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Crews knock down brush fire started by city lawnmower near homes in Spanish Fork

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted June 17 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A brush fire sparked by a city lawnmower threatened some homes in Spanish Fork on Wednesday.

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Lightning-caused Sawmill fire reaches more than 2,000 acres in Iron County

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated June 17 - 6:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new wildfire in Iron County is causing evacuations, officials said Tuesday.

US-Iran deal takes 'immediate effect' after both sides sign, Pakistan premier says

Michelle L. Price, Matthew Lee, Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy and Mike Catalini, Associated Press  |  Posted June 17 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pakistan says that the deal to end the war in Iran is taking "immediate effect" after both sides have signed it, but that there will still be a formal signing ceremony on Friday.

Utah Senate confirms 2 new justices to state Supreme Court

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted June 17 - 5:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Senate confirmed Jay Jorgensen and Stephen Dent to the state Supreme Court on Wednesday, filling two new seats on the expanded seven-member court.

Military officials identify all 8 victims of fiery B-52 crash at California Air Force base

Christopher Weber, Claire Rush And Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press  |  Updated June 17 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Military officials have identified all eight people killed in this week's fiery crash of a B-52 during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California.

Man arrested in connection to West Point shooting that killed 71-year-old veteran

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated June 17 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man suspected of shooting and killing a 71-year-old man in West Point last month has been arrested, officials said.

Panel to discuss future of Moe's Valley to be held at St. George Town Hall tonight

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted June 17 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The future of the greater Moe's Valley area will be the topic of a panel discussion at St. George Town Hall tonight at 5:30 p.m. Organizers say this is an event to discuss the area's future, not the legal battle surrounding it.

Luigi Mangione will assert psychiatric defense in murder case in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing

Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press  |  Updated June 17 - 4:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Luigi Mangione will assert a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge said Wednesday.

The 14-point US-Iran pact, as read by US official

Reuters  |  Updated June 17 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States on Wednesday read out the text of the interim U.S.-Iran agreement to halt the war in Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz.

Woman hit by vehicle in Lehi crosswalk

Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted June 17 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman crossing a street in Lehi was hit while she was in the crosswalk on Wednesday.

Have You Seen This? Parisians join forces, pull fearful pup from river

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 17 - 3:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

When a dog found itself in the Seine River in Paris, unable to get out, a contingent of passersby joined forces to help the scared animal.

The Osmonds announced a concert venue in Provo Canyon. Will it actually happen?

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted June 17 - 3:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

While the Osmonds recently made it seem as though building a large concert venue at the base of Provo Canyon was a done deal, the development still requires many legal approvals.

Reports: Walker Kessler turned down five-year, $140-million offer from Utah Jazz

Chandler Holt, KSL  |  Posted June 17 - 2:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of the biggest storylines surrounding the Utah Jazz this offseason just got a little more interesting.

Rex Heuermann is sentenced to life in prison for New York's Gilgo Beach serial killings

Philip Marcelo, Associated Press  |  Posted June 17 - 2:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rex Heuermann, a Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer, has been sentenced to to life in prison without parole.

Increased safety protocols planned for this year's WestFest celebration

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted June 17 - 1:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

West Valley City officials say enhanced safety protocols will be in place for WestFest 2026.

Fed begins Warsh era by keeping rates on hold, sees one hike later this year

Howard Schneider, Reuters  |  Updated June 17 - 1:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, but policymakers expect a rate hike later this year amid growing ​concerns about inflation.

Challenger with same name as Sen. Dan Sullivan is ineligible for Alaska ballot, official says

Becky Bohrer, Associated Press  |  Posted June 17 - 12:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A top Alaska elections official on Monday ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan is ineligible to appear on the state's August primary ballot.

Nebo School District sued over allegations of failing to protect student from bullying, assault

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted June 17 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two Utah County parents are suing Nebo School District and two of its employees, alleging their child was assaulted and officials failed to act on a pattern of anti-LGBTQ bullying.

12 victims identified in one of deadliest US skydiving incidents in decades

Cindy Von Quednow, Holly Yan, Julianna Bragg, CNN  |  Posted June 17 - 11:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Officials have released the names of the pilot and 11 passengers killed Sunday when a skydiving plane crashed moments after takeoff Sunday.

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Don't be a jerk about religion, Latter-day Saint leader says

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted June 17 - 11:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

If believers want to protect the future freedom to worship, they must carry a welcoming spirit of friendship now, Latter-day Saint leader says.

Utah congressional debate exposes GOP fractures over Trump's national AI strategy

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted June 17 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Republican candidates for Congress diverged on one of the top issues dividing the state, and disrupting the Trump administration, during a debate Tuesday night.

State audit highlights confusion around spending for Utah's off-highway vehicle program

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted June 17 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A lack of communication and expense tracking in the Department of Natural Resources has led to concerns about how money for the off-highway vehicle program is spent.

German motorcyclist killed after hitting guardrail in Wayne County

Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted June 17 - 9:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist from Germany was killed on Tuesday in Wayne County after failing to take a turn and striking a guardrail.