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From Salt Lake City to the Senate: Curtis leads tribute honoring Pioneer Day

From Salt Lake City to the Senate: Curtis leads tribute honoring Pioneer Day

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted July 23 - 6:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A journey that began more than 175 years ago on the wagon trails of the West had a moment of glory in the U.S. Senate on Thursday.
First criminal trial scheduled for Provo OB-GYN accused of sexually abusing patients

First criminal trial scheduled for Provo OB-GYN accused of sexually abusing patients

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A doctor hundreds of women have claimed sexually assaulted or abused them during medical appointments was scheduled for his first jury trial next year — stretching from September to November.
How a photograph lost during WWII connected 2 families across continents and generations

How a photograph lost during WWII connected 2 families across continents and generations

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 5:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Days after the historic D-Day, a U.S. soldier lost family photos while camping by Normandy Beach. More than 80 years later, those lost pictures resulted in a cross-continental family reunion.
Troopers identify 28-year-old killed in Taylorsville semitruck collision

Troopers identify 28-year-old killed in Taylorsville semitruck collision

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 4:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Highway Patrol identified the driver killed earlier this week when a semitruck collided into a stopped car that was experiencing a hood malfunction.
St. John's Lutheran Church to hand out water during Days of '47 Parade

St. John's Lutheran Church to hand out water during Days of '47 Parade

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Members of the St. John's Lutheran Church in Salt Lake City will hand out water to passing paradegoers, some for the 16th year in a row.
Utah's Muslim community, advocates gather as show of solidarity after attack on man at mall

Utah's Muslim community, advocates gather as show of solidarity after attack on man at mall

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated July 23 - 3:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Members of Utah's Muslim community and their advocates gathered to push for more efforts to counter Islamophobia after an attack last week on a Muslim man.
Church of Jesus Christ announces 10 hymns to be included in 'Hymns for Home and Church'

Church of Jesus Christ announces 10 hymns to be included in 'Hymns for Home and Church'

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released 10 new hymns that will be included in its new hymnbook as part of a phased rollout for "Hymns for Home and Church."
Man accused of multiple RSL burglaries at stadium

Man accused of multiple RSL burglaries at stadium

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 2:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police believe broke into America First Field multiple times and took a jersey, laptop, keys and others items, has been arrested.
STEM Action Center honors winners of Utah 3D coin design contest

STEM Action Center honors winners of Utah 3D coin design contest

Madi Vollmer, KSL  |  Updated July 23 - 1:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The STEM Action Center recognized winners of the America250 Utah 3D Coin Design Contest, highlighting 3D-printed designs that celebrate Utah's history, culture and landmarks.
Road washout closes section of Butterfield Canyon

Road washout closes section of Butterfield Canyon

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 12:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A major link between Tooele and Salt Lake counties is now partially closed after flash flooding washed out some of the roadway, making it impassable, authorities say.
Utah, 40 other states reach $18M settlement with 23andMe after data breach, bankruptcy

Utah, 40 other states reach $18M settlement with 23andMe after data breach, bankruptcy

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 12:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah and over 40 other states on Wednesday announced a $18 million settlement agreement with genetic information company 23andMe after the company filed for bankruptcy in March 2025.
Rain offers relief, but little help for reservoirs during drought

Rain offers relief, but little help for reservoirs during drought

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated July 23 - 11:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's recent storms are bringing much-needed rain to drought-stricken areas, but water experts say the precipitation is doing little to replenish the state's reservoirs.
Sandy police legally justified in fatal shooting during domestic violence investigation

Sandy police legally justified in fatal shooting during domestic violence investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 11:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two Sandy police officers who shot and killed a man during a domestic violence situation were legally justified in using deadly force, the DA announced Thursday.
83-year-old Utah man rescued after being reported missing at Grand Canyon

83-year-old Utah man rescued after being reported missing at Grand Canyon

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 11:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

An 83-year-old southern Utah man was rescued from the Grand Canyon on Wednesday after being reported missing the day before.
Woman arrested in carjacking, wrong-way driving investigation

Woman arrested in carjacking, wrong-way driving investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 10:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman whose actions had several people, including children, fearing for their lives culminated with her arrest following an alleged carjacking attempt.
 A closer look at how the BLM leases land for oil and gas development

A closer look at how the BLM leases land for oil and gas development

Sarah Martin, KSL  |  Updated July 23 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Trump released a set of executive orders that could reduce the size of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante national monuments. Those orders could open up that land to private companies and oil drilling.
Utah's roads of fame: Exploring Utah's roads featured in Hollywood

Utah's roads of fame: Exploring Utah's roads featured in Hollywood

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Updated July 23 - 7:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Do you need ideas for a summer road trip? Take some inspiration from the big screen. You may be surprised to know some of Hollywood's biggest hits were shot on roads here in Utah.
Salt Lake City wants to limit nonresidential water use to 200,000 gallons daily

Salt Lake City wants to limit nonresidential water use to 200,000 gallons daily

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 6:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city is seeking to permanently approve an emergency measure it adopted earlier this year to crack down on the amount of water new nonresidential developments use daily.
Summit County woodworking business prepares to reopen nearly a year after devastating fire

Summit County woodworking business prepares to reopen nearly a year after devastating fire

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated July 23 - 6:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Summit County woodworking business is preparing to reopen nearly a year after a devastating fire burnt it to the ground.