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NCAA track and field: Ben Barton 1st decathlon champion from BYU since 1981

06/11/2026 11:57pm

Ben Barton finished eighth in the 1,500 meters with a time of 4:32.61, to clinch BYU's first national champion in the decathlon since Tito Stiener won his third title in 1981.

Man critically injured after being trapped in a Mapleton construction site trench for over an hour

06/11/2026 10:34pm

A man was critically injured while working at a construction site in Mapleton on Thursday.

Utah soccer fans celebrate start of 2026 World Cup at watch parties

06/11/2026 10:31pm

Soccer fans marked the beginning of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday with celebrations and community watch parties, even though Salt Lake City is not a tournament host city.

False alarm at the Pentagon triggers brief shelter-in-place order

06/11/2026 10:03pm

A false alarm at the Pentagon following an air quality warning triggered a shelter-in-place order on Wednesday as first responders worked to ⁠rule out exposure to hazardous materials, officials ⁠said.

Public colleges in Utah update budget plans for strategic reinvestment

06/11/2026 9:35pm

Leaders from the Beehive State's eight public degree-granting institutions on Thursday updated the Utah Board of Higher Education on their ongoing budget reallocations.

The national AI policy showdown is being decided in Utah's backyard

06/11/2026 9:03pm

As artificial intelligence continues to impact the economy, Utah is now being involved as two of the nation's top AI super PACs dropped a combined $1.3 million into congressional primaries.

'Erratic' driver slams into a home in Perry, police say

06/11/2026 8:24pm

A driver crashed into a home in Box Elder County on Thursday afternoon, police said.

Scientists unlock the secret behind the Venus flytrap's snap

06/11/2026 8:06pm

Scientists have now found the physical mechanism behind the snapping action of the Venus flytrap.

House passes bill cracking down on 'ghost students' stealing financial aid

06/11/2026 7:37pm

The House passed a bill led by Utah Rep. Burgess Owens looking to crack down on so-called "ghost students," by a bipartisan vote on Thursday.

Riding an e-vehicle at Dimple Dell Park? Sandy wants you to know the rules

06/11/2026 7:11pm

Sandy is cracking down on illegal e-motorcycle riding at one of Salt Lake County's more popular trails and trying to clear up confusion amid a new age of travel.

Steps homeowners should take to help avoid contractor trouble

06/11/2026 6:36pm

Utah regulators have received more than 1,200 complaints involving contractors this fiscal year, so far. Here are steps homeowners should take now to avoid contractor trouble later.

FDA grants emergency approval for over-the-counter drug to treat screwworm in pets

06/11/2026 6:02pm

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday authorized the emergency use of a generic over-the-counter tablet to treat infestations caused by the New World screwworm in dogs and cats.

Submissions open for Draper's annual Art in the Barn showcase

06/11/2026 5:34pm

Artists are encouraged to apply for Draper's Art in the Barn art show and sale; submission are open through June 15.

Buy and sell with confidence with ratings and reviews on KSL Classifieds

06/11/2026 5:02pm - PARTNER

When you're looking to buy and sell online, you need to know who's trustworthy. That's why KSL Classifieds is constantly working to make our online marketplace safer and more transparent.

Backlash erupts in Utah County after 23-year-old conservative influencer becomes deputy clerk

06/11/2026 5:00pm

The Utah County clerk is facing backlash for filling the role of chief deputy clerk with a 23-year-old conservative influencer.

'My heart is broken': Friends remember Utah woman killed in murder-suicide

06/11/2026 4:35pm

Friends are remembering 19-year-old Norah Nelson, a Utah woman who was killed in a murder-suicide in Cottonwood Heights on May 30.

Have You Seen This? Utah's Big Boy takes over the East Coast for the first time

06/11/2026 3:39pm

Big Boy No. 4014, which has Utah ties, is making East Coast rounds for the first time, leading to some incredible photos and videos.

'High-profile project': 900,000-square-foot industrial park breaks ground in Payson

06/11/2026 3:04pm

An expansive, state-of-the-art industrial park dubbed Payson Central Tech is coming to Utah County after developers broke ground on the site Thursday.

Congress rejects short-term FISA extension as expiration looms

06/11/2026 2:27pm

Congress on Thursday rejected a short-term extension of foreign surveillance powers sought by President Donald Trump over his selection of Bill Pulte as the top spy chief.

Idaho sets animal entry requirements following New World screwworm detection

06/11/2026 2:00pm

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture has announced new entry requirements for animals entering Idaho following recent detections of New World screwworm in Texas and New Mexico.

Zion's iconic Angels Landing set to reopen after unexpected repairs

06/11/2026 1:50pm

One of Utah's most iconic hikes is expected to reopen before this weekend after a safety issue led to its abrupt closure on Wednesday.

Tooele County man with history of arson arrested again after new fires started

06/11/2026 12:45pm

A man who served prison time for starting a fire in Tooele County in 2014 that forced evacuations of nearby homes has been arrested again.

These aren't Tom Cruise's Ray-Bans. They're George Orwell's

06/11/2026 12:09pm - PARTNER

Do we have to live with the assumption that every thing we say and do is recorded?

How extreme heat affects heart health

06/11/2026 12:00pm

Summer heat can be dangerous, especially for people living with heart conditions. A CommonSpirit expert breaks down why high temperatures can put extra strain on the heart.

Mother sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT encouraged daughter's suicide

06/11/2026 11:30am

A mother sued OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT encouraged her daughter to commit suicide, the latest lawsuit to accuse OpenAI of failing to address dangerous conversations between users and ChatGPT.

Managed parking in Ogden begins this month: Here's what you should know

06/11/2026 11:30am - SPONSORED

On June 22, the trial period for Ogden's new parking system will end and full implementation, including enforcement, will begin.

Motorcyclist accused of going 161 mph and popping wheelie in front of troopers, pleads guilty

06/11/2026 10:30am

A man who police say has a history of traveling over 150 mph and posting helmet-cam videos on social media has pleaded guilty in two cases.

Once an Arab oil embargo victim, US becomes world's top oil exporter

06/11/2026 10:20am

The United States has become the world's largest oil exporter, upending a decades-old order long dominated by Saudi Arabia and Russia.

The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts

06/11/2026 10:03am

Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates, but some experts argue that soft skills such as empathy and ethical decision-making help employees become indispensable.

Iron County Commissioner threatens lawsuit against Iron County over closed meeting

06/11/2026 10:00am

Iron County Commissioner Paul Cozzens announced he is suing Iron County due to a closed session from which he and another commission member were excluded.

Too sick to work, but can they prove it? New Medicaid rule worries patients

06/11/2026 9:09am

Health analysts have sounded the alarm about the Republican Trump administration's newest Medicaid guidance.

A behind-the-scenes look at the set of 'The Chosen' Season 7 in Utah County

06/11/2026 9:00am

Deseret News got an exclusive look behind the scenes during filming for Season 7 of the hit series "The Chosen" at its Jerusalem outdoor studio in Goshen, Utah County.

Summer sports at Utah's Winter Olympics? What the IOC's proposed new process allows

06/11/2026 8:20am

Summer sports could be added to Utah's 2034 Winter Games under a new process backed by leaders of the International Olympic Committee.

Southern Utah rock climbing community gathers support after losing one of their own to suicide

06/11/2026 8:05am

The southern Utah rock climbing community is mourning the loss of fellow rock climber, Dan Smith, 24, who died by suicide. A friend started a GoFundMe to help Smith's wife.

New guide reveals a retirement planning mistake that often costs Utah retirees six figures

06/11/2026 8:00am - SPONSORED

Roughly half of all American retirees don't take any systematic approach to withdrawing their retirement savings.

Pope Leo says history will condemn leaders who ignore migrant deaths

06/11/2026 7:37am

Pope Leo appealed to world leaders on Thursday to treat migrants more humanely, warning in a visit to Spain's Canary Islands, that history would condemn those who allowed people fleeing war or poverty to suffer.

Trump says US, Iran could sign peace deal as soon as this weekend

06/11/2026 7:23am

President Donald Trump on Thursday said the United States and Iran could sign a peace deal as soon as this weekend that would reopen shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Elon Musk's SpaceX is about to make its debut on Wall Street

06/11/2026 7:04am

Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX will make its debut on Wall Street Friday and both institutional and retail investors are expected to gobble up the 555.6 million shares going up for sale at $135 apiece.

Headed to Antelope Island soon? Here's how to stay safe around bison

06/11/2026 6:51am

Wildlife officials encourage the public to enjoy all Antelope Island State Park has to offer, while giving the bison there space.

Salt Lake City board vents after receiving developers' $51M tax incentives request

06/11/2026 6:15am

Leaders of Utah's capital city appeared less than thrilled when a developer who was recently punished over a demolished historic building submitted a request to receive incentives on another much larger project.

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