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Farmington High School Marching Band finds new stage after Washington parade cancellation

Farmington High School Marching Band finds new stage after Washington parade cancellation

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Updated July 7 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Farmington High School Marching Band has quite the story to tell after heading to Washington to perform in the Fourth of July parade, which was canceled the night before due to excessive heat.
Cache County couple pleads guilty to homicide in child abuse death

Cache County couple pleads guilty to homicide in child abuse death

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Cache County couple accused of a "severe pattern of neglect" that led to their toddler's death pleaded guilty last week to child abuse homicide.
Religion, politics at center of debate during second day of Charlie Kirk preliminary hearing

Religion, politics at center of debate during second day of Charlie Kirk preliminary hearing

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated July 7 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A debate over the intersection of religious and political beliefs highlighted the morning session of Day 2 of Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing.
NBA Summer League draws fans, boosts business in Salt Lake City

NBA Summer League draws fans, boosts business in Salt Lake City

Annette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 6:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of basketball fans have flocked to the Huntsman Center for the NBA Summer League, where some of the league's newest players are making their first impression on professional basketball.
Woman released on probation for role in killing after helping secure her mom's conviction

Woman released on probation for role in killing after helping secure her mom's conviction

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Natalie Estella Aguilar was sentenced to five years on probation after admitting to manslaughter and burglary. Her mom was found guilty of murder related to the same killing and will be sentenced later this month.
Great Salt Lake tour company still operating, despite low water levels

Great Salt Lake tour company still operating, despite low water levels

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 5:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Low water levels have forced many boat owners to pull their boats out of the Great Salt Lake Marina.
DOJ threatens Utah's lieutenant governor over election administration

DOJ threatens Utah's lieutenant governor over election administration

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 5:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson said she received a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice Tuesday threatening her with criminal prosecution over her administration of state elections.
$11.5M grant to help Salt Lake City build open space, spruce up 9-Line Trail

$11.5M grant to help Salt Lake City build open space, spruce up 9-Line Trail

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 9-Line Trail is about to get greener while a new green space is also built in the area.
Man sentenced to year of home confinement for accidental shooting death of friend

Man sentenced to year of home confinement for accidental shooting death of friend

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 4:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A southern Utah man who accidentally shot and killed his friend was sentenced to a year of home confinement and three years probation for manslaughter.
Utah revokes Springville's Provo Canyon School license

Utah revokes Springville's Provo Canyon School license

Kennedy Camarena and Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated July 7 - 4:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Provo Canyon School in Springville had its license revoked by the state of Utah on Monday after years of abuse allegations from former students.
Motorcycle crash leaves 1 dead in Ogden

Motorcycle crash leaves 1 dead in Ogden

Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 3:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police said one person died in a crash involving a motorcycle on Tuesday on Washington Boulevard in Ogden.
Boys' quick thinking prevents wildfire spread at Kolob Reservoir

Boys' quick thinking prevents wildfire spread at Kolob Reservoir

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two 12-year-old boys are being called heroes after stopping the spread of wildfire when an ATV went up in flames near Kolob Reservoir on July 1.
Police investigating whether fireworks sparked Layton restaurant fire

Police investigating whether fireworks sparked Layton restaurant fire

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police are asking for the public's assistance in gathering information to determine how a Costa Vida restaurant caught fire in Layton late Saturday night.
West Haven, which doesn't tax property, opts instead for new energy tax to boost revenue

West Haven, which doesn't tax property, opts instead for new energy tax to boost revenue

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 2:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

West Haven is one of just a handful of Utah cities that don't tax property and to keep it that way, officials instead opted for a new energy tax to boost revenue.
'Young Washington' record opening weekend for Angel Studios — sparking plans for sequel

'Young Washington' record opening weekend for Angel Studios — sparking plans for sequel

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted July 7 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Angel Studio's "Young Washington" grossed more than $20.8 million during its opening weekend, eclipsing box office projections and toppling the studio's previous live-action opening-weekend record, set by "Sound of Freedom."
Mike Lee blames 'leftists,' 'Democrats' for white nationalist march on Fourth of July

Mike Lee blames 'leftists,' 'Democrats' for white nationalist march on Fourth of July

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated July 7 - 1:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mike Lee blamed "leftists," "Democrats" and a civil rights group for a white nationalist march in Washington, D.C., without evidence that the groups were behind the march.
Utah joins multistate settlement with egg producers over alleged price-fixing

Utah joins multistate settlement with egg producers over alleged price-fixing

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted July 7 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

The state of Utah, along with the U.S. Department of Justice and more than a dozen other states, went after egg companies and reached a settlement.
Babylon Fire becomes first Utah fire to reach 100,000-acre mark in 8 years

Babylon Fire becomes first Utah fire to reach 100,000-acre mark in 8 years

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 9:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

A wildfire continuing to burn in southeast Utah is now the state's first to surpass 100,000 acres in size in nearly a decade.
1 of every 7 homes for sale in the U.S. is in Florida. Should that be cause for concern?

1 of every 7 homes for sale in the U.S. is in Florida. Should that be cause for concern?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted July 7 - 8:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

There are so many houses for sale in Florida that a national housing analyst is warning that the Sunshine State's "market is flashing warning signs."