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Utah lawmakers press pause on constitutional amendment on ballot initiatives
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted July 8 - 7:55 p.m. | Save Story
Top Utah lawmakers are backing away from plans to propose a constitutional amendment to address ballot initiatives this year, saying instead they want to wait for the outcome of an ongoing lawsuit over redistricting.
Utah part of $45M settlement with company behind Cash App
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted July 8 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
Utah will receive almost $500,000 as part of a multistate settlement against the company behind Cash App, the state's Division of Consumer Protection announced Wednesday.
BYU students help protect birds while making skies safer near Provo Airport
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted July 8 - 6:57 p.m. | Save Story
A group of BYU students is helping protect bird populations while also making the skies safer for air travelers near the Provo Airport.
Judge redacts parts of roommate interview as Kirk family calls for transparency
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated July 8 - 6:37 p.m. | Save Story
The anticipated interview with Tyler Robinson's roommate, Lance Twiggs, was heavily debated in court Wednesday as the Kirk family calls for transparency.
New VA clinic breaks ground in South Salt Lake
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted July 8 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
A new Veterans Affairs clinic is coming to South Salt Lake after VA leaders broke ground Wednesday on a facility designed to expand access to healthcare for veterans across the region.
Fire in Salt Lake City burns near Wasatch Hollow Preserve
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated July 8 - 6:14 p.m. | Save Story
A fire began on Wednesday afternoon, threatening structures in Salt Lake City.
US high court asked to weigh in on juvenile life without parole sentence for Richfield killing
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 8 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah is asking the Supreme Court to reconsider a decision from its high court to reconsider the life without parole sentence for a man convicted of aggravated murder as a juvenile.
Here are the new Olympic sports that could be coming to Utah's 2034 Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted July 8 - 2:59 p.m. | Save Story
Two new sports disciplines will make their Olympic debut at the 2030 Winter Games in the French Alps, but Nordic combined was cut from the program.
New rule allows small businesses to double borrowing limit, access up to $10M in financing
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted July 8 - 1:17 p.m. | Save Story
Blossoming small businesses in the Beehive State and across the nation are set for a financing boost through a new rule from the U.S. Small Business Administration that went into effect July 4.
Federal judge dismisses woman from lawsuit against Tim Ballard
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted July 8 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
A federal judge dismissed claims from one of several women who had sued anti-human trafficking activist Tim Ballard, saying some pieces of evidence were "wrongfully retrieved" from Ballard's online accounts.
Utah's Stratos project draws warnings from Virginia's 'Data Center Alley'
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted July 8 - 9:29 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's bet on the Stratos Project data center is raising eyebrows, states away, among a community with more data center experience than anywhere else.
American Indian, Pacific Islander growth outpaced Utah's overall growth, new numbers show
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 8 - 9:23 a.m. | Save Story
The growth rate of the American Indian and Pacific Islander populations outpaced Utah's overall growth rate between 2020 and 2025, new estimates show.
Sandy seeks public input ahead of 17 acre purchase
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted July 8 - 8:45 a.m. | Save Story
Sandy said it wants residents to share their input, as leaders eye the purchase of a 17-acre property.
Salt Lake Buddhist Temple to host 90th annual Obon festival in Japantown
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 8 - 8:06 a.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake Buddhist Temple will be hosting the 90th annual Obon festival, a free community event geared around honoring and remembering one's ancestors.
Tow truck driver narrowly escapes serious injury in I-15 hit-and-run
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted July 8 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah County tow truck driver is counting his blessings after a frightening hit-and-run crash on Interstate 15 that was all caught on his dash camera.
2 Salt Lake Valley homes extremely damaged in separate house fires
Mary Culbertson, KSL | Updated July 8 - 6:59 a.m. | Save Story
Two homes, one in Herriman and another in Millcreek, were extensively damaged in separate house fires reported minutes apart from each other Wednesday morning.
Planned 60-foot long Liberty Arch in Utah sparks patriotism, but also concerns
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 8 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
A massive sculpture celebrating the country's growth was approved to be placed near the Utah Capitol, but its location has neighbors on edge.
Utah revokes Springville's Provo Canyon School license
Kennedy Camarena and Shelby Lofton, KSL | Updated July 7 - 10:40 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.
Great Salt Lake tour company still operating, despite low water levels
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Updated July 7 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Low water levels have forced many boat owners to pull their boats out of the Great Salt Lake Marina.
Business & Tech »
Dry Creek Interchange opens Friday, giving Utah County drivers new I-15 access
- Utah part of $45M settlement with company behind Cash App
- John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement
- How a family fleeing internment built one of America's largest potato companies
- US states could sue next week to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal, sources say
Education »
Farmington High School Marching Band finds new stage after Washington parade cancellation
Police & Courts »
Utah part of $45M settlement with company behind Cash App
- Judge redacts parts of roommate interview as Kirk family calls for transparency
- Fire in Salt Lake City burns near Wasatch Hollow Preserve
- US high court asked to weigh in on juvenile life without parole sentence for Richfield killing
- Idaho mother who said her toddler twins died after vaccinations charged with murder
Politics »
Utah lawmakers press pause on constitutional amendment on ballot initiatives
- Platner suspends Senate campaign, forcing Democrats to pivot in crucial Maine race
- Americans can join to celebrate the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence
- Glenn Beck warns a 'spirit of collectivism' threatens America on its 250th anniversary
- Trump orders halt to US trade with Spain over NATO spending, Iran
Religion »
Salt Lake Buddhist Temple to host 90th annual Obon festival in Japantown
- NFL legendary coach Andy Reid joins Tabernacle Choir's tribute to America's 250th anniversary
- Nazarene Youth Conference gathers 10,000 high schoolers to walk 22,000 miles in prayer
- Pope Leo XIV urges US to welcome immigrants in July 4 appeal from Lampedusa
- FamilySearch is inviting Americans to learn about their heritage
Science »
BYU students help protect birds while making skies safer near Provo Airport
- What to know about protecting pets from the New World screwworm fly
- Meta plans billions for first AI data center in Canada, largest outside the US
- Utah's Stratos project draws warnings from Virginia's 'Data Center Alley'
- Artemis II astronaut Jeremy Hansen announces space agency retirement after moon mission
