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Campfires bans, other tighter fire restrictions to be implemented across most of Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated June 25 - 7:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Campfires are being temporarily banned across many public lands across the state, as fire activity has swelled over the past week.

The free 20-minute check that could change how you drive

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Most of us buckle up and hit the road without a second thought. But are you actually fit for your car? There's a free program helping Utah drivers find out, and the answers might surprise you.

Former Utah senator, Osmond family member bringing juice, smoothie chain to Utah

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The fast-growing açai bowl, juice and smoothie chain Juice It Up this week announced plans to open its first location in the Beehive State, backed by a franchisee with a name that's likely familiar to most Utahns.

Family mourns loss of Beaver Mountain cabin burned in Cottonwood Fire

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

For Evan Stapley, Beaver Mountain was more than a place to escape — it was where his family built memories. And now the Cottonwood Fire has taken that away.

Cottonwood Fire spreads over 70,000 acres; likely 'more than dozens' of structures lost

Carter Williams, KSL, Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Updated June 25 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

State officials believe that a fast-moving wildfire burning east of Beaver has likely destroyed dozens of structures.

Cox issues statewide fireworks ban amid historic wildfire conditions

Carter Williams, KSL and Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Updated June 25 - 5:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced a statewide ban on fireworks given wildfire-prone conditions.

Bricks and Minifigs reaches truce with Reckless Ben in civil lawsuit

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 4:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bricks and Minifigs and YouTuber Ben Schneider agreed to mediate their civil lawsuit and agreed on a preliminary injunction allowing Schneider to continue creating videos about them.

Tremonton man specifically targeted police during deadly 'rampage,' prosecutors argue

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

State prosecutors concluded their arguments Thursday, saying there is "more than enough evidence" to order a Tremonton man to stand trial for the deaths of two police officers during a "rampage" last August.

Utah consumer sentiment falls, state economy 'increasingly subdued' amid international unrest

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 3:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a few months of treading water, economic fallout tied to the war in Iran is starting to set in across the Beehive State.

Utah mountain bike coach accused of embezzling non-profit's funds

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 2:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The head of a non-profit cycling club in Utah County, and coach of a mountain biking team, is accused of illegally taking money to pay for rent and groceries.

New York surged left. Utah chose the center. What does it mean for Democrats?

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted June 25 - 12:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Many people are viewing Tuesday night's elections as a win for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, but experts disagree on whether democratic socialism is reshaping the party.

Man accused of sexually abusing teen faces additional charges

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A South Salt Lake man accused of sexually abusing a teen girl is facing new charges after investigators discovered child sex abuse material on his phone.

Man charged in Zion cold case dies in custody in Las Vegas

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 9:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

The man charged this week with pushing his wife off Angel's Landing to her death in 2006 died this morning while in custody in Las Vegas.

Data center developers move forward despite voter backlash aimed at Sen. Adams, others

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 8:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

O'Leary Digital is moving forward with its Box Elder County data center plans despite voter backlash in Tuesday's voting aimed at state Sen. Stuart Adams and others.

Locals fear 'dozens' of cabins potentially lost in Cottonwood Fire

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 7:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Locals said Wednesday they feared "dozens, if not more" cabins had been burned so far by the Cottonwood Fire as they remained in disbelief over the wildfire's progress.

Red Cross urges fireworks caution ahead of holidays

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 6:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

The American Red Cross of Utah is urging residents to skip personal fireworks this holiday season as wildfire danger remains high across the state heading into the Fourth of July and Pioneer Day.

Iron Fire evacuees cleared to return home in Eureka

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted June 24 - 10:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds of Eureka residents displaced by the fast‑moving Iron Fire will be allowed to return home Thursday at noon, officials announced during a community meeting in Santaquin Wednesday night.

Will today's surpluses be tomorrow's shortages?

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted June 24 - 10:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

As buyers hunt for deals and skip full-price goods, retailers may face surpluses now, then cut future orders, setting the stage for possible shortages later.

Utah firefighters issue reminder for people to stay out of active fire zones after breach

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 24 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

State and federal firefighters are reminding people to stay away from active fire zones after coming across someone who was walking around a burn scar near the University of Utah this week.