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Falling tree branch kills 1, injures another in Perry Park

Alex Cabrero and Jacob Freeman, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 12 - 10:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

One woman was killed and another was seriously injured after a tree branch fell on them in Perry Park on Wednesday, police confirmed.

Utah wildlife staff out on a wild goose chase

Brian Carlson, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 12 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

State wildlife staff are out catching and tracking hundreds of migratory geese on the Great Salt Lake to better know what's happening with Utah's goose population.

Israel strikes Iran nuclear facilities, missile factories

Reuters  |  Updated June 12 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Israel said it struck Iran's nuclear facilities and missile factories on Friday, the start of what it warned would be a prolonged operation to stop Tehran from building a nuclear weapon.

2 Utah courthouses reduce staff ahead of planned protests as state leaders urge calm

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 12 - 8:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two courthouses in Utah are reducing their staff as a precaution ahead of planned protests.

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5 of the most common reasons Utah residents suffer from back pain

TaylorMed MRI  |  Posted June 12 - 8:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

While some back pain improves with rest, other cases tend to linger. Understanding what's causing it is the first step toward finding lasting relief.

Intermountain Health breaks ground on cancer center to serve patients in Park City

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted June 12 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ground was broken Thursday on an expansion for the Park City Hospital, which will include a cancer center, the first in the area, and more emergency and operating room space.

House, including Utah reps, vote to pass Trump cuts of $9.4B for foreign aid, public broadcasting

Patricia Zengerle, Reuters  |  Posted June 12 - 7:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

The House Thursday narrowly passed Trump's request to slash $9.4 billion in spending on foreign aid and public broadcasting. All four of Utah's representatives voted for it.

Supreme Court bolsters school disability protections

John Kruzel, Reuters  |  Posted June 12 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court on Thursday sided with a severely epileptic girl in a ruling that bolsters protections for students with disabilities in American schools.

Trump officials vow to step up LA crackdown; Democratic senator dragged away in protest

Brad Brooks and Luc Cohen, Reuters  |  Posted June 12 - 5:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem pledged to "liberate" Los Angeles Thursday at a press conference that saw a Democratic senator removed from the room in protest.

USDA grants waiver preventing Utahns from buying soda with food stamps

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted June 12 - 5:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved Utah's request to restrict the purchase of soft drinks with food stamps, beginning next year.

Scottish athletics, bagpipes, dancing on display at Utah Scottish Festival and Highland Games

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted June 12 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Scottish athletics, bagpipes, dancing and more will be featured at the Utah Scottish Festival and Highland Games in Salt Lake City this weekend.

1 arrested in fatal shooting on Navajo Nation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 12 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fatal shooting near Aneth, in San Juan County, has resulted in one man being charged in federal court with murder.

80% of the world is now within 1 stop of Salt Lake City thanks to its newest direct flight

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted June 12 - 3:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City now has nonstop service to Asia for the first time in over a decade, which is key for more than just international travel.

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Riverwoods Behavioral Health: Raising the standard in ketamine therapy

Riverwoods Behavioral Health  |  Posted June 12 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A novel approach that blends fast-acting medication and deeply supportive talk therapy is providing faster relief, deeper healing and renewed hope for those who have tried everything else.

'Hymns — For Home and Church' now has 48 hymns with latest update

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted June 12 - 2:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released 11 songs for its new hymnbook on Thursday, including a translation of a Spanish hymn and a new melody for a familiar hymn.

West Valley mom charged with leaving infant son in hot car for 108 minutes

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 12 - 1:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Valley woman is facing a criminal charge accusing her of leaving her 10-month-old son in a hot car for 108 minutes.

Jury finds Lori Daybell guilty of conspiracy to commit murder in her 3rd trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Updated June 12 - 1:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The jury determined Lori Daybell is guilty of conspiring to murder Brandon Boudreaux, her niece's estranged husband, who was shot at outside his home.

Utah State University researchers develop next generation of moon lander rocket motor

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 12 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Researchers at Utah State University are working with NASA to develop a hybrid rocket motor that could help astronauts land on and take off from the moon in future Artemis missions.

Part of I-15 to temporarily close again in Davis County for Shepard Lane project

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted June 12 - 12:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Part of I-15 in Davis County will be temporarily closed this coming weekend and the weekend after that to accommodate the Shepard Lane interchange project.

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Elon Musk backtracks on Trump criticism. How will the tech world react?

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Posted June 12 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

The DOGE guru seems to regret his fallout with the president.

Studio owner says landlord's renovations is killing her business

Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 12 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Studio owner Winter Hoins said her landlord refused to let her out of her lease after a renovation has caused her to lose business.

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Places in Utah Valley where you can see world-class art this summer

Utah Valley Chamber  |  Posted June 12 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Valley provides a rich tapestry of artistic showcases. Here's a list of places in Utah County where art enthusiasts can enjoy some world-class art.

A look at the Big 12 teams the Runnin' Utes will face in Alex Jensen's 1st season

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted June 12 - 11:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

A day after solidifying an entirely rebuilt roster, the Runnin' Utes got their first look at the Big 12 slate for 2025-26 in Alex Jensen's first season as the program's head coach.

Driver carrying 4 adults, 3 teens arrested, accused of smuggling them

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 12 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was arrested Wednesday in Grand County for investigation of human smuggling after police say he was traveling with four adults and three teens who entered the country illegally.

BYU to play Arizona, Texas Tech, Utah home-and-away in Big 12 play this year

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted June 12 - 10:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Big 12 scheduling matrix was announced Thursday morning as the conference shifts back to an 18-game conference schedule for the 2025-26 season.

Sudden closure of 3 Utah day care centers leaves families in crisis

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 12 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three day care centers were abruptly shut down on Wednesday, leaving parents with many unanswered questions and even prepaid funds they don't know if they'll see again.

Cat survives 3-week trip from China to Minnesota as stowaway in shipping container

David Schuman, CNN Wire  |  Updated June 12 - 9:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A cat braved an international journey of survival and resilience after being found in a shipping container, where the cat apparently spent weeks en route from China to Minnesota.

Officials: Raised medians have been significant in reducing crashes in Sandy

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 12 - 9:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sandy police say traffic accidents so far this year have decreased 21% compared to the 10-year average. The city is at an all-time low for crashes.

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Looking for the best way to finance your home? Your answer may be just a call away

Goldenwest Credit Union  |  Posted June 12 - 8:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Buying a home can involve travel, research and even a few gut decisions. That said, though the search may be difficult, the next task for prospective buyers is also seen as daunting — navigating mortgage needs.

US to pull some personnel from the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran

Daphne Psaledakis, Idrees Ali, Ahmed Rasheed and Jeff Mason, Reuters  |  Posted June 12 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday U.S. personnel were being moved out of the Middle East because "it could be a dangerous place," adding that the United States would not allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon.

Kaysville police mourn the loss of officer after battle with brain cancer

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 12 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Kaysville Police Department is grieving the loss of Sgt. Jared Jensen, a beloved officer, husband and father, who died Monday after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was 34 years old.

Take a tour inside downtown South Salt Lake's 'first major development'

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted June 12 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new, art-filled, eight-story apartment complex in the heart of South Salt Lake is open, signaling the start of new growth in the area.

Price man charged with kidnapping, assaulting 3 men

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted June 12 - 7:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Price man has been charged with kidnapping three men after accusing them of sleeping with his wife.

Zion National Park warns visitors against swimming in Virgin River due to possible toxins

Mori Kessler, St. George News  |  Posted June 12 - 7:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Officials at Zion National Park recently issued an advisory to visitors to not swim or submerge their heads in the water due to possible bacteria spread by algal blooms.

Utah officials worry decision on J-1 visa program could impact dual-language programs

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted June 12 - 6:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Board of Education officials worry a decision on the J-1 visa program could hurt recruitment of foreign teachers for the state's dual-language program.

NCAA track and field championships: BYU's Corrigan advances to steeplechase final

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted June 11 - 10:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU's rising star and Team USA Olympian will get another chance at a missed opportunity in Friday's 3,000-meter men's steeplechase final.

Marines to deploy on LA streets within two days with authority to detain civilians

Brad Brooks, Omar Younis, Idrees Ali and Tim Reid, Reuters  |  Updated June 11 - 10:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Marines will be on the streets of Los Angeles within two days, officials said Wednesday, with authority to detain anyone who interferes with immigration officers or confronts federal agents.

Eagle Mountain day care owner charged with obstructing justice in abuse case

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 11 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A day care owner in Eagle Mountain is facing charges of obstruction and witness tampering accusing her of trying to interfere with a child abuse investigation.

Trump says he's happy with deal that maintains US-China trade truce

Doina Chiacu and Alistair Smout, Reuters  |  Updated June 11 - 10:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was happy with a framework trade deal that restored a fragile truce in the U.S.-China trade war, a day after negotiators agreed on it in London.

Kennedy replaces fired CDC panel members, includes anti-vaccine proponents

Ahmed Aboulenein, Julie Steenhuysen and Michael Erman, Reuters  |  Posted June 11 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. named eight members to serve on a key panel of vaccine advisers on Wednesday, including several who have advocated against vaccines.

Sinkhole in Bountiful causes partial closure of 2600 South; commute delays expected

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted June 11 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A sinkhole in Bountiful on Wednesday caused a partial street closure expected to last through Thursday.

Hear that big BOOM? It could be the Tooele Army Depot detonating aging munitions

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted June 11 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

On Wednesday, reporters were given a rare glimpse of the lunar-like landscapes that double as explosion pits — and the precise task of preparing obsolete munitions for destruction.

Washington airport will halt flights at 6 p.m. Saturday during Trump Army parade

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Posted June 11 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The FAA announced it will suspend flights at Reagan National Airport starting at 6 p.m. Saturday in anticipation of President Trump's Army parade on Trump's 79th birthday.

'No plan, no gain': Daybell proclaims innocence before her 3rd trial is passed to a jury

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted June 11 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A jury is now weighing whether Lori Vallow Daybell conspired with her brother to try to murder Brandon Boudreaux. Closing arguments in her third trial were held Wednesday.

Orem man sentenced to 8 years for transporting child sex abuse material

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted June 11 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Orem man convicted of transporting chid sexual abuse material has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison.

'Sold on SLC' canceled after first season, stars of show say

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted June 11 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Sold on SLC," a reality show centered around the Wasatch Front's hot real estate market, won't be continuing a second season.

Charges filed against Payson man accused of going 142 mph on freeway

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 11 - 6:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Payson man is facing criminal charges accusing him of traveling 142 mph on I-15.

Jury convicts Harvey Weinstein of top charge in split verdict at #MeToo sex crimes retrial

Jennifer Peltz and Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press  |  Posted June 11 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was convicted Wednesday of one of the top charges, but acquitted of another, in a split verdict in his sex crimes retrial.

Employee charged with sexually abusing 3 children at Murray day care

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 11 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Magna man who worked at a Murray day care center has been charged with sexually abusing three children at the center before he was fired.

Utah leaders offer split views on California protesting, National Guard deployment

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted June 11 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah leaders are offering split opinions on California protesting and the National Guard deployment there as nationwide protests against President Donald Trump are planned.

Man dies in river accident near Utah-Arizona border

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted June 11 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man died after he was overtaken by river currents while recreating near the Utah-Arizona border.

Elaine Jack, former Relief Society general president, dies at 97

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted June 11 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Elaine L. Jack, who served as the 12th general president of the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1990 to 1997, died Tuesday at 97 years old.

Have You Seen This? Runaway pet zebra airlifted to safety

Linda Williams and Associated Press  |  Posted June 11 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A runaway pet dubbed "Ed the Zebra" flew through the sky on his way home after spending a week on the loose in central Tennessee.

How popular were Utah's ski resorts this winter? Here's what the data says

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted June 11 - 2:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Visitation at Utah's 15 ski and snowboard resorts dipped a bit this past winter with less snow in the mountains, but the state's slopes remain as popular as ever.

More charges filed against former Provo OB-GYN

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 11 - 2:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Provo OB-GYN now faces more than two dozen criminal charges in eight separate cases.

Musk says some of his posts about Trump 'went too far'

Reuters  |  Posted June 11 - 1:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Billionaire businessman Elon Musk said on Wednesday he regretted some of the posts he made last week about Donald Trump as they had gone "too far", a gesture the U.S. president described as "very nice", in the latest sign of a tentative reconciliation between the two men.

Tooele man charged with murder for fatal stabbing of mother's friend

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 11 - 1:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Tooele man who allegedly claims he has not been taking medication for his mental illness is accused of fatally stabbing his mother's friends who was acting "shady."

San Juan County sheriff's sergeant let driver go minutes before alleged DUI crash

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 11 - 12:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A driver who appears to have fallen asleep during a traffic stop in southeastern Utah was involved in a suspected DUI crash six minutes later.