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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's Stratos project draws warnings from Virginia's 'Data Center Alley'
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted July 7 - 10:47 p.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.

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.

Fire in Layton leaves one home a total loss, 4 others damaged
Andrew Adams, KSL | Updated July 7 - 10:10 p.m. | Save Story
A trailer park in Layton was evacuated due to a fire Tuesday afternoon, with one trailer home being a "total loss."

Lego saga updates: Reckless Ben posts new video as federal court lifts ban
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 7 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
The civil case filed by Bricks and Minifigs responding to a viral dispute about a Star Wars Lego collection is now in federal court, and a new order lets Ben Schneider break his silence.

NBA Summer League draws fans, boosts business in Salt Lake City
Annette Campbell, KSL | Updated July 7 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
Thousands of basketball fans have flocked to the Huntsman Center for the NBA Summer League, where some of the league's newest players are making their first impression on professional basketball.

Ogden man pleads guilty to 20 charges in 2025 dog-hoarding case
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 7 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
An Ogden man originally facing 338 misdemeanor counts in a 2025 dog-hoarding case has pled guilty to 20 charges as part of an accord with city prosecutors.

Small plane crashes at Ogden airport, no major injuries
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted July 7 - 7:56 p.m. | Save Story
Police and firefighters in Ogden responded to a plane crash with minor injuries at the Ogden-Hinckley Airport Tuesday afternoon.

Farmington High School Marching Band finds new stage after Washington parade cancellation
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Updated July 7 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Farmington High School Marching Band has quite the story to tell after heading to Washington to perform in the Fourth of July parade, which was canceled the night before due to excessive heat.

Cache County couple pleads guilty to homicide in child abuse death
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 7 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
A Cache County couple accused of a "severe pattern of neglect" that led to their toddler's death pleaded guilty last week to child abuse homicide.

Religion, politics at center of debate during second day of Charlie Kirk preliminary hearing
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated July 7 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
A debate over the intersection of religious and political beliefs highlighted the morning session of Day 2 of Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing.

Woman released on probation for role in killing after helping secure her mom's conviction
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 7 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Natalie Estella Aguilar was sentenced to five years on probation after admitting to manslaughter and burglary. Her mom was found guilty of murder related to the same killing and will be sentenced later this month.

DOJ threatens Utah's lieutenant governor over election administration
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted July 7 - 5:08 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson said she received a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice Tuesday threatening her with criminal prosecution over her administration of state elections.

$11.5M grant to help Salt Lake City build open space, spruce up 9-Line Trail
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 7 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
The 9-Line Trail is about to get greener while a new green space is also built in the area.

Man sentenced to year of home confinement for accidental shooting death of friend
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 7 - 4:45 p.m. | Save Story
A southern Utah man who accidentally shot and killed his friend was sentenced to a year of home confinement and three years probation for manslaughter.

Motorcycle crash leaves 1 dead in Ogden
Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Posted July 7 - 3:12 p.m. | Save Story
Police said one person died in a crash involving a motorcycle on Tuesday on Washington Boulevard in Ogden.

Boys' quick thinking prevents wildfire spread at Kolob Reservoir
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 7 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Two 12-year-old boys are being called heroes after stopping the spread of wildfire when an ATV went up in flames near Kolob Reservoir on July 1.
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