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Karianne Lisonbee blames growing national debt on performative politicians

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Southern Utah car enthusiasts hold procession for man who died driving Model T Ford

Southern Utah car enthusiasts hold procession for man who died driving Model T Ford

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted June 5 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Southern Utah car enthusiasts held a procession Friday for Dennis Rutkoskie, 84, who died last month while driving a Model T Ford. It would have been Rutkoski's 85th birthday.
County clerk, 2 commission seats up for election in Utah County Republican primary

County clerk, 2 commission seats up for election in Utah County Republican primary

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted June 5 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Change could be on the horizon for Utah County as seats are up for grabs, with some familiar faces hoping to join the ranks. Here's who's running in the Republican primary.
Salt Lake police conduct enforcement around '999 Ride'

Salt Lake police conduct enforcement around '999 Ride'

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted June 5 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police closely monitored Salt Lake City's weekly "999 Ride" on Thursday after rising complaints about traffic disruptions and safety concerns as hundreds of cyclists participated.
1 dead, others seriously injured in Layton crash

1 dead, others seriously injured in Layton crash

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted June 5 - 5:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person has died after two cars collided in Layton Friday afternoon.
West Haven rollover crash kills North Ogden man

West Haven rollover crash kills North Ogden man

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated June 5 - 5:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A North Ogden man was killed in a rollover crash in West Haven on Friday.
Utah Highway Patrol trooper 'justified' in wounding active shooter inside liquor store

Utah Highway Patrol trooper 'justified' in wounding active shooter inside liquor store

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 5 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah Highway Patrol trooper who shot a man inside a liquor store — who was actively shooting at a third man — was legally justified in using deadly force.
America 250 'Music and the Spoken Word' to feature Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid

America 250 'Music and the Spoken Word' to feature Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted June 5 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid will join the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square as guest narrator for a special America 250 program on July 5.
Utah, feds expand fire restrictions as extreme drought continues to grip state

Utah, feds expand fire restrictions as extreme drought continues to grip state

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated June 5 - 2:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fire restrictions are extending across more parts of Utah, as drought conditions remain severe and extreme in the state.
Celebrate National Doughnut Day with these sweet deals

Celebrate National Doughnut Day with these sweet deals

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted June 5 - 2:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

From Dunkin' to Sidecar Doughnuts, Pinkbox and Crumbl, here are the deals you "donut" want to miss.