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Utah's auditor said he was "unable to substantiate" allegations of violating Utah's law restricting transgender restroom access but called on two state agencies to adopt plans to be in compliance.
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High runoff causes extreme flooding, bridge damage in Little Cottonwood Canyon trails
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV|Posted June 20 - 9:48 p.m. | Save Story
A bridge on a popular hiking trail is closed due to extreme flooding and damage.
'Salt Lake City needs you': 148 immigrants, refugees sworn in as new US citizens
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com|Posted June 20 - 9:06 p.m. | Save Story
In a ceremony Thursday in Salt Lake City, World Refugee Day, 148 immigrants were sworn in as new U.S. citizens.
Why Utah leaders screened graphic footage of Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in Israel
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com|Posted June 20 - 8:42 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers screened graphic footage of the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks in Israel at the state Capitol this week and reaffirmed support for Israel amid its ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.
University of Utah to cut centers for Black, female, LGBT students to comply with new state law
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com|Posted June 20 - 8:11 p.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah will eliminate cultural centers for Black, female and LGBT students as it reorganizes its diversity initiatives to comply with HB261.
Utah man convicted of assaulting law enforcement at US Capitol on Jan. 6
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com|Posted June 20 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
A man from Utah has been found guilty of seven felonies for actions at the United States Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
'It's a no-win situation.' Awareness campaign launched ahead of state's new road rage law
Pat Reavy, KSL.com|Posted June 20 - 7:21 p.m. | Save Story
A new state law goes into effect on July 1 that will result in enhanced penalties for drivers convicted in a road rage incident.
Could an artist with Utah ties have the 'song of the summer'?
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com|Posted June 20 - 6:17 p.m. | Save Story
Summer doesn't officially begin until Thursday, but there are already contenders for song of the summer. Benson Boone, an up-and-comer with Utah ties, has made the list.
Police investigating deaths of husband and wife found in American Fork home
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com|Updated June 20 - 6:15 p.m. | Save Story
Police are investigating after a husband and wife were found dead inside an American Fork home Thursday.
How Utah researchers helped discover a new 78 million-year-old dinosaur species
Carter Williams, KSL.com|Updated June 20 - 6:07 p.m. | Save Story
Utah researchers helped lead a study outlining a previously unknown dinosaur species that once roamed the West.
Utah receives $20M to expand technology that may drastically change traffic mobility, safety
Carter Williams, KSL.com|Posted June 20 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
Utah received $20 million toward a implementing technology that enhances snowplow and bus mobility now, and could change traffic safety in the future.
Glenn Beck explains why Sen. Lee and Trump fall on opposite sides of Utah endorsem*nts
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News|Posted June 20 - 4:31 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. Mike Lee and former President Donald Trump are on opposite sides of two hotly contested congressional races this primary season, including a key district in Utah.
Flood watch issued for parts of Utah as tropical storm remnants arrive
Carter Williams, KSL.com|Posted June 20 - 3:57 p.m. | Save Story
Flood watches cover a large chunk of southeast and central Utah as the remnants of Tropical Storm Alberto arrive in the state.
Officials identify man killed in early morning Box Elder county crash
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com|Updated June 20 - 2:42 p.m. | Save Story
Troopers have identified a man killed Tuesday morning when his car went off the interstate and rolled into a ditch in Box Elder County.
Teen faces 19 felonies in gang-related drive-by shooting death in Murray
Pat Reavy, KSL.com|Posted June 20 - 2:24 p.m. | Save Story
A 17-year-old boy is facing a charge of murder and 18 other felonies tied to a gang-related drive-by shooting death near a TRAX station in Murray.
Delta power plant issues handled in special session
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News|Posted June 20 - 1:50 p.m. | Save Story
Lawmakers convened a special session Wednesday to take up two key issues that are top priorities in Utah — securing enough energy for the state's future growth and retaining access to federal lands for purposes of multiple use.
West Point man charged with murder in Clearfield road rage shooting
Pat Reavy, KSL.com|Posted June 20 - 1:10 p.m. | Save Story
A West Point man was charged Thursday with shooting and killing another driver during a road rage confrontation in Clearfield earlier this month.
Utah health care payment innovator Waystar crushes IPO with $1B raise
Art Raymond, Deseret News|Posted June 20 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
Waystar, the Lehi-based innovator of a health care payment platform, just launched one of the biggest initial public offerings of the year, raising nearly $970 million on the sale of some 45 million shares of its newly issued stock.
Cost of homeowner's insurance in Utah up by double digits each year since 2022
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV|Posted June 20 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah insurance commissioner says home insurance rates are on the rise in Utah due to several factors, including building homes in more risky areas and the state's traditionally cheaper market that's catching up to nationwide levels.
Midvale man arrested, accused of unlawful sex with 14-year-old girl
Pat Reavy, KSL.com|Posted June 20 - 11:32 a.m. | Save Story
A 50-year-old Midvale man was arrested Wednesday and accused of engaging in sexual activity with a 14-year-old girl and exhibiting "predatory behavior."
Vitamix recalls almost 570K blender parts
- Supreme Court won't upend tax on Americans' foreign earnings
- TikTok says US ban is inevitable without a court order blocking law
- Utah health care payment innovator Waystar crushes IPO with $1B raise
- Employees suing Disney after moving across the country for work, then project getting canceled
Education »
University of Utah to cut centers for Black, female, LGBT students to comply with new state law- New law requires all Louisiana public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments
- USU creating new program to help more people with disabilities nationwide
- Utah lawmakers vote to block federal protections for LGBTQ+ students under Title IX
- Weber School District opens second teen center at Bonneville High School
Environment »
Delta power plant issues handled in special session- New Mexico wildfire claims second life, while rain offers hope of relief
- More ramps open as Lake Powell continues to rise from spring runoff
- Centuries-old cherries found at Mount Vernon. Growers hopeful about next crop
- How progress is being made in the Colorado River Basin
Health »
WHO issues warnings on fake diabetes and weight-loss drugs- What Utah Sen. Mitt Romney says about the origins of COVID-19
- DOJ says Utah violates civil rights by 'segregating' adults with intellectual disabilities
- Primary Children's is expanding behavioral health care with new $96M Taylorsville campus
- Surgeon general asks Congress to require social media warning labels, like on cigarettes
Woman arrested after calling 911 on herself while attempting to steal a car
- Utah man convicted of assaulting law enforcement at US Capitol on Jan. 6
- 'It's a no-win situation.' Awareness campaign launched ahead of state's new road rage law
- Police investigating deaths of husband and wife found in American Fork home
- Officials identify man killed in early morning Box Elder county crash
Politics »
Auditor releases update on investigations into alleged violations of Utah's bathroom bill- 'Salt Lake City needs you': 148 immigrants, refugees sworn in as new US citizens
- Why Utah leaders screened graphic footage of Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in Israel
- University of Utah to cut centers for Black, female, LGBT students to comply with new state law
- Supreme Court won't upend tax on Americans' foreign earnings
Religion »
AP Poll: Republicans wary of immigration from Middle East- Mormon church backs religious liberty after Trump comments
- Legal experts agree: Trump's proposal unconstitutional
- Cache school district approves land swap with LDS church
- Man accused of stealing human remains held on $100,000 bail
Science »
Movie theaters, for now, stay open nationwide- On the heels of Italy, Spain to go drastic in battling virus
- Employers navigate virus pandemic without firm guidelines
- Boston Marathon postponed until Sept. 14 amid virus concerns
- 7 commandments for better sleep on World Sleep Day
Utah Counties »
Auditor releases update on investigations into alleged violations of Utah's bathroom bill- High runoff causes extreme flooding, bridge damage in Little Cottonwood Canyon trails
- 'Salt Lake City needs you': 148 immigrants, refugees sworn in as new US citizens
- Why Utah leaders screened graphic footage of Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in Israel
- University of Utah to cut centers for Black, female, LGBT students to comply with new state law
