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'Surprising and exciting': U. astronomers harness NASA telescopes for black hole discovery
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted July 14 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
In a discovery that has puzzled astronomers, University of Utah astronomers harnessed data to locate the first stellar-mass black hole in the massive globular star cluster Omega Centauri.
Sen. Curtis says Congress needs to weigh in after Trump restarts military operations in Iran
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted July 14 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. John Curtis said Congress must assert its authority on whether to declare war in Iran just days after President Donald Trump notified lawmakers that military operations have been restarted.
Man, 74, becomes oldest inmate executed in Florida in state's 10th lethal injection this year
David Fischer, Associated Press | Updated July 14 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
Florida put to death one of its oldest prisoners in its history on Tuesday, a 74-year-old convicted murderer who was one of three older inmates scheduled for execution within the span of a month.
Man sentenced for killing girlfriend whose body was found near Millcreek dumpster
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 14 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
A man with a violent criminal history was sentenced to prison on July 1 after admitting to killing his girlfriend.
Beaver shuts off pressurized irrigation over flooding issues
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 14 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
City officials in Beaver said they had to shut off the area's pressurized irrigation system until further notice because dirty water from flooding has entered it.
More charges for Uintah County father accused of abusing family for years
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 14 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
A fifth criminal indictment has been filed against a Uintah County man for alleged prolonged abuse of his family, this time for child torture.
Mystery bidder buys T. rex nicknamed 'Gus' for a record $50 million
Philip Marcelo, Associated Press | Updated July 14 - 6:45 p.m. | Save Story
A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil billed as one of the world's largest and most complete specimens has sold for a record $50.1 million at an auction.
The typical US home price is setting new records. But here's where people are paying a lot more
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted July 14 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
With the price of U.S. homes reaching an all-time high, just how expensive can the typical home be in some cities?
At Venice Beach Skatepark, LA28's Olympic legacy begins long before the Games
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 14 - 6:15 p.m. | Save Story
As Los Angeles counts down to hosting the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, organizers said one of their biggest goals isn't simply putting on a successful sporting event.
Why Strawberry Reservoir is producing some of the biggest rainbow trout in a decade
Adam Eakle, KSL | Posted July 14 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Anglers are reporting exceptional rainbow trout fishing at Strawberry Reservoir this year. We hit the water to see it firsthand and spoke with Utah DWR biologist Alan Ward about the factors driving the fishery's success.
Pilot in fatal Box Elder County plane crash was in training program, report says
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 14 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
The National Transportation Safety Board released the Aviation Investigation Preliminary Report for a plane that crashed on the evening of June 23 near Willard, Box Elder County
11-year-old southern Utah boy to represent Team USA at BMX Racing World Championships
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 14 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Eleven-year-old Gavin Hernandez, of Hurricane, Washington County, will represent Team USA at the BMX Racing World Championships in Brisbane, Australia, this weekend.
New York becomes the first state to impose a data center moratorium
Jasper Ward, Reuters | Updated July 14 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
New York became the first state on Tuesday to halt construction of large new data centers, imposing a one-year moratorium as various concerns grow.
Valley Fair Mall employee stabbed by man allegedly targeting Muslims
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated July 14 - 4:16 p.m. | Save Story
A man working at Valley Fair Mall was stabbed multiple times Monday by a man who claimed he "targeted the victim ... because of his religion," police said.
Here's why Utah landed on this list of 10 worst places to live
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted July 14 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah has ridden years of accolades for its business-friendly environment, so why was it ranked so low in a CNBC list of the "10 worst states to live in 2026"?
Have You Seen This? T. rex vehicle prowls city streets
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted July 14 - 3:30 p.m. | Save Story
A giant Tyrannosaurus rex vehicle was spotted roaming the wild streets of Minneapolis last month.
Investigators hope items found at campsite leads to those responsible for Iron Fire
Pat Reavy and Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 14 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Investigators are tracing chairs and other evidence found at what is believed to be the origin of the Iron Fire in an effort to identify the fire starters.
ICE suspends traffic stops in wake of Maine fatal shooting, sources say
Aleksandra Michalska and Kristina Cooke, Reuters | Updated July 14 - 2:14 p.m. | Save Story
Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Tuesday suspended vehicle stops related to immigration enforcement, two sources said, after agents fatally shot two men six days apart.
Bonneville Fire prompts wildfire safety reminder
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Updated July 14 - 1:41 p.m. | Save Story
The Bonneville Fire's proximity to the University of Utah campus is prompting university leaders and the Salt Lake City Fire Department to remind residents to prepare for future wildfires.
Warsh says Fed has 'no tolerance' for high inflation but provides no hints on next move
Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press | Posted July 14 - 1:02 p.m. | Save Story
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh pledged to make high inflation "a thing of the past" in his first congressional testimony Tuesday, yet provided no signal about his next steps.
Trump drops Hormuz fee plan in favor of Gulf investment deals
Enas Alashray, Elwely Elwelly, Tala Ramadan and Katharine Jackson, Reuters | Updated July 14 - 12:46 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump dropped a proposal to charge a 20% transit fee to guard the Strait of Hormuz, saying on Tuesday he would instead seek investment deals with Gulf states.
Dog collar, zip ties found at camp where woman was allegedly held captive, abused
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 14 - 12:37 p.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested in Utah County and accused of holding a woman against her will and subjecting her to several types of abuse, according to police.
Monsoon season has arrived in Utah, bringing much-needed rain and new threats
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 14 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
Monsoonal rains helped reduce fire behavior in southern Utah on Monday, but new starts were reported while communities brace for flooding risks, too.
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'Surprising and exciting': U. astronomers harness NASA telescopes for black hole discovery
- Sen. Curtis says Congress needs to weigh in after Trump restarts military operations in Iran
- Man sentenced for killing girlfriend whose body was found near Millcreek dumpster
- Beaver shuts off pressurized irrigation over flooding issues
- More charges for Uintah County father accused of abusing family for years
