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Lightning-caused Sawmill fire reaches more than 2,000 acres in Iron County
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated June 17 - 6:14 p.m. | Save Story
A new wildfire in Iron County is causing evacuations, officials said Tuesday.
Utah Senate confirms 2 new justices to state Supreme Court
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 17 - 5:54 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Senate confirmed Jay Jorgensen and Stephen Dent to the state Supreme Court on Wednesday, filling two new seats on the expanded seven-member court.
Man arrested in connection to West Point shooting that killed 71-year-old veteran
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated June 17 - 5:30 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.
Panel to discuss future of Moe's Valley to be held at St. George Town Hall tonight
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted June 17 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
The future of the greater Moe's Valley area will be the topic of a panel discussion at St. George Town Hall tonight at 5:30 p.m. Organizers say this is an event to discuss the area's future, not the legal battle surrounding it.
Woman hit by vehicle in Lehi crosswalk
Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Posted June 17 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
A woman crossing a street in Lehi was hit while she was in the crosswalk on Wednesday.
The Osmonds announced a concert venue in Provo Canyon. Will it actually happen?
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted June 17 - 3:22 p.m. | Save Story
While the Osmonds recently made it seem as though building a large concert venue at the base of Provo Canyon was a done deal, the development still requires many legal approvals.
Prosecutors oppose effort to make Tyler Robinson roommate appear at prelim
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 17 - 2:28 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah County Attorney's Office does not believe Tyler Robinson's former roommate, Lance Twiggs, needs to attend Robinson's preliminary hearing in person.
Increased safety protocols planned for this year's WestFest celebration
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted June 17 - 1:34 p.m. | Save Story
West Valley City officials say enhanced safety protocols will be in place for WestFest 2026.
Nebo School District sued over allegations of failing to protect student from bullying, assault
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 17 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
Two Utah County parents are suing Nebo School District and two of its employees, alleging their child was assaulted and officials failed to act on a pattern of anti-LGBTQ bullying.
Utah congressional debate exposes GOP fractures over Trump's national AI strategy
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted June 17 - 11:04 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Republican candidates for Congress diverged on one of the top issues dividing the state, and disrupting the Trump administration, during a debate Tuesday night.
State audit highlights confusion around spending for Utah's off-highway vehicle program
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted June 17 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
A lack of communication and expense tracking in the Department of Natural Resources has led to concerns about how money for the off-highway vehicle program is spent.
UDOT, UHP launch campaign to boost understanding of express lane use
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted June 17 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah Highway Patrol and Utah Department of Transportation are teaming up for a new campaign aimed at educating drivers about how to legally use Utah's express lanes.
Audit: 'Ghost students' cost Utah's higher education system over $840K last year
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 17 - 8:08 a.m. | Save Story
A legislative audit released Tuesday found Utah's higher education landscape has experienced a surge in enrollment fraud.
Threats over controversial northern Utah data center result in criminal charges
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 17 - 7:36 a.m. | Save Story
A man who allegedly made threats over a proposed data center in Box Elder County is now facing criminal charges.
Utah special education teacher takes plea deal resolving claims that she hit first grader
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 17 - 7:09 a.m. | Save Story
Angela George pleaded no contest to injuring a child in her special education class at Wasatch Elementary School.
US Postal Service pushes safety after dozens of dog attacks in Utah
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted June 17 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Postal Service and Salt Lake County Animal Services are working together to raise awareness about dog attacks against mail carriers during National Dog Bite Awareness Month.
Salt Lake City OKs 12.5% tax increase with $498.2M budget. Is another increase coming?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 16 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City plans to move forward with a proposed property tax increase as it handles financial challenges, but city leaders worry that another increase could be on the horizon.
Historic Merci Boxcar, gift of France, restored and returned to Utah State Railroad Museum
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 16 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
The historic Merci Boxcar, a gift from France, has been restored and returned to its spot at Union Station in Ogden, home to the Utah State Railroad Museum.
Data center dominates candidate forum in Utah Senate president's reelection bid
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 16 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
A top Utah leader was in the hot seat Tuesday evening over a proposed artificial intelligence data center in Box Elder County.
Business & Tech »
The Osmonds announced a concert venue in Provo Canyon. Will it actually happen?
- Fed begins Warsh era by keeping rates on hold, sees one hike later this year
- Data center dominates candidate forum in Utah Senate president's reelection bid
- McDonald's is serving fried apple pie again for America's 250th birthday
- G7 leaders express optimism for peace after Trump's 'very good' Zelenskyy meeting
Education »
Nebo School District sued over allegations of failing to protect student from bullying, assault
- Audit: 'Ghost students' cost Utah's higher education system over $840K last year
- 'Do right by our students': Provo beauty school launches novel tuition reimbursement model
- Paris Hilton returns to Utah supporting parent lawsuit against Provo Canyon School
- Utah's new school cellphone prohibition is days away from becoming law — but will it succeed?
Police & Courts »
Crews knock down brush fire started by city lawnmower near homes in Spanish Fork
- Lightning-caused Sawmill fire reaches more than 2,000 acres in Iron County
- Utah Senate confirms 2 new justices to state Supreme Court
- Military officials identify all 8 victims of fiery B-52 crash at California Air Force base
- Man arrested in connection to West Point shooting that killed 71-year-old veteran
Religion »
Open house begins for renovated San Diego California Temple
- Want to join a general conference choir? Auditions open for singers from Nephi to Logan
- Church of Jesus Christ opens application for Salt Lake Temple Celebration volunteers
- A Latter-day Saint apostle and Utah's governor on the need for education and morality
- As UFOs go mainstream, the jury is out on what the existence of alien life might mean for religion
Science »
Ancient teeth from Siberia rewrite the plague's timeline, dating back to over 5,500 years ago
- Utah congressional debate exposes GOP fractures over Trump's national AI strategy
- Data center dominates candidate forum in Utah Senate president's reelection bid
- State audit sheds light on cyberattack, vulnerabilities at Salt Lake City airport
- UK, Australia ban social media for youth. Could US ban follow?
