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How a teen with dyslexia found her voice at author Brandon Sanderson's Dragonsteel convention

How a teen with dyslexia found her voice at author Brandon Sanderson's Dragonsteel convention

Mindy Dunyon, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Recently, a Utah teen with dyslexia had the opportunity to meet Brandon Sanderson and share her own story at his Dragonsteel convention.
Lien trap: Lehi couple says dispute with roofer leads to construction lien on home

Lien trap: Lehi couple says dispute with roofer leads to construction lien on home

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Thomases say they've paid-in-full for their roof but cannot get a lien lifted. The roofing company the couple hired and paid is called RoofTek.
Cedar City parents speak out after teen daughter's killing

Cedar City parents speak out after teen daughter's killing

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Cedar City couple is sharing their story — a story of grief, disbelief and the long road through the criminal justice process.
Utah's closed fire season arrives as above-normal fire risk rises statewide

Utah's closed fire season arrives as above-normal fire risk rises statewide

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's closed fire season began on Monday, as most of the state now faces above-normal fire potential.
After fire sparks setback for Sandy Crown Burgers, loyal customer steps up to help

After fire sparks setback for Sandy Crown Burgers, loyal customer steps up to help

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A fundraiser has been started to help owners with costs associated with damages after the Sandy location of Crown Burger caught fire last Thursday.
Grown safe haven baby shares story as Utah law commemorates 25 years

Grown safe haven baby shares story as Utah law commemorates 25 years

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

It has now been 25 years since Utah became one of the first states to allow women to legally, anonymously give up custody of a baby. One of those first babies and his mom share their story.
Wildly popular Magnolia Bakery arrives in Utah with major debut

Wildly popular Magnolia Bakery arrives in Utah with major debut

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted June 1 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The wildly popular New York City establishment Magnolia Bakery made its big debut in Holladay this week to a large crowd and a long line.
Body of missing man recovered at Willard Bay reservoir

Body of missing man recovered at Willard Bay reservoir

Logan Stefanich and Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated June 1 - 10:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The search for a missing jet skier came to an end Monday evening after the 27-year-old man's body was recovered at Willard Bay Reservoir.
Proposition 4, data centers take center stage in GOP debate for Utah's 2nd District

Proposition 4, data centers take center stage in GOP debate for Utah's 2nd District

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated June 1 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Few policy disagreements emerged during a debate between 2nd Congressional District candidates Blake Moore and Karianne Lisonbee Monday.
Volaris launches Guadalajara service, becomes 3rd carrier with direct Utah-to-Mexico flights

Volaris launches Guadalajara service, becomes 3rd carrier with direct Utah-to-Mexico flights

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 1 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mexican carrier Volaris launched Salt Lake City-to-Guadalajara flights, becoming the third commercial airline to offer direct flights from Utah to Mexico.
5 years later, same type of crash, same message for drivers

5 years later, same type of crash, same message for drivers

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted June 1 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

What are the odds the same driver would be involved in the same accident five years apart? For one Utah Department of Transportation worker, that was his reality Monday morning.
Utah Democrat renews push for rivals to drop out of congressional race as he releases new poll

Utah Democrat renews push for rivals to drop out of congressional race as he releases new poll

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted June 1 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

State Sen. Nate Blouin is renewing his push to consolidate the progressive vote around one candidate to defeat former Rep. Ben McAdams in Utah's Democratic primary, citing new poll data.
Mild winter means more ticks. Here's how to avoid them

Mild winter means more ticks. Here's how to avoid them

Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted June 1 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ticks are more than just a nuisance. They can carry diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tularemia and Colorado tick fever.
Here's how Celeste Maloy, Phil Lyman disagree on immigration, data centers in Utah

Here's how Celeste Maloy, Phil Lyman disagree on immigration, data centers in Utah

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated June 1 - 4:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Celeste Maloy defended her congressional record while challenger Phil Lyman called out the Republican establishment during a primary debate on Monday.
Ogden man charged last year in Amber Alert case faces new charges alleging sexual misconduct

Ogden man charged last year in Amber Alert case faces new charges alleging sexual misconduct

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 1 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man charged last year with kidnapping a girl in an Amber Alert case faces new charges alleging sexual misconduct with other girls.
Utah Senate president calls for drastic reduction to Box Elder County data center

Utah Senate president calls for drastic reduction to Box Elder County data center

Carter Williams and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated June 1 - 3:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Senate President Stuart Adams is calling on Kevin O'Leary to shrink the size of his Box Elder County data center by 75%. An election opponent calls it "too little, too late."
Rock band class changes lives for students at Diamond Ridge High School

Rock band class changes lives for students at Diamond Ridge High School

Deanie Wimmer and Ray Boone, KSL  |  Posted June 1 - 2:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

The high school band at Diamond Ridge High School might not be what comes to mind when you think of a traditional high school band.
US figure skaters touring with 'Stars on Ice' still basking in Olympic glow

US figure skaters touring with 'Stars on Ice' still basking in Olympic glow

Deanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Posted June 1 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

KSL spoke with the U.S. Olympic skaters about life after the Olympics during their stop in Utah during the Stars on Ice tour.
Cash reward offered for lost cockatiel in southern Utah after wind blew him away

Cash reward offered for lost cockatiel in southern Utah after wind blew him away

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted June 1 - 1:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Washington County woman is offering a cash reward for her beloved cockatiel named Charlie who was lost when a gust of wind sent him out the door.