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Lightning-caused Sawmill fire reaches more than 2,000 acres in Iron County

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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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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.