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Fight over West Desert Airpark in Utah County continues

Fight over West Desert Airpark in Utah County continues

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A dispute between the owners of a small, public-use airport in western Utah County and the neighboring town of less than 150 people is growing.
House approves Utah-backed bill to streamline oil, gas permitting

House approves Utah-backed bill to streamline oil, gas permitting

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted June 3 - 8:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bill to help the Bureau of Land Management streamline its oil and gas permitting process is on its way to becoming law, after being put forward by Utah Rep. Mike Kennedy.
Eden, Eden Valley, Pineview emerge as top possible names for new Weber County city

Eden, Eden Valley, Pineview emerge as top possible names for new Weber County city

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Eden, Eden Valley and Pineview have emerged as the top possible names for the new Weber County city now known as Ogden Valley, according to survey results.
1 dead, 1 injured after semi and minivan collide in Salt Lake City

1 dead, 1 injured after semi and minivan collide in Salt Lake City

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated June 3 - 7:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police are investigating a fatal crash in Salt Lake City near 5600 W. 300 South.
Congressional committee examines higher education's role in teaching students to use AI

Congressional committee examines higher education's role in teaching students to use AI

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Burgess Owens asked several education experts about the impacts artificial technology will have on college students during a hearing in Washington on Wednesday.
Ogden man sentenced to 3 to 15 years in 2025 drug deal-turned-shooting

Ogden man sentenced to 3 to 15 years in 2025 drug deal-turned-shooting

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man faces three to 15 years imprisonment in a 2025 shooting during a drug deal that injured a juvenile.
Box Elder County data center foes sue to reverse decision stalling their efforts against project

Box Elder County data center foes sue to reverse decision stalling their efforts against project

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated June 3 - 5:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

As promised, foes of the proposed Box Elder County data center project have filed suit, seeking reversal of the decision stalling their efforts against the project.
Thousands of Tooele County voters mailed incorrect primary election ballots

Thousands of Tooele County voters mailed incorrect primary election ballots

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 4:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Tooele County clerk said roughly 9,000 voters were identified as having received incorrect primary election ballots.
Man on electric scooter struck, killed by vehicle in Kearns

Man on electric scooter struck, killed by vehicle in Kearns

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated June 3 - 3:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man riding an electric scooter died after being hit by a car in Kearns on Tuesday.
FanX plans 'big celebration' before Salt Palace redesign drastically alters popular event

FanX plans 'big celebration' before Salt Palace redesign drastically alters popular event

Carter Williams and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 3:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The popular FanX Salt Lake Comic and Pop Culture Convention, which attracted over 100,000 attendees last year, will look very different as its usual home is remodeled.
Remembering Karen Huntsman's legacy of family and giving

Remembering Karen Huntsman's legacy of family and giving

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted June 3 - 12:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Karen Huntsman, businesswoman, philanthropist and matriarch of one of Utah's most influential families, has died at age 88.
Cox declares June 'Fidelity Month' as red states find conservative alternatives to Pride Month

Cox declares June 'Fidelity Month' as red states find conservative alternatives to Pride Month

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted June 3 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declared June "Fidelity Month," as Republican-led states across the country issue various proclamations in reaction to "Pride Month" celebrations.
Community gathers in honor of fallen Tremonton officer

Community gathers in honor of fallen Tremonton officer

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dozens of people gathered for a community walk honoring fallen Tremonton-Garland Police Sgt. Lee Sorensen on Tuesday evening.
How a Salt Lake food hall transformed its 'alley' into a space for outdoor movies

How a Salt Lake food hall transformed its 'alley' into a space for outdoor movies

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Woodbine Food Hall and Utah Film Center are partnering for an outdoor movie series in Salt Lake City's Granary District.
Small business owner steps in to help family whose van was stolen on vacation

Small business owner steps in to help family whose van was stolen on vacation

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

When a Utah businessman learned about the theft of a family's vacation van, his van, that was no longer needed, suddenly had new life.
Opposition grows against proposed Provo Canyon amphitheater

Opposition grows against proposed Provo Canyon amphitheater

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Opposition was taking shape Tuesday to a large, live performance amphitheater proposed around a gravel pit in Provo Canyon.
Safety net for homeowners facing a construction lien is going away

Safety net for homeowners facing a construction lien is going away

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A safety net for homeowners who've had their homes slapped with a construction lien because their contractor didn't pay a supplier is going away.
Ballots have been sent as lawsuit to disqualify Weber County candidate winds through court

Ballots have been sent as lawsuit to disqualify Weber County candidate winds through court

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 6:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

As a lawsuit to disqualify a Weber County Commission candidate winds its way through court, ballots have been mailed to voters with his name on them.
Innovative AI assistant brings a brighter future to patients with chronic pulmonary conditions

Innovative AI assistant brings a brighter future to patients with chronic pulmonary conditions

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Intermountain Health study implemented AI to better evaluate patients with chronic pulmonary conditions, bringing them decreased care costs and more confidence.