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Utah asks DOJ not to interfere with state elections after it threatened Lt. Gov. Henderson

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Top Utah officials asked the U.S. Department of Justice not to interfere with state elections after the agency threatened Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson with prosecution over election administration last week.

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Zion National Park no longer part of nearby fire evacuation warning

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated July 15 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fire burning near Zion National Park on Wednesday prompted parts of the park and nearby areas to prepare to evacuate if needed.

Judge revokes bond for Idaho mom as her attorney argues vaccines, not murder, killed twins

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted July 15 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge revoked bond Tuesday afternoon for Andrea Renee Shaw, accused of murdering her twin toddlers despite her claims the children died from routine vaccinations.

Section of North Temple closed as crews respond to flooding

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 9:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

A section of North Temple was closed after a main waterline break caused flooding Wednesday night.

Trump spy nominee Clayton will not directly say Biden won 2020 election

Patricia Zengerle, Jonathan Landay and Luc Cohen, Reuters  |  Updated July 15 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jay Clayton refused on Wednesday to directly acknowledge that President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election despite repeated questioning ​by Democrats in his Senate confirmation hearing.

Scammers trick Utahns into shipping them expensive phones

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Scammers are using compromised customer accounts to order expensive devices, then tricking victims into forwarding the packages.

Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone

Konstantin Toropin And Matthew Perrone, Associated Press  |  Updated July 15 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he's rolling out a new screening program for "testosterone deficiency" among troops.

Indiana woman accused of making bomb threat against Salt Lake school

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman is facing felony charges for allegedly making a bomb threat at a Salt Lake City school.

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Visit Switzerland for $3,999 — including airfare out of SLC

Jensen McKay Tours  |  Posted July 15 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's everything you need to know about the Jensen McKay Tours' Switzerland tour.

A horde of golden mini-Mozarts marks 270 years since the composer's birth in Salzburg

Philipp Jenne, Associated Press  |  Updated July 15 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Visitors to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's hometown can see the composer — and his dog — in miniature as Salzburg celebrates the 270th anniversary of his birth. But they shouldn't wait too long.

Former West Valley City man charged with raping, kidnapping girl in Weber County

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former West Valley City man is charged with raping a girl in Weber County in 2021 or 2022, and he is currently jailed in Washington on similar charges in a separate case.

CDC warns of 'very big shift' as cyclospriasis cases surge

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Updated July 15 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

With cases of cyclospriasis surging and thousands more being investigated in 34 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning of a "very big shift" in its circulation.

Utah inland port pledges $7.5M to Great Salt Lake 'buffer,' seeks to improve water use

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Inland Port Authority announced new funding and partnerships that seek to improve the Great Salt Lake ecosystem.

Data center opponents sue Kevin O'Leary, Fox News over claims linking them to China

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated July 15 - 4:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Opponents of a Utah data center project have sued Kevin O'Leary and the Fox News Network for defamation after the businessman claimed opponents had links to China.

Faint new planet is revealed around a young star after a decade in hiding

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Updated July 15 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Astronomers have discovered a faint, elusive planet orbiting a young star after more than a decade of cosmic hide-and-seek.

Man with history of mental illness accused of stabbing mother in Utah County

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man accused of stabbing his mother in the neck has been charged with attempted murder.

Have You Seen This? TV reporter not bugged by cockroach guest appearance

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A reporter in Los Angeles recently stayed extremely cool under pressure when a cockroach climbed on her neck during a live TV broadcast.

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Looking for a fun summer activity? The Play & Shop Market at Millcreek Common offers something for everyone

Play & Shop Market  |  Posted July 15 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Running from July 1-26, the Play & Shop Market will transform the Public Market at Millcreek Common into a vibrant and interactive destination.

Post Malone headlining World Cup closing ceremony, with cast of stars joining him

The Associated Press  |  Posted July 15 - 2:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A wide array of performers including Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed, headlined by singer Post Malone, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA announced Tuesday.

Man sent to jail, probation for shooting stranger in Midvale

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 2:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dakota Pierce was ordered to spend 180 days in jail and four years on probation after firing a gun at strangers who were walking bikes, hitting one of them.

Dimon-led JPMorgan poised to become world's first $1T bank

Niket Nishant and Manya Saini, Reuters  |  Updated July 15 - 1:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jamie Dimon's two decades at the helm of JPMorgan Chase have it now within striking distance of becoming the first bank ever to be valued at $1 trillion.

US strikes Iran again as Tehran warns of 'existential war' with America

Enas Alashray, Tala Ramadan and Yomna Ehab, Reuters  |  Updated July 15 - 1:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. struck Iran's coastal defenses and missile sites on Wednesday after reimposing a naval blockade of its ports, with Iran saying it was engaged in ​an "existential war" with America.

Salt Lake City curbs heights as it seeks new zoning for Smith's Ballpark redevelopment

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City leaders signaled support for reducing heights at the old home of the Salt Lake Bees.