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How a teen with dyslexia found her voice at author Brandon Sanderson's Dragonsteel convention
Mindy Dunyon, KSL | Posted June 2 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
Recently, a Utah teen with dyslexia had the opportunity to meet Brandon Sanderson and share her own story at his Dragonsteel convention.

Lien trap: Lehi couple says dispute with roofer leads to construction lien on home
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted June 2 - 10:45 a.m. | Save Story
The Thomases say they've paid-in-full for their roof but cannot get a lien lifted. The roofing company the couple hired and paid is called RoofTek.

Cedar City parents speak out after teen daughter's killing
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted June 2 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
A Cedar City couple is sharing their story ā a story of grief, disbelief and the long road through the criminal justice process.

Utah's closed fire season arrives as above-normal fire risk rises statewide
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 2 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's closed fire season began on Monday, as most of the state now faces above-normal fire potential.

After fire sparks setback for Sandy Crown Burgers, loyal customer steps up to help
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted June 2 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
A fundraiser has been started to help owners with costs associated with damages after the Sandy location of Crown Burger caught fire last Thursday.

Grown safe haven baby shares story as Utah law commemorates 25 years
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 2 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
It has now been 25 years since Utah became one of the first states to allow women to legally, anonymously give up custody of a baby. One of those first babies and his mom share their story.

Wildly popular Magnolia Bakery arrives in Utah with major debut
Sarah Gambles, Deseret News | Posted June 1 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
The wildly popular New York City establishment Magnolia Bakery made its big debut in Holladay this week to a large crowd and a long line.

Body of missing man recovered at Willard Bay reservoir
Logan Stefanich and Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated June 1 - 10:18 p.m. | Save Story
The search for a missing jet skier came to an end Monday evening after the 27-year-old man's body was recovered at Willard Bay Reservoir.

Proposition 4, data centers take center stage in GOP debate for Utah's 2nd District
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated June 1 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Few policy disagreements emerged during a debate between 2nd Congressional District candidates Blake Moore and Karianne Lisonbee Monday.

Volaris launches Guadalajara service, becomes 3rd carrier with direct Utah-to-Mexico flights
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 1 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Mexican carrier Volaris launched Salt Lake City-to-Guadalajara flights, becoming the third commercial airline to offer direct flights from Utah to Mexico.

5 years later, same type of crash, same message for drivers
Erin Cox, KSL | Posted June 1 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
What are the odds the same driver would be involved in the same accident five years apart? For one Utah Department of Transportation worker, that was his reality Monday morning.

Utah Democrat renews push for rivals to drop out of congressional race as he releases new poll
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted June 1 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
State Sen. Nate Blouin is renewing his push to consolidate the progressive vote around one candidate to defeat former Rep. Ben McAdams in Utah's Democratic primary, citing new poll data.

Mild winter means more ticks. Here's how to avoid them
Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted June 1 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Ticks are more than just a nuisance. They can carry diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tularemia and Colorado tick fever.

Here's how Celeste Maloy, Phil Lyman disagree on immigration, data centers in Utah
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated June 1 - 4:19 p.m. | Save Story
Rep. Celeste Maloy defended her congressional record while challenger Phil Lyman called out the Republican establishment during a primary debate on Monday.

Ogden man charged last year in Amber Alert case faces new charges alleging sexual misconduct
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 1 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
An Ogden man charged last year with kidnapping a girl in an Amber Alert case faces new charges alleging sexual misconduct with other girls.

Utah Senate president calls for drastic reduction to Box Elder County data center
Carter Williams and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated June 1 - 3:12 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Senate President Stuart Adams is calling on Kevin O'Leary to shrink the size of his Box Elder County data center by 75%. An election opponent calls it "too little, too late."

Rock band class changes lives for students at Diamond Ridge High School
Deanie Wimmer and Ray Boone, KSL | Posted June 1 - 2:55 p.m. | Save Story
The high school band at Diamond Ridge High School might not be what comes to mind when you think of a traditional high school band.

US figure skaters touring with 'Stars on Ice' still basking in Olympic glow
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted June 1 - 2:15 p.m. | Save Story
KSL spoke with the U.S. Olympic skaters about life after the Olympics during their stop in Utah during the Stars on Ice tour.

Cash reward offered for lost cockatiel in southern Utah after wind blew him away
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted June 1 - 1:40 p.m. | Save Story
A Washington County woman is offering a cash reward for her beloved cockatiel named Charlie who was lost when a gust of wind sent him out the door.
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How a teen with dyslexia found her voice at author Brandon Sanderson's Dragonsteel convention
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New temporary venue emerges from rubble of old downtown Salt Lake theater
- How a teen with dyslexia found her voice at author Brandon Sanderson's Dragonsteel convention
- Lien trap: Lehi couple says dispute with roofer leads to construction lien on home
- Cedar City parents speak out after teen daughter's killing
- After fire sparks setback for Sandy Crown Burgers, loyal customer steps up to help



