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Investigators on the Daybell case speak out after the end of Chad Daybell's jury trial

06/19/2024 10:02pm
The chief prosecutor, chief investigator and special FBI agent assigned to the Chad and Lori Daybell case spoke to East Idaho News about their experiences in interviews over the last weeks since Chad Daybell's trial ended.

New Mexico wildfire claims second life, while rain offers hope of relief

06/19/2024 9:41pm
Heavy rain and hail are falling around an evacuated village in New Mexico threatened by wildfires that have killed at least two people and damaged more than 1,400 structures.

Utah 5th grader receives special award for saving schoolmate's life

06/19/2024 9:09pm
Utah student Hector Lara grabbed the girl by her backpack to pull her to safety. The 10-year-old was awarded the AAA School Safety Patrol Lifesaving Medal for his actions.

RSL unbeaten in 15 straight to tie second-best MLS streak with 4-3 win in Kansas City

06/19/2024 9:01pm
A 4-3 win on the road at Kansas City tied RSL with the Portland Timbers (2013/2018) and Colorado Rapids (2016) for the second-longest unbeaten streak in a single MLS season.

More than 30K fentanyl pills and pounds of heroin and cocaine seized in drug investigation

06/19/2024 8:44pm
A seven-month investigation has resulted in large quantities of drugs being seized from several locations in Salt Lake County.

More ramps open as Lake Powell continues to rise from spring runoff

06/19/2024 7:56pm
Boaters now have more places to launch out of Lake Powell as the reservoir continues to gain water from this year's snowpack runoff.

This woman sculpts celebrity busts – from sushi

06/19/2024 7:17pm
When Ed Sheeran wrote "Shape of You," he probably didn't have this vision of himself sculpted from sushi ingredients in mind.

Utah lawmakers vote to block federal protections for LGBTQ+ students under Title IX

06/19/2024 6:44pm
Utah lawmakers convened in a special session on Juneteenth to declare the state's intent not to follow a soon-to-be-enacted federal rule providing anti-discrimination protections to LGBTQ+ students under Title IX.

Salt Lake police arrest man in connection with fatal May shooting

06/19/2024 6:05pm
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 30-year-old man in May during a large party at a Salt Lake City warehouse.

The Supreme Court decision that could rock Utah

06/19/2024 5:27pm
The federal government owns the majority of land in Utah — around two-thirds of it. That land includes the state's national park gems noted for their acres of striking rock formations and vivid natural arches.

Lehi Historical Marker Program to unveil first marker honoring the rodeo

06/19/2024 4:53pm
The Lehi Historical Society will be unveiling its first historical marker, which will honor the Lehi rodeo.

A Utah hero died for freedom in World War II. This woman is making sure he's not forgotten

06/19/2024 4:04pm
On June 22, in a pasture outside the village of Épagne-Épagnette in northern France, a young patriotic woman from Utah is set to help unveil a memorial plaque honoring World War II soldiers who died 53 years before she was born.

It's summer solstice time. Here's what that means

06/19/2024 3:31pm
Summer kicks off in the Northern Hemisphere with the summer solstice on Thursday.

Have You Seen This? Horse helps its friend fly the coop

06/19/2024 3:03pm
We could all use a friend like Al Fayeed, who isn't afraid to get his hooves dirty and help others have a good time.

Report: Utah could save millions in waste by improving inventory process at liquor stores

06/19/2024 2:37pm
A legislative audit found Utah could save millions in waste by using industry best practices to manage inventory at state-owned liquor stores.

The relationship between Church of Jesus Christ and Community of Christ

06/19/2024 2:26pm - PARTNER
Members of Community of Christ and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints came together in the Kirtland Temple this week for a devotional, singing and celebrating their shared heritage.

California standout rallies from 3-down to win inaugural UGA girls' junior state amateur

06/19/2024 2:19pm
Ashley Gettleman rallied from a 3-hole deficit to upset top-seeded Aadyn Long, 2 and 1, Wednesday and claim the inaugural Utah girls' junior amateur championship.

Crimson Cliffs grad Lincoln Markham pulls away for Utah junior amateur championship

06/19/2024 2:15pm
The BYU signee rallied from a second-hole deficit to take a 3-up lead after six holes and never let up en route to a 7 and 6 win over Morgan's Lance Loughton to clinch the inaugural Utah junior amateur title.

Employees of New Yorker nightclub face money laundering, other charges

06/19/2024 2:06pm
Four people associated with the New Yorker nightclub in Salt Lake City are now facing criminal charges following a yearlong investigation into the now-closed business.

Utes football: Previewing the 2024 schedule with a look at Arizona, Arizona State

06/19/2024 1:12pm
We continue down Utah's 2024 schedule with two more opponents — two familiar opponents that are making their move from the Pac-12 to the Big 12, too.

The legacy of a last name: A new memorial park honors the last names of the formerly enslaved

06/19/2024 1:02pm
A new sculpture park that memorializes African Americans' centuries-long fight for freedom – from slavery to modern day – has opened in Montgomery, Alabama, the original capital of the Confederacy.

Utah Rep. Maloy seeks to accelerate federal mine permitting process

06/19/2024 12:01pm
Republican lawmakers are targeting what they say is a laborious, cumbersome and costly federal permitting process that drains industry and taxpayers of millions.

Proposed gun range west of Payson worries homeowners

06/19/2024 11:07am
Dozens of people who live near the foothills west of Payson are worried about a new gun range that's proposed for the area behind their homes.

What's open and closed on Juneteenth 2024

06/19/2024 10:03am
Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, became the newest U.S. federal holiday in 2021, though its storied history has held significance for many Black Americans for a long time.

Russia's Putin and North Korea's Kim sign mutual defense pact

06/19/2024 9:15am
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a deal with North Korea's Kim Jong Un on Wednesday that included a mutual defense pledge, one of Russia's most significant moves in Asia for years that Kim said amounted to an "alliance."

How BYU signee Daniel Simmons has become one of the top distance runners in Utah history

06/19/2024 9:01am
Daniel Simmons, who has a passion for running, just graduated from American Fork High.

World Refugee Day events set to recognize those 'forced to flee'

06/19/2024 8:35am
The Utah Department of Workforce Services and Catholic Community Services are each hosting events to mark World Refugee Day, meant to recognize refugees around the globe.

Ogden's Pioneer Stadium – site of a major annual rodeo – getting $4.3M upgrade, new name

06/19/2024 8:05am
Pioneer Stadium in Ogden, site of an annual professional rodeo, is getting a $4.3 million upgrade and will be renamed in honor of the George and Dolores Eccles Foundation.

Here's why you should remove your contacts before swimming

06/19/2024 8:00am - SPONSORED
Here are some of the reasons to remove contacts before you jump into a pool, lake or ocean or even before you shower.

Unremorseful woman brutally killed southern Utah parents, tried to kill brother, police say

06/19/2024 7:54am
Police say a woman shot and killed her parents in their Washington home Tuesday night and tried to kill her brother. The woman allegedly told police she had no remorse and would do it again.

Former Bluffdale fire chief pleads guilty to misusing public money

06/19/2024 7:41am
A former Bluffdale fire chief and mayoral candidate has pleaded guilty to misusing public money.

Centuries-old cherries found at Mount Vernon. Growers hopeful about next crop

06/19/2024 7:15am
Archaeologists discovered dozens of bottles of cherries and berries preserved in storage pits at George Washington's Mount Vernon home on the banks of the Potomac River.