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Glamert Lane Fire burns 175 acres; homeowners can return starting at 7 p.m.
Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Updated June 6 - 10:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Glamert Lane Fire in Saratoga Springs that prompted an evacuation order in the area burned 175 acres on Saturday afternoon.
How the Utah prison redesigned inmate healthcare to save taxpayer dollars
Mallory Mailloux, Deseret News | Posted June 6 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services decided to buy dialysis machines for the Utah State Correctional Facility, and it's made a difference for many inmates.
Youth sports are pricing out families. The Millers want to change that
Krysyan Edler, Deseret News | Posted June 6 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
A new fundraising campaign hopes to increase access to youth sports for children across the state of Utah.
Lee, Curtis defend Church of Jesus Christ as 'Christian' after new Pentagon classification
Cassidy Wixom and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated June 6 - 6:23 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sens. John Curtis and Mike Lee are pushing back after the Pentagon changed its categorizations for chaplains to not classify members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as "Christian."
What Blake Moore said about the future of F-35s in Utah
Hayden Madson, Deseret News | Posted June 6 - 5:44 p.m. | Save Story
Janicki Industries hosted an event near Hill Air Force Base in Layton on Thursday, highlighting the importance of the F-35 to national security as well as an ongoing boost to Utah's economy.
Climbing therapy helps burn survivors reach new heights
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted June 6 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
A program run by University of Utah Health's Burn Center is helping burn survivors to literally climb their way above it all.
Tech meets travel with this new Utah-based startup
Emily Walker, Deseret News | Posted June 6 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
Innovation is adding convenience to many parts of daily life. In Salt Lake City, travel is becoming one of them, and Bringit is one of the companies seeking to create said convenience.
Democratic firm behind 'Republican' campaign seeks to oust commissioners over data center
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted June 6 - 2:47 p.m. | Save Story
A Democratic campaign firm is behind an effort to oust county commissioners who approved a special zoning agreement in May for a controversial data center proposal.
Utah officials 'a little bit concerned' after screwworm found in US for first time in decades
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 6 - 2:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah agricultural officials say they're closely monitoring the U.S. screwworm situation after the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed an infestation of the parasite with flesh-eating larvae in Texas.
Karianne Lisonbee blames growing national debt on performative politicians
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted June 6 - 12:13 p.m. | Save Story
Congressional candidate Karianne Lisonbee said the staggering national debt has been driven by politicians who are more concerned about being reelected than addressing spending.
New charges filed against Utah man convicted of sexually abusing child
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 6 - 11:42 a.m. | Save Story
An Orem man sentenced to up to life in prison for sexually abusing a young girl is now accused of doing the same thing to a teen girl.
Woman crossing street hit, killed by vehicle in Salt Lake City
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted June 6 - 11:16 a.m. | Save Story
A woman crossing the street in Salt Lake City was hit and killed by a vehicle Friday night.
Utah filmmaker tackling thorny immigration issue through new movie, 'Brotherhood'
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 6 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Utah filmmaker Ross Boothe is taking on the thorny issue of immigration in a new musical drama, "Brotherhood," shot in various locations in the state.
Diaper cost keeps many people in poverty. Here's how to help
Mallory Mailloux, Deseret News | Posted June 6 - 8:11 a.m. | Save Story
Doulas of Utah is partnering with the Utah Food Bank, which runs the state's diaper bank, to hold a diaper drive for the community from June 15 to July 6.
Rep. Celeste Maloy secures initial $10M in Utah's bid for $1 billion in Great Salt Lake funding
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted June 6 - 7:09 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy secured $10 million to create a new Great Salt Lake Watershed Recovery Program in a spending bill which received congressional committee approval Wednesday.
Sen. Curtis warns Trump's pick for attorney general could face hurdles
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted June 5 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. John Curtis suggested acting Attorney General Todd Blanche could have a hard time being confirmed to the position if the Trump administration doesn't eliminate the Justice Department's anti-weaponization fund.
15-year-old hospitalized after chain-reaction crash on I-15 in Riverdale
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated June 5 - 9:37 p.m. | Save Story
A crash involving nine vehicles caused major traffic impacts and injured a 15-year-old on Friday.
Second lawsuit takes aim at Box Elder County data center project
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 5 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
A second lawsuit has been filed in Salt Lake County targeting the controversial Box Elder County data center project, already focus of legal action in Box Elder County.
2 sitting GOP lawmakers battle each other in Utah Senate primary
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 5 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
Voters across Utah are receiving their ballots this week for the upcoming primary election, and they'll notice two familiar faces battling each other for a state Senate seat.
Education »
Utah introduces AI tools in classrooms statewide
- University of Utah climbing team wins national championship fifth consecutive year
- Utah girl named national Children's Miracle Network champion after lifetime of health challenges
- Olympians and Paralympians surprise South Jordan elementary students during field day
- Congressional committee examines higher education's role in teaching students to use AI
Environment »
Democratic firm behind 'Republican' campaign seeks to oust commissioners over data center
- Utah officials 'a little bit concerned' after screwworm found in US for first time in decades
- Indonesian parrot, seen once in a century, reappears in mountain forest
- Rep. Celeste Maloy secures initial $10M in Utah's bid for $1 billion in Great Salt Lake funding
- Second lawsuit takes aim at Box Elder County data center project
Health »
Accessorize with earplugs at this summer's concerts so you can enjoy more music in the future
Politics »
Hegseth, at D-Day event, says Europe faces 'invasion' of dangerous ideologies
- Lee, Curtis defend Church of Jesus Christ as 'Christian' after new Pentagon classification
- Democratic firm behind 'Republican' campaign seeks to oust commissioners over data center
- Karianne Lisonbee blames growing national debt on performative politicians
- Utah filmmaker tackling thorny immigration issue through new movie, 'Brotherhood'
Religion »
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
- Church of Jesus Christ delivers massive food donation to Tooele for America's 250th birthday
Science »
What Blake Moore said about the future of F-35s in Utah
- Democratic firm behind 'Republican' campaign seeks to oust commissioners over data center
- Indonesian parrot, seen once in a century, reappears in mountain forest
- Dexcom's glucose monitor use shows benefit in non-insulin diabetic patients in study
- Astronauts briefly take shelter during repair to fix leak on the International Space Station
