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Residents briefly evacuated after fire starts in Kaysville

Residents briefly evacuated after fire starts in Kaysville

Becky Bruce, KSL  |  Posted July 3 - 10:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kaysville residents who briefly evacuated because of a new fire start were being allowed to go back to their homes Friday night.
Why are fireworks a key piece of Fourth of July celebrations?

Why are fireworks a key piece of Fourth of July celebrations?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 3 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A debate over Fourth of July fireworks this year is just the latest chapter in a saga involving the holiday, a tradition and Utah.
On the road with Sen. John Curtis as he walks 250 miles through Utah

On the road with Sen. John Curtis as he walks 250 miles through Utah

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted July 3 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. John Curtis is nearing the end of his 250-mile walk celebrating the 250th anniversary of America's founding.
Brigham Young University building new housing for married students

Brigham Young University building new housing for married students

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted July 3 - 7:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Married Brigham Young University students will soon have more housing options, with the university set to build 11 new apartment buildings at the Wymount Terrace on-campus housing area.
Mapleton boy finds living kidney donor in a neighborhood friend

Mapleton boy finds living kidney donor in a neighborhood friend

Sarah Martin, KSL  |  Posted July 3 - 7:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

For 16 years, Collin Chournos lived with just one kidney working at far below normal levels. When a kidney donation became his only option, he found a match right in his backyard.
Provo's Fourth of July parade promises to be 'bigger' than ever for America 250

Provo's Fourth of July parade promises to be 'bigger' than ever for America 250

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted July 3 - 6:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Provo parade organizers are promising the July 4 parade will be "bigger" than ever for America 250.
Kennedy pushes wildfire bills, Forest Service HQ move as Utah battles major fires

Kennedy pushes wildfire bills, Forest Service HQ move as Utah battles major fires

Brenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Posted July 3 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three bills in the Congress could protect Utah lands from future wildfires, Rep. Mike Kennedy said.
'Special every time': Utah-born violinist returns to her roots with Utah Symphony tour

'Special every time': Utah-born violinist returns to her roots with Utah Symphony tour

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 3 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah violinist who started her musical career at age 11 with the Utah Symphony has returned to the group for this year's Music Elevated State Tour celebrating America 250.
Man dies after being struck by vehicle in Cedar City parking lot

Man dies after being struck by vehicle in Cedar City parking lot

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 3 - 2:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man died after being struck by a vehicle outside a grocery store parking lot in Cedar City on Friday, police said.
Utah-born 'America's Potluck' invites neighbors nationwide to celebrate together

Utah-born 'America's Potluck' invites neighbors nationwide to celebrate together

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Updated July 3 - 2:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A nationwide initiative invites Americans to gather with their communities for a potluck as part of the America 250 celebrations.
Utah's Venezuelans to gather to mourn earthquake victims; funds sought to send aid

Utah's Venezuelans to gather to mourn earthquake victims; funds sought to send aid

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 3 - 12:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Venezuelan community will gather to mourn the victims of the earthquakes that hit the country, and funds are being raised to aid the country.
This grandma-granddaughter TikTok duo is spreading joy online

This grandma-granddaughter TikTok duo is spreading joy online

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted July 3 - 12:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Shelby Coleman decided two years ago to start posting videos of her "granny" on TikTok. It's a fun activity that continues to bring them together today
Piute County businesses say wildfire is hurting tourism for third straight summer

Piute County businesses say wildfire is hurting tourism for third straight summer

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated July 3 - 10:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Cottonwood Fire continues to burn on Beaver Mountain, but about 20 miles away in Marysvale, business owners say another struggle is unfolding.
Iron, Cherry fires close to full containment; Babylon Fire surpasses 85,000 acres

Iron, Cherry fires close to full containment; Babylon Fire surpasses 85,000 acres

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 3 - 10:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Crews have made significant gains on two fires burning in central Utah, but poor conditions have helped a fire burning in southeast Utah double in size over the past few days.
250 years after its creation, BYU professor recreates Declaration of Independence

250 years after its creation, BYU professor recreates Declaration of Independence

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted July 3 - 9:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Brigham Young University professor Robert Buchert recreated the Declaration of Independence 250 years after its original creation.
Ogden men sentenced in separate shooting incidents from last November that drew police rebuke

Ogden men sentenced in separate shooting incidents from last November that drew police rebuke

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 3 - 8:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two Ogden men were sentenced in separate shooting incidents on Nov. 22, 2025, that had drawn a rebuke from Police Chief Jake Sube.
Kevin O'Leary talks election results, Stratos project timeline with KSL

Kevin O'Leary talks election results, Stratos project timeline with KSL

Daniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted July 3 - 7:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary wants Utahns on his side as his massive artificial intelligence data center project planned for Box Elder County moves forward.
Utah reservoir systems reaches middle of 2026 at 11 percentage points below normal

Utah reservoir systems reaches middle of 2026 at 11 percentage points below normal

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 3 - 7:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's reservoir system has fallen to a little less than two-thirds capacity at the midway point of the year.
Mike Lee floats constitutional amendment after SCOTUS birthright citizenship ruling

Mike Lee floats constitutional amendment after SCOTUS birthright citizenship ruling

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 2 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mike Lee and other conservatives have floated potential changes to the Constitution to limit birthright citizenship after a Supreme Court ruling upheld it.