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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.

Wildfire grows to 1,100 acres in Iron County; some evacuations remain in place

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated June 17 - 1:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

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

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.

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.

Judge refuses plea terms, gives former school janitor harsher sentence for molesting girl

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted June 17 - 9:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Idaho judge refused to abide by a plea agreement's prison sentence recommendation for a 44-year-old former school district employee who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a young girl.

UDOT, UHP launch campaign to boost understanding of express lane use

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted June 17 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Highway Patrol and Utah Department of Transportation are teaming up for a new campaign aimed at educating drivers about how to legally use Utah's express lanes.

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

Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press  |  Posted June 17 - 8:28 a.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.

Audit: 'Ghost students' cost Utah's higher education system over $840K last year

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted June 17 - 8:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

A legislative audit released Tuesday found Utah's higher education landscape has experienced a surge in enrollment fraud.

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The overlooked tax opportunity for IRAs and 401Ks over $300,000

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted June 17 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Your small investment in time today, could yield massive tax savings tomorrow.

Threats over controversial northern Utah data center result in criminal charges

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 17 - 7:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who allegedly made threats over a proposed data center in Box Elder County is now facing criminal charges.

Utah special education teacher takes plea deal resolving claims that she hit first grader

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted June 17 - 7:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Angela George pleaded no contest to injuring a child in her special education class at Wasatch Elementary School.

Trump suffers endorsement setback in Georgia: 4 takeaways from Tuesday's primaries

Nolan D. McCaskill, Reuters  |  Posted June 17 - 6:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Georgia Republicans rejected President Donald Trump's pick for governor on Tuesday on a busy night of primaries as November's midterm elections continue to loom.

US Postal Service pushes safety after dozens of dog attacks in Utah

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted June 17 - 6:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Postal Service and Salt Lake County Animal Services are working together to raise awareness about dog attacks against mail carriers during National Dog Bite Awareness Month.

Kevin Young continues work on BYU basketball roster as summer practices begin

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted June 16 - 11:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU basketball tipped off summer practices this week.

Salt Lake City OKs 12.5% tax increase with $498.2M budget. Is another increase coming?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 16 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City plans to move forward with a proposed property tax increase as it handles financial challenges, but city leaders worry that another increase could be on the horizon.

Historic Merci Boxcar, gift of France, restored and returned to Utah State Railroad Museum

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 16 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The historic Merci Boxcar, a gift from France, has been restored and returned to its spot at Union Station in Ogden, home to the Utah State Railroad Museum.

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

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated June 16 - 10:17 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.