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The main motor: Latinos accounted for nearly half of Utah's growth from 2020 to 2025
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 26 - 6:18 a.m. | Save Story
Latinos accounted for nearly half of Utah's overall population growth between 2020 and 2025 and were the primary motors in Salt Lake, Weber and Davis counties.
'We're not afraid': Supporters rally for longtime Salt Lake City man detained, facing deportation
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 25 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Friends and family rallied in support of a longtime Salt Lake City man, originally from Mexico, who was detained by immigration agents and faces deportation.
Red flag warning issued as crews brace for difficult days near Beaver
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted June 25 - 10:11 p.m. | Save Story
Forecasters issued a first-of-its-kind warning in Utah Thursday evening as firefighters at a public meeting cautioned about potentially difficult days ahead fighting the Cottonwood Fire.
Here's who is moving forward after the Utah County Republican primary
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted June 25 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah County is poised to see change this November after the incumbent clerk appears to have lost the primary race and two commissioner seats are open for newcomers.
Man found guilty of killing Utah wife in Alaska jury trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 25 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
A man on trial for killing his Utah wife while they were both stationed in Alaska with the U.S. Army was found guilty of her murder on Thursday.
Drone spotted near Eureka's Iron Fire, prompting warning
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted June 25 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah County Sheriff's Office is reminding the public not to fly drones over active wildfires after one was spotted around the Iron Fire on Thursday.
Utah leaders advance health campus plans at The Point
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted June 25 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
State and University of Utah leaders signed an agreement Thursday at the Capitol to move forward with plans for a future health campus at The Point.
Campfires bans, other tighter fire restrictions to be implemented across most of Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated June 25 - 7:40 p.m. | Save Story
Campfires are being temporarily banned across many public lands across the state, as fire activity has swelled over the past week.
The free 20-minute check that could change how you drive
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted June 25 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Most of us buckle up and hit the road without a second thought. But are you actually fit for your car? There's a free program helping Utah drivers find out, and the answers might surprise you.
Former Utah senator, Osmond family member bringing juice, smoothie chain to Utah
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 25 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
The fast-growing açai bowl, juice and smoothie chain Juice It Up this week announced plans to open its first location in the Beehive State, backed by a franchisee with a name that's likely familiar to most Utahns.
Family mourns loss of Beaver Mountain cabin burned in Cottonwood Fire
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted June 25 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
For Evan Stapley, Beaver Mountain was more than a place to escape — it was where his family built memories. And now the Cottonwood Fire has taken that away.
Cottonwood Fire spreads over 70,000 acres; likely 'more than dozens' of structures lost
Carter Williams, KSL, Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Updated June 25 - 5:46 p.m. | Save Story
State officials believe that a fast-moving wildfire burning east of Beaver has likely destroyed dozens of structures.
Cox issues statewide fireworks ban amid historic wildfire conditions
Carter Williams, KSL and Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Updated June 25 - 5:13 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced a statewide ban on fireworks given wildfire-prone conditions.
Bricks and Minifigs reaches truce with Reckless Ben in civil lawsuit
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 25 - 4:58 p.m. | Save Story
Bricks and Minifigs and YouTuber Ben Schneider agreed to mediate their civil lawsuit and agreed on a preliminary injunction allowing Schneider to continue creating videos about them.
Tremonton man specifically targeted police during deadly 'rampage,' prosecutors argue
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted June 25 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
State prosecutors concluded their arguments Thursday, saying there is "more than enough evidence" to order a Tremonton man to stand trial for the deaths of two police officers during a "rampage" last August.
Utah consumer sentiment falls, state economy 'increasingly subdued' amid international unrest
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 25 - 3:10 p.m. | Save Story
After a few months of treading water, economic fallout tied to the war in Iran is starting to set in across the Beehive State.
Utah mountain bike coach accused of embezzling non-profit's funds
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 25 - 2:13 p.m. | Save Story
The head of a non-profit cycling club in Utah County, and coach of a mountain biking team, is accused of illegally taking money to pay for rent and groceries.
New York surged left. Utah chose the center. What does it mean for Democrats?
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted June 25 - 12:06 p.m. | Save Story
Many people are viewing Tuesday night's elections as a win for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, but experts disagree on whether democratic socialism is reshaping the party.
Man accused of sexually abusing teen faces additional charges
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 25 - 10:31 a.m. | Save Story
A South Salt Lake man accused of sexually abusing a teen girl is facing new charges after investigators discovered child sex abuse material on his phone.
Business & Tech »
Utah leaders advance health campus plans at The Point
- Former Utah senator, Osmond family member bringing juice, smoothie chain to Utah
- Apple is hiking the prices of MacBooks and iPads due to the memory chip shortage
- Utah consumer sentiment falls, state economy 'increasingly subdued' amid international unrest
- SpaceX plans to build 'Starpipe' natural gas pipeline to fuel Starship rockets
Environment »
Cottonwood Fire spreads over 70,000 acres; likely 'more than dozens' of structures lost
Police & Courts »
Judge in Robinson case expected to rule on contempt allegation
- Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones after 2 deadly earthquakes
- Brothers are accused of mishandling remains of two dozen people at Colorado funeral home
- Red flag warning issued as crews brace for difficult days near Beaver
- Man found guilty of killing Utah wife in Alaska jury trial
Politics »
The main motor: Latinos accounted for nearly half of Utah's growth from 2020 to 2025
- 'We're not afraid': Supporters rally for longtime Salt Lake City man detained, facing deportation
- Here's who is moving forward after the Utah County Republican primary
- UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after vessel comes under attack
- Family mourns loss of Beaver Mountain cabin burned in Cottonwood Fire
Religion »
Camp Mystic in Texas files for bankruptcy after catastrophic floods killed 28 people
- Salt Lake Temple marks milestone with reinstallation of east temple doors
- Supreme Court rules Rastafari man can't sue Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocks
- Tabernacle Choir makes historic return to Hollywood Bowl, benefiting charities worldwide
- Consistent religious involvement has a positive impact on mental, physical and social health
Science »
Apple is hiking the prices of MacBooks and iPads due to the memory chip shortage
- SpaceX plans to build 'Starpipe' natural gas pipeline to fuel Starship rockets
- US to create genomic and cellular 'BioVault' for endangered species
- A seismic event bounced off Earth's core and shifted an island country
- AI cybersecurity flaw: How hackers can fool AI chatbots into handing over sensitive info
Utah Counties »
Judge in Robinson case expected to rule on contempt allegation
- 'We're not afraid': Supporters rally for longtime Salt Lake City man detained, facing deportation
- Red flag warning issued as crews brace for difficult days near Beaver
- Here's who is moving forward after the Utah County Republican primary
- Campfires bans, other tighter fire restrictions to be implemented across most of Utah
