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Is the World Cup bigger than the Olympics? Here's what Utahns say about the impacts
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted June 14 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Fans around the world are expected to tune in for the 2026 World Cup football matches that begin this week and continue for more than a month in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Mother-daughter duo from Cedar City navigate loss while changing laws in Utah farming
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted June 14 - 9:15 p.m. | Save Story
Symbria and Sara Patterson run Red Acre Farms in Cedar City. Together, they have navigated family and personal tragedies to become a power duo changing how small farms in Utah succeed.
2 dead after BASE jumping incident in Grand County
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Updated June 14 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
Two people died on Sunday after the Grand County Sheriff's Office said a BASE jumping incident happened in a remote area of Mineral Bottom.
State officials emphasize ATV safety training for young ATV riders ahead of summer season
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted June 14 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
As summer recreation ramps up across Utah, state officials are encouraging safe practices for young ATV riders.
Citizen group fundraises to keep quagga mussels out of Bear Lake
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted June 14 - 5:45 p.m. | Save Story
The new Snack Shack, run by the nonprofit Bear Lake Watch, is an effort to run a quagga mussel inspection and decontamination station on the north end of Bear Lake.
Utah and federal government join forces to manage public lands
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted June 14 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah and the federal government have signed a long-term agreement to jointly manage the San Rafael Swell, ending more than a century of sole federal oversight.
A Latter-day Saint apostle and Utah's governor on the need for education and morality
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted June 14 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Monday's Convening of the American Council on Education Commission on Faith-Based College and Universities focused on creating environments that foster togetherness.
Is your city ready for an age boom?
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted June 14 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
People don't like to talk about aging, but the conversation is not something cities, counties and communities should avoid. So how do we go about it?
Report: Americans support targeted AI surveillance, oppose 'indiscriminate' monitoring
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 14 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
A report released by software company LiveView Technologies painted a picture of how people feel about technologies like AI-powered security cameras in public spaces.
Gen Zers are more risk-averse. Experts say it's ruining their dating lives
Avni Trivedi, CNN | Posted June 14 - 9:49 a.m. | Save Story
Gen Z's fear of rejection, public embarrassment, and emotional instability—amplified by social media and a risk-averse culture—is making dating and relationships harder to pursue, despite a strong desire for connection and intimacy.
Pending home sales down nationwide amid record costs
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted June 14 - 9:33 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. pending home sales dropped for a fourth straight week as the typical cost reached a record high, according a new Redfin analysis.
These 2 new restaurant chains are expanding to the Beehive State
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 14 - 9:05 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's food scene is set to welcome two new players in Chicken Salad Chick and Jeff's Bagel Run, with each opening stores around the state.
Big names poised to join Utah Housing Corporation board of trustees
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 14 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
The head of the parent company of Zions Bank and a former Utah Senate president are among the nominees set to join the Utah Housing Corporation's board of trustees.
Goose catching has become a well-tuned science in Utah
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted June 14 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
The Great Salt Lake, along with a strong division of wildlife management, puts the state in a good place for goose capture and banding.
Ukrainian refugee living in Utah finds hope through art
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 13 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
Olha Svieshnikova, a Ukrainian refugee living here in Utah, is getting attention for her artwork.
2 critically injured in Herriman e-motorcycle crash
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted June 13 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
Two 15-year-old boys riding an e-motorcycle in Herriman were injured in a crash Friday.
The national AI policy showdown is being decided in Utah's backyard
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted June 13 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
The political battle over the future of artificial intelligence arrived in Utah this month, with the nation's top two AI super PACs dropping more than $1.3 million on congressional primaries.
Vineyard park listed for auction due to unpaid property taxes
Garna Mejia, KSL | Updated June 13 - 8:55 p.m. | Save Story
Failure on the part of Vineyard's previous mayor, as well as Sunset Beach Park's previous owner, led to five years of unpaid taxes.
56-year-old West Valley man dies while diving at Bear Lake
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Posted June 13 - 7:46 p.m. | Save Story
A 56-year-old man from West Valley City died while diving with others at Cisco Beach at Bear Lake on Saturday afternoon.
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Is the World Cup bigger than the Olympics? Here's what Utahns say about the impacts
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- What to know about alpha-gal syndrome, the life-threatening meat allergy caused by tick bites
- A healthier gut may be key to cancer care
- Cache County surgeon, actor dies after reaching goal to hike highest peak in all 50 states
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Religion »
A Latter-day Saint apostle and Utah's governor on the need for education and morality
- As UFOs go mainstream, the jury is out on what the existence of alien life might mean for religion
- Pope Leo says history will condemn leaders who ignore migrant deaths
- A behind-the-scenes look at the set of 'The Chosen' Season 7 in Utah County
- What the 'Schmigadoon!' co-creator said after winning 2 Tony Awards
