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Pine Valley residents in southern Utah told to evacuate as new fire spreads near community

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted June 19 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Residents in the community of Pine Valley in Washington County have been told to evacuate Thursday night as a new wildfire blazes nearby.

What are the best national parks for hiking?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted June 19 - 9:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

The best way to explore the wonders of a national park is on foot. But among the dozens of national parks across the country, which ones are the best for hiking?

'America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' documents pay win for the group

Lisa Respers France, CNN  |  Updated June 19 - 8:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have scored a salary touchdown. The new season of the Netflix docuseries "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" includes the women getting a pay raise.

Father who allegedly made 'Columbine' reference to elementary school faces charges

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 19 - 7:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say threatened a South Salt Lake school that was upholding a protective order is now facing criminal charges.

2024 was a 'banner year' for downtown's Eccles Theater. Here's how much money it made

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted June 19 - 7:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Last year was a smashing success for Eccles Theater, from its Broadway lineup down to its end-of-year finances.

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Countertop design trends in 2025 that are sure to impress

Bedrock Quartz  |  Posted June 19 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

From eye-catching visual elements to innovative features, the countertops of tomorrow are all about making bold statements and seamlessly blending technology into everyday life.

Head of Utah Department of Public Safety announces retirement

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 19 - 6:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Department of Public Safety commissioner announced Thursday that he is retiring.

'45 years is a lot of practice': Southern Utah resident brings walls to life with more than 500 murals

Jessi Bang, St. George News  |  Posted June 19 - 5:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Patti Lewis has been painting murals for over 45 years. She has more than 500 murals to her name and she just finished her latest masterpiece in Hurricane, Washington County.

Ukrainian nationals arrested in Utah in alleged money laundering scheme

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 19 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two men are accused of scamming a Logan man out of about $300,000 in cash and gold coins.

Man survives black bear attack in Utah; bear killed

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated June 19 - 3:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

A black bear was tracked down and killed in Garfield County after biting a man on the arm as he slept in a cot.

Have You Seen This? Match your behavior to a child to find out your zodiac sign

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted June 19 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kids are used in this video to show the real life behaviors of different zodiac signs.

Woman, 48, killed in Ogden stabbing; man in custody

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 19 - 3:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

One woman is dead and a man was detained following a stabbing in Ogden Thursday afternoon.

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Trucordia celebrates a $1.3 billion investment from The Carlyle Group

Trucordia  |  Posted June 19 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Trucordia, a top 20 U.S. insurance brokerage gathered with the business community and others to announce a strategic investment of $1.3 billion from global investment firm Carlyle's Global Credit platform.

They fight and prevent wildfires in Utah's blazing summer heat. How one county thanked them

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted June 19 - 2:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Morgan County hosted a celebration of gratitude for state-run fire crews who have fought and prevented wild fires in the county.

Trump says he signed order extending deadline for TikTok closing

Reuters  |  Posted June 19 - 1:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he extended the June 19 deadline for China-based ByteDance to divest the U.S. assets of short-video app TikTok for 90 more days.

DA requests more time to review deadly 'No Kings' Salt Lake rally

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 19 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The man arrested for investigation of murder during the "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City will remain in the Salt Lake County Jail at least three more days after prosecutors requested more time to screen the case for potential charges.

Firefighters issue warnings about target shooting as danger heats up

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 19 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters in Tooele County are pointing to target shooting in a number of recent and past wildfires, as much of Utah faces a red flag warning over the next few days.

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4 steps to get your Utah criminal record expunged

Utah Legal Services  |  Posted June 19 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's what you need to know about expunging your criminal record in Utah — and how to take the first step toward a brighter future with a fresh start.

SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas explodes, but no injuries reported

The Associated Press  |  Posted June 19 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas exploded, sending a dramatic fireball high into the sky late Wednesday. The company says the Starship "experienced a major anomaly" while on the test stand at Starbase.

Dueling 5-star prospects visiting BYU, Utah during high-level recruiting weekend

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted June 19 - 10:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars will be hosting five-star Folsom (Calif.) quarterback Ryder Lyons over the weekend, while the Utes bring in five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo 50 miles to the north.

Summit County elk causes accident that injures 2, forces freeway closure

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated June 19 - 10:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

A series of accidents initially caused by a car hitting an elk on I-80 in Summit County Thursday morning resulted in two drivers being injured.

Maternity care deserts pushing Wyoming women to Utah for labor and delivery

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 19 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The lack of health care accessibility in Wyoming is pushing women to travel to Utah for OB-GYNs.

2nd sinkhole in days raises concerns in Holladay neighborhood

Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 19 - 8:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

A second sinkhole in less than two weeks has alarmed residents along Nila Way in Holladay, where the street has collapsed twice near 4100 South and 2900 East.

Police say alleged burglar tells St. George homeowner he is looking 'to find a wife'

Cody Blowers, St. George News  |  Posted June 19 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A LaVerkin, Washington County, man reportedly stole an off-road vehicle in Ivins before driving to St. George, where he allegedly broke into a residence and was confronted by the homeowner, police said.

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Explore the magnificence of France with a Utah-based travel company

Jensen McKay Tours  |  Posted June 19 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

When it comes to ideal vacation destinations, France ranks near the top of many people's lists.

Driver killed in crash near mouth of Parleys Canyon

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 19 - 7:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

A vehicle trying to merge onto westbound I-80 rolled Thursday morning, ejecting and killing the driver.

Ogden sisters push through devastating trials to create scholarship fund for their mom

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted June 19 - 7:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Despite a series of personal tragedies, sisters Kassie and Kari Harbath have found healing through community and a founding a scrunchie business.

Supreme Court sides with Utah in case over clean air regulations

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted June 18 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Supreme Court sided with Utah in a case about clean air regulations on Wednesday, a decision the state's solicitor general says could simplify future disputes.

Judge blocks Trump passport policy targeting transgender people

Nate Raymond, Reuters  |  Posted June 18 - 10:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump's administration from refusing to issue passports to transgender and nonbinary Americans that reflect their gender identities.

Fed holds rates steady, projects two cuts by end of 2025; Powell sees 'meaningful' inflation ahead

Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir, Reuters  |  Updated June 18 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, but Chairman Jerome Powell said he sees "meaningful" inflation ahead as consumers pay more for goods.

Millions of acres of public lands in Utah eligible for sale under Senate tax bill

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted June 18 - 9:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Millions more acres of public lands across Utah could be eligible to be sold off under a recent change to the Senate's budget bill made in a committee chaired by Utah Sen. Mike Lee.

Parents sue Enbridge Gas over son's death in South Jordan house explosion

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Updated June 18 - 9:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

The parents of the teen killed in a South Jordan house explosion have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Enbridge Gas, claiming the company could have prevented his death.

How Utah is looking to give local businesses a leg up at this year's Outdoor Retailer

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted June 18 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new "incubator" at Outdoor Retailer aims to give six Utah outdoor recreation businesses a shot at becoming the state's next big brand.

Astronomers create a dazzling, elaborate map of nearby galaxy in thousands of colors

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Updated June 18 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Astronomers have revealed a nearby spiral galaxy in all its brilliant glory, shining in thousands of colors.

Find out why your car insurance will likely go up and how you can save money

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 18 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Car insurance rates are up nearly 55% and expected to go up another 7% this year. The KSL Investigators look into what's inflating prices and how you can still save money.

2 charged in plot to kill Rexburg man but may have targeted wrong home, documents say

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted June 18 - 7:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A grand jury has indicted two men in connection with the homicide of a Rexburg man who was shot and killed during a home invasion in 2021.

Parowan crash sends ATV rider to hospital with 'serious head injuries'

Jessi Bang, St. George News   |  Posted June 18 - 7:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

An early morning ATV crash in Parowan on Wednesday prompted a Life Flight airlift response, and a reminder from the Iron County Sheriff's Office about off-road safety.

Riverton man shot, killed stepson while teaching firearm safety to daughter, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated June 18 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Riverton man was arrested for investigation of manslaughter after police say he shot and killed his 18-year-old stepson while teaching firearm safety to his daughter.

Provo celebrates new wastewater treatment plant with 'Flush Fest'

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted June 18 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The city of Provo is celebrating the opening of its new $120 million water reclamation facility with "Flush Fest."

Karen Read found not guilty of second-degree murder, guilty of drunken driving in boyfriend's death

Michael Casey and Patrick Whittle, Associated Press  |  Updated June 18 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A jury has found Karen Read not guilty of second-degree murder in death of her Boston police officer boyfriend but guilty of a lesser charge of drunken driving.

'She is very careful': Footage shows Brandon Boudreaux report his ex-wife trespassing

Michael Houck, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 18 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Newly obtained body camera footage shows how cautious Brandon Boudreaux was after he was shot at in Arizona.

Utah to celebrate artists of all kinds in largest arts festival yet

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted June 18 - 4:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Starting Thursday, downtown Salt Lake City will be filled with art of all mediums as part of the 49th annual Utah Arts Festival, the state's largest outdoor arts event.

Trump keeps world guessing about US military action on Iran

Steve Holland, Parisa Hafezi and Alexander Cornwell, Reuters  |  Updated June 18 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump kept the world guessing on Wednesday whether the U.S. will join Israel's bombardment of Iranian nuclear and missile sites, as residents of Iran's capital streamed out of the city on the sixth day of the air assault.

Have You Seen This? Online influencer recreates iconic Barbie movie dresses

Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com  |  Posted June 18 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Social media influencer Alexandra Louise showcases her new dress based on the movie "Barbie: Princess Charm School."

The next generation of high-tech warfare is being built in Utah

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted June 18 - 2:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Drones are viewed as the future of war, and Fortem Technologies in Lindon is working to ensure the United States will be prepared if or when war comes knocking on its door.

Utah woman says Sandy police were too slow to investigate severe case of stalking

Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 18 - 1:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sandy police did arrest a suspect 27 days after Azalea's initial report. But he was released after prosecutors asked police to gather more evidence before they file charges.

Draper preserves additional 255 acres of open space in conservation easement

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted June 18 - 1:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

A year after Draper and Lehi preserved 900 acres of open space in Traverse Mountain, Draper is adding another 255 acres to a nearby conservation easement.

Police looking for gunman in South Salt Lake shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 18 - 12:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

An apparent dispute between "acquaintances" resulted in one man being shot Tuesday night in South Salt Lake. Police were looking for the gunman on Wednesday.

Deadly listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo fettucine sold at Kroger and Walmart

Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press  |  Posted June 18 - 12:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A listeria food poisoning outbreak that has killed three people and led to one pregnancy loss is linked to newly recalled heat-and-eat chicken fettucine alfredo products sold at Kroger and Walmart stores, federal health officials said.

Poll: Half of Utah voters don't want to opt-in to get their mail-in ballots

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted June 18 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new poll found that 50% of Utah voters would prefer to automatically get their mail-in ballots instead of opting in to get the ballots every eight years as a new Utah law requires.

ICE may have improperly used shared info to detain Utah student, sheriff's probe shows

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Updated June 18 - 11:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Colorado sheriff's office probe shows immigration agents' detention of a University of Utah student may have stemmed from improper use of shared information.

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A silent number of American men are struggling

Lois Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted June 18 - 11:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new survey found 36% of American men struggle to understand their place in society.

Utahns weigh in on Trump's job as president so far

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Posted June 18 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump is nearing the five-month mark of his second term — a term marked so far by a frenetic pace of executive orders and action on issues related to culture, as well as immigration and foreign policy. Trump still remains popular with Republicans in Utah.

Utah County man charged with shooting at neighbor's livestock while intoxicated

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted June 18 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police say an intoxicated man walked onto his neighbor's property and started shooting at his livestock in Utah County last week.

Parents of Pleasant Grove boy say they forgive the driver who hit him

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 18 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah County family is sharing a message of forgiveness after their 9-year-old son was hit and killed while riding his bike.

US Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law banning youth transgender care

Andrew Chung, Reuters  |  Posted June 18 - 9:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Supreme Court supported a Republican-backed ban in Tennessee on gender-related medical care for transgender minors on Wednesday in a setback for transgender rights that could bolster efforts by states to defend other measures targeting transgender people.

Multiple advisories issued across Utah as 100-degree heat returns to Wasatch Front

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated June 18 - 9:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Advisories tied to heat-related illnesses, fire danger and energy demand have all been issued ahead of the state's first big heat wave of the year.

How should Utah rein in the wild horse and burro problem?

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted June 18 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

There are no easy solutions to the wild horse problem in Utah, and the state is looking for answers.