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Motorcyclist crashes, dies during a traffic stop in St. George

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist died Friday during a traffic stop in St. George, the Washington County Attorney's Office announced Monday.

New option to address Bonanza Flat parking debuts. Will Millcreek Canyon be next?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new bus service debuted over the weekend, whisking mountain bikers and hikers alike to a pair of popular trailheads in the Wasatch Backcountry.

Utah's Sen. Curtis pushes Treasury to mint commemorative coins ahead of state's next Olympics

Cami Mondeaux and Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted July 14 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. John Curtis is pushing the U.S. Treasury to mint special edition coins commemorating the upcoming Olympics in Los Angeles and Salt Lake City under a new bill being introduced on Monday.

No charges for Roy police officers in sexual assault investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors say they won't file charges against Roy police officers who are still on administrative leave for a sexual assault investigation at Snowbird in May.

'Shots fired at me': Police release videos from intense shootout between officers, driver

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 5:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Body camera videos of an intense shooting between an armed driver and Salt Lake police were released Monday.

Community grants can help prepare wildland-urban interface areas for fire season

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 14 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several homeowners around the Pinebrook subdivision are taking advantage of state grant money from Utah's Watershed Restoration Initiative to better protect their homes from wildfire risk.

Have You Seen This? Neil Diamond surprises theatergoers with 'Sweet Caroline' performance

Alli Rosenbloom, CNN  |  Posted July 14 - 3:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Good times never seemed so good for a delighted audience over the weekend, when Neil Diamond emerged from retirement for an impromptu sing-along.

Sundance plans to make final Utah film festival a 'celebration full of gratitude and joy'

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sundance Film Festival plans to honor Park City and Robert Redford in its final festival in Utah in January, but it won't include one iconic Park City venue.

Drug task force agents arrest Iron County man accused of operating 'magic mushroom' lab

Jeff Richards, St. George News  |  Posted July 14 - 2:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Drug task force agents raided a suspected psilocybin mushroom lab in Iron County on Wednesday and arrested a 45-year-old man on related drug and weapons charges.

Utah scientists search deep space for traces of violent events

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 14 - 1:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Scientists at the University of Utah, along with others around the world, are taking a close look at deep space with an unusual array of telescopes in the desert of Central Utah.

2 men arrested in possible hate crime investigation in Murray

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 1:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two men accused of swinging a bat at a third man and taking his phone after calling him a derogatory name are being investigated for a possible hate crime, according to police.

Antisemitic posts appear on Elmo's X account after hack

Issy Ronald, CNN  |  Posted July 14 - 12:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Elmo's X account was hacked on Sunday, causing the beloved "Sesame Street" character to appear to post expletive-filled antisemitic rants and anti-Trump statements.

Video shows large 'fire vortex' at Utah wildfire, damaging fire engine

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fire engine was damaged when a massive "fire vortex" formed within a fire burning in southeast Utah over the weekend.

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How religious parents won the battle over LGBTQ-themed books

Mariya Manzhos, Deseret News  |  Posted July 14 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

As religious parents celebrate the Supreme Court decision for their kids to opt out of LGBTQ-themed books, they're ready to put the legal battle behind.

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Utah's growing trend: Backyard offices, gyms and golf simulators

Backyard Office Utah  |  Posted July 14 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Building extra spaces to separate your home, professional life and hobbies is the specialty of one Utah company.

Corrections officials preparing for firing squad — Utah's 2nd execution in 13 months

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 11:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah death row inmate Ralph Leroy Menzies is scheduled to be executed by firing squad just after midnight on Sept. 5. Corrections officials say they're prepared.

South Jordan couple charged with aggravated abuse of their 77-year-old father

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The son and daughter-in-law of an elderly South Jordan man are each facing a criminal charge accusing them of abusing the man.

Trump to send weapons to Ukraine, threatens secondary sanctions on Russia in 50 days

Anastasiia Malenko, Steve Holland and Dan Peleschuk, Reuters  |  Posted July 14 - 10:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump announced new weapons for Ukraine on Monday and threatened to hit buyers of Russian exports with sanctions unless Russia agrees to a peace deal in 50 days, a major shift in policy brought on by disappointment with Moscow.

City-sponsored block parties bring neighbors together in Tooele

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Want to get to know neighbors? Tooele city officials are encouraging residents to build more community connections by hosting block parties.

9 deaths in fire at Massachusetts assisted living facility

Michael Casey and Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press  |  Posted July 14 - 9:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities say nine people died in a fire at an assisted living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, where people were hanging out of windows screaming for help.

A Utah professor spoke at an Israeli-hostage rally. Here's what he said

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted July 14 - 9:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Israel native and Utahn had sharp words for the leaders of his homeland at a rally Saturday in Jerusalem demanding the return of the Israeli hostages remaining in Gaza.

Man arrested in fatal West Valley weekend crash

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 8:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say tried to walk away after being involved in a three-car crash in West Valley City was arrested over the weekend.

1 hospitalized after being shot in Roy Sunday evening

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person was hospitalized after being shot in the head in Roy on Sunday evening, according to police.

Arson incident at Provo park causes over $120K in damages

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 14 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A second act of arson in just two months has left portions of a popular Provo playground in ruins, with damages estimated at more than $120,000.

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RC Willey brings back a classic on July 16 with free hot dogs

RC Willey  |  Posted July 14 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

RC Willey is taking the dog days of summer literally this year — by bringing back one of its most iconic traditions for one day only.

Divided appeals court rejects plea deal for accused Sept. 11 attacks mastermind

Nate Raymond, Reuters  |  Posted July 14 - 7:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

An appeals court on Friday denied Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the accused mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, and two of his co-defendants plea deals that would have eliminated the death penalty.

The biggest piece of Mars on Earth is going up for auction in New York

Dave Collins And Joseph B. Frederick, Associated Press  |  Posted July 14 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

For sale: a 54-pound rock. Estimated auction price: $2 million to $4 million. Why so expensive? It's the largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth.

Video released of Utah ranger saving woman trapped under Provo River bridge

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 14 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman says she'll never forget the Utah ranger who jumped into the Provo River and helped her after she became trapped under a bridge while paddleboarding two weeks ago.

'Avoid the area': Wildfire breaks out on Monroe Mountain in Sevier County

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Updated July 13 - 11:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Evacuations are underway as a human-caused wildfire broke out near Monroe in Sevier County on Sunday afternoon.

Jazz rookies out again in loss to Warriors, so how is the team using summer league?

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted July 13 - 11:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

By the time the second half started, fans had apparently seen enough: No Ace Bailey. No Walter Clayton Jr. No crowd.

Wildfire destroys a historic Grand Canyon lodge and other structures

Felicia Fonseca and Jaimie Ding, Associated Press  |  Posted July 13 - 11:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fast-moving wildfire destroyed a historic lodge and dozens of other structures on the Grand Canyon's North Rim, forcing officials to close access to that area for the season, the park said Sunday.

A year after Trump's near-assassination, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man

Jill Colvin, Associated Press  |  Updated July 13 - 10:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

One year after narrowly avoiding assassination, President Donald Trump, according to friends and aides, is still the same man — but they see signs the incident changed him in some ways.

Utah is rich in gold locations, ranking 10th nationally

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted July 13 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new analysis puts Utah 10th place in the nation for its number of gold locations, but don't necessarily grab a pan and go out there and pan for the precious resource.

Southern Utah pilot shares first-hand account of crash landing in Oregon that injured 5

Jeff Richards, St. George News   |  Posted July 13 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Cedar City resident who piloted a small jet that crashed after landing in Oregon three months ago is now sharing his story.

Health care options expanding to meet Utah growth

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted July 13 - 8:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Beehive State's population is growing, creating need for expanded facilities and health care services. And hospitals, clinics and other providers are responding.

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Fascinating facts you might not know about Utah's incredible Lake Powell

Siegfried & Jensen  |  Posted July 13 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Look beyond the jet skis, and there are a number of captivating facts about Lake Powell that might make you appreciate it even more — from overlooked recreation opportunities to fascinating artifacts under the surface.

ICE arrests have tripled across the West. Inside the reasons and the costs

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted July 13 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's promise of mass deportations gained momentum over the first six months of his second term and the effect is being felt throughout the American West — including Utah.

Draper woman says timeshare exit company left her out $9K and still stuck in her timeshare

Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 13 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Shirley England is not alone in her frustration of owning a timeshare she seemingly can't unload. According to the National Association of Attorneys General, timeshare contracts create a "noncancellable lifetime obligation."

Utah's 'Captain McGregor' serves his country in a unique way, with a unique uniform

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted July 13 - 4:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

As "Captain McGregor," Doug McGregor has proudly worn this uniform to hundreds of events, large and small. His job? Making sure our flag is still there — for generations to come.

Indy Clover to provide clothing for Utah's homeless

Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com  |  Posted July 13 - 4:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds of shirts, pants, shoes and every clothing item in between will be donated to Utah's homeless, courtesy of South Jordan's Indy Clover store in an initiative packed with heart.

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Does that old record still show up on your background check?

  |  Posted July 13 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rasa Legal is on a mission to help clear as many eligible records as possible by removing the complicated and costly barriers that often get in the way of that process.

Showers of Hope celebrates first anniversary with new mobile shower

Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com  |  Posted July 13 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

With over 1,000 of the unhoused population receiving showers this last year, the new trailer for Showers of Hope will help to expand the reach.

Find out the biggest misgivings on social media shopping

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 13 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The average American now spends nearly 2.5 hours a day scrolling, but we're not just spending time on social media. We're spending money – a whole lot of it.

Have You Seen This? At least somebody's enjoying the demonstration

Orrin Olsen  |  Posted July 13 - 1:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

We've all seen our share of pre-flight demonstrations. But for this baby, it's the most amazing thing ever.

There's $1B in Trump's tax bill for the LA Olympics in 2028. How will that money be used?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted July 13 - 12:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Just a few lines in the nearly 1,000-page tax and spending cut bill signed into law on July 4 by President Donald Trump mean big money for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

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Superman and the secular longing for a Savior

Jacob Hess, Deseret News  |  Posted July 13 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Jewish creators of Superman were not focused on Jesus. So why has this superhero become so widely embraced as a Christ-like symbol?

Judas Priest, Rick Springfield, John Oates and Bob Geldof reflect on 40 years of Live Aid

Maria Sherman, Associated Press  |  Posted July 13 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Live Aid ended up helping to raise over $100 million for famine relief in Ethiopia and inspiring worldwide awareness for a cause it might otherwise have ignored.

West-side Mexican eatery to shut its doors amid neighborhood transformation

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted July 13 - 10:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

El Asadero, a west-side Mexican restaurant, will shut its doors amid growing redevelopment pressures, though the lure of retirement also figured in the owners' decision.

1 dead, 1 critically injured in early morning Magna crash; suspected driver arrested

Sicily Stanton for KSL.com  |  Posted July 13 - 9:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a multi-vehicle crash early Sunday on Bacchus Highway near Magna, police said.

Festivals and other fun on KSL Events calendar, July 13-19

Karli Davis, KSL.com  |  Posted July 13 - 9:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

We've got some exciting family activities in Utah for your summer vacation.

Job scams are on the rise and more people are falling for them. Protect yourself with these tips

Cora Lewis, Associated Press  |  Posted July 13 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

As job-seekers look for work in a challenging environment, an increasing number are falling victim to job scams that promise good pay for completing easy online tasks, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

Strap on your dancing shoes: How regular line dancing is helping these seniors stay healthy

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted July 13 - 8:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Murray Senior Recreation Center provides a variety of exercise classes such as tai chi, yoga and spin classes. Its line dancing class draws a crowd of regulars.

Intense downpours like in Texas are more frequent, but there's no telling where they'll happen

Tammy Webber, Associated Press  |  Posted July 13 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's not just Texas and North Carolina. Intense rain is falling more frequently in many areas of the U.S. — though where it occurs and whether it causes catastrophic flooding is largely a matter of chance, according to experts.

Utah health experts alarmed by decrease in childhood vaccine uptake

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted July 13 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A coalition of public health and community organizations is sounding an alarm over Utah's falling rate of children entering kindergarten fully vaccinated.

Paddleboarder's body recovered from reservoir in American Fork Canyon

Alex Tumalip, KSL.com  |  Posted July 12 - 11:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Search and rescue workers have recovered the body of a 31-year-old paddleboarder from Silver Lake Flat Reservoir in American Fork Canyon.

RSL gets back to gritty roots in 1-0 home win over Houston

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted July 12 - 11:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

It was RSL's fifth clean sheet of the season, with two coming during the team's current four-game unbeaten streak.

Trump defends Bondi amid backlash over Epstein files

Ismail Shakil, Reuters  |  Updated July 12 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi on Saturday amid backlash over how the Justice Department handled the investigation into the death of Jeffrey Epstein.

10 years after he vanished at an Idaho campsite, the question remains: Where is DeOrr Kunz Jr.?

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted July 12 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

After multiple searches and investigations over the past decade, the question remains the same: What happened to Idaho Falls toddler DeOrr Kunz Jr.?