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NFL legendary coach Andy Reid joins Tabernacle Choir's tribute to America's 250th anniversary

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted July 5 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Legendary coach Andy Reid helped deliver a message of unity and patriotism during a special broadcast of Music & the Spoken Word honoring America's 250th anniversary.

Solo female rower completes historic trek from California to Hawaii

Jeremiah Estrada, KITV  |  Updated July 5 - 8:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kelsey Pfendler has completed her goal to become the first American woman and the youngest woman to row from California to Hawaii solo on Friday night.

Shooting at July Fourth cookout near Coney Island beach leaves 8 wounded, including 4 kids

Associated Press  |  Updated July 5 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A shooting at a Fourth of July cookout near New York's Coney Island beach wounded eight people, including four children, police said.

Woman reunites with first responders who saved her after she was hit by lightning

Joshua Cole, WUPA  |  Updated July 5 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 66-year-old Georgia woman is sharing her story of survival after a lightning strike sent her into cardiac arrest in a church parking lot.

Costa Vida restaurant in Layton damaged by fire

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted July 5 - 6:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Costa Vida in Layton was damaged after catching fire late Saturday night as the community wrapped up Fourth of July celebrations.

FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun's red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino

Ronald Blum And Michelle L. Price, Associated Press  |  Updated July 5 - 6:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose red-card suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday.

3 firefighters killed in Colorado remembered for their bravery as wildfires churn in the West

Jessica Hill and Wufei Yu, Associated Press  |  Updated July 5 - 5:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wildland firefighters have gathered to pay tribute to three of their own who died after they were trapped by flames a week ago in western Colorado.

Four-legged heroes: international dog squad helps save lives after Venezuela earthquakes

Anabella Gonzalez, Alessandra Freitas, CNN  |  Posted July 5 - 4:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly 30,000 first responders have been racing against time to find survivors of the earthquakes that struck Venezuela, but that number doesn't include the dozens of highly skilled search-and-rescue dogs.

Wildfires continue to prompt closures across Utah

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted July 5 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wildfires continue to burn through Utah, prompting fire officials to close off areas near the fire for safety and to help firefighters continue their work.

Trump's administration won't seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Steve Peoples, Associated Press  |  Updated July 5 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration will not seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Sunday as he faced new questions about the troubled project and the taxpayer money involved.

Lamb found roaming on southern Utah golf course gets adopted at Hurricane homestead

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted July 5 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A lamb was found roaming on the Sand Hollow Golf Course in March and was adopted by a southern Utah family.

Women's sports are having a moment, and Utah is no exception

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted July 5 - 2:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

In 16 home games of their inaugural season in Utah, the Talons have been nothing-but-impressed by the home crowd.

Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing scheduled to start on Monday

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 5 - 1:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

The week-long preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson is scheduled to begin Monday, just shy of 10 months after Charlie Kirk was killed at UVU.

The IOC just made some big changes. What does that mean for Utah's next Olympics?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted July 5 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wide-ranging changes just approved by the International Olympic Committee come as Utah gets ready to host the 2034 Winter Games and will likely make a difference.

Fireworks responsible for large brush fire near Slate Canyon in Provo, fire official says

Daniel Woodruff and Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated July 5 - 12:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fireworks started a large brush fire that broke out late Saturday near Slate Canyon on Provo's east side, prompting a major response from firefighters on Independence Day.

Former BYU hoops star Elijah Bryant's globetrotting adventures continue

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted July 5 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Elijah Bryant deserves a moment to call time out, exhale and reflect on the highlight-filled pro basketball journey he continues to trod following his college days at BYU.

This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts say

Kiki Sideris and Isabella O'Malley, Associated Press  |  Posted July 5 - 11:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Having air conditioning at home is a luxury that keeps people comfortable during the hottest months of the year, but how do you balance saving energy and money with keeping cool?

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Red, white and view: How the Freedom 250 celebrations played out in the nation's front yard

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Posted July 5 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

As the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, here's how it all unfolded in Washington, D.C.

New water-wise landscaping at Utah prison saves millions of gallons of water

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted July 5 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Grass at the Utah State Prison is being replaced with a xeriscaping project officials say will save millions of gallons of water each year and hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Woman who lost dad to cancer is helping other bereaved children

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted July 5 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

After losing her dad to cancer, Lilliana Rogers struggled with alcohol abuse, self-harm and suicidal thoughts before turning her life around and helping others do the same.

Much more than a piece of furniture, the president's Resolute Desk has echoed through history

Jack Auresto, Associated Press  |  Posted July 5 - 9:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Resolute Desk is one of the most recognizable pieces of furniture in the White House — and probably in the entire nation.

Trump gives campaign-style July 4 speech on National Mall for US 250th anniversary

Andy Sullivan and Steve Holland, Reuters  |  Updated July 5 - 9:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump marked the 250th anniversary of the United States on Saturday with a campaign-style speech that repeated his calls for new voting restrictions, warned that "communists" could ​gain ground in the country and cycled through what he touted as his achievements.

Inside the Utah company aiming to fuel nuclear medicine cancer treatments

Lórien Briscoe, KSL  |  Posted July 5 - 9:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nuclear medicine supports some of the most advanced cancer treatments in the world. The radioisotopes that power it, however, are difficult to produce and often in short supply. One Utah company is working to change that.