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Lamb found roaming on southern Utah golf course gets adopted at Hurricane homestead
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 5 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
A lamb was found roaming on the Sand Hollow Golf Course in March and was adopted by a southern Utah family.
Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing scheduled to start on Monday
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 5 - 1:46 p.m. | Save Story
The week-long preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson is scheduled to begin Monday, just shy of 10 months after Charlie Kirk was killed at UVU.
The IOC just made some big changes. What does that mean for Utah's next Olympics?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted July 5 - 1:04 p.m. | Save Story
Wide-ranging changes just approved by the International Olympic Committee come as Utah gets ready to host the 2034 Winter Games and will likely make a difference.
Fireworks responsible for large brush fire near Slate Canyon in Provo, fire official says
Daniel Woodruff and Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Updated July 5 - 12:11 p.m. | Save Story
Fireworks started a large brush fire that broke out late Saturday near Slate Canyon on Provo's east side, prompting a major response from firefighters on Independence Day.
Former BYU hoops star Elijah Bryant's globetrotting adventures continue
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted July 5 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
Elijah Bryant deserves a moment to call time out, exhale and reflect on the highlight-filled pro basketball journey he continues to trod following his college days at BYU.
New water-wise landscaping at Utah prison saves millions of gallons of water
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted July 5 - 10:45 a.m. | Save Story
Grass at the Utah State Prison is being replaced with a xeriscaping project officials say will save millions of gallons of water each year and hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Woman who lost dad to cancer is helping other bereaved children
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 5 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
After losing her dad to cancer, Lilliana Rogers struggled with alcohol abuse, self-harm and suicidal thoughts before turning her life around and helping others do the same.
Memorial service to honor firefighters killed on Colorado-Utah border
Jessica Hill and Wufei Yu, Associated Press | Posted July 5 - 9:47 a.m. | Save Story
Three firefighters killed while battling a blaze on the Colorado-Utah border will be honored with a public memorial service Sunday in Colorado.
Inside the Utah company aiming to fuel nuclear medicine cancer treatments
Lórien Briscoe, KSL | Posted July 5 - 9:06 a.m. | Save Story
Nuclear medicine supports some of the most advanced cancer treatments in the world. The radioisotopes that power it, however, are difficult to produce and often in short supply. One Utah company is working to change that.
Nazarene Youth Conference gathers 10,000 high schoolers to walk 22,000 miles in prayer
Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Posted July 5 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
The five-day Nazarene Youth Conference will send 10,000+ high school students across Salt Lake County to worship together, build discipleship and practice community service.
Utah ranked second-best road-tripping state
Hayden Madson, Deseret News | Posted July 5 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Utah is ranked second nationally for road trips and for good reason. Here are some tips for touring the state.
Heber City celebrates America's 250th with parade, patriotism and a playful boo for King George III
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 4 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Fourth of July parades happen every year, but this year's celebration in Heber City carried extra meaning.
FamilySearch is inviting Americans to learn about their heritage
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted July 4 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
FamilySearch has invited Americans to learn more about their family history and their ancestors who helped build the nation, as well as to record their own story for generations to come.
Bonneville Salt Flats to welcome Fourth of July fireworks as restrictions remain across Utah
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted July 4 - 7:15 p.m. | Save Story
The Bureau of Land Management expects about 1,000 people to gather at the Salt Flats this year — roughly double last year's attendance — as residents look for a safe alternative to celebrate Independence Day.
After losing cabins in the Cottonwood Fire, neighbors say wildfire preparations were still worth it
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 4 - 6:48 p.m. | Save Story
Beaver County Fire Warden George Humphreys said the Cottonwood Fire caused devastating losses, but that's not evidence that wildfire mitigation work failed.
'Amazing': Dallas Jenkins praises the BYU Creamery as a personal favorite
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted July 4 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Dallas Jenkins mentioned that during his time spent working in Utah, he's found some of his favorite restaurants and ice cream spots in the country.
People pack Provo parade to celebrate America's 250th birthday
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted July 4 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Provo on Saturday morning for one of the largest 4th of July parades in the western United States.
Celebrating Shabbat on the eve of the Fourth of July
Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Posted July 4 - 2:11 p.m. | Save Story
While many Americans are celebrating the Fourth of July with parades and fireworks, Jewish Americans have a quieter celebration on the eve of their Shabbat, their day of rest.
Brothers play key role in SUU rodeo team's first ever regionals win
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 4 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
The SUU men's rodeo team won the university's first Rocky Mountain Regional Championship since program's inception in the 1960s.
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- New water-wise landscaping at Utah prison saves millions of gallons of water
- After losing cabins in the Cottonwood Fire, neighbors say wildfire preparations were still worth it
- Why are fireworks a key piece of Fourth of July celebrations?
- Kennedy pushes wildfire bills, Forest Service HQ move as Utah battles major fires
Police & Courts »
Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing scheduled to start on Monday
- Fireworks responsible for large brush fire near Slate Canyon in Provo, fire official says
- New water-wise landscaping at Utah prison saves millions of gallons of water
- Shooting at July Fourth cookout near Coney Island beach leaves 8 wounded, including 4 kids
- After losing cabins in the Cottonwood Fire, neighbors say wildfire preparations were still worth it
Politics »
Trump's administration won't seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
- The IOC just made some big changes. What does that mean for Utah's next Olympics?
- Much more than a piece of furniture, the president's Resolute Desk has echoed through history
- Trump gives campaign-style July 4 speech on National Mall for US 250th anniversary
- Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship
Science »
Inside the Utah company aiming to fuel nuclear medicine cancer treatments
- Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks
- Seniors are spending more time on their phones, AARP says. Why that's a mixed blessing
- NASA makes moves to dodge costly delays on its path to build a $30B moon base
- How Utah determines whether fish are safe to eat
