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Bonneville Fire slows but weather could change conditions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.