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1 dead after car collides with motorcycle in South Salt Lake

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated June 16 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person is dead after a crash in South Salt Lake on Tuesday.

Evacuations in effect after new wildfire sparks in Iron County

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted June 16 - 4:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new wildfire in Iron County is causing evacuations, officials said Tuesday.

Man arrested in connection to West Point shooting that killed 71-year-old veteran

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated June 16 - 4:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man suspected of shooting and killing a 71-year-old man in West Point last month has been arrested, officials said.

State audit sheds light on cyberattack, vulnerabilities at Salt Lake City airport

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 16 - 4:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

State legislative auditors and Salt Lake City officials appear to be at odds on some of a new report's findings after a 2024 cyberattack at Utah's largest airport.

When will we see relief at the gas pump?

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted June 16 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Drivers can expect to see cheaper gas prices following a newly brokered deal between U.S. and Iranian officials to end the war, but experts warn a steep drop will take time.

'Do right by our students': Provo beauty school launches novel tuition reimbursement model

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted June 16 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

All net proceeds from services provided and product sales made at Paul Mitchell The School Provo will be returned to students through monthly institutional grant disbursements.

Woman hit while paddleboarding in Bear Lake

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted June 16 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A possible hit-and-run between a paddleboarder and a Jet Ski on Bear Lake has left a family wondering why no one stopped to help.

Aloha Utah: How Native Hawaiians are building community and keeping culture alive

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Posted June 16 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the first time in history, a majority of Native Hawaiians live outside Hawaii, priced out of their home. Many headed for the mountains of Utah, and brought their aloha with them.

Paris Hilton returns to Utah supporting parent lawsuit against Provo Canyon School

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted June 16 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Celebrity advocate Paris Hilton spoke in Utah Monday as two families announced they are suing Provo Canyon School, alleging negligence involving their children.

Utah's new school cellphone prohibition is days away from becoming law — but will it succeed?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted June 16 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

An enhanced law goes into effect on July 1 that essentially prohibits cellphones at Utah's K-12 public schools, unless a school or district opts for a looser policy.

Applications to volunteer at LA's 2028 Olympics will be accepted soon. What about Utah's?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted June 16 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Want to volunteer at the world's next Olympics, the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles? The online application process is set to start July 14.

Nation's largest pulsed-power manufacturing facility bound for Salt Lake County

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted June 16 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County is set to become the home of a new aerospace manufacturing facility.

Abusers of the elderly often start with best intentions, DA says

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 16 - 7:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County DA Sim Gill marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Monday by highlighting recent statistics and resources available to help overwhelmed caregivers.

New adult autism community center set to open in Orem next week

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted June 16 - 6:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new center designed to support adults with autism is preparing to open its doors, aiming to fill a gap in services for individuals on the spectrum after they age out of youth programs.

How an emerging development could transform Draper into a new surfing destination in the West

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted June 16 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

A planned surf park in Draper could attract locals looking to make waves, while serving as a training venue for national athletes.

'No Kings' shooting victim remembered on somber 1-year anniversary

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

One year after a Salt Lake City father, husband and fashion designer was fatally shot during a downtown No Kings protest, friends and community leaders remember his legacy.

Boy riding e-motorcycle critically injured in Draper crash

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A boy was critically injured on Sunday night after colliding with an SUV in Draper while riding an electric motorcycle.

'Freedom, justice and hope': Numerous activities slated in Utah to mark Juneteenth

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Numerous activities are slated in Utah to mark Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom and the end of slavery following the Civil War.

Semitruck rollover causes crude oil spill in Indian Canyon; drinking water unaffected, official say

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated June 15 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hazmat crews are responding to a semitruck spill in Carbon County.