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Ex-judge sentenced to prison on 3 felony charges in sexual misconduct case
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated June 8 - 3:15 p.m. | Save Story
A former Box Elder County Justice Court judge was sentenced to zero to five years imprisonment on each of three felony charges in his sexual misconduct case.
Down payments on homes nationwide are … down?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted June 8 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Buyers nationwide are putting less money down on homes than they did a year ago, according to a new analysis by Redfin, an online real estate brokerage.
New wildfire in Millard County expands to nearly 1,400 acres
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted June 8 - 2:02 p.m. | Save Story
A new wildfire has expanded to over 1,300 acres after sparking Sunday near Scipio in Millard County.
'My roots are Peruvian': Peruvians in Utah cast ballots in nation's presidential contest
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated June 8 - 1:52 p.m. | Save Story
Peruvians living abroad may vote in the nation's presidential elections, and many in Utah flocked to a polling place in Salt Lake City to cast ballots.
Pentagon updates religious categories after pushback from Utah lawmakers
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated June 8 - 1:10 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Department of War updated its list of faith codes Monday after pushback from some members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints over the faith not being classified as "Christian."
Utah County store owners accused of selling illegal drug products, fake pee
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 8 - 12:51 p.m. | Save Story
The owners of a Lehi convenience store have been charged for allegedly selling marijuana products and synthetic urine.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with semi on Mountain View Corridor in Herriman
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated June 8 - 12:37 p.m. | Save Story
A motorcyclist was killed Monday in a collision with a semi truck that closed Mountain View Corridor for several hours in Herriman.
Some lawmakers weigh possible changes to Utah's new voter privacy laws
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted June 8 - 12:06 p.m. | Save Story
A group of state lawmakers is convening a working group to consider possible changes to Utah's new voter privacy law after public outcry from voters.
Third of 4 auto shop employees accused of giving fake emissions tests pleads guilty
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 8 - 10:51 a.m. | Save Story
The third of four auto shop employees in Orem accused of giving fake emissions tests to vehicles that otherwise wouldn't pass has pleaded guilty.
Utahns' love/hate relationship with artificial intelligence
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted June 8 - 10:23 a.m. | Save Story
A new Deseret News poll reveals a marked disconnect when it comes to Utahns' feelings about AI, versus the data complexes that underpin the fast-advancing technology sector.
Colorado man given 12 years in prison for traveling to Utah for sex with a minor
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted June 8 - 9:36 a.m. | Save Story
A repeat child sex offender from Colorado was handed a 12½-year federal prison sentence Wednesday for traveling to Utah to sexually assault a child.
Former BYU, NFL greats have their brains examined, results positive
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted June 8 - 8:52 a.m. | Save Story
Tom Holmoe and Jim Herrmann participated in a clinical trial testing the effect of infrared light treatment on brain health.
Here's what Utahns need to know about significant student loan changes set to take effect in July
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 8 - 8:07 a.m. | Save Story
Significant changes to federal student loan laws enacted through the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are set to take effect on July 1, with major shakeups for both current borrowers and those looking to apply.
BYU student builds AI-powered resale app
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted June 8 - 7:13 a.m. | Save Story
A Brigham Young University student built and launched an app called ResalePal, designed to help users quickly figure out how much their items are worth and take the guesswork out of pricing.
Why there's a 9-foot-tall piano sitting outside of Abravanel Hall
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated June 8 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
A 9-foot-tall playable piano art piece draws attention to an event coming to Salt Lake City this month, but it also might inspire new players.
Layton officials may explore alternative sites as dog park debacle continues
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted June 7 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Layton residents bark back at a proposed off-leash dog park; other options may be explored.
'He probably has unlimited love': St. George man reflects on life with twin with Down syndrome
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted June 7 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Jordan and Logan Fowlke are twin brothers who have a unique and rare connection — Jordan Fowlke has Down syndrome and Logan Fowlke doesn't.
Lindon community supports man after heart transplant
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted June 7 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
A yard sale stretching across four front yards in Lindon is drawing shoppers from across Utah Valley. Behind it is a community rallying around one family facing a major medical journey.
St. George apartment building destroyed in fire
Ashley Imlay, KSL | Updated June 7 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Multiple households are displaced after an apartment building caught fire in St. George.
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- Iron County Planning Commission approves conditional use permit for Antelope Data Campus
- Fuel prices are shaping summer plans as US boaters get ready to hit the water
Education »
Here's what Utahns need to know about significant student loan changes set to take effect in July
Health »
Congo says Ebola deaths top 100 as armed groups threaten response
- The late-night eating habit that may throw your gut health into chaos
- Former BYU, NFL greats have their brains examined, results positive
- Dexcom's glucose monitor use shows benefit in non-insulin diabetic patients in study
- 'It really opened my eyes': Family speaks out about teen vaping after daughter's struggle
Police & Courts »
'I've never felt such relief in my whole life,' abuse charges dismissed against Sunset man
- Ex-judge sentenced to prison on 3 felony charges in sexual misconduct case
- Utah County store owners accused of selling illegal drug products, fake pee
- Motorcyclist killed in crash with semi on Mountain View Corridor in Herriman
- Third of 4 auto shop employees accused of giving fake emissions tests pleads guilty
Politics »
Central African Republic to accept third-country deportees from US, sources say
- 'My roots are Peruvian': Peruvians in Utah cast ballots in nation's presidential contest
- Pentagon updates religious categories after pushback from Utah lawmakers
- Some lawmakers weigh possible changes to Utah's new voter privacy laws
- Judge strikes down Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 countries
Religion »
Pentagon updates religious categories after pushback from Utah lawmakers
- Lee, Curtis defend Church of Jesus Christ as 'Christian' after new Pentagon classification
- America 250 'Music and the Spoken Word' to feature Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid
- Mary Ellen Edmunds, Latter-day Saint author and BYU Women's Conference pillar, dies at 86
- What it takes to translate 'The Chosen' for a world that listens more than it reads
