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Human-caused Tooele County wildfire scorches more than 1,800 acres, 70% contained

06/08/2026 10:24pm

Crews are battling a new wildfire that sparked on South Mountain in Tooele County Monday night.

A dozen Utah agencies signed deals with ICE, but many aren't talking about it

06/08/2026 10:15pm

A dozen Utah law enforcement agencies have inked agreements with ICE known as 287(g) agreements. The KSL Investigators set out to learn how the agreements are working.

Former BYU golfer Zac Blair survives 'Golf's Longest Day' to clinch 3rd straight US Open berth

06/08/2026 10:01pm

The former BYU golfer who grew up in Plain City fired a 36-hole total of 8-under-par 132 Monday to finish tied for first in the final qualifying round at Springfield Country Club in Springfield, Ohio.

Utah man accused of stealing nearly $290K in insurance settlement checks

06/08/2026 10:00pm

A Highland man is facing six felony charges for allegedly creating fake LLCs in order to deposit insurance settlement checks that he was not authorized to handle.

Warm winter leads to early surge in pests, including cockroaches

06/08/2026 9:30pm

Pest control companies said a mild winter is bringing bugs out earlier than usual, leading to an increase in service calls across the area.

Box Elder County commissioners face data center questions in their reelection bids

06/08/2026 9:00pm

Two Box Elder County commissioners face data center questions in their reelection bids, but the electoral impact of their votes for the project remains to be seen.

Trump steps up attacks on California's election system

06/08/2026 8:43pm

President Donald Trump on Monday repeated claims that California's elections are rigged.

Charges filed against man accused of randomly assaulting woman running on Jordan Trail

06/08/2026 8:30pm

A man who allegedly touched a woman inappropriately during her morning run and made inappropriate comments has been charged.

A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found

06/08/2026 7:28pm

Three more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed, including one outside the main cluster in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping a resurgent pest that could devastate the nation's cattle industry.

16 Utah locales opt to take part in program meant to bolster renewable energy use

06/08/2026 7:00pm

Sixteen Utah cities and counties have opted to take part in a program to bolster renewable energy use while three others opted not to participate.

Could Big 12 teams refuse to play Texas Tech over Sorsby injunction?

06/08/2026 6:23pm

Long the butt of college sports' fans jokes, there was mostly unanimity Monday when a Texas judge granted Brendan Sorsby's temporary injunction to clear the way for the Texas Tech quarterback final season of eligibility.

Southern Utah University, State Bank of Southern Utah ink 15-year partnership

06/08/2026 6:00pm

Southern Utah University last week announced a 15-year sponsorship with State Bank of Southern Utah, providing millions to the institution and giving its event center a new name.

Prosecutors oppose putting Tyler Robinson capital murder case on hold

06/08/2026 5:33pm

The Utah County Attorney's Office has filed its opposition to Tyler Robinson's request to stay all legal proceedings pending a decision by the Utah Supreme Court.

13-year-old 'not expected to survive' after being struck by falling tree at Pineview Reservoir

06/08/2026 5:30pm

A 13-year-old was critically injured after being struck by a falling tree at Pineview Reservoir.

Salt Lake City, county sue feds over proposed ICE facility on west side

06/08/2026 5:24pm

Leaders of Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County filed a joint lawsuit against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Park that honors piece of Salt Lake City history set to receive makeover

06/08/2026 5:00pm

A park that reflects on the history of one of the Salt Lake Valley's final pre-pioneer moments is getting an upgrade, which will include a new grove to honor loved ones.

Trump formally nominates Blanche to be attorney general

06/08/2026 4:54pm

President Donald Trump on Monday formally nominated Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, moving to install his former personal lawyer as the top U.S. law enforcement official.

'I've never felt such relief in my whole life,' abuse charges dismissed against Sunset man

06/08/2026 4:01pm

A man accused of sexually abusing two children at a daycare has had the charges against him dismissed.

Utah AD Mark Harlan criticizes Sorsby injunction, warns of competitive integrity concerns

06/08/2026 3:32pm

Never afraid to speak his mind, Utah athletic director Mark Harlan shared thoughts Monday after Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby received a temporary injunction.

Have You Seen This? Bird feeder bandit can't be stopped

06/08/2026 3:30pm

Like they always say, "You can take the bird seed out of the squirrel, but you can't take the squirrel out of the bird seed."

Down payments on homes nationwide are … down?

06/08/2026 3:00pm

Buyers nationwide are putting less money down on homes than they did a year ago, according to a new analysis by Redfin, an online real estate brokerage.

New wildfire in Millard County expands to nearly 1,400 acres

06/08/2026 2:02pm

A new wildfire has expanded to over 1,300 acres after sparking Sunday near Scipio in Millard County.

Hulk Hogan died of natural causes, Florida police report says

06/08/2026 1:55pm

Professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan died of natural causes last year, according a report by Florida police that formally closes the investigation into his death.

The late-night eating habit that may throw your gut health into chaos

06/08/2026 1:46pm

If stress causes your digestive woes, eating late at night isn't doing you any favors.

Ex-judge sentenced to prison on 3 felony charges in sexual misconduct case

06/08/2026 1:35pm

A former Box Elder County Justice Court judge was sentenced to zero to five years imprisonment on each of three felony charges in his sexual misconduct case.

Utah County store owners accused of selling illegal drug products, fake pee

06/08/2026 12:51pm

The owners of a Lehi convenience store have been charged for allegedly selling marijuana products and synthetic urine.

Some lawmakers weigh possible changes to Utah's new voter privacy laws

06/08/2026 12:06pm

A group of state lawmakers is convening a working group to consider possible changes to Utah's new voter privacy law after public outcry from voters.

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

06/08/2026 11:30am - SPONSORED

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Pentagon updates religious categories after pushback from Utah lawmakers

06/08/2026 11:13am

The U.S. Department of War updated its list of faith codes Monday after pushback from some members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints over the faith not being classified as "Christian."

How a remote Utah mill aims to break China's dominance of this critical industry

06/08/2026 11:08am - PARTNER

The White Mesa Mill in Utah's southeast corner is on the cusp of becoming one of very few scalable rare earth mineral processing facilities in the United States.

Third of 4 auto shop employees accused of giving fake emissions tests pleads guilty

06/08/2026 10:51am

The third of four auto shop employees in Orem accused of giving fake emissions tests to vehicles that otherwise wouldn't pass has pleaded guilty.

Judge clears QB Brendan Sorsby to play for Texas Tech despite NCAA ban for gambling

06/08/2026 10:50am

Brendan Sorsby has been granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA. The ruling could clear the way for him to play for Texas Tech this fall, even after the transfer quarterback was declared ineligible for wagering on college sports.

'Schmigadoon!' wins best musical on Broadway's biggest night

06/08/2026 10:43am

"Schmigadoon!" won the Tony Award for best musical on Sunday, while more socially-driven works dominated other top categories, including "Liberation," "Ragtime," and "Giant."

Utahns' love/hate relationship with artificial intelligence

06/08/2026 10:23am

A new Deseret News poll reveals a marked disconnect when it comes to Utahns' feelings about AI, versus the data complexes that underpin the fast-advancing technology sector.

Motorcyclist killed in crash with semi on Mountain View Corridor in Herriman

06/08/2026 9:49am

A motorcyclist was killed Monday in a collision with a semi truck that closed Mountain View Corridor for several hours in Herriman.

Colorado man given 12 years in prison for traveling to Utah for sex with a minor

06/08/2026 9:36am

A repeat child sex offender from Colorado was handed a 12½-year federal prison sentence Wednesday for traveling to Utah to sexually assault a child.

Former BYU, NFL greats have their brains examined, results positive

06/08/2026 8:52am

Tom Holmoe and Jim Herrmann participated in a clinical trial testing the effect of infrared light treatment on brain health.

Here's what Utahns need to know about significant student loan changes set to take effect in July

06/08/2026 8:07am

Significant changes to federal student loan laws enacted through the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are set to take effect on July 1, with major shakeups for both current borrowers and those looking to apply.

4 reasons to build a backyard office

06/08/2026 8:00am - SPONSORED

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7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 32, sparks tsunami

06/08/2026 7:38am

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake has rocked the southern Philippines, killing at least 32 people. Most of the deaths occurred in Sarangani province due to a landslide.

Why there's a 9-foot-tall piano sitting outside of Abravanel Hall

06/08/2026 6:17am

A 9-foot-tall playable piano art piece draws attention to an event coming to Salt Lake City this month, but it also might inspire new players.

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