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Residents briefly evacuated after fire starts in Kaysville
Becky Bruce, KSL | Posted July 3 - 10:25 p.m. | Save Story
Kaysville residents who briefly evacuated because of a new fire start were being allowed to go back to their homes Friday night.
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.
On the road with Sen. John Curtis as he walks 250 miles through Utah
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted July 3 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. John Curtis is nearing the end of his 250-mile walk celebrating the 250th anniversary of America's founding.
Brigham Young University building new housing for married students
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted July 3 - 7:47 p.m. | Save Story
Married Brigham Young University students will soon have more housing options, with the university set to build 11 new apartment buildings at the Wymount Terrace on-campus housing area.
Mapleton boy finds living kidney donor in a neighborhood friend
Sarah Martin, KSL | Posted July 3 - 7:08 p.m. | Save Story
For 16 years, Collin Chournos lived with just one kidney working at far below normal levels. When a kidney donation became his only option, he found a match right in his backyard.
Provo's Fourth of July parade promises to be 'bigger' than ever for America 250
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted July 3 - 6:26 p.m. | Save Story
Provo parade organizers are promising the July 4 parade will be "bigger" than ever for America 250.
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.
'Special every time': Utah-born violinist returns to her roots with Utah Symphony tour
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 3 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah violinist who started her musical career at age 11 with the Utah Symphony has returned to the group for this year's Music Elevated State Tour celebrating America 250.
Man dies after being struck by vehicle in Cedar City parking lot
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 3 - 2:39 p.m. | Save Story
A man died after being struck by a vehicle outside a grocery store parking lot in Cedar City on Friday, police 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.
This grandma-granddaughter TikTok duo is spreading joy online
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted July 3 - 12:13 p.m. | Save Story
Shelby Coleman decided two years ago to start posting videos of her "granny" on TikTok. It's a fun activity that continues to bring them together today
Piute County businesses say wildfire is hurting tourism for third straight summer
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Updated July 3 - 10:51 a.m. | Save Story
The Cottonwood Fire continues to burn on Beaver Mountain, but about 20 miles away in Marysvale, business owners say another struggle is unfolding.
Iron, Cherry fires close to full containment; Babylon Fire surpasses 85,000 acres
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 3 - 10:14 a.m. | Save Story
Crews have made significant gains on two fires burning in central Utah, but poor conditions have helped a fire burning in southeast Utah double in size over the past few days.
250 years after its creation, BYU professor recreates Declaration of Independence
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted July 3 - 9:48 a.m. | Save Story
Brigham Young University professor Robert Buchert recreated the Declaration of Independence 250 years after its original creation.
Ogden men sentenced in separate shooting incidents from last November that drew police rebuke
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 3 - 8:19 a.m. | Save Story
Two Ogden men were sentenced in separate shooting incidents on Nov. 22, 2025, that had drawn a rebuke from Police Chief Jake Sube.
Kevin O'Leary talks election results, Stratos project timeline with KSL
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted July 3 - 7:38 a.m. | Save Story
Celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary wants Utahns on his side as his massive artificial intelligence data center project planned for Box Elder County moves forward.
Utah reservoir systems reaches middle of 2026 at 11 percentage points below normal
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 3 - 7:17 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's reservoir system has fallen to a little less than two-thirds capacity at the midway point of the year.
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.
Environment »
Why are fireworks a key piece of Fourth of July celebrations?
- Kennedy pushes wildfire bills, Forest Service HQ move as Utah battles major fires
- Kevin O'Leary talks election results, Stratos project timeline with KSL
- Utah reservoir systems reaches middle of 2026 at 11 percentage points below normal
- Provo commission gives Vesper Amphitheater thumbs down due to traffic concerns
Police & Courts »
Residents briefly evacuated after fire starts in Kaysville
- DNR law enforcement keeps eyes on wildlife, livestock crimes amid recent incident
- Man dies after being struck by vehicle in Cedar City parking lot
- Preliminary report didn't flag an engine failure before a skydiving plane crash that killed 12
- Piute County businesses say wildfire is hurting tourism for third straight summer
Politics »
Why are fireworks a key piece of Fourth of July celebrations?
- Kennedy pushes wildfire bills, Forest Service HQ move as Utah battles major fires
- Utah-born 'America's Potluck' invites neighbors nationwide to celebrate together
- Utah's Venezuelans to gather to mourn earthquake victims; funds sought to send aid
- Mike Lee floats constitutional amendment after SCOTUS birthright citizenship ruling
