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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.

Brian Wilson, Beach Boys visionary leader and summer's poet laureate, dies at 82

Hillel Italie, Associated Press  |  Posted June 11 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys has died at 82. One of the world's most beloved and influential musicians, his family posted news of his death to his website Wednesday. The eldest and last surviving of three musical brothers, he and his fellow Beach Boys rose from local California act to national hitmakers to international ambassadors of the American dream.

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New report exposes 3 IRA and 401K mistakes that could cost you a fortune

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted June 11 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah retirement experts warn your IRAs or 401Ks over $200,000 are at risk, if these mistakes are not corrected.

Teen gunman in 2022 triple-homicide investigation moved to adult court

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

A boy who was 15 when he allegedly participated in a gang-related shooting in 2022, resulting in the deaths of three people, will face charges as an adult.

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On their way to BYU, teens first help run the Senate

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted June 11 - 11:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nathan and Preston Neuhaus, twin brothers from Tennessee, were sponsored by Utah Sen. Mike Lee to attend the program crucial to the daily operations of the U.S. Senate.

US consumer prices rise moderately in May

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Posted June 11 - 10:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Consumer prices increased marginally in May amid cheaper gasoline, but inflation is expected to accelerate in the coming months on the back of the Trump administration's import tariffs.

How BYU, Utah athletic leaders are preparing for NCAA's $2.8B House settlement

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted June 11 - 10:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

The first month of Brian Santiago's tenure as BYU athletic director have been eventful, to say the least, and one of the biggest changes of his brief time in the lead chair of the BYU athletic came down late Friday night.

Man accused of trying to take officer's weapon at Salt Lake airport

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted June 11 - 10:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man is accused of taking a traveler's backpack and trying to take an officer's gun at the Salt Lake City International Airport.

Salt Lake City finalizes $2.2B budget with no new tax raises — for now

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted June 11 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city has finalized a $2.2 billion budget, including a record $512 million in general fund spending without a property tax increase for now.

Find out how to protect yourself from scam text messages

Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 11 - 9:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Trade Commission says text scams stole $470 billion from Americans last year. In 2023, that number was $372 million. "Nobody is immune," warned a senior vice-president at cybersecurity firm Aura.

Iron County woman sentenced to prison for manslaughter in boyfriend's shooting death

Jeff Richards, St. George News  |  Posted June 11 - 9:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman who pleaded guilty to shooting her boyfriend to death in Iron County nearly two years ago was sentenced to prison on Tuesday.

Advocates optimistic that Congress could renew downwinder compensation in budget bill

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted June 11 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

One year to the day since federal lawmakers let compensation for downwinders expire, advocates say they feel more optimistic than they have in months about getting an expansion of the program through Congress.

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Top Utah activities to fill your summer with fun and joy

Salt Lake Chamber  |  Posted June 11 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

From bustling farmers markets to thrilling amusement parks, there are a few must-experience events in Utah this summer.

Idaho-based energy company to bring 'transformative' nuclear reactor to Utah

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted June 11 - 7:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

A revolutionary fission nuclear microreactor capable of producing electricity and high-temperature heat is set for a test run at the Utah San Rafael Energy Lab.

What is a sleep paralysis demon?

Kristen Rogers, CNN  |  Posted June 11 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Many people who experience sleep paralysis see frightening hallucinations some call "sleep paralysis demons."

Amazon's Marriott-Slaterville facility is finally operating, ramping up to 336,000 deliveries a week

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted June 10 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Amazon's Marriott-Slaterville delivery facility, completed in 2022, is finally operational, employing around 160 full-timers and ramping up to 336,000 deliveries a week.

Deputies warn high temperatures, lack of preparedness can spike search and rescue calls

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 10 - 10:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the Wasatch Front reaches in to the 90s, search and rescue volunteers and deputies warn that a little preparedness can help avoid an emergency.

Man charged with shooting at multiple people in Salt Lake City

Sicily Stanton for KSL.com  |  Updated June 10 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 29-year-old man was arrested for investigation of multiple felony charges after police say he opened fire during an argument, endangering six people.

Long Island golfer is trying to set Guinness World Record for playing most consecutive hours

Carolyn Gusoff, CNN  |  Posted June 10 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

For most golfers, a round takes a few hours, but one Long Island man is taking that to the extreme. Kelechi Ezihie has the intention of setting a Guinness World Record by playing nonstop for 24 hours.

Utah death-row inmate Ralph Menzies appeals decision that he's competent enough for execution

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted June 10 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Attorneys for Ralph Menzies have appealed to the Utah Supreme Court a judge's decision that he is competent enough to be executed.

US, Mexico discuss deal to cut Trump's steel tariffs, sources say

Ryan Patrick Jones, Natalia Siniawski and David Lawder, Reuters  |  Posted June 10 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States and Mexico are negotiating a deal to reduce or eliminate President Donald Trump's 50% steel tariffs on imports up to a certain volume, sources said on Tuesday.

New Jersey man gored by bison in Yellowstone National Park

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted June 10 - 8:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man sustained minor injuries after being gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park Tuesday morning.

Section of 'iconic' Zion National Park trail reopens after 2 years of construction

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted June 10 - 7:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new bridge linking Zion Lodge to one of Zion National Park's more popular trail systems is now open, ending two years of detours in the area.

Former student kills 10 people and himself in shooting at Austrian school

Francois Murphy and Alexandra Schwarz-Goerlich, Reuters  |  Updated June 10 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former student killed 10 people and himself at a secondary school in Austria's second city, Graz, on Tuesday in the worst school shooting in Austria's modern history.

Marines arrive in LA on Trump's orders as immigration protests persist

Brad Brooks, Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali and Dietrich Knauth, Reuters  |  Updated June 10 - 7:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds of Marines arrived in the Los Angeles area on Tuesday under orders from President Donald Trump to help quell protests despite objections from local and state leaders.

Salt Lake City leaders, Black community mark Juneteenth, raise controversial new city flag

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted June 10 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City officials and leaders from the Black community gathered to mark Juneteenth and to raise the city's controversial new Juneteenth-themed flag.

Warner Bros Discovery splits streaming from cable TV in latest media shakeup

Reuters  |  Posted June 10 - 6:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Warner Bros Discovery said it would split into two publicly traded companies, separating its studios and streaming business from its fading cable television networks as the parent of HBO and CNN looks to compete better in the streaming era.