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Lee, Curtis defend Church of Jesus Christ as 'Christian' after new Pentagon classification

Cassidy Wixom and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated June 6 - 6:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sens. John Curtis and Mike Lee are pushing back after the Pentagon changed its categorizations for chaplains to not classify members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as "Christian."

What Blake Moore said about the future of F-35s in Utah

Hayden Madson, Deseret News  |  Posted June 6 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Janicki Industries hosted an event near Hill Air Force Base in Layton on Thursday, highlighting the importance of the F-35 to national security as well as an ongoing boost to Utah's economy.

Evacuation order issued after fire starts near Saratoga Springs Utah Temple

Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Updated June 6 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fire that started near the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has prompted an evacuation order in the area.

Climbing therapy helps burn survivors reach new heights

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted June 6 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A program run by University of Utah Health's Burn Center is helping burn survivors to literally climb their way above it all.

Tech meets travel with this new Utah-based startup

Emily Walker, Deseret News  |  Posted June 6 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Innovation is adding convenience to many parts of daily life. In Salt Lake City, travel is becoming one of them, and Bringit is one of the companies seeking to create said convenience.

Democratic firm behind 'Republican' campaign seeks to oust commissioners over data center

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted June 6 - 2:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Democratic campaign firm is behind an effort to oust county commissioners who approved a special zoning agreement in May for a controversial data center proposal.

Utah officials 'a little bit concerned' after screwworm found in US for first time in decades

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 6 - 2:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah agricultural officials say they're closely monitoring the U.S. screwworm situation after the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed an infestation of the parasite with flesh-eating larvae in Texas.

Karianne Lisonbee blames growing national debt on performative politicians

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted June 6 - 12:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Congressional candidate Karianne Lisonbee said the staggering national debt has been driven by politicians who are more concerned about being reelected than addressing spending.

New charges filed against Utah man convicted of sexually abusing child

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 6 - 11:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Orem man sentenced to up to life in prison for sexually abusing a young girl is now accused of doing the same thing to a teen girl.

Woman crossing street hit, killed by vehicle in Salt Lake City

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted June 6 - 11:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman crossing the street in Salt Lake City was hit and killed by a vehicle Friday night.

Utah filmmaker tackling thorny immigration issue through new movie, 'Brotherhood'

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 6 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah filmmaker Ross Boothe is taking on the thorny issue of immigration in a new musical drama, "Brotherhood," shot in various locations in the state.

Diaper cost keeps many people in poverty. Here's how to help

Mallory Mailloux, Deseret News  |  Posted June 6 - 8:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Doulas of Utah is partnering with the Utah Food Bank, which runs the state's diaper bank, to hold a diaper drive for the community from June 15 to July 6.

Rep. Celeste Maloy secures initial $10M in Utah's bid for $1 billion in Great Salt Lake funding

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted June 6 - 7:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy secured $10 million to create a new Great Salt Lake Watershed Recovery Program in a spending bill which received congressional committee approval Wednesday.

Sen. Curtis warns Trump's pick for attorney general could face hurdles

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted June 5 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. John Curtis suggested acting Attorney General Todd Blanche could have a hard time being confirmed to the position if the Trump administration doesn't eliminate the Justice Department's anti-weaponization fund.

15-year-old hospitalized after chain-reaction crash on I-15 in Riverdale

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated June 5 - 9:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A crash involving nine vehicles caused major traffic impacts and injured a 15-year-old on Friday.

Second lawsuit takes aim at Box Elder County data center project

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 5 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A second lawsuit has been filed in Salt Lake County targeting the controversial Box Elder County data center project, already focus of legal action in Box Elder County.

2 sitting GOP lawmakers battle each other in Utah Senate primary

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted June 5 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Voters across Utah are receiving their ballots this week for the upcoming primary election, and they'll notice two familiar faces battling each other for a state Senate seat.

Southern Utah car enthusiasts hold procession for man who died driving Model T Ford

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted June 5 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Southern Utah car enthusiasts held a procession Friday for Dennis Rutkoskie, 84, who died last month while driving a Model T Ford. It would have been Rutkoski's 85th birthday.

County clerk, 2 commission seats up for election in Utah County Republican primary

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted June 5 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Change could be on the horizon for Utah County as seats are up for grabs, with some familiar faces hoping to join the ranks. Here's who's running in the Republican primary.