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BYU students help protect birds while making skies safer near Provo Airport
Dan Rascon, KSL | Updated July 9 - 8:01 a.m. | Save Story
A group of BYU students is helping protect bird populations while also making the skies safer for air travelers near the Provo Airport.
Federal judge dismisses woman from lawsuit against Tim Ballard
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated July 9 - 7:09 a.m. | Save Story
A federal judge dismissed claims from one of several women who had sued anti-human trafficking activist Tim Ballard, saying some pieces of evidence were "wrongfully retrieved" from Ballard's online accounts.
Data center projects are now coming in bigger than ever. Here's a look at why
Mike Anderson, KSL | Updated July 9 - 6:09 a.m. | Save Story
Data center developments have seemingly reached an inflection point where projects are now bigger and more energy-hungry than ever. There are a number of factors that have gotten us here.
Grass fires spark along I-80 in Salt Lake County
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated July 8 - 10:36 p.m. | Save Story
Two grass fires have ignited along I-80 in Salt Lake County, burning near 5600 West and 7200 West.
Where is Western drought the worst? Experts point to these places, industries
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 8 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Utah and most of the rest of the West have their hands full with drought impacts, which go beyond wildfires.
Rescuers urge caution with northern Utah temperatures set to soar
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted July 8 - 9:55 p.m. | Save Story
With temperatures expected to approach 105 degrees by Sunday, rescuers called for preparation and common sense.
Dry Creek Interchange opens Friday, giving Utah County drivers new I-15 access
Annette Campbell, KSL | Updated July 8 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
Drivers in southern Utah County will have a new way to access I-15 beginning Friday as the long-awaited Dry Creek Interchange opens at 8 a.m.
Utah lawmakers press pause on constitutional amendment on ballot initiatives
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted July 8 - 7:55 p.m. | Save Story
Top Utah lawmakers are backing away from plans to propose a constitutional amendment to address ballot initiatives this year, saying instead they want to wait for the outcome of an ongoing lawsuit over redistricting.
Utah part of $45M settlement with company behind Cash App
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted July 8 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
Utah will receive almost $500,000 as part of a multistate settlement against the company behind Cash App, the state's Division of Consumer Protection announced Wednesday.
Judge redacts parts of roommate interview as Kirk family calls for transparency
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated July 8 - 6:37 p.m. | Save Story
The anticipated interview with Tyler Robinson's roommate, Lance Twiggs, was heavily debated in court Wednesday as the Kirk family calls for transparency.
New VA clinic breaks ground in South Salt Lake
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted July 8 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
A new Veterans Affairs clinic is coming to South Salt Lake after VA leaders broke ground Wednesday on a facility designed to expand access to healthcare for veterans across the region.
Fire in Salt Lake City burns near Wasatch Hollow Preserve
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated July 8 - 6:14 p.m. | Save Story
A fire began on Wednesday afternoon, threatening structures in Salt Lake City.
US high court asked to weigh in on juvenile life without parole sentence for Richfield killing
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 8 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah is asking the Supreme Court to reconsider a decision from its high court to reconsider the life without parole sentence for a man convicted of aggravated murder as a juvenile.
Here are the new Olympic sports that could be coming to Utah's 2034 Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted July 8 - 2:59 p.m. | Save Story
Two new sports disciplines will make their Olympic debut at the 2030 Winter Games in the French Alps, but Nordic combined was cut from the program.
New rule allows small businesses to double borrowing limit, access up to $10M in financing
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted July 8 - 1:17 p.m. | Save Story
Blossoming small businesses in the Beehive State and across the nation are set for a financing boost through a new rule from the U.S. Small Business Administration that went into effect July 4.
Utah's Stratos project draws warnings from Virginia's 'Data Center Alley'
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted July 8 - 9:29 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's bet on the Stratos Project data center is raising eyebrows, states away, among a community with more data center experience than anywhere else.
American Indian, Pacific Islander growth outpaced Utah's overall growth, new numbers show
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 8 - 9:23 a.m. | Save Story
The growth rate of the American Indian and Pacific Islander populations outpaced Utah's overall growth rate between 2020 and 2025, new estimates show.
Sandy seeks public input ahead of 17 acre purchase
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted July 8 - 8:45 a.m. | Save Story
Sandy said it wants residents to share their input, as leaders eye the purchase of a 17-acre property.
Salt Lake Buddhist Temple to host 90th annual Obon festival in Japantown
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 8 - 8:06 a.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake Buddhist Temple will be hosting the 90th annual Obon festival, a free community event geared around honoring and remembering one's ancestors.
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Salt Lake Buddhist Temple to host 90th annual Obon festival in Japantown
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