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Charlie Kirk memorial service to be held in Arizona
Simone Seikaly, KSL NewsRadio | Posted Sept. 14 - 8:07 p.m. | Save Story
Details about the public memorial service to be held for activist and author Charlie Kirk were announced on Saturday.
Do college students misrepresent their political views?
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 14 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
A majority of college students misrepresent their political views to fit in on campus, two researchers say.
Developers envision large Daybreak-like planned community for west Weber County
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 14 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
Officials have approved the development agreement for a new planned community in Weber County's western expanses that could house as many as 38,000 people.
Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk assassination probe and turmoil at FBI
Eric Tucker, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 13 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
FBI Director Kash Patel faces scrutiny over his leadership of the Charlie Kirk investigation and other areas, and now he'll appear before Congress this coming week for oversight hearings.
Hundreds attend Utah State University vigil, the campus Charlie Kirk would have visited next
Erin Cox, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 13 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
Hundreds gathered at Utah State University Friday night to pray for Charlie Kirk's family and speak to his remembrance.
Rep. Burgess Owens hosts roundtable: How no tax on tips, overtime will benefit Utahns
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 13 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Burgess Owens and fellow Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., joined with a number of local stakeholders Friday to discuss how Utahns will benefit from the Working Families Tax Cut Act.
Rubio heads to Israel amid tensions among Middle East allies
Simon Lewis, Reuters | Updated Sept. 13 - 4:16 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's top diplomat, Marco Rubio, headed to Israel on Saturday amid tensions in the Middle East over Israel's recent strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar.
Utah task force explores boosting well-being of men and boys
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 13 - 1:07 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah task force is studying ways to ensure that men and boys in the Beehive State thrive, targeting health, vocation and a sense of purpose.
In southern Utah, friends and neighbors try to understand, who is Tyler Robinson?
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 13 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
Charlie Kirk's suspected killer, Tyler James Robinson, is currently being held in the Utah County Jail, but he grew up here, in the southwest corner of the state.
Vineyard councilwoman launches site to combat misinformation she says she helped spread
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 13 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
A Vineyard councilwoman is launching a Vineyard news site dedicated to combating misinformation that she says she once helped spread.
ICE officer kills man in Chicago suburb during arrest attempt
Renee Hickman, Reuters | Updated Sept. 13 - 8:12 a.m. | Save Story
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed a man in the Chicago area Friday as officers attempted to detain him, the Department of Homeland Security and local officials said.
Man arrested in Charlie Kirk killing had recently 'become more political,' police say
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 12 - 6:35 p.m. | Save Story
Details about the political ideology of the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk are sparse, but family members told investigators that he "had become more political in recent years."
Church of Jesus Christ leaders issue call 'to build communities of greater kindness and love'
Alex Tumalip, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 12 - 6:33 p.m. | Save Story
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a statement on Friday condemning acts of violence in the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
NATO to beef up defense of Europe's eastern flank after Poland shot down drones
Andrew Gray and Barbara Erling, Reuters | Updated Sept. 12 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
NATO announced plans to strengthen its defense in eastern Europe on Friday, two days after Poland shot down alleged Russian drones that had violated Polish airspace.
'This is our moment': Cox calls for an 'off-ramp' after Charlie Kirk assassination
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 12 - 4:28 p.m. | Save Story
After years of calling for more civility, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is renewing calls to reduce political violence in the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
'I'm just devastated': USU Turning Point chapter was set to host upcoming Charlie Kirk stop
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 12 - 8:33 a.m. | Save Story
The killing of Charlie Kirk is being felt at Utah State University, especially members of the school's Turning Point USA chapter, where he was scheduled to appear on Sept. 30.
Utahns stress importance of unity at Utah Healing Field
Par Kermani, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 12 - 7:00 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah Healing Field in Sandy, open through Monday, Sept. 15, displays flags and the names of each 9/11 victim.
Manhunt for Charlie Kirk's assassin continues; Cox threatens death penalty as FBI director visits
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 11 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox says investigators have received more than 7,000 tips and leads into the shooting death of Charlie Kirk. But the manhunt for the gunman is continuing.
