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New adult autism community center set to open in Orem next week

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted June 16 - 6:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new center designed to support adults with autism is preparing to open its doors, aiming to fill a gap in services for individuals on the spectrum after they age out of youth programs.

Bosnia and Herzegovina receives homecoming welcome in Utah during World Cup stay

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 11:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

For only the second time as an independent country, the flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina will fly over the FIFA World Cup hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada — and in between, over Sandy, Utah.

Sorsby won't play for Texas Tech after unprecedented legal fight over his eligibility for gambling

Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press  |  Updated June 15 - 11:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby will not play for Texas Tech this fall and instead plans to enter the NFL supplemental draft, ending an unprecedented legal fight over the college eligibility of a player who had acknowledged betting on college and pro sports, including some wagers on his own team while at Indiana four years ago.

No Kings shooting victim remembered on somber 1-year anniversary

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

One year after a Salt Lake City father, husband and fashion designer was fatally shot during a downtown No Kings protest, friends and community leaders remember his legacy.

Boy riding e-motorcycle critically injured in Draper crash

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A boy was critically injured on Sunday night after colliding with an SUV in Draper while riding an electric motorcycle.

'Freedom, justice and hope': Numerous activities slated in Utah to mark Juneteenth

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Numerous activities are slated in Utah to mark Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom and the end of slavery following the Civil War.

Some of the skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash were experienced jumpers

John Seewer and Josh Funk, Associated Press  |  Updated June 15 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several of the skydivers who were killed when their plane crashed moments after taking off from a Missouri airfield were experienced jumpers. Authorities say the pilot and all 11 passengers died in the crash Sunday.

US gasoline slips below $4 a gallon for first time since April

Nicole Jao, Reuters  |  Updated June 15 - 8:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. average retail gasoline prices dipped below $4 a gallon for the first time since mid-April, as optimism grew that a preliminary deal ​between the U.S. and Iran would lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Semitruck rollover causes crude oil spill in Indian Canyon; drinking water unaffected, official say

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated June 15 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hazmat crews are responding to a semitruck spill in Carbon County.

Driver arrested, accused of fleeing, hitting Utah Highway Patrol cars

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A driver going at least 106 mph was arrested on Sunday after troopers with the Utah Highway Patrol said he fled from them and hit two of their vehicles.

'I want to be a fast runner': How a 10-year-old Utahn with a prosthetic leg is living his dream

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Zach Adler was born with a condition that limited his ability to walk, let alone run. With assistance, he is fulfilling his dream of becoming a "fast runner."

Latest NBA draft intel: Why Peterson isn't working out for Jazz

Ben Anderson, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

With eight days remaining before the NBA draft, a significant shake-up appears to be brewing at the top of the lottery involving the Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz with Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa.

Summit County firefighters using AI helping detect wildfires before they spread

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

With wildfire danger worsening across the state, the North Summit Fire District said AI is helping it detect fires before they spread.

'One of one': Outdoor community reacts to death of 'Sketchy Andy' Lewis in Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tributes to Andrew "Sketchy Andy" Lewis have poured in from the global extreme sports community after the icon died in a BASE jumping incident in Utah.

8 people presumed dead after B-52 bomber crashes at US Air Force base in Southern California

Christopher Weber And Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press  |  Updated June 15 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Air Force says eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff at a military base in southern California's Mojave Desert are believed to be dead.

Want to join a general conference choir? Auditions open for singers from Nephi to Logan

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Adults living within 100 miles of Salt Lake City are invited to audition to be in a guest choir for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' October general conference.

Newsom accuses Trump of directing politically-motivated investigation

Costas Pitas and Ryan Patrick Jones, Reuters  |  Updated June 15 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has accused President Donald Trump of directing the Justice ​Department to investigate the governor and his wife due to his consideration of running for president.

2 dead after BASE jumping incident in Grand County

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated June 15 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people died on Sunday after the Grand County Sheriff's Office said a BASE jump went wrong in a remote area of the Mineral Bottom area.

Ogden Valley officials sue Utah State Tax Commission over property tax issue

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials in Ogden Valley, the new Weber County city, are suing the Utah State Tax Commission, arguing they should be able to implement a property tax hike.

Have You Seen This? Lone bagpiper serenades World Cup crowd

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 3:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

World Cup season is here, which also apparently can double as play-your-bagpipe-in-other-people's-ears season.

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A night to remember: What makes Hale Centre Theatre a beloved tradition

Hale Center Theatre  |  Posted June 15 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Located in Sandy, the theatre operates three distinct performance venues, offering audiences a wide variety of productions throughout the year.

Market Street Grill to close its iconic downtown location after 46 years

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 2:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Market Street Grill says it'll shut its downtown location at the end of June, while maintaining other locations.

Church of Jesus Christ opens application for Salt Lake Temple Celebration volunteers

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated June 15 - 2:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opened applications on Monday for anyone to help and/or perform at the Salt Lake Temple Celebration next year,