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Here's who is moving forward after the Utah County Republican primary
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted June 25 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah County is poised to see change this November after the incumbent clerk appears to have lost the primary race and two commissioner seats are open for newcomers.
UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after vessel comes under attack
Jonathan Saul, Gram Slattery and Tala Ramadan, Reuters | Updated June 25 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
The U.N. International Maritime Organization paused its operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after a vessel reported an attack, reigniting concerns about whether a preliminary deal to end the Iran war will hold.
Family mourns loss of Beaver Mountain cabin burned in Cottonwood Fire
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted June 25 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
For Evan Stapley, Beaver Mountain was more than a place to escape — it was where his family built memories. And now the Cottonwood Fire has taken that away.
Cox issues statewide fireworks ban amid historic wildfire conditions
Carter Williams, KSL and Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Updated June 25 - 5:13 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced a statewide ban on fireworks given wildfire-prone conditions.
House Speaker Johnson tries to patch things up between Trump and Congress
Nolan D. McCaskill and Steve Holland, Reuters | Updated June 25 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson was due to meet with President Donald Trump on Thursday in hopes of defusing a standoff with Congress.
Reflecting Pool now under surveillance as Trump blames vandals for green algae
Andrew Goudsward, Reuters | Posted June 25 - 2:29 p.m. | Save Story
Security is keeping watch at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, whose blue color has been fouled by green algae after being newly renovated at President Donald Trump's request.
Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center has closed, governor says
Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press | Posted June 25 - 2:21 p.m. | Save Story
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced the closure of the temporary immigration center known as "Alligator Alcatraz."
New York surged left. Utah chose the center. What does it mean for Democrats?
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted June 25 - 12:06 p.m. | Save Story
Many people are viewing Tuesday night's elections as a win for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, but experts disagree on whether democratic socialism is reshaping the party.
PCE inflation measure tops 4.0% in May; consumer spending strong
Lucia Mutikani, Reuters | Posted June 25 - 11:42 a.m. | Save Story
Inflation increased further in May, breaking above 4.0% for the first time since 2023 as the Middle East conflict boosted energy prices, though consumer spending remained strong.
Utah Republicans say their primary wins reveal a path for GOP heading into midterms
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted June 25 - 9:46 a.m. | Save Story
Reps. Blake Moore and Celeste Maloy both say their wins in the difficult primaries can serve as a blueprint for other Republicans running in tight races elsewhere in the country.
Data center developers move forward despite voter backlash aimed at Sen. Adams, others
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 25 - 8:15 a.m. | Save Story
O'Leary Digital is moving forward with its Box Elder County data center plans despite voter backlash in Tuesday's voting aimed at state Sen. Stuart Adams and others.
Using flattery, Rutte tries to ease NATO tensions with Trump over Iran
Humeyra Pamuk, Reuters | Posted June 24 - 5:44 p.m. | Save Story
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte sought to calm tensions with President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, using a mix of flattery and gentle pushback.
How a data center helped topple one of Utah's most powerful lawmakers
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 24 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
The data center project in Box Elder County figured big in primary elections, factoring in the defeat of Senate President Stuart Adams and two Box Elder County commissioners.
Trump-endorsed de la Espriella declared winner of Colombia's presidential runoff election
Regina Garcia Cano and Astrid SuÁrez, Associated Press | Updated June 24 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
Abelardo de la Espriella, a millionaire political newcomer, has been declared Colombia's next president. Electoral authorities announced his victory on Wednesday after a close runoff election on Sunday.
Trump seeks additional $11 billion in farm aid
Leah Douglas, Reuters | Posted June 24 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump on Wednesday asked Congress to approve more than $11 billion in additional aid for farmers facing high fuel and fertilizer costs since the Iran war.
Mike Allred aims for 'needed' changes in Box Elder sheriff race
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted June 24 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
Watching early election results come in with family Tuesday night, Mike Allred said he's hopeful for positive changes within the Box Elder County Sheriff's Office.
Top Army general who was last US soldier to leave Afghanistan is suddenly leaving his post
Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press | Posted June 24 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Gen. Christopher Donahue, who was the last soldier to leave Afghanistan, will relinquish his command on July 2 after just 18 months on the job, according to a U.S. Army statement.
Trump badgers Senate GOP on voter ID law after spurning housing bill
David Morgan, Reuters | Updated June 24 - 1:46 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump implored Republican lawmakers during a rare visit on Wednesday to pass the SAVE America Act, aggravating party fissures and showing limits of his power.
