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Utah Venezuelans mark Independence Day while mourning earthquake victims

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated July 6 - 9:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Several Venezuelans living in Utah gathered to pray, sing and reflect after two massive earthquakes in the South American nation took the lives of more than 3,300 citizens.

US futures rise as oil weighed by supply while earnings loom

Wayne Cole and Harry Robertson, Reuters  |  Updated July 6 - 9:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. futures ticked higher and European stocks traded near record highs on Monday as the potential for increased energy ​supplies pulled down oil prices, while investors awaited a crucial earnings season for the AI sector.

Netflix nods to nostalgia with new 'Little House on the Prairie' TV series

Matt Silverstein and Danielle Broadway, Reuters  |  Updated July 6 - 8:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

For Australian actor Luke Bracey, joining Netflix's 2026 adaptation ​of the classic 1935 book "Little House on the Prairie" represents the return of a story that resonates across generations.

Is AI ready to take over your prescriptions? Doctors are wary of Utah's automated refill program

Matthew Perrone, Associated Press  |  Posted July 6 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

An AI program in the state of Utah has sparked a vigorous debate about the role of the technology in health care. Utah is the first state in the nation to allow AI to renew prescriptions for patients.

Utah's specialty license plates receive a colorful new glow-up

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 6 - 8:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has ditched its standard white background specialty license plate design for more black plates, along with various other colors and even picturesque scenes.

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Visit Switzerland for $3,999 — including airfare out of SLC

Jensen McKay Tours  |  Posted July 6 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's everything you need to know about the Jensen McKay Tours' Switzerland tour.

Cache Valley honors America 250 with community picnic and patriotic program

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted July 6 - 7:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Live music, picnic blankets and lawn chairs filled Merlin Olsen Park Sunday during an America 250 community picnic and patriotic program.

Hemingway's masterpiece on Spain's bull runs turns 100 years old with its allure intact

Joseph Wilson, Associated Press  |  Posted July 6 - 7:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Bill Hillmann has been gored three times while running with the bulls in Spain, but he wouldn't miss this year's San Fermin festival for anything.

Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece and Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke

Elena Becatoros, Associated Press  |  Posted July 6 - 6:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds of firefighters battled wildfires in Portugal, Greece and Spain on Sunday, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to Portugal to help with a massive blaze.

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 - 10:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of star U.S. 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.

Utah Royals' record 10-match unbeaten streak snapped in Chicago

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted July 5 - 10:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Royals' franchise-record 10-match unbeaten run came to a halt Sunday afternoon in a place the Royals have never won.

50 years ago, Rob Moore joined Big-D Construction when it had 3 employees; now it has 3,000

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted July 5 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fifty years after joining Big-D Construction as one of its first employees, Rob Moore looks back on helping build the Utah company into a national construction firm with 3,000 employees.

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.

Helper neighbors gather for America's Potluck to celebrate community

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted July 5 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Families, friends and visitors gathered at Helper City Park and along Main Street to take part in a nationwide event celebrating 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.

Utah wildfires take heavy toll on livestock

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted July 5 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ranchers are often running out of time to rescue their cattle and sheep from wildfires, leading to several losses, said the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.

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.

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.