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New wildfire in Millard County expands to nearly 1,400 acres

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted June 8 - 2:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new wildfire has expanded to over 1,300 acres after sparking Sunday near Scipio in Millard County.

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'My roots are Peruvian': Peruvians in Utah cast ballots in nation's presidential contest

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated June 8 - 1:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Peruvians living abroad may vote in the nation's presidential elections, and many in Utah flocked to a polling place in Salt Lake City to cast ballots.

Ex-judge sentenced to prison on 3 felony charges in sexual misconduct case

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 8 - 1:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former Box Elder County Justice Court judge was sentenced to zero to five years imprisonment on each of three felony charges in his sexual misconduct case.

Pentagon updates religious categories after pushback from Utah lawmakers

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated June 8 - 1:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Department of War updated its list of faith codes Monday after pushback from some members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints over the faith not being classified as "Christian."

Brendan Sorsby gets injunction vs. NCAA, could play for Texas Tech after gambling ineligibility

The Associated Press  |  Updated June 8 - 1:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brendan Sorsby has been granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA. The ruling could clear the way for him to play for Texas Tech this fall, even after the transfer quarterback was declared ineligible for wagering on college sports.

Utah County store owners accused of selling illegal drug products, fake pee

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 8 - 12:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

The owners of a Lehi convenience store have been charged for allegedly selling marijuana products and synthetic urine.

Motorcyclist killed in crash with semi on Mountain View Corridor in Herriman

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated June 8 - 12:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist was killed Monday in a collision with a semi truck that closed Mountain View Corridor for several hours in Herriman.

'Schmigadoon!' wins best musical on Broadway's biggest night

Kathryn Lurie, Reuters  |  Updated June 8 - 11:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

"Schmigadoon!" won the Tony Award for best musical on Sunday, while more socially-driven works dominated other top categories, including "Liberation," "Ragtime," and "Giant."

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Does that old record still show up on your background check?

Rasa  |  Posted June 8 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A criminal record could be costing you jobs, housing, or other opportunities. Even if you've moved on, your record might not have. But now there's an easy way to find out what is on your record and fix it.

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How a remote Utah mill aims to break China's dominance of this critical industry

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted June 8 - 11:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

The White Mesa Mill in Utah's southeast corner is on the cusp of becoming one of very few scalable rare earth mineral processing facilities in the United States.

Third of 4 auto shop employees accused of giving fake emissions tests pleads guilty

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 8 - 10:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

The third of four auto shop employees in Orem accused of giving fake emissions tests to vehicles that otherwise wouldn't pass has pleaded guilty.

Utahns' love/hate relationship with artificial intelligence

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted June 8 - 10:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new Deseret News poll reveals a marked disconnect when it comes to Utahns' feelings about AI, versus the data complexes that underpin the fast-advancing technology sector.

Colorado man given 12 years in prison for traveling to Utah for sex with a minor

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted June 8 - 9:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

A repeat child sex offender from Colorado was handed a 12½-year federal prison sentence Wednesday for traveling to Utah to sexually assault a child.

Saving Siri: After 2 years of stumbles, is Apple's AI moment here?

Stephen Nellis, Reuters  |  Updated June 8 - 9:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

When Apple holds its developer conference at its California headquarters on Monday, the big draw will be a widely expected overhaul to Siri.

Former BYU, NFL greats have their brains examined, results positive

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted June 8 - 8:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tom Holmoe and Jim Herrmann participated in a clinical trial testing the effect of infrared light treatment on brain health.

Here's what Utahns need to know about significant student loan changes set to take effect in July

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted June 8 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Significant changes to federal student loan laws enacted through the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are set to take effect on July 1, with major shakeups for both current borrowers and those looking to apply.

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4 reasons to build a backyard office

Backyard Office Utah  |  Posted June 8 - 8:00 a.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.

7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 32, sparks tsunami

Jim Gomez and Joeal Calupitan, Associated Press  |  Updated June 8 - 7:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake has rocked the southern Philippines, killing at least 32 people. Most of the deaths occurred in Sarangani province due to a landslide.

Judge strikes down Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 countries

Nate Raymond, Reuters  |  Updated June 8 - 6:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Friday ruled the Trump administration had adopted unlawful policies for immigrants receiving application decisions on asylum, work permits, green cards and citizenship.

Why there's a 9-foot-tall piano sitting outside of Abravanel Hall

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated June 8 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 9-foot-tall playable piano art piece draws attention to an event coming to Salt Lake City this month, but it also might inspire new players.

Layton officials may explore alternative sites as dog park debacle continues

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted June 7 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Layton residents bark back at a proposed off-leash dog park; other options may be explored.

Female Navy officers say they fear a career cap after Hegseth cuts women from promotions list

Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press  |  Updated June 7 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several female Navy officers say they see Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's recent intervention in a promotions list as a sign their careers now have a ceiling.

'He probably has unlimited love': St. George man reflects on life with twin with Down syndrome

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted June 7 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jordan and Logan Fowlke are twin brothers who have a unique and rare connection — Jordan Fowlke has Down syndrome and Logan Fowlke doesn't.