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The Declaration's forgotten (non)signer: John Dickinson's missing 1776 signature haunts his legacy
Hillel Italie, Associated Press | Posted July 4 - 8:18 a.m. | Save Story
Jane Calvert has been on a mission shared by few scholars of the Revolutionary War era. She has championed the man who wouldn't sign the Declaration of Independence — the lawyer and statesman John Dickinson.
Why are fireworks a key piece of Fourth of July celebrations?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 3 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
A debate over Fourth of July fireworks this year is just the latest chapter in a saga involving the holiday, a tradition and Utah.
Kennedy pushes wildfire bills, Forest Service HQ move as Utah battles major fires
Brenna Donnelly, KSL | Posted July 3 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Three bills in the Congress could protect Utah lands from future wildfires, Rep. Mike Kennedy said.
Utah-born 'America's Potluck' invites neighbors nationwide to celebrate together
Garna Mejia, KSL | Updated July 3 - 2:02 p.m. | Save Story
A nationwide initiative invites Americans to gather with their communities for a potluck as part of the America 250 celebrations.
Utah's Venezuelans to gather to mourn earthquake victims; funds sought to send aid
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 3 - 12:59 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's Venezuelan community will gather to mourn the victims of the earthquakes that hit the country, and funds are being raised to aid the country.
Mike Lee floats constitutional amendment after SCOTUS birthright citizenship ruling
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted July 2 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mike Lee and other conservatives have floated potential changes to the Constitution to limit birthright citizenship after a Supreme Court ruling upheld it.
Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship
Danica Kirka, Associated Press | Posted July 2 - 8:15 p.m. | Save Story
Researchers at the U.K. National Archives have identified a document as a rare early copy of America's founding document, printed just days after the original was signed on July 4, 1776.
ICE arrests 10,000 in 5 days, a sharp late-June surge in Trump's deportation push
Rebecca Santana, Associated Press | Updated July 2 - 6:40 p.m. | Save Story
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June, marking a major push by the agency tasked with carrying out the Trump administration's mass deportations agenda.
Watchdog faults Secret Service for missing 102 radio calls during 2024 Trump shooting
Jasper Ward, Reuters | Posted July 2 - 6:18 p.m. | Save Story
The Secret Service did not receive 102 local radio transmissions about the gunman who attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump at a 2024 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Russia bombards Kyiv in deadliest strike this year, killing at least 27 people
Gleb Garanich and Olena Harmash, Reuters | Updated July 2 - 5:08 p.m. | Save Story
Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine's capital Kyiv in the early hours of Thursday, killing at least 27 people, wounding scores more and damaging around 130 buildings.
'I love the USA': Organizers of Independence Day event put out special call to Latino population
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 1 - 10:52 p.m. | Save Story
The conservative organizers of a Sandy Independence Day event put out a special call and invitation for participation by the Latino population.
Why are your taxes increasing? Numerous Utah cities pursue property tax hikes
Tim Vandenack and Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 1 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Numerous cities across Utah are pursuing property tax hikes, one for 506%, which will be the focus of public hearings in August. These are the challenges municipalities face.
Trump honors Theodore Roosevelt in North Dakota, debuts new Air Force One
Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters | Posted July 1 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump dedicated a museum honoring Theodore Roosevelt on Wednesday, invoking the Republican president's legacy and linking it to his own vision for America.
US declines to extend North American trade deal, starting clock to end it while seeking changes
David Lawder, Reuters | Posted July 1 - 3:24 p.m. | Save Story
The Trump administration on Wednesday declined to extend the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, starting a decade-long clock to wind down the trade deal.
Much more than a piece of furniture, the president's Resolute Desk has echoed through history
Jack Auresto, Associated Press | Posted July 1 - 3:11 p.m. | Save Story
The Resolute Desk is one of the most recognizable pieces of furniture in the White House — and probably in the entire nation.
Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump's trip to North Dakota
Julia Demaree Nikhinson and Josh Boak, Associated Press | Posted July 1 - 2:16 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump is taking his maiden voyage on a new Air Force One, a retrofitted Boeing 747 worth $400 million gifted by Qatar.
'Oops': Utah senator, Fox News apologize for linking data center foes to China
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 1 - 1:40 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah senator and Fox News offered apologies connected to allegations that foes of the Box Elder County data center project are linked to China, while Kevin O'Leary offered a clarifying statement.
Cox: America needs a new generation of electricity
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted July 1 - 11:34 a.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox has spent his political capital to persuade his constituents that America is on the cusp of a new era of energy production. But it is an opportunity, not a guarantee.
