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Judge gives man second chance after stabbing at Pioneer Park led to critical injuries

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 24 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who admitted to seriously injuring a man at Pioneer Park in Salt Lake City will get a second chance after a judge suspended his prison sentence and ordered him to spend time in a treatment center.

LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his 'last decision'

Dan Gelston, Associated Press  |  Posted July 24 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Teenager pleads guilty to all 55 counts in 2024 fatal shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia

Kate Brumback, Associated Press  |  Updated July 24 - 9:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

A teenager has pleaded guilty to all 55 counts in a deadly shooting nearly two years ago at Apalachee High School in Georgia.

Troopers identify 28-year-old killed in Taylorsville semitruck collision

Cassidy Wixom and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated July 24 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Highway Patrol identified the driver killed earlier this week when a semitruck collided into a stopped car that was experiencing a hood malfunction.

Rexburg author's essay collection lands traditional publishing deal

Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted July 24 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Arthur Lee has spent much of his life writing. Now his latest work, "Thin Places: Portraits, Prayers, and Liminal Grace," has earned him his first traditional publishing deal.

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The No.1 retirement mistake that could cost you thousands in unnecessary taxes

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted July 24 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah retirement experts warn that the No. 1 retirement mistake could cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars – and no one is talking about it.

Oaxaca, Pacific Islander community to be focus of separate weekend festivals

  |  Posted July 24 - 7:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Mexican state of Oaxaca and Utah's Pacific Islander community will be the focus of separate festivals this weekend.

EU finds TikTok violates its digital rule book by failing to protect privacy of minors

Sam Mcneil, Associated Press  |  Posted July 24 - 7:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The European Commission on Friday said it found TikTok had not adequately protected children's privacy rights on its platform by allowing adults to view the accounts of minors.

Relief Society General President Camille Johnson reflects on pioneer heritage

Brooke Walker, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

As Days of '47 Parade grand marshal, Relief Society General President Camille Johnson shares family stories, reflects on the pioneer spirit and explains why she believes the celebration continues to inspire new generations.

Officers stop wanted man who tried to flee through elementary school yard

Michael Houck, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 9:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Recently obtained body camera footage shows West Bountiful police officers arresting a wanted man who was trying to flee through an elementary school yard where students were playing.

Scalable geothermal plants are coming to northern Utah

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted July 23 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Geothermal energy may soon be coming to Brigham City.

Cox appoints new Great Salt Lake commissioner as lake continues to slide

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated July 23 - 9:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox didn't have to look too far to find a new leader to oversee the health and protection of the Great Salt Lake.

'Critical' moment for critical minerals: Rep. Burgess Owens' pushing for federal mining education support

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted July 23 - 9:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

The nation's mineral security is "inseparably linked" to the nation's security — and it's essential that the U.S. foster the next generation of American students pursuing mining careers.

Utah's average gas prices soars again ahead of Pioneer Day weekend

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 8:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's reprieve at the gas pumps hit a snag as tensions between the U.S. and Iran flare up again.

DNA expert ties slain 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to blood stains found in D4vd's garage

Andrew Dalton, Associated Press  |  Posted July 23 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A DNA expert testified Thursday that evidence recovered from apparent blood stains in the garage of D4vd's Hollywood home was a strong DNA match for 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the girl he is charged with stabbing to death.

Avian flu impacting milk production at Weber County dairies, officials declare emergency

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 7:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The spread of avian influenza in Weber County has hampered milk production at several dairies, which prompted officials to declare an emergency.

Here's what Salt Lake County plans to do with child care sites after funding cuts

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated July 23 - 7:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County officials announced several new partnerships to provide childcare for low-income families and youth programming after the council voted last year to end funding for county-subsidized childcare programs.

To bet or save? BYU study examines detriment sports betting can have on building savings

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 7:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Brigham Young University study discovered people are saving less money to fuel their gambling habits.

Tropical Storm Bertha strikes Gulf Coast near the Texas-Louisiana line in second landfall

Russ Bynum, Associated Press  |  Posted July 23 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tropical Storm Bertha has made a second landfall near the Texas-Louisiana state line, ending its slow crawl across the Gulf Coast.

From Salt Lake City to the Senate: Curtis leads tribute honoring Pioneer Day

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted July 23 - 6:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A journey that began more than 175 years ago on the wagon trails of the West had a moment of glory in the U.S. Senate on Thursday.

Utah women's state amateur: Westminster's Ashley Lam holds off 6-time champ Kelsey Chugg for title

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 5:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

The rising junior at Westminster pitched her approach shot 104 yards within 5 feet of the hole to clinch her first Utah women's state amateur championship, 1 up over six-time champion Kelsey Chugg at Oakridge Country Club.

First criminal trial scheduled for Provo OB-GYN accused of sexually abusing patients

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A doctor hundreds of women have claimed sexually assaulted or abused them during medical appointments was scheduled for his first jury trial next year — stretching from September to November.

How a photograph lost during WWII connected 2 families across continents and generations

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 5:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Days after the historic D-Day, a U.S. soldier lost family photos while camping by Normandy Beach. More than 80 years later, those lost pictures resulted in a cross-continental family reunion.