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Mike Lee floats constitutional amendment after SCOTUS birthright citizenship ruling

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 2 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mike Lee and other conservatives have floated potential changes to the Constitution to limit birthright citizenship after a Supreme Court ruling upheld it.

Piute County community rallies around deputy after fire burns through his home

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated July 2 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

For more than two decades, Piute County sheriff's deputy Mike Gayler has answered calls for help, including during the Cottonwood Fire. Now, the community is returning the favor.

Review: 'Minions and Monsters' proves you really can have too much of a good thing

John Clyde for KSL  |  Posted July 2 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

By the time the credits rolled in "Minions and Monsters", I wasn't disappointed. But I was just kind of done before we got there.

Maine couple spots a bear chasing a moose calf and helps it escape

Kate Brumback, Associated Press  |  Updated July 2 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Maine couple heading out for a day of fishing happened upon a scene fit for a nature documentary: A moose calf running for its life with a large black bear in pursuit.

Spanish Fork coach sentenced to home confinement, probation for sexual abuse of teens

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 2 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Maple Mountain High School coach who admitted to engaging in a sexual act with two 17-year-old girls and providing them alcohol will spend time in home confinement before a four-year probation.

Church of Jesus Christ announces 'unified fast' of gratitude for religious liberty

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 2 - 7:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invited its members to participate in "unified fast" of gratitude this holiday weekend.

ICE arrests 10,000 in 5 days, a sharp late-June surge in Trump's deportation push

Rebecca Santana, Associated Press  |  Updated July 2 - 6:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June, marking a major push by the agency tasked with carrying out the Trump administration's mass deportations agenda.

How Utah determines whether fish are safe to eat

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted July 2 - 6:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

The toxic chemical that made Utah Lake carp unsafe to eat for years still exists in the lake today, even though that type of fish is no longer under a consumption advisory.

Layton man charged with raping, kidnapping girl in Ogden in 2016

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 2 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Layton man has been charged with raping and kidnapping a girl in Ogden in 2016, but authorities are still searching for the man.

Park City man achieves the unachievable, completes the Double 7

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted July 2 - 5:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rob Lea just became the first person to complete what is known in the endurance world as the Double Seven.

Trump Accounts launch July 4, giving newborns $1,000. Here's what to know

Moriah Balingit, Associated Press  |  Updated July 2 - 5:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

On Saturday, the Trump administration plans to launch Trump Accounts in an effort to boost financial independence for American kids. Here's what to know about them.

Russia bombards Kyiv in deadliest strike this year, killing at least 27 people

Gleb Garanich and Olena Harmash, Reuters  |  Updated July 2 - 5:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine's capital Kyiv in the early hours of Thursday, killing at least 27 people, wounding scores more and damaging around 130 buildings.

Utah senator shares picture of graffiti reading 'kill trillionaires,' says he's 'metaphorically speaking'

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 2 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah state Sen. Nate Blouin shared a picture of graffiti that read, in part, "kill trillionaires" on social media earlier this week, adding in the caption that he was "metaphorically speaking."

How firefighters keep track of new starts to keep the public safe

Sarah Martin, KSL  |  Posted July 2 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

KSL took a closer look at how the huge support teams behind Utah's firefighters keep track of new starts and make sure the public gets timely alerts to stay safe.

Unlicensed contractor previously convicted faces new charges

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 2 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man previously sent to prison for defrauding clients is facing new charges.

Have You Seen This? Man saves panicked fawn from swimming pool

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 2 - 3:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a fawn somehow stumbled into a Texas swimming pool, a man came to the rescue as the critter's worried mother looked on.

Tyler Robinson's appeal request denied by Utah Supreme Court

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 2 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The state's high court will not consider a judge's decision to allow electronic media in the courtroom for the Tyler Robinson capital murder trial.

Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes

Fernanda Pesce and Juan Pablo Arraez, Associated Press  |  Posted July 2 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rescuers have pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement, ending an operation that became a symbol of hope after twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are already married, New York Post's Page Six reports

Kurt Hall, Reuters  |  Posted July 2 - 2:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pop music megastar Taylor Swift and National Football League player Travis Kelce are married, the New York Post's Page Six reported on Thursday, citing unnamed sources.

Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

Lindsay Whitehurst and Meg Kinnard, Associated Press  |  Updated July 2 - 2:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former Olympian has been indicted on a felony charge for alleged vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Utah increases fishing limits at these 7 bodies of water affected by drought, construction

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 2 - 1:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah is increasing fishing limits at more bodies of water across the state, as water levels continue to drop from drought or will be lost to construction.

Delays of up to 20 minutes possible during Fourth of July weekend, UDOT says

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 2 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fourth of July travel shouldn't be as hectic as other summer holidays in Utah, but transportation officials warn there could be some pockets of heavy traffic across the state.

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New patriotism poll: Are Utah voters optimistic at America 250?

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted July 2 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

How do Utahns feel about America at 250? A new poll conducted among 850 voters from June 16-22 found Utah divided on the question.