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'We're not afraid': Supporters rally for longtime Salt Lake City man detained, facing deportation

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated June 26 - 10:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Friends and family rallied in support of a longtime Salt Lake City man, originally from Mexico, who was detained by immigration agents and faces deportation.

Convicted rapist Nicholas Rossi dies in prison

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 26 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

The man convicted of raping two women, who fled the country, faked his death and assumed a new identity to avoid prosecution, has died.

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Utah County Attorney's Office found in contempt in Robinson case, but death penalty still on table

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated June 26 - 10:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah County Attorney's Office was found Friday to be in contempt of court for violating the judge's pre-trial publicity order, but the death penalty remains.

Why a Utah couple is renovating a castle in Scotland

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted June 26 - 10:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah couple is renovating and restoring a castle in Scotland. KSL recently traveled there to get a look at the renovation and talk to the Leavitts about their experience.

1 dead after crash in Salt Lake City Friday

Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted June 26 - 9:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

A person is dead following a crash on 5600 West, between California Avenue and 1730 South.

Benson Boone will perform in Utah after all — and he just released a new song

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted June 26 - 9:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Benson Boone fans in Utah, rejoice: The singer will be performing in the Beehive State this year after all, and the pop singer also released his first new song in a year.

American Fork man severely injured in hammer attack, ex's new boyfriend arrested

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 26 - 9:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was arrested for investigation of attempted murder on Friday for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend with a hammer.

What is inside the Museum of Utah? An expansive story of the state in 4 parts

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 26 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Museum of Utah opens this weekend, providing Utahns and visitors alike a unique look into the state's past through artifacts once locked away.

Drone spotted near Eureka's Iron Fire, prompts warning

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated June 26 - 7:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah County Sheriff's Office is reminding the public not to fly drones over active wildfires after one was spotted around the Iron Fire on Thursday.

The main motor: Latinos accounted for nearly half of Utah's growth from 2020 to 2025

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 26 - 6:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Latinos accounted for nearly half of Utah's overall population growth between 2020 and 2025 and were the primary motors in Salt Lake, Weber and Davis counties.

Red flag warning issued as crews brace for difficult days near Beaver

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 10:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Forecasters issued a first-of-its-kind warning in Utah Thursday evening as firefighters at a public meeting cautioned about potentially difficult days ahead fighting the Cottonwood Fire.

Here's who is moving forward after the Utah County Republican primary

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah County is poised to see change this November after the incumbent clerk appears to have lost the primary race and two commissioner seats are open for newcomers.

Man found guilty of killing Utah wife in Alaska jury trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man on trial for killing his Utah wife while they were both stationed in Alaska with the U.S. Army was found guilty of her murder on Thursday.

Utah leaders advance health campus plans at The Point

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

State and University of Utah leaders signed an agreement Thursday at the Capitol to move forward with plans for a future health campus at The Point.

Campfires bans, other tighter fire restrictions to be implemented across most of Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated June 25 - 7:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Campfires are being temporarily banned across many public lands across the state, as fire activity has swelled over the past week.

The free 20-minute check that could change how you drive

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Most of us buckle up and hit the road without a second thought. But are you actually fit for your car? There's a free program helping Utah drivers find out, and the answers might surprise you.

Former Utah senator, Osmond family member bringing juice, smoothie chain to Utah

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The fast-growing açai bowl, juice and smoothie chain Juice It Up this week announced plans to open its first location in the Beehive State, backed by a franchisee with a name that's likely familiar to most Utahns.

Family mourns loss of Beaver Mountain cabin burned in Cottonwood Fire

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

For Evan Stapley, Beaver Mountain was more than a place to escape — it was where his family built memories. And now the Cottonwood Fire has taken that away.

Cottonwood Fire spreads over 70,000 acres; likely 'more than dozens' of structures lost

Carter Williams, KSL, Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Updated June 25 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

State officials believe that a fast-moving wildfire burning east of Beaver has likely destroyed dozens of structures.