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Artemis II astronaut Jeremy Hansen announces space agency retirement after moon mission

Jackie Wattles, CNN  |  Updated July 7 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who captivated the world when he flew around the moon during the Artemis II mission, said that he would step back from a full-time astronaut role in September.

Is the Big 12 short-sighted in title naming rights deal with Monster Energy?

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 9:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the Big 12 positions itself as a "global" conference, it signed over a major portion of its naming rights ahead of the upcoming college football season, commissioner Brett Yormark announced Tuesday.

NBA Summer League draws fans, boosts business in Salt Lake City

Annette Campbell, KSL  |  Updated July 7 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of basketball fans have flocked to the Huntsman Center for the NBA Summer League, where some of the league's newest players are making their first impression on professional basketball.

Ogden man pleads guilty to 20 charges in 2025 dog-hoarding case

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man originally facing 338 misdemeanor counts in a 2025 dog-hoarding case has pled guilty to 20 charges as part of an accord with city prosecutors.

Small plane crashes at Ogden airport, no major injuries

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 7:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police and firefighters in Ogden responded to a plane crash with minor injuries at the Ogden-Hinckley Airport Tuesday afternoon.

Manhattan high-rise is still unstable after columns buckle, forcing evacuations

Philip Marcelo and Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press  |  Updated July 7 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials say an under-construction high-rise in Manhattan remains unstable after columns buckled and floors sagged.

1 trailer home 'total loss' in Layton fire, neighborhood evacuated

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated July 7 - 7:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A trailer park in Layton was evacuated due to a fire Tuesday afternoon, with one trailer home being a "total loss."

Farmington High School Marching Band finds new stage after Washington parade cancellation

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Updated July 7 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Farmington High School Marching Band has quite the story to tell after heading to Washington to perform in the Fourth of July parade, which was canceled the night before due to excessive heat.

Cache County couple pleads guilty to homicide in child abuse death

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Cache County couple accused of a "severe pattern of neglect" that led to their toddler's death pleaded guilty last week to child abuse homicide.

Religion, politics at center of debate during second day of Charlie Kirk preliminary hearing

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated July 7 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A debate over the intersection of religious and political beliefs highlighted the morning session of Day 2 of Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing.

With eyes on BYU to open Big 12 media days, Cougars keep same energy that has bred success

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 6:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Texas Tech remains a favorite in the conference with seven preseason all-league selections. But BYU is nipping on the Red Raiders' heels as the Cougars opened Big 12 football media days Tuesday in Frisco, Texas.

Woman released on probation for role in killing after helping secure her mom's conviction

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Natalie Estella Aguilar was sentenced to five years on probation after admitting to manslaughter and burglary. Her mom was found guilty of murder related to the same killing and will be sentenced later this month.

Great Salt Lake tour company still operating, despite low water levels

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 5:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Low water levels have forced many boat owners to pull their boats out of the Great Salt Lake Marina.

Platner should drop out of Maine's US Senate race after sexual assault allegation, Sanders says

Kimberlee Kruesi and Patrick Whittle, Associated Press  |  Updated July 7 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Bernie Sanders says Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner should step aside after a sexual assault allegation.

DOJ threatens Utah's lieutenant governor over election administration

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 5:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson said she received a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice Tuesday threatening her with criminal prosecution over her administration of state elections.

$11.5M grant to help Salt Lake City build open space, spruce up 9-Line Trail

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 9-Line Trail is about to get greener while a new green space is also built in the area.

Man sentenced to year of home confinement for accidental shooting death of friend

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 4:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A southern Utah man who accidentally shot and killed his friend was sentenced to a year of home confinement and three years probation for manslaughter.

Utah revokes Springville's Provo Canyon School license

Kennedy Camarena and Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated July 7 - 4:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Provo Canyon School in Springville had its license revoked by the state of Utah on Monday after years of abuse allegations from former students.

US launches new strikes on Iran after reinstating oil sanctions over shipping attacks

Reuters  |  Updated July 7 - 4:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. military unleashed a new wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday and revoked a license allowing the country to sell oil after three tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz.

Meta expands generative AI tools with Muse Image rollout

Jaspreet Singh, Reuters  |  Updated July 7 - 4:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it is rolling out ​Muse Image, its first image-generation model from Meta Superintelligence Labs, as the Facebook owner expands generative ‌AI tools across its apps.

Have You Seen This? Young elephant shows off his soccer skills

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 3:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A young elephant calf in Austria showed off its dribbling skills last month ahead of the World Cup.

Motorcycle crash leaves 1 dead in Ogden

Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 3:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police said one person died in a crash involving a motorcycle on Tuesday on Washington Boulevard in Ogden.

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Looking for a fun summer activity? Millcreek Common's Play & Shop Market offers something for everyone

Play & Shop Market  |  Posted July 7 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Running from July 1-26, the Play & Shop Market will transform the Public Market at Millcreek Common into a vibrant and interactive destination.