is credited with inventing the summer blockbuster.

Deep, cold waters the reason behind a different lifejacket law at Causey Reservoir

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 20 - 12:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

As crowds swarm to Causey Reservoir to escape the heat, Weber County deputies warn that lifejacket requirements there are a little different.

Driver arrested, accused of swerving and hitting e-bike rider on purpose

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 20 - 11:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man driving a SUV was arrested Thursday and accused of purposely hitting an e-bike rider in Taylorsville during a road rage confrontation.

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Test drive: 2025 Ford Expedition is a family-hauling hero with big space, big power

Jason Bell  |  Posted June 20 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ford's largest SUV continues to shine as a practical and powerful choice for growing families and road warriors alike with a game-changing tailgate.

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Q&A with MyKayla Skinner, the former U. gymnast who's suddenly making news again

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News   |  Posted June 20 - 11:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Olympian talks about why she decided to take a stand in the highly charged debate about transgender athletes and women's sports

Man sent to prison for 2017 Halloween killing in West Jordan

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted June 20 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who admitted to shooting and killing a friend on Halloween night in 2017 following an argument will now spend at least five years in prison.

Utah judge now faces bipartisan calls to resign

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 20 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A top Democrat in the Utah Legislature has joined the Republican House speaker in calling for a judge to resign over comments he made during a sentencing hearing.

Hurricane-based company breaks ground on 20,000-square-foot robotics facility in Toquerville

Nick Fiala, St. George News  |  Posted June 20 - 9:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Hurricane-based robotics company IME Automation recently announced the purchase of 6.5 acres of land at Anderson Junction in Toquerville, where the company has broken ground for its new 20,000-square-foot facility.

Lawmakers take 'field trip' to examine Utah charter schools, statewide test performance concerns

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted June 20 - 9:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Legislature's Education Interim Committee took a field trip Wednesday — leaving the familiar confines of the state Capitol and setting up shop at Draper's American Preparatory Academy.

Falling rocks hit hikers in Canada's Banff National Park, killing 1 and injuring 3

Associated Press  |  Updated June 20 - 8:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Falling rocks struck people on a hiking trail in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, killing one and injuring three others Thursday.

Operator of Utah's first Black-owned brewery puts focus on culture, diversity

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted June 20 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Deandre Ridgel, operator of Policy Kings, Utah's first Black-owned brewery, puts the focus on beer, culture and diversity at his new Salt Lake City locale.

Copper thieves target SLC utilities, costing city hundreds of thousands

Shara Park, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 20 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Copper wire thefts continue to escalate in Salt Lake City, with utility workers raising concerns over increasingly bold criminals disguising themselves as city employees.

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9 tips for choosing the best type of flooring for your spaces

Giant Carpet One  |  Posted June 20 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here are nine tips for choosing the best types of flooring for your spaces while maintaining a cohesive look throughout your home.

Sunshine abounds as the summer solstice arrives

Associated Press  |  Posted June 20 - 7:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Peak sunshine has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere — the summer solstice.

Woman, 48, killed in Ogden stabbing; adult son arrested

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated June 20 - 7:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

One woman is dead and her 25-year-old son arrested for investigation of murder following a stabbing in Ogden Thursday afternoon.

Possible witness in Bryan Kohberger case appears to say she saw him at the scene, video shows

Andy Rose, Veronica Miracle, Jack Hannah, CNN  |  Posted June 20 - 6:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Amid a critical hearing in the Bryan Kohberger murder trial, an 8-month-old police video is drawing attention for a woman who said she will be a key witness in the case.

Pine Valley residents in southern Utah told to evacuate as new fire spreads near community

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated June 20 - 6:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Residents in the community of Pine Valley in Washington County were told to evacuate Thursday night as a new wildfire blazes nearby.

4 adults sentenced to probation, rehab after baby hospitalized from ingesting drugs

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted June 20 - 6:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

More than a year after an 11-month-old baby was hospitalized for symptoms of drug exposure, the four adults involved have been sentenced.

What are the best national parks for hiking?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted June 19 - 9:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

The best way to explore the wonders of a national park is on foot. But among the dozens of national parks across the country, which ones are the best for hiking?

Man born without limbs became a Utah legend at birth. Now, he's welcoming his own child

Carole Mikita, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 19 - 9:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Over 30 years ago, KSL-TV met a baby named Gideon DiMeglio — a boy who was born without limbs. Now, his story has come full circle as he introduces his baby to the world.

'America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' documents pay win for the group

Lisa Respers France, CNN  |  Updated June 19 - 8:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have scored a salary touchdown. The new season of the Netflix docuseries "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" includes the women getting a pay raise.

Utah man charged with making 'Columbine' reference to his son's South Salt Lake school

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 19 - 7:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man is facing criminal charges after police say he threatened a South Salt Lake school that was upholding a protective order against him.

2024 was a 'banner year' for downtown's Eccles Theater. Here's how much money it made

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted June 19 - 7:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Last year was a smashing success for Eccles Theater, from its Broadway lineup down to its end-of-year finances.

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Countertop design trends in 2025 that are sure to impress

Bedrock Quartz  |  Posted June 19 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

From eye-catching visual elements to innovative features, the countertops of tomorrow are all about making bold statements and seamlessly blending technology into everyday life.

Head of Utah Department of Public Safety announces retirement

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 19 - 6:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Department of Public Safety commissioner announced Thursday that he is retiring.

'45 years is a lot of practice': Southern Utah resident brings walls to life with more than 500 murals

Jessi Bang, St. George News  |  Posted June 19 - 5:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Patti Lewis has been painting murals for over 45 years. She has more than 500 murals to her name and she just finished her latest masterpiece in Hurricane, Washington County.

National 50501 Movement no longer affiliated with Salt Lake group after fatal shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 19 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The national 50501 group on Thursday announced it was disassociating itself with organizers of the Salt Lake protest that resulted in the death of an innocent bystander.

Ukrainian nationals arrested in Utah in suspected money laundering scheme

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 19 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two Ukrainian nationals were arrested are accused of scamming a Logan man out of about $300,000 in cash and gold coins.

Man survives black bear attack in Utah; bear killed

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated June 19 - 3:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

A black bear was tracked down and killed in Garfield County after biting a man on the arm as he slept in a cot.

Have You Seen This? Match your behavior to a child to find out your zodiac sign

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted June 19 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kids are used in this video to show the real life behaviors of different zodiac signs.

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Trucordia celebrates a $1.3 billion investment from The Carlyle Group

Trucordia  |  Posted June 19 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Trucordia, a top 20 U.S. insurance brokerage gathered with the business community and others to announce a strategic investment of $1.3 billion from global investment firm Carlyle's Global Credit platform.

They fight and prevent wildfires in Utah's blazing summer heat. How one county thanked them

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted June 19 - 2:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Morgan County hosted a celebration of gratitude for state-run fire crews who have fought and prevented wild fires in the county.

Trump says he signed order extending deadline for TikTok closing

Reuters  |  Posted June 19 - 1:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he extended the June 19 deadline for China-based ByteDance to divest the U.S. assets of short-video app TikTok for 90 more days.

District attorney requests more time to review deadly 'No Kings' Salt Lake rally

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 19 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The man arrested for investigation of murder during the "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City will remain in jail after prosecutors requested more time to screen the case for potential charges.

Firefighters issue warnings about target shooting as danger heats up

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 19 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters in Tooele County are pointing to target shooting in a number of recent and past wildfires, as much of Utah faces a red flag warning over the next few days.

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4 steps to get your Utah criminal record expunged

Utah Legal Services  |  Posted June 19 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's what you need to know about expunging your criminal record in Utah — and how to take the first step toward a brighter future with a fresh start.

SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas explodes, but no injuries reported

The Associated Press  |  Posted June 19 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas exploded, sending a dramatic fireball high into the sky late Wednesday. The company says the Starship "experienced a major anomaly" while on the test stand at Starbase.

Dueling 5-star prospects visiting BYU, Utah during high-level recruiting weekend

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted June 19 - 10:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars will be hosting five-star Folsom (Calif.) quarterback Ryder Lyons over the weekend, while the Utes bring in five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo 50 miles to the north.