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Native American culture to be featured at Native Market Days in Orem

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted July 10 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Native American dancing, artwork and fashion will be featured at Native Market Days at the Utah Valley University campus in Orem on Friday and Saturday.

Texas officials are trying to figure out who's really missing from the floods

Ed White, Associated Press  |  Updated July 10 - 5:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

This week in Texas, estimates put the number of people still missing from the Hill Country floods at 161, a daunting figure atop at least 120 deaths confirmed by authorities.

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Humane Society of Utah's 65th birthday, sponsored by KSL

Kathleen Clove, KSL Classifieds  |  Posted July 10 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Celebrate 65 years of helping Utah's animal community at a free birthday bash on July 12.

More than half of Utah is now in severe drought. What about the rest of the West?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 10 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than half of Utah is now in severe drought, but it is far from the only Western state experiencing dry conditions. Utah is on track for one of its driest and warmest years.

An emblem makeover? University of Utah unveils new institutional logo

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted July 10 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah is celebrating its 175th birthday and has, in recent months, announced plans to relocate the storied Jon M. Huntsman Center as part of a major campus makeover even while rolling out a new strategic plan dubbed "Impact 2030."

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11 free or budget-friendly activities to do in Cedar City

Visit Cedar City  |  Posted July 10 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The historic Southern Utah town is packed with affordable fun, scenic beauty, and small-town charm that will leave you with lasting memories.

Ford recalls over 850,000 cars in the US due to potential fuel pump failure

Associated Press  |  Posted July 10 - 2:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ford is recalling more than 850,000 of its cars across the U.S. because the low-pressure fuel pump inside the vehicles may fail — and potentially cause an engine stall while driving, increasing crash risks.

X Games says its Salt Lake event delivered big numbers, served as a 'turning point'

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 10 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

X Games Salt Lake City welcomed in tens of thousands of people to Utah State Fairpark and may have also been a "turning point" for the action sports giant.

Man accused of killing 4 people appears in court

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted July 10 - 1:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Benjamin Roy Naylor, 56, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder after he allegedly killed four people in Cassia and Minidoka counties.

Judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order after Supreme Court ruling

Nate Raymond, Reuters  |  Posted July 10 - 12:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Thursday again barred President Donald Trump's administration from denying citizenship to some babies born in the U.S., making use of an exception to overcome the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling.

17-year-old dies in Summit County motorcycle crash

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted July 10 - 12:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 17-year-old boy is dead after a motorcycle crash in Summit County on Wednesday.

Addiction recovery group celebrates achievements of those who sought help

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted July 10 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Valley Behavioral Health holds celebrations for its clients in recovery and for getting the help they need. It helps break the stigma of asking for help.

After Herriman explosion, officials statewide urge residents to sign up for emergency alerts

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 10 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

City officials statewide are urging residents to sign up to receive emergency alerts so they can stay safe in the future after Saturday's explosion that caused evacuations in Herriman.

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See the wonders of Japan in 2026 with a Utah tour group

Jensen McKay Tours  |  Posted July 10 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you've ever considered visiting Japan, this might be the best year to make that dream a reality. In 2023, Conde Nast Traveler subscribers voted Japan as the "best country in the world."

How Utah's next Olympics will be different for a Wasatch Back community

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted July 10 - 11:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Midway Mayor Celeste Johnson says they're all in for the 2034 Winter Games.

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Trump promised an immigration crackdown. Here's what's happened since

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Posted July 10 - 11:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

The president sparked legal battles, protests and heightened tensions as millions face risk of deportation.

Man accepts plea deal, is sentenced to prison for carjacking mail truck

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted July 10 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man from Mexico was recently sentenced to two and a half years in prison for stealing a postal truck and threatening a postal worker before fleeing in the truck.

Retirement can wait: Kyle Whittingham says 'it just didn't sit well' after down season

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted July 10 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

As Utah went into its final game of the 2024 season, the expectation was that Kyle Whittingham would be coaching his last football game.

Brazil scrambles to respond to Trump's 50% tariffs

Fabio Teixeira and Ricardo Brito, Reuters  |  Posted July 10 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Brazil scrambled to respond to President Donald Trump's announcement of 50% tariffs on Brazilian exports, with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva convening an urgent cabinet meeting on Thursday as officials worked to de-escalate the crisis.

Size of new Davis County animal shelter to be scaled back due to rising costs

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted July 10 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The size of the planned new animal shelter in Davis County, long a focus of debate, will be scaled back due to the rising estimated costs of the facility.

Deadly Russian attack rocks Kyiv before 'frank' US-Russian talks

Frank Jack Daniel and Angelo Amante, Reuters  |  Posted July 10 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds of Russian drones and more than a dozen missiles targeted Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions in a second massive air attack in two days early on Thursday, ahead of what the U.S. and Russia said were "frank" talks between them on ending the war.

Man pleads guilty to attempted murder, sentenced in St. George double stabbing case

Cody Blowers, St. George News   |  Posted July 10 - 9:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who pleaded guilty to attempted murder and aggravated assault in connection with a double stabbing in St. George has been sentenced to prison.

Logan company makes scream-inducing rides for theme parks around the world

Kathleen Clove, KSL.com  |  Posted July 10 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

When looking for a world-class amusement ride manufacturer, it's a pretty short list. Among the handful of elite designers is Logan-based S&S Worldwide.