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Utah soccer fans celebrate start of 2026 World Cup at watch parties
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted June 11 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Soccer fans marked the beginning of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday with celebrations and community watch parties, even though Salt Lake City is not a tournament host city.
Public colleges in Utah update budget plans for strategic reinvestment
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted June 11 - 9:35 p.m. | Save Story
Leaders from the Beehive State's eight public degree-granting institutions on Thursday updated the Utah Board of Higher Education on their ongoing budget reallocations.
The national AI policy showdown is being decided in Utah's backyard
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted June 11 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
As artificial intelligence continues to impact the economy, Utah is now being involved as two of the nation's top AI super PACs dropped a combined $1.3 million into congressional primaries.
'Erratic' driver slams into a home in Perry, police say
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted June 11 - 8:24 p.m. | Save Story
A driver crashed into a home in Box Elder County on Thursday afternoon, police said.
Riding an e-vehicle at Dimple Dell Park? Sandy wants you to know the rules
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 11 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Sandy is cracking down on illegal e-motorcycle riding at one of Salt Lake County's more popular trails and trying to clear up confusion amid a new age of travel.
Steps homeowners should take to help avoid contractor trouble
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted June 11 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
Utah regulators have received more than 1,200 complaints involving contractors this fiscal year, so far. Here are steps homeowners should take now to avoid contractor trouble later.
Submissions open for Draper's annual Art in the Barn showcase
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted June 11 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
Artists are encouraged to apply for Draper's Art in the Barn art show and sale; submission are open through June 15.
Backlash erupts in Utah County after 23-year-old conservative influencer becomes deputy clerk
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted June 11 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah County clerk is facing backlash for filling the role of chief deputy clerk with a 23-year-old conservative influencer.
'My heart is broken': Friends remember Utah woman killed in murder-suicide
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 11 - 4:35 p.m. | Save Story
Friends are remembering 19-year-old Norah Nelson, a Utah woman who was killed in a murder-suicide in Cottonwood Heights on May 30.
Human-caused fire near Ensign Peak in Salt Lake City fully contained, officials say
Cassidy Wixom and Carter Williams, KSL | Updated June 11 - 4:14 p.m. | Save Story
Voluntary evacuations from a grass fire burning near Ensign Peak in Salt Lake City have been lifted, but some roads remain closed as firefighters seek to fully extinguish it.
'High-profile project': 900,000-square-foot industrial park breaks ground in Payson
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 11 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
An expansive, state-of-the-art industrial park dubbed Payson Central Tech is coming to Utah County after developers broke ground on the site Thursday.
Zion's iconic Angels Landing set to reopen after unexpected repairs
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 11 - 1:50 p.m. | Save Story
One of Utah's most iconic hikes is expected to reopen before this weekend after a safety issue led to its abrupt closure on Wednesday.
Tooele County man with history of arson arrested again after new fires started
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 11 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
A man who served prison time for starting a fire in Tooele County in 2014 that forced evacuations of nearby homes has been arrested again.
How extreme heat affects heart health
Simone Seikaly, KSL | Posted June 11 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Summer heat can be dangerous, especially for people living with heart conditions. A CommonSpirit expert breaks down why high temperatures can put extra strain on the heart.
Motorcyclist accused of going 161 mph and popping wheelie in front of troopers, pleads guilty
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 11 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
A man who police say has a history of traveling over 150 mph and posting helmet-cam videos on social media has pleaded guilty in two cases.
Iron County Commissioner threatens lawsuit against Iron County over closed meeting
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted June 11 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
Iron County Commissioner Paul Cozzens announced he is suing Iron County due to a closed session from which he and another commission member were excluded.
Box Elder County Commissioners approve data-center moratorium; Stratos project exempt
Andrew Adams, KSL | Updated June 11 - 9:36 a.m. | Save Story
Box Elder County commissioners have approved a 180-day moratorium on any new data centers, though it does not apply to the Stratos project.
A behind-the-scenes look at the set of 'The Chosen' Season 7 in Utah County
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted June 11 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
Deseret News got an exclusive look behind the scenes during filming for Season 7 of the hit series "The Chosen" at its Jerusalem outdoor studio in Goshen, Utah County.
Summer sports at Utah's Winter Olympics? What the IOC's proposed new process allows
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted June 11 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
Summer sports could be added to Utah's 2034 Winter Games under a new process backed by leaders of the International Olympic Committee.
Education »
Public colleges in Utah update budget plans for strategic reinvestment
- House passes bill cracking down on 'ghost students' stealing financial aid
- University of Utah to build 46-acre medical campus at The Point development
- Navajo Mountain High School gets high-speed internet in landmark milestone
- Southern Utah University, State Bank of Southern Utah ink 15-year partnership
Police & Courts »
Man, 24, critically injured after falling down a hole at Mapleton construction site
Politics »
False alarm at the Pentagon triggers brief shelter-in-place order
- The national AI policy showdown is being decided in Utah's backyard
- House passes bill cracking down on 'ghost students' stealing financial aid
- Backlash erupts in Utah County after 23-year-old conservative influencer becomes deputy clerk
- Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer
