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As he runs in new district, McAdams says Democrats need to 'solve hard problems'
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted June 9 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Former U.S. Rep. Ben McAdams said Democrats need to focus on delivering solutions for Americans if they hope to retake the White House in 2028.

Wildfire on Tooele County mountainside burns more than 1,800 acres, deemed human-caused
Curtis Booker and Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Updated June 9 - 4:47 p.m. | Save Story
Crews are battling a new wildfire that sparked on South Mountain in Tooele County Monday night.

North Carolina man pleads no contest in Prop 4 repeal signature forgery case
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted June 9 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
A North Carolina man pleaded no contest to two counts of signature forgery in connection with his work on the effort to repeal Proposition 4 in Utah.

Brush fire burning near American Fork FrontRunner station
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted June 9 - 3:49 p.m. | Save Story
A new brush fire has sparked in American Fork near Pioneer Crossing.

As Saratoga Springs grapples with wildfire concerns, fireworks aren't off the table. Here's why
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted June 9 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
After a string of wildfires, Saratoga Springs will continue with its planned fireworks show; officials urge target shooters to recreate responsibly.

Utah group to sue to halt detention center plans, paralleling Salt Lake City, county effort
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated June 9 - 2:17 p.m. | Save Story
A new Utah group plans to sue federal officials to halt plans for a proposed detention center, paralleling the legal challenge by Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County.

Utah woman convicted of setting fire that killed 2 is seeking parole
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 9 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
A woman who intentionally set a fire in her apartment in 2011 and killed two neighbors went before the Utah parole board for the first time.

Rancher offers reward as Utah County deputies work to solve cattle theft
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted June 9 - 12:30 p.m. | Save Story
Sheriff's deputies on Monday said they were hoping to get to the bottom of a cattle theft that took place on land near the Goshen Bay and White Lake area.

Prosecutors claim judge is favoring career of former BYU football player charged with rape
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 9 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Washington County Attorney asked for the judge overseeing the case against the former BYU football player to be removed.

New temporary ramp keeps Utah recreation area operational amid Lake Powell's decline
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 9 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
A new temporary ramp is helping boaters preserve boat launching access at Lake Powell.

Woman fell, died while climbing tree in Moab park, police say
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted June 9 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
A woman found dead at a Moab park on Monday likely fell while climbing a tall tree, police said.

19-year-old who died in St. George car crash described as 'pillar' in artistic community
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted June 9 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
Friends and family are mourning the loss of 19-year-old Dakota Lamb, who died late Saturday after police say he veered off the road in the area of 2050 North on Snow Canyon Parkway.

Utah mother accused of abusing, abandoning children
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 9 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
A woman in southern Utah was arrested after her estranged husband went to check on her and their children and found them alone and injured in her home.

Fruit Highway opens without Utah peaches
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted June 9 - 8:21 a.m. | Save Story
During what would normally be a very busy time at his farm, Steve Pettingill is having to cut back his workforce. In 70 acres of peach trees, he will have no peaches to harvest this season, thanks to a freeze in late May.

Utah faces 'limited' water supply challenges as record-low snowmelt wraps up early
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 9 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's record-low snowpack season has essentially now reached its end, but not before "setting the stage for limited water supply," federal hydrologists warn.

Navajo Mountain High School gets high-speed internet in landmark milestone
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 9 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Navajo Mountain High School last week celebrated the completed buildout of a 200-mile high-speed, fiber connectivity network for the school, marking a historic milestone of bringing high-speed internet to every public school in Utah.

3 sentenced to jail, probation for 2022 assault in Salt Lake apartment
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 9 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
A woman reported she had been held against her will, forced to take drugs and assaulted in a Salt Lake City apartment. Two men and one woman were sentenced four years later.

A dozen Utah agencies signed deals with ICE, but many aren't talking about it
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted June 8 - 10:15 p.m. | Save Story
A dozen Utah law enforcement agencies have inked agreements with ICE known as 287(g) agreements. The KSL Investigators set out to learn how the agreements are working.

Utah man accused of stealing nearly $290K in insurance settlement checks
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 8 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
A Highland man is facing six felony charges for allegedly creating fake LLCs in order to deposit insurance settlement checks that he was not authorized to handle.
Business & Tech »
FDA expands sunscreen options with first new ingredient since 1990s
- A government-commissioned study found drinking risks. US guidelines didn't feature its findings
- NASA reveals Artemis III crew that will take the next big step on its journey back to the moon
- US Social Security trust fund set for 2032 insolvency, report finds
- Rancher offers reward as Utah County deputies work to solve cattle theft
Education »

Navajo Mountain High School gets high-speed internet in landmark milestone
- Southern Utah University, State Bank of Southern Utah ink 15-year partnership
- Here's what Utahns need to know about significant student loan changes set to take effect in July
- BYU student builds AI-powered resale app
- Utah's startup culture is thriving. So why are some college programs showing decline?
Environment »

As Saratoga Springs grapples with wildfire concerns, fireworks aren't off the table. Here's why
Health »
FDA expands sunscreen options with first new ingredient since 1990s
- A government-commissioned study found drinking risks. US guidelines didn't feature its findings
- Warm winter leads to early surge in pests, including cockroaches
- A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found
- Congo says Ebola deaths top 100 as armed groups threaten response
Police & Courts »

Utah mother suffering 'mental illness' killed adult daughter then self, police say
- Wildfire on Tooele County mountainside burns more than 1,800 acres, deemed human-caused
- North Carolina man pleads no contest in Prop 4 repeal signature forgery case
- Brush fire burning near American Fork FrontRunner station
- Gordon S. Wood, eminent scholar of the American Revolution, dies at 92 after being hit by a car
Religion »

Pentagon updates religious categories after pushback from Utah lawmakers
- Lee, Curtis defend Church of Jesus Christ as 'Christian' after new Pentagon classification
- America 250 'Music and the Spoken Word' to feature Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid
- Mary Ellen Edmunds, Latter-day Saint author and BYU Women's Conference pillar, dies at 86
- What it takes to translate 'The Chosen' for a world that listens more than it reads
Science »

NASA reveals Artemis III crew that will take the next big step on its journey back to the moon
Utah Counties »

Utah mother suffering 'mental illness' killed adult daughter then self, police say
- As he runs in new district, McAdams says Democrats need to 'solve hard problems'
- Wildfire on Tooele County mountainside burns more than 1,800 acres, deemed human-caused
- North Carolina man pleads no contest in Prop 4 repeal signature forgery case
- Brush fire burning near American Fork FrontRunner station


