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Western governors unite behind Gov. Cox's energy plan

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted June 24 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox announced on Tuesday that his initiative as chairman of the Western Governors Association will be to push to overhaul federal regulations that are obstacles to energy production.

2 children taken to hospital following off-road vehicle crash in Iron County

Jeff Richards, St. George News   |  Posted June 24 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

One child was critically injured and another was seriously hurt after both were ejected in an off-road vehicle crash on a dirt road in the mountains east of Paragonah, Iron County, on Monday afternoon.

Trump administration repeals Clinton-era rule in effort to reduce wildfires

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted June 24 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced plans on Monday to reverse a Clinton-era policy in an effort to reduce wildfires caused by a lack of forest management.

Systemic failures led to a door plug flying off a Boeing 737 Max, safety board says

Josh Funk, Associated Press  |  Posted June 24 - 8:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

The National Transportation Safety Board chairwoman says heroic actions by the crew aboard an Alaska Airlines flight ensured everyone survived last year when the door plug panel blew out of the plane.

Utah 'Love Island' contestant faces new aggravated assault charges

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 8:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man who gained notoriety as a contestant on the reality TV show "Love Island" is facing criminal charges for the second time in a month related to domestic violence.

Sean Astin talks 'The Goonies' with Utah fans in honor of the movie's 40th anniversary

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted June 24 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sean Astin, the actor best known for his roles in "The Goonies," "Lord of the Rings" and "Rudy," joined fans at Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City on Saturday evening for a 40th anniversary screening of "The Goonies."

Rep. Blake Moore says Trump had authority to conduct strikes on Iran

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Blake Moore said he believes President Donald Trump had authority to order the strikes against Iran on Saturday.

Bobby Sherman, teen idol in the 1960s and '70s, and later a CPR teacher, dies at 81

Mark Kennedy, Associated Press  |  Posted June 24 - 6:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former teen idol Bobby Sherman has died at 81, his wife, Brigitte Poublon, announced Tuesday.

Semitruck hits, kills Draper man on I-15 near Beaver

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 6:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Draper man died after he was struck by a semitruck last week while checking his engine at the side of I-15 near Beaver.

Who might the Utah Mammoth take at No. 4 after big jump in NHL draft?

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah general manager Bill Armstrong is laser-focused on making the best possible decision with the team's highest pick since taking Logan Cooley at No. 3 in 2022.

New details released on missing Idaho teenagers

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted June 24 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police are releasing new details about two teenagers who are missing from Jefferson County, Idaho.

US strikes failed to destroy Iran's nuclear sites, intelligence report says

Gram Slattery, Alexander Cornwell and Parisa Hafezi, Reuters  |  Updated June 24 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. airstrikes did not destroy Iran's nuclear capability and only set it back by a few months, according to one initial intelligence assessment, as a shaky Iran-Israel ceasefire began Tuesday.

Former Utah congressman/Air Force pilot details bombing missions like the one in Iran

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Utah Rep. Chris Stewart described the likely experience of the pilots who conducted the air strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities on Saturday.

Dallas Jenkins says ties between 'The Chosen' and Angel Studios are officially severed

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted June 24 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ties between Angel Studios and "The Chosen" have officially been severed, the biblical drama's creator, Dallas Jenkins, announced during a recent livestream.

2 arrested in Salt Lake road rage investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were arrested Monday in connection with a road-rage investigation, thanks to a quick thinking police officer and a little luck.

Ogden man charged with murder in stabbing death of his mother

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated June 24 - 3:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man was charged Monday with murder in the June 18 stabbing death of his 48-year-old mother who has now been identified by police.

Have You Seen This? 2 BYU commits from Timpview blaze to Nike Outdoor titles

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 3:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jane Hedengren secured her "GOAT" status this weekend, while Timpview teammate Lily Alder proved her ascension is just getting started.

Public celebration of life planned for Utahn killed at 'No Kings' rally

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 3:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A celebration of life for the man shot and killed while attending the "No Kings" rally in Salt Lake City earlier this month will be open to the public on Friday.

2 more adults in Utah diagnosed with measles, health department says

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 2:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two more adults in Utah have been diagnosed with the measles, state health officials announced Tuesday.

Power outage planned for parts of southern Utah as fire remains 'dangerously close' to utility lines

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated June 24 - 2:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

A scheduled power outage is planned for parts of southern Utah while firefighters continue to battle a wildfire burning southwest of Bryce Canyon.

Judge sends repeat human trafficker back to prison following St. George traffic stop

Cody Blowers, St. George News  |  Posted June 24 - 2:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man with an extensive criminal history of making money through the sexual exploitation of others faced the judge in a St. George courtroom last week.

Murder sentencing delayed as more gang members face federal racketeering charges

Emily Ashcraft and Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 1:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Five people allegedly associated with the same gang were added to a federal racketeering case, including one who pleaded guilty to aggravated murder but now wants to withdraw his plea.

Trump Ag secretary says new migrant visa program on its way

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted June 24 - 1:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins previewed a Trump administration policy shift on Monday that would expand access to immigrant work visas used by American farmers.

Southern Utah shop owners plead guilty to stealing $500K in Ukraine donations

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A couple accused of stealing more than $500,000 in donations meant for Ukraine has pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud conspiracy.

3 drivers arrested in 2 UHP road-rage investigations

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pair of separate road rage investigations in Utah on Monday resulted in troopers arresting three of the four drivers involved.

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NeuroTechnology™: Advances in modern tinnitus treatment and relief for Utah residents

Hearing and Brain Centers of America  |  Posted June 24 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tinnitus, often described as a persistent ringing or buzzing in the ears, can significantly impact the quality of life, sleep, focus, and clarity of understanding.

'I was scared': Utah student releases statement, describes ICE detention

Simone Seikaly, KSL NewsRadio  |  Posted June 24 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah student who was held for weeks in a Colorado immigration detention facility before she was released Friday, June 20, has issued a statement.

Murray man charged with stabbing ex-girlfriend 20 times

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 11:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Murray man was charged Tuesday with attempted murder and is accused of attacking his former girlfriend and stabbing her 20 times.

Patrick Kinahan: Utah Jazz can't afford to waste another rare top-5 pick

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 10:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

History does not reflect kindly relative to the Utah Jazz selecting a quality player with a top-five pick in the NBA draft.

BYU beats out Oregon, USC for 5-star QB Ryder Lyons' commitment

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 10:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

The five-star signal caller from Folsom, California, is the third-highest rated recruit in the 247Sports to commit to BYU, and the highest since 2003.

Mike Lee's proposed public lands sale hits setback with Senate parliamentarian

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 10:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mike Lee's proposal to sell up to 3 million acres of public lands in Utah and other states hit a roadblock Monday when the Senate parliamentarian ruled it cannot be included in the GOP tax bill.

Why these 100 elephants 'migrated' through Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

A traveling elephant art exhibit made a quick stop in Utah as it continues to raise money for key conservation issues.

Utah Olympians bring smiles to young patients at Primary Children's Hospital on 'Olympic Day'

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 24 - 9:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Young patients at Primary Children's Hospital in Lehi received special visitors on Monday.

Last body found after boat capsizes on Lake Tahoe in sudden storm, bringing death toll to 8

Brooke Hess-homeier and Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press  |  Posted June 24 - 9:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

The body of the last person missing from a boat that capsized on Lake Tahoe in California during a sudden and powerful weekend thunderstorm has been found, bringing the death toll from the storm to eight.

Former teacher aide arrested, accused of trying to meet teen for sex

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who claimed he is a teacher was arrested Monday after police say he sent sexually explicit messages to someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl.

Driver charged in friend's death after fatal Ogden crash

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 8:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

The driver of a car involved in a crash that killed a 21-year-old Ogden woman in March has been arrested and charged with automobile homicide.

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8 ways to improve your overall sleep

Minky Couture  |  Posted June 24 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Both ends of the spectrum (too much sleep, or not enough) come with higher incidences of health problems. Here are some suggestions to improve your sleep.

How Utah's self-defense law could impact decisions in deadly 'No Kings' protest shooting

Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 24 - 7:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

Officials are weighing a decision to charge Arturo Gamboa, the man police arrested after shots rang out at a protest on June 14.

Police seize about 92K fentanyl pills; 3 face criminal charges

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 7:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three people are facing criminal charges of fentanyl trafficking following a large bust in Midvale.

London has leaned into Jack the Ripper tourism. The locals don't like it

Elizabeth McBride, CNN  |  Posted June 24 - 6:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tourists often arrive in London with a checklist: Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, afternoon tea — and a Jack the Ripper tour.

The battle over Utah's collective bargaining ban: How Utahns say they would vote

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted June 24 - 6:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

There's been discussion and controversy over Utah's law banning public sector collective bargaining and the referendum to repeal it, but how do Utahns feel about the law?

Taylorsville home models how to conserve water by changing landscaping

Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com  |  Posted June 23 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Taylorsville home displays an effective way for Utahns to save over 58,000 gallons of water annually.

Largest digital camera ever built has released its first shots of the universe

Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press  |  Posted June 23 - 10:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

including colorful nebulas, stars and galaxies.

Loud booms rattle Wasatch Front as Army Depot conducts planned detonations

Shara Park, KSL-TV  |  Updated June 23 - 10:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Tooele Army Depot issued an apology Monday for any stress caused by detonations in the West Desert, in light of the attack on the U.S. military base in Qatar.

Utah Summer Dinner Program ensures no child goes to bed hungry

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 23 - 9:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the kitchen of Utah Community Action's South Salt Lake center, dinner is being prepped just like any other evening. But this isn't just any dinner rush; it's to feed children for free.

Benson Boone has an ice cream truck in Utah — and his own Crumbl cookie

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News   |  Posted June 23 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The "Beautiful Things" singer confirmed during a recent appearance on Scott Mills' "The Breakfast Show" that he did in fact purchase an ice cream truck that is currently in Utah.

'Those aren't there anymore': Kalani Sitake talks recruiting after big visit weekend

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted June 23 - 9:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Coaches can't comment on incoming players before they sign. But Sitake said the Cougars' recruiting visits have been different since joining the Big 12 two years ago.

Will US strikes on Iran risk prolonged war or counter attacks? Here's what experts say

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted June 23 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

National security experts from Utah weigh in on possible outcomes of U.S. strikes against Iran.

Idaho police issue Amber Alert for teens possibly headed to Cache County FLDS group

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated June 23 - 8:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Idaho police have issued an Amber Alert and are searching for two teenagers who may be traveling to an FLDS group in Cache County.

Salt Lake man charged with intentionally hitting man on e-bike

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 23 - 8:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man who was driving an SUV is facing criminal charges accusing him of swerving into an e-bike rider on purpose.

Key Mike Lee proposal stripped from Trump budget bill

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted June 23 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A proposal to expand congressional control over federal policy decisions was stripped from President Donald Trump's massive tax bill over the weekend.

Utah's employment sector showing signs of 'cooling trend' in new report

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted June 23 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite year-over-year job growth and an unemployment rate better than the national average, experts say there are signs that Utah's economy might be starting to slow down.

Trump announces ceasefire between Iran, Israel after Iran's missile attack on US base in Qatar

David Rising, Jon Gambrell and Melanie Lidman, Associated Press  |  Updated June 23 - 6:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump announced Monday that Israel and Iran had agreed to a "complete and total ceasefire" soon after Iran launched a limited missile attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar.

Utah football: Previewing the 2025 schedule with a look at Cincinnati, Baylor

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted June 23 - 6:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the season continues for Utah football, the final four games could be the most difficult stretch of the schedule.

Some governors oppose planned public land selloff in Trump bill

Andrew Hay, Reuters  |  Posted June 23 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democratic and Republican governors of Western U.S. states on Monday opposed what they called the proposed wholesale selloff of millions of acres of public land.

2 Texans charged in Provo ATM burglary are suspects in thefts in 9 states

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 23 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police believe two Texas men may be part of a gang linked to ATM robberies in nine states. Thy face several charges tied to a 2021 ATM burglary in Provo.

Police shoot, kill Eagle Mountain man during sexual assault investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 23 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who was being investigated for a violent sexual assault was shot and killed by police Monday in Eagle Mountain after allegedly pointing a gun at officers.

FDA approves HIV drug based on University of Utah biochemist's findings

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted June 23 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah biochemist Wesley Sundquist has achieved yet another milestone with the Food and Drug Administration approval of an antiviral drug for HIV prevention based on his findings.

Fighting bullies: Utah surgeon provides free ear pinning for kids in need

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 23 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ear pinning, also known as otoplasty, is a cosmetic procedure that reshapes the ears to sit closer to the head, making them less noticeable.