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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Business & Tech »
FanX plans 'big celebration' before Salt Palace redesign drastically alters popular event
- Flesh-eating screwworm may have been detected in South Texas, USDA says
- AI to double data center power and water consumption by 2030, UN researchers say
- Squirrels hungry for three cars' plant-based parts caused $30,000 in damage, man says
- Scott Pelley fired from '60 Minutes' as CBS News turmoil deepens
Education »
Ghost students steal identities, financial aid, then disappear. Burgess Owens wants to stop them
Health »
'It really opened my eyes': Family speaks out about teen vaping after daughter's struggle
- Survivor, advocate: Inexpensive radon test can head off lifelong lung cancer battle
- US FDA to review AI-based tool to predict drug-related liver damage
- Innovative AI assistant brings a brighter future to patients with chronic pulmonary conditions
- How a teen with dyslexia found her voice at author Brandon Sanderson's Dragonsteel convention
Politics »
Cannons lost underwater during the American Revolution will soon go on display at a Georgia museum
- Senate will begin voting on funding immigration enforcement after Trump's settlement fund is dropped
- Ghost students steal identities, financial aid, then disappear. Burgess Owens wants to stop them
- Cox declares June 'Fidelity Month' as red states find conservative alternatives to Pride Month
- Cuba's Raul Castro, wanted by the US, celebrates 95th birthday
Religion »
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
- New humanitarian center gives opportunities for local immigrants, while helping worldwide
- Muslim pilgrims perform Hajj rituals under intense heat as Eid al-Adha celebrations start
- How does AI feel about faith? BYU-led research team finds major language models ignore religion
