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Utah Royals, Miller Sports hosting soccer, baseball events geared to Latino fanbase
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated July 7 - 6:21 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah Royals will host activities geared to the soccer team's Latino fanbase at an Aug. 2 game while Miller Sports is bringing two Mexican baseball teams to play in Utah in September.

Sandy seeks public input ahead of 17 acre purchase
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted July 6 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Sandy said it wants residents to share their input, as leaders eye the purchase of a 17-acre property.

Salt Lake Valley sees quiet July Fourth weekend, some Utah fires reported
Emma Benson, KSL | Updated July 6 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake Valley saw a quieter Fourth of July weekend, but some Utah fires were reported.

Eureka residents fill sandbags to prepare for potential flooding after fires
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted July 6 - 9:56 p.m. | Save Story
After being evacuated twice in one week because of two different wildfires, residents in and around Eureka are already taking steps to prepare for the next potential threat: flooding.

How a goofy side project ultimately added to the Salt Lake City whale's lore
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 6 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
A miniature version of the official "Out of the Blue" sculpture may have sparked a larger response than what its creator expected.

'My choice': Taylor Frankie Paul opens up about her decision to enter rehab
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted July 6 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Taylor Frankie Paul is opening up about her decision to enter a rehab facility, a choice she said she made when she "needed extra help."

Videos, autopsy report submitted at Robinson prelim despite flurry of hearsay objections
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 6 - 6:26 p.m. | Save Story
Day one of the Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing included videos of Charlie Kirk being shot and continuous objections about admitting hearsay evidence.

Man sentenced to prison for shooting, killing housemate while he was sleeping
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 6 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Miguel Zamora-Bonilla was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for murder after admitting to killing a man living in his home while affected by mental illness.

State tax officials push back against Ogden Valley's efforts to boost taxes
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 6 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah State Tax Commission is pushing back against Ogden Valley officials' moves to implement a 506% tax hike, citing precedent and taxation guidelines.

John Curtis says virtues like respect, charity are essential to protect religious freedom
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted July 6 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. John Curtis said virtues such as respect, civility and charity are essential to protecting religious liberty in a speech on the Senate floor last month ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary.

Man hit in back by suspected stray bullet at Fourth of July celebration, police say
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Updated July 6 - 3:53 p.m. | Save Story
A man was hit by a bullet that police believe was shot into the air somewhere nearby in Lehi on Saturday.

Mike Lee blames 'leftists,' 'Democrats' for white nationalist march on Fourth of July
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted July 6 - 2:55 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mike Lee blamed "leftists," "Democrats" and a civil rights group for a white nationalist march in Washington, D.C., without evidence that the groups were behind the march.

Ex-Ogden police officer charged in weekend crash that pinned, injured 11-year-old girl
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated July 6 - 2:35 p.m. | Save Story
A former Ogden police officer faces several felony counts in a crash that injured four people in a parking lot where they and others had gathered to watch a fireworks show.

State forester defends Utah's wildfire mitigation efforts amid destructive fire season
Heather Peterson, KSL | Posted July 6 - 2:28 p.m. | Save Story
Some recent wildfire victims in Utah blame the U.S. Forest Service for inadequate forest management. The state forester says no amount of extra mitigation could have prevented this season's fires.

Rocky Mountain Power proposes settlement in Utah rate conflict
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted July 6 - 1:51 p.m. | Save Story
Rocky Mountain Power last week proposed a settlement with the Utah Public Service Commission to add a 4.2% rate hike on top of the 4.7% increase commissioners approved last year.

Watch Live: Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing underway
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated July 6 - 12:53 p.m. | Save Story
Erika Kirk and Donald Trump Jr. are in the courtroom for Day 1 of Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing.

Nation's new largest active fire is also burning in Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated July 6 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
A fire burning in southeast Utah has now surpassed the Cottonwood Fire in Beaver County as the state's largest fire this season and the largest active fire burning in the U.S.

New partnership touts nuclear-powered AI with minimal water use
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Updated July 6 - 10:40 a.m. | Save Story
Valar Atomics, an advanced nuclear power startup, announced a collaboration with Nvidia on Wednesday afternoon to explore the development of artificial intelligence data centers in Utah.

Utah Venezuelans mark Independence Day while mourning earthquake victims
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Updated July 6 - 9:40 a.m. | Save Story
Several Venezuelans living in Utah gathered to pray, sing and reflect after two massive earthquakes in the South American nation took the lives of more than 3,300 citizens.
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Salt Lake Valley sees quiet July Fourth weekend, some Utah fires reported
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