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Bonneville Fire slows but weather could change conditions
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted June 22 - 4:25 p.m. | Save Story
The Bonneville Fire slowed down on Monday morning after first being reported to have started above the University of Utah on Saturday.
Primary watch: Utah voter turnout under 20%, candidate accused of breaking rules
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 22 - 3:27 p.m. | Save Story
Fewer than 20% of Utah voters have cast ballots ahead of Tuesday's primary election, as allegations of improper mailers in one race have surfaced in the final days of campaigning.
Firefighters continue combatting Iron Fire in Eureka
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted June 22 - 3:12 p.m. | Save Story
Firefighters in Iron County were still fighting a growing human-caused fire on Monday after keeping the blaze from reaching houses in Eureka.
Utah woman accused of killing her father
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 22 - 1:54 p.m. | Save Story
A Sanpete County woman is accused of shooting and killing her father.
Texas man accused of 'ghost broker' scheme in Utah
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated June 22 - 1:36 p.m. | Save Story
A Texas man is accused of defrauding insurance companies by offering faulty or non-existent policies.
Wasatch County memorial near Japanese aviator's crash site revamped, rededicated
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated June 22 - 12:24 p.m. | Save Story
The memorial in Wasatch County near the site of a Japanese aviator's 1929 plane crash has been upgraded and was rededicated on Saturday.
Tyler Robinson roommate does not have to appear at preliminary hearing, judge rules
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated June 22 - 11:18 a.m. | Save Story
The judge in the Tyler Robinson capital murder case ruled Monday that hearsay evidence is acceptable, including a video interview with Lance Twiggs.
Utah teen musicians to perform on National Mall stage for America 250 celebration
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted June 22 - 10:37 a.m. | Save Story
A band of teenage Utah musicians is now preparing for what its director calls the biggest performance in the group's 28-year history — a headlining appearance during the nation's America 250 celebrations.
Paraglider dies after search and rescue near Mount Timpanogos
Devin Oldroyd and Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Updated June 22 - 10:37 a.m. | Save Story
A paraglider died Sunday after an accident that prompted the Utah County Sheriff's Office to conduct a search and rescue operation in Provo Canyon.
Man sentenced to probation for assaulting girlfriend who died in hospital shortly after
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 22 - 10:22 a.m. | Save Story
Leituono Falaniko, of Midvale, was sentenced to two years of probation after admitting to assault, a class A misdemeanor. He was charged after his girlfriend died in a hospital.
This Utah city was ranked atop nation's largest cities — why one city leader says that is
Hayden Madson, Deseret News | Posted June 22 - 8:28 a.m. | Save Story
WalletHub's latest evaluation of 2026's best- and worst-run cities in America has Provo locked in at No. 1, and Deputy Mayor Kyle Friant said it's a testament to its people.
Hill Air Force Base, Utah National Guard to celebrate America 250 with statewide flyover
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Updated June 22 - 7:49 a.m. | Save Story
Utahns across the state will get to enjoy a patriotic military display on the Fourth of July as part of Hill Air Force Base's "Freedom 250 Celebration."
Costco opening in Syracuse looms, bodes for even more commercial growth, mayor says
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated June 22 - 6:19 a.m. | Save Story
Costco is to open a new store next week in Syracuse, and the city's mayor expects the major retailer's presence will motor even more commercial growth.
Eureka evacuations remain in place as crews continue to fight 22,000-acre wildfire
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Updated June 21 - 10:51 p.m. | Save Story
Evacuation orders remained in place for Eureka on Sunday as firefighters continued to work on the Iron Fire.
Residents near Salt Lake's Red Butte Canyon urged to prepare to evacuate if needed
Ashley Imlay, KSL | Updated June 21 - 10:45 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City firefighters Sunday afternoon urged residents near the fire burning above the University of Utah to prepare to evacuate should the need arise.
Man found guilty of murder for shooting man after argument at Salt Lake City motel
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 21 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
Joseph Marquez was found guilty of murder and obstruction of justice during a jury trial earlier this month. He shot a man after an argument over a cigarette.
A game changer? Salt Lake City pizzarium tests state's new liquor waiver
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 21 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
A new Salt Lake City pizzeria didn't waste much time testing a new state law, which allows restaurants to serve booze closer to parks.
Tabernacle Choir makes historic return to Hollywood Bowl, benefiting charities worldwide
Keri Wilcox, KSL | Posted June 21 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square will take its "Songs of Hope" tour to an iconic venue this week.
Charges: 'Marine veteran' given PTSD service dog never served in the military
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 21 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
A man who was gifted a service dog from a Utah nonprofit organization for allegedly being a combat veteran, never served in the military, according to prosecutors.
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