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From Salt Lake City to the Senate: Curtis leads tribute honoring Pioneer Day
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted July 23 - 6:05 p.m. | Save Story
A journey that began more than 175 years ago on the wagon trails of the West had a moment of glory in the U.S. Senate on Thursday.

First criminal trial scheduled for Provo OB-GYN accused of sexually abusing patients
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 23 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
A doctor hundreds of women have claimed sexually assaulted or abused them during medical appointments was scheduled for his first jury trial next year — stretching from September to November.

How a photograph lost during WWII connected 2 families across continents and generations
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 23 - 5:15 p.m. | Save Story
Days after the historic D-Day, a U.S. soldier lost family photos while camping by Normandy Beach. More than 80 years later, those lost pictures resulted in a cross-continental family reunion.

Troopers identify 28-year-old killed in Taylorsville semitruck collision
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 23 - 4:55 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Highway Patrol identified the driver killed earlier this week when a semitruck collided into a stopped car that was experiencing a hood malfunction.

St. John's Lutheran Church to hand out water during Days of '47 Parade
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 23 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
Members of the St. John's Lutheran Church in Salt Lake City will hand out water to passing paradegoers, some for the 16th year in a row.

Utah's Muslim community, advocates gather as show of solidarity after attack on man at mall
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated July 23 - 3:35 p.m. | Save Story
Members of Utah's Muslim community and their advocates gathered to push for more efforts to counter Islamophobia after an attack last week on a Muslim man.

Church of Jesus Christ announces 10 hymns to be included in 'Hymns for Home and Church'
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 23 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released 10 new hymns that will be included in its new hymnbook as part of a phased rollout for "Hymns for Home and Church."

Man accused of multiple RSL burglaries at stadium
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 23 - 2:21 p.m. | Save Story
A man who police believe broke into America First Field multiple times and took a jersey, laptop, keys and others items, has been arrested.

STEM Action Center honors winners of Utah 3D coin design contest
Madi Vollmer, KSL | Updated July 23 - 1:35 p.m. | Save Story
The STEM Action Center recognized winners of the America250 Utah 3D Coin Design Contest, highlighting 3D-printed designs that celebrate Utah's history, culture and landmarks.

Road washout closes section of Butterfield Canyon
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 23 - 12:47 p.m. | Save Story
A major link between Tooele and Salt Lake counties is now partially closed after flash flooding washed out some of the roadway, making it impassable, authorities say.

Utah, 40 other states reach $18M settlement with 23andMe after data breach, bankruptcy
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted July 23 - 12:33 p.m. | Save Story
Utah and over 40 other states on Wednesday announced a $18 million settlement agreement with genetic information company 23andMe after the company filed for bankruptcy in March 2025.

Rain offers relief, but little help for reservoirs during drought
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Updated July 23 - 11:42 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's recent storms are bringing much-needed rain to drought-stricken areas, but water experts say the precipitation is doing little to replenish the state's reservoirs.

Sandy police legally justified in fatal shooting during domestic violence investigation
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 23 - 11:36 a.m. | Save Story
Two Sandy police officers who shot and killed a man during a domestic violence situation were legally justified in using deadly force, the DA announced Thursday.

83-year-old Utah man rescued after being reported missing at Grand Canyon
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 23 - 11:20 a.m. | Save Story
An 83-year-old southern Utah man was rescued from the Grand Canyon on Wednesday after being reported missing the day before.

Woman arrested in carjacking, wrong-way driving investigation
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 23 - 10:34 a.m. | Save Story
A woman whose actions had several people, including children, fearing for their lives culminated with her arrest following an alleged carjacking attempt.

A closer look at how the BLM leases land for oil and gas development
Sarah Martin, KSL | Updated July 23 - 8:01 a.m. | Save Story
President Trump released a set of executive orders that could reduce the size of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante national monuments. Those orders could open up that land to private companies and oil drilling.

Utah's roads of fame: Exploring Utah's roads featured in Hollywood
Brian Carlson, KSL | Updated July 23 - 7:03 a.m. | Save Story
Do you need ideas for a summer road trip? Take some inspiration from the big screen. You may be surprised to know some of Hollywood's biggest hits were shot on roads here in Utah.

Salt Lake City wants to limit nonresidential water use to 200,000 gallons daily
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 23 - 6:37 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's capital city is seeking to permanently approve an emergency measure it adopted earlier this year to crack down on the amount of water new nonresidential developments use daily.

Summit County woodworking business prepares to reopen nearly a year after devastating fire
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Updated July 23 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
A Summit County woodworking business is preparing to reopen nearly a year after a devastating fire burnt it to the ground.
Business & Tech »
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Education »

Utah Tech University student-athletes travel to Beaver to aid flood relief efforts
- State revokes license of Provo Canyon School's Provo campus amid lawsuit, abuse allegations
- 'Surprising and exciting': U. astronomers harness NASA telescopes for black hole discovery
- Why will Utahns be showing up to work Oct. 2 in jammies — and with a favorite book?
- 21-year-old BYU student running a marathon around each campus building
Environment »

Rain offers relief, but little help for reservoirs during drought
- In wildfire-ravaged Spain, farmers revive native sheep and cows to graze on flammable plants
- A closer look at how the BLM leases land for oil and gas development
- Salt Lake City wants to limit nonresidential water use to 200,000 gallons daily
- Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on southern Louisiana with threatening winds
Police & Courts »

First criminal trial scheduled for Provo OB-GYN accused of sexually abusing patients
Politics »

Here's what Salt Lake County plans to do with child care sites after funding cuts
- From Salt Lake City to the Senate: Curtis leads tribute honoring Pioneer Day
- Utah's Muslim community, advocates gather as show of solidarity after attack on man at mall
- Fatal police shooting of man with knife roils Madison, Wisconsin
- House again OKs resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran, but Senate rejects similar one
Religion »

From Salt Lake City to the Senate: Curtis leads tribute honoring Pioneer Day
- St. John's Lutheran Church to hand out water during Days of '47 Parade
- Church of Jesus Christ announces 10 hymns to be included in 'Hymns for Home and Church'
- Potential Daylight Saving Time change would impact American Jewish community
- Permanent deacon in Salt Lake Diocese approaches 50 years serving Catholic Church
Utah Counties »

Here's what Salt Lake County plans to do with child care sites after funding cuts
- First criminal trial scheduled for Provo OB-GYN accused of sexually abusing patients
- How a photograph lost during WWII connected 2 families across continents and generations
- Troopers identify 28-year-old killed in Taylorsville semitruck collision
- St. John's Lutheran Church to hand out water during Days of '47 Parade


