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Family holding fundraiser for father of 9 diagnosed with leukemia

06/08/2023 10:31pm
Last April, Isabel Badillo received news that no college student who is away from home wants to hear. Her father, Miguel Badillo, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Utah man sues Alaska troopers, says his job offer was yanked after revealing HIV status

06/08/2023 10:04pm
A Salt Lake City man has filed a lawsuit, saying his job offer to become an Alaska state trooper was rescinded after he was compelled to disclose he was HIV positive.

Suazo Center launching new small business loans

06/08/2023 9:35pm
The Suazo Center was recently designated as a Community Development Financial Institution by the Treasury Department.

Primary election: Aug. 25 is the last day to register to vote and receive a mail-in ballot

06/08/2023 9:04pm
The special primary election to replace outgoing Rep. Chris Stewart will be held Sept. 5. And, Aug. 25 is the last day to register and receive a mail ballot.

Lehi teen stripped of crown, sash and pageant title after clerical error

06/08/2023 8:33pm
A Lehi teen was stripped of her title just three days after winning the Miss Lehi Teen competition due to a clerical error.

Utahns of color breaking down barriers to the great outdoors

06/08/2023 8:04pm
Several Utah advocacy groups are coming together to show Utahns who are part of minority groups in the state can engage with outdoor sports, public lands and environmental activism.

Centerville business cleaning up after truck smashes into building

06/08/2023 7:31pm
Centerville police are looking for the driver of a truck who crashed into the front of a gas station store and then took off.

Linemen showcase their skills in Brigham City rodeo

06/08/2023 7:04pm
Brigham City's Lineman Rodeo provides ample opportunities for apprentices, pre-apprentices, and companies' linemen to compete and showcase their abilities to provide power.

Majority of events canceled at Farmington park due to flooding

06/08/2023 6:03pm
A popular Farmington park has had to ask events booked at the park to cancel or reschedule because of flooding.

'It's not a game at all': Public opinion of Utah's drought is muddled

06/08/2023 5:04pm
Utah's weather is a trickster, imposing the dire circumstances of drought that lasted 20 years and then showing up in a flourish to unveil promise with this season's record snowpack.

Man in custody after driving pickup truck into Brigham City Hall, police say

06/08/2023 5:03pm
A man is being detained after police say he drove through the front doors of Brigham City Hall, crashing into the lobby.

Supreme Court rules for Jack Daniel's in fight over parody dog toy

06/08/2023 4:35pm
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday found proof for Jack Daniel's in its dispute with a dog accessory company that sold a parody chew toy, distilling the balance between free speech and trademark laws.

Hundreds plucked from flooded homes; Ukraine dismisses counteroffensive reports

06/08/2023 4:07pm
Hundreds of Ukrainians were rescued from rooftops in the flood-stricken southern region of Kherson on Thursday after the destruction of a dam submerged villages, fields and roads, as Kyiv dismissed reports a counteroffensive had begun.

Have You Seen This? World reacts to Messi's move to Miami, MLS

06/08/2023 3:27pm
When the most talented soccer player on the planet decides to move to the 8th-most-watched league in the world, it's going to create some ripples.

Bryce Canyon at 100: How 'unusual scenic beauty' became Utah's 2nd national park

06/08/2023 3:06pm
Thursday marks 100 years since U.S. President Warren G. Harding designated Bryce Canyon a national monument. Here's how the park came together.

Co-own a new vacation home with a 3.13% rate? Seriously

06/08/2023 3:00pm - SPONSORED
If there were a way to just own a portion of the home and use it for part of the time, that would be ideal.

Trump charged over classified documents in 1st federal indictment of an ex-president

06/08/2023 2:31pm
Former President Donald Trump says he has been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, igniting a federal prosecution that is arguably the most perilous of multiple legal threats against the former president as he seeks to reclaim the White House.

More kids are anxious but fewer are getting the right help, study shows

06/08/2023 2:06pm
More kids, teens and young adults are experiencing anxiety — but fewer are getting the appropriate treatment, according to the latest research.

Ryan Sullivan selected as Washington County's new clerk/auditor

06/08/2023 1:41pm
Ryan Sullivan was selected as the county's new clerk/auditor in a special election held Tuesday evening by the Washington County Republican Party's Central Committee.

Why Utah and Salt Lake County could fare better than most in a mild recession

06/08/2023 1:11pm
Economists have been predicting a minor recession for months, but Utah's diverse economy could help it withstand a contraction.

Coaching kids in Park City helped Stars coach Steve Wojciechowski find joy once again

06/08/2023 1:06pm
Whatever success he has with the Stars or beyond, Steve Wojciechowski will be able to point to his "off" years as he coached his kids in Park City.

US weekly jobless claims jump to 1½-year high

06/08/2023 12:28pm
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits surged to the highest level in more than 1½ years last week, but most economists were not convinced that layoffs were accelerating, noting that the data can be very volatile.

Finding engagement ring in ashes of total loss gives hope to Utah couple

06/08/2023 12:01pm
A Utah couple expressed gratitude and relief Monday after uncovering an engagement ring in the burned-out remains of their stolen trailer.

'Code Red' alert for air quality in the East for third day, smoke spreads further

06/08/2023 11:21am
The weather system that's driving the great Canadian-American smoke out "will probably be hanging around at least for the next few days," U.S. National Weather Service meteorologist Bryan Ramsey said.

How short code text messages can be safer than texts from regular phone numbers

06/08/2023 10:30am
When you get a text message from a company, it can be hard to know if it's legitimate.

Poll: Where do Utahns stand on Trump vs. DeSantis?

06/08/2023 10:29am - PARTNER
The latest Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows that Trump and DeSantis are still neck-and-neck in Utah.

Sandy mayor, neighbors call for end to recent pattern of Pride flag thefts

06/08/2023 10:01am
Sandy's mayor and residents are calling for a recent pattern of Pride flag thefts to stop around the city and Salt Lake Valley.

Supreme Court rules in favor of Black voters in Alabama redistricting case

06/08/2023 9:12am
The Supreme Court has issued a surprising ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case, ordering the creation of a second district with a large Black population.

Knife attack at park in French Alps critically wounds 4 young children as people cry for help

06/08/2023 8:52am
The prosecutor leading an investigation into a horrific knife attack in a French Alpine town says four children aged between 22 months and 3 years suffered life-threatening wounds and that two adults also were injured.

Soda makers aim marketing and new flavors at gamers

06/08/2023 8:22am
Coca-Cola is launching a new limited-edition flavor for gamers, a demographic increasingly pursued by mainstream food and beverage brands.

Special exhibit brings Natural History Museum of Utah visitors up close and personal with wildlife

06/08/2023 8:02am
The Natural History Museum of Utah's latest special exhibition — Wild World: Stories of Conservation and Hope — will bring museum visitors up close and personal with the species.

7 ways to say 'I love you' without speaking

06/08/2023 8:00am - SPONSORED
If you need a little inspiration, here are seven ways to say "I love you" without having to speak at all.

Utah man facing federal charge in alleged fentanyl-related death

06/08/2023 7:40am
A Utah man is facing a federal charge after investigators say he distributed fentanyl that resulted in one person's death.

Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies at 93

06/08/2023 7:23am
Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson has died. He had an enormous impact on American politics and religion.

Construction underway to repair washed out Nebo Loop

06/08/2023 7:09am
Construction is underway to repair a section of the Nebo Loop after it washed away last month thanks to a waterfall that formed down the mountainside.

NCAA track and field: Clinger's podium finish leads trio of BYU first-team All-Americans

06/08/2023 6:49am
Casey Clinger's podium finish highlighted three more first-team All-Americans for the 14th-ranked BYU men's track and field program on the first day of the NCAA outdoor championships Wednesday in Austin, Texas.

MLB expansion: Should taxpayers pay for a stadium in Salt Lake City?

06/08/2023 6:37am
A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found Utahns almost evenly split on the idea of taxpayers funding a new Major League Baseball stadium, with 47% supporting the use of tax dollars and 50% opposing.