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Man on electric scooter struck, killed by vehicle in Kearns

Man on electric scooter struck, killed by vehicle in Kearns

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 1:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man riding an electric scooter died after being struck by a car in Kearns Wednesday afternoon.
Remembering Karen Huntsman's legacy of family and giving

Remembering Karen Huntsman's legacy of family and giving

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted June 3 - 12:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Karen Huntsman, businesswoman, philanthropist and matriarch of one of Utah's most influential families, has died at age 88.
Cox declares June 'Fidelity Month' as red states find conservative alternatives to Pride Month

Cox declares June 'Fidelity Month' as red states find conservative alternatives to Pride Month

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted June 3 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declared June "Fidelity Month," as Republican-led states across the country issue various proclamations in reaction to "Pride Month" celebrations.
Community gathers in honor of fallen Tremonton officer

Community gathers in honor of fallen Tremonton officer

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dozens of people gathered for a community walk honoring fallen Tremonton-Garland Police Sgt. Lee Sorensen on Tuesday evening.
How a Salt Lake food hall transformed its 'alley' into a space for outdoor movies

How a Salt Lake food hall transformed its 'alley' into a space for outdoor movies

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Woodbine Food Hall and Utah Film Center are partnering for an outdoor movie series in Salt Lake City's Granary District.
Small business owner steps in to help family whose van was stolen on vacation

Small business owner steps in to help family whose van was stolen on vacation

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

When a Utah businessman learned about the theft of a family's vacation van, his van, that was no longer needed, suddenly had new life.
Opposition grows against proposed Provo Canyon amphitheater

Opposition grows against proposed Provo Canyon amphitheater

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Opposition was taking shape Tuesday to a large, live performance amphitheater proposed around a gravel pit in Provo Canyon.
Safety net for homeowners facing a construction lien is going away

Safety net for homeowners facing a construction lien is going away

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A safety net for homeowners who've had their homes slapped with a construction lien because their contractor didn't pay a supplier is going away.
Ballots have been sent as lawsuit to disqualify Weber County candidate winds through court

Ballots have been sent as lawsuit to disqualify Weber County candidate winds through court

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 6:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

As a lawsuit to disqualify a Weber County Commission candidate winds its way through court, ballots have been mailed to voters with his name on them.
Innovative AI assistant brings a brighter future to patients with chronic pulmonary conditions

Innovative AI assistant brings a brighter future to patients with chronic pulmonary conditions

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Intermountain Health study implemented AI to better evaluate patients with chronic pulmonary conditions, bringing them decreased care costs and more confidence.
Cox names 2 appointees to fill the expanded seats on Utah's Supreme Court

Cox names 2 appointees to fill the expanded seats on Utah's Supreme Court

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox appointed a U.S. attorney and a senior church counsel to fill two new seats on the Utah Supreme Court.
Lanes reopen after overturned semitruck caused delays on I-15 in Utah County

Lanes reopen after overturned semitruck caused delays on I-15 in Utah County

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated June 2 - 9:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A rollover crash delayed traffic on I-15 in Lindon on Tuesday.
Utah Pride Celebration activities return, with Pride Parade set for Sunday

Utah Pride Celebration activities return, with Pride Parade set for Sunday

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Pride Celebration activities return, with the festival set for Saturday and Sunday and the Pride Parade scheduled for Sunday.
Viral videos allege pricey Lego theft. Here's how Utah police entered the conversation

Viral videos allege pricey Lego theft. Here's how Utah police entered the conversation

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 9:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

YouTuber Reckless Ben is releasing videos accusing Bricks and Minifigs of stealing Legos; the YouTuber was arrested twice by American Fork police as he filmed content in Utah.
Salt Lake County mail ballot deadline changes

Salt Lake County mail ballot deadline changes

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ahead of the June 23 primary election, election officials in Salt Lake County are warning residents about a change in how mail ballots must be returned as officials begin mailing them.
27 apply for vacant Salt Lake City Council seat, including one of its previous holders

27 apply for vacant Salt Lake City Council seat, including one of its previous holders

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated June 2 - 7:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than two dozen people applied to fill a vacant Salt Lake City Council seat that represents the core of the city, including downtown.
Utah family van stolen from hotel parking lot while on vacation

Utah family van stolen from hotel parking lot while on vacation

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

What was supposed to be a summer adventure took an unexpected turn for the Nelson family from Spanish Fork after their van was stolen with all of their supplies inside.
Gunshots heard again in West Point less than 48 hours after fatality

Gunshots heard again in West Point less than 48 hours after fatality

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Neighbors were in disbelief Monday after police returned to the same area where a deadly shooting took place Saturday night on a new shots-fired incident.
Salt Palace to fully close for 3 years when redevelopment begins in 2027

Salt Palace to fully close for 3 years when redevelopment begins in 2027

Carter Williams and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 4:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County recently shifted its plans for the Salt Palace Convention Center, choosing to fully close it for three years when redevelopment begins next year.