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Why is your hospital MRI $3,000 when I can get it across the street for $399?

TaylorMED MRI  |  Posted July 9 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

An MRI at the hospital could cost you thousands of dollars more than a clinic across the street.

Fatal ICE shooting in Houston sparks mass protest, demands for transparency

Arathy Somasekhar, Evan Garcia and Nathan Crooks, Reuters  |  Updated July 9 - 7:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

More than a thousand protesters chanting "ICE out of Houston" marched on Wednesday near the spot where a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot a man driving to work.

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Federal judge dismisses woman from lawsuit against Tim Ballard

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated July 9 - 7:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge dismissed claims from one of several women who had sued anti-human trafficking activist Tim Ballard, saying some pieces of evidence were "wrongfully retrieved" from Ballard's online accounts.

Is Russia returning to the Olympics?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted July 9 - 7:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Restrictions against Russia's participation in the Olympics, including those put in place after the country's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, have now been lifted by the International Olympic Committee.

Iran says it hits US military targets in Gulf, prepares to bury slain leader

Nayera Abdallah, Tala Ramadan and Ahmed Elimam, Reuters  |  Updated July 9 - 6:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iranian armed forces launched attacks on U.S. military infrastructure in neighboring Gulf states on Thursday following U.S. strikes on Iran, putting further strain on a three-week-old ceasefire agreement.

Grass fires spark along I-80 in Salt Lake County

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated July 8 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two grass fires have ignited along I-80 in Salt Lake County, burning near 5600 West and 7200 West.

Locked out after a hack? The fix may be hiding on your phone

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted July 8 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a hacker took over a woman's Amazon account, her reset password codes were being sent — but her phone had quietly filtered them into a text-message spam folder.

What to know about protecting pets from the New World screwworm fly

John Hanna, Associated Press  |  Updated July 8 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two New World screwworm cases in dogs are among more than 30 confirmed instances in Texas and New Mexico, prompting warnings Wednesday from veterinarians and humane societies.

'Nothing but the utmost respect': Scalley's deep relationship with Big 12 coaches includes recruiting one to Utah

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted July 8 - 8:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Morgan Scalley has spent his whole life at the University of Utah, from its shadow as a former football and rugby star at nearby Highland High.

US states could sue next week to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal, sources say

Dawn Chmielewski and Jody Godoy, Reuters  |  Updated July 8 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. states concerned that Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery will hurt competition ​could sue to block the deal as soon as next week, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Dry Creek Interchange opens Friday, giving Utah County drivers new I-15 access

Annette Campbell, KSL  |  Updated July 8 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Drivers in southern Utah County will have a new way to access I-15 beginning Friday as the long-awaited Dry Creek Interchange opens at 8 a.m.

Utah lawmakers press pause on constitutional amendment on ballot initiatives

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 8 - 7:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Top Utah lawmakers are backing away from plans to propose a constitutional amendment to address ballot initiatives this year, saying instead they want to wait for the outcome of an ongoing lawsuit over redistricting.

Utah part of $45M settlement with company behind Cash App

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 8 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah will receive almost $500,000 as part of a multistate settlement against the company behind Cash App, the state's Division of Consumer Protection announced Wednesday.

Judge redacts parts of roommate interview as Kirk family calls for transparency

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated July 8 - 6:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The anticipated interview with Tyler Robinson's roommate, Lance Twiggs, was heavily debated in court Wednesday as the Kirk family calls for transparency.

New VA clinic breaks ground in South Salt Lake

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted July 8 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Veterans Affairs clinic is coming to South Salt Lake after VA leaders broke ground Wednesday on a facility designed to expand access to healthcare for veterans across the region.

Platner suspends Senate campaign, forcing Democrats to pivot in crucial Maine race

Nolan D. McCaskill and Richard Cowan, Reuters  |  Posted July 8 - 6:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Maine ​Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner ‌said on Wednesday he ⁠was suspending ​his ⁠campaign.

Fire in Salt Lake City burns near Wasatch Hollow Preserve

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated July 8 - 6:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fire began on Wednesday afternoon, threatening structures in Salt Lake City.

How a family fleeing internment built one of America's largest potato companies

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted July 8 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Wadas moved from California to eastern Idaho in 1943 to start a farm on 160 acres of rented ground. Today, it's "one of America's largest grower-shippers of fresh potatoes, onions and sweet potatoes."

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases

Mike Stobbe, Associated Press  |  Updated July 8 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly 1,000 people in Michigan have been diagnosed with a parasitic infection that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea, making it the largest such outbreak in state history and one of the nation's largest in years.

US high court asked to weigh in on juvenile life without parole sentence for Richfield killing

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 8 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah is asking the Supreme Court to reconsider a decision from its high court to reconsider the life without parole sentence for a man convicted of aggravated murder as a juvenile.

Americans can join to celebrate the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted July 8 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Fourth of July has passed, but that doesn't mean the America 250 celebrations are over, as there are other milestones in our nation's founding that will be recognized throughout the year.

This Italian village will fine tourists with bare chests or in swimwear

Antonia Mortensen and Lianne Kolirin, CNN  |  Updated July 8 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Italian fishing village on Lake Como has introduced a fine for anyone found wandering its streets bare-chested or in swimwear.

Have You Seen This? Roadrunner just wants to leave the road

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 8 - 3:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Being outside in the Southwest could make anyone jealous of air conditioning, or at least that could be the reason for this roadrunner trying to get into a visitor center.