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Red Cross urges fireworks caution ahead of holidays
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted June 25 - 6:18 a.m. | Save Story
The American Red Cross of Utah is urging residents to skip personal fireworks this holiday season as wildfire danger remains high across the state heading into the Fourth of July and Pioneer Day.
Iron Fire evacuees cleared to return home in Eureka
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted June 24 - 10:21 p.m. | Save Story
Hundreds of Eureka residents displaced by the fast‑moving Iron Fire will be allowed to return home Thursday at noon, officials announced during a community meeting in Santaquin Wednesday night.
Will today's surpluses be tomorrow's shortages?
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted June 24 - 10:09 p.m. | Save Story
As buyers hunt for deals and skip full-price goods, retailers may face surpluses now, then cut future orders, setting the stage for possible shortages later.
Utah firefighters issue reminder for people to stay out of active fire zones after breach
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 24 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
State and federal firefighters are reminding people to stay away from active fire zones after coming across someone who was walking around a burn scar near the University of Utah this week.
2 teens injured, 1 hospitalized after 'experimenting' with explosives near Cedar City
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted June 24 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
Two teens were injured, and one was hospitalized, after police say they were "experimenting" with explosive materials near Cedar City Wednesday evening.
Cottonwood Fire might set cost records after destroying southern Utah resort, Cox says
Carter Williams and Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Updated June 24 - 9:20 p.m. | Save Story
The Cottonwood Fire continued to spread Wednesday after taking down Eagle Point Resort, a ski resort in southern Utah.
Why different literacy measures for Utah kids tell different literacy stories
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted June 24 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Research says academic troubles, with serious consequences, await youngsters who finish third grade without proficient reading skills. Lawmakers are taking action.
Utah Tech University to offer 19 new academic programs this fall
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 24 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Tech University introduced 19 new academic programs to be offered for the first time during the fall 2026 semester.
Utah teen musicians to perform on National Mall stage for America 250 celebration
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Updated June 24 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A band of teenage Utah musicians is now preparing for what its director calls the biggest performance in the group's 28-year history — a headlining appearance during the nation's America 250 celebrations.
Prosecutors argue Tremonton man accused of killing cops 'terrorized the community'
Cassidy Wixom and Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted June 24 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Prosecutors argued Wednesday that a Tremonton man "terrorized the community" through a "planned and premeditated ambush" on police leading to the death of two cops in August.
'It's devastating': Cabin owner describes losses caused by Cottonwood Fire
Carter Williams and Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted June 24 - 6:51 p.m. | Save Story
A fast-moving fire in southern Utah has destroyed countless structures, leaving primary and secondary residents devastated.
Orem dentist accused of abusing high school intern
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 24 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
A longtime dentist in Orem is accused of sexually abusing a high school senior by giving her a physical examination he was not licensed to perform.
How a data center helped topple one of Utah's most powerful lawmakers
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 24 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
The data center project in Box Elder County figured big in primary elections, factoring in the defeat of Senate President Stuart Adams and two Box Elder County commissioners.
Mike Allred aims for 'needed' changes in Box Elder sheriff race
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted June 24 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
Watching early election results come in with family Tuesday night, Mike Allred said he's hopeful for positive changes within the Box Elder County Sheriff's Office.
Utah's largest solar, battery farm now online in Emery County
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 24 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah on Monday became home to one of the largest solar power and energy storage projects in the nation when Salt Lake City-based rPlus Energies kicked off operations in Emery County.
Man sentenced to prison for killing Springville newlywed 'hero' in fatal DUI crash
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 24 - 2:31 p.m. | Save Story
A man who drove his truck onto a Springville sidewalk, killing a pedestrian while under the influence was sentenced to prison on Tuesday.
Pilot dies in plane crash in Box Elder County
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted June 24 - 12:41 p.m. | Save Story
Responders found a 44-year-old pilot dead on Tuesday after he crashed his plane in Box Elder County.
Lisa Moon named interim president of Bridgerland Technical College
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 24 - 12:32 p.m. | Save Story
Lisa Moon is set to assume the role of interim president at Bridgerland Technical College after being appointed by the Utah Board of Higher Education on Tuesday.
Celebration of IOC's Olympic Day includes a workout for Salt Lake kids
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Updated June 24 - 10:56 a.m. | Save Story
Nine-year-old Eevie Sayana shyly acknowledged how much fun it was to win a round of Simon Says played with a pair of Olympians Tuesday to mark the internationally celebrated Olympic Day.
Religion »
Camp Mystic in Texas files for bankruptcy after catastrophic floods killed 28 people
- Salt Lake Temple marks milestone with reinstallation of east temple doors
- Supreme Court rules Rastafari man can't sue Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocks
- Tabernacle Choir makes historic return to Hollywood Bowl, benefiting charities worldwide
- Consistent religious involvement has a positive impact on mental, physical and social health
Science »
A seismic event bounced off Earth's core and shifted an island country
- AI cybersecurity flaw: How hackers can fool AI chatbots into handing over sensitive info
- University of Utah trustees greenlight creation of state's first AI bachelor's degree
- Pregnant teen murdered in 1975 identified as Cheryl Edwards of Illinois thanks to DNA genealogy
- Kids are talking to AI more than ever. John Curtis wants rules to ensure their safety
