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Church of Jesus Christ helping women and children worldwide through innovative partnerships

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted June 5 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A panel of leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and reps from humanitarian organizations shared how they're working together to improve the well-being of women and children worldwide.

Private lunar lander from Japan crashes into moon in failed mission

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Posted June 5 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A private lunar lander from Japan-based company ispace crashed while attempting a touchdown Friday, the latest casualty in the commercial rush to the moon.

Idaho man signs plea deal in fatal crash that killed 6; state recommends 15-year sentence

Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted June 5 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Idaho man who was charged after the fatal drunk driving crash that killed six individuals in May 2024 has accepted a plea agreement.

Senators propose sweeping air safety reforms after January fatal collision

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Posted June 5 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of Democratic senators introduced sweeping air safety legislation Thursday following the January collision near Reagan National Airport that killed 67 people.

Review: 'The Phoenician Scheme' straddles the line between wonderful and overdone

John Clyde for KSL.com  |  Posted June 5 - 8:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

"The Phoenician Scheme" teeters on the edge of parody, and while it succeeds in many areas, it doesn't quite hit the high notes of some of Wes Anderson's best works.

Sen. Mike Lee proposes ousting every member of Congress when inflation rises too high

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted June 5 - 7:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, said he would introduce a constitutional amendment that would remove all members of Congress "whenever inflation exceeds 3%," or the deficit exceeds 3% of GDP

Trump threatens Musk's government deals as feud explodes over tax-cut bill

Nandita Bose and Andrea Shalal, Reuters  |  Posted June 5 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to cut off government contracts with companies owned by billionaire Elon Musk as the feud between the former political allies continued.

Uinta Triangle: Rescue in the Uinta Triangle

Dave Cawley, KSL Podcasts  |  Posted June 5 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

When a person goes missing in the mountains, minutes matter. This was clear when 3-year-old Benjamin Myrup disappeared from the area of Haystack Lake, just west of the Mirror Lake Highway.

UDOT seeking feedback on trail, road improvements along US 40 in Wasatch, Summit counties

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted June 5 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback on trail and road improvements along U.S. 40 in Wasatch and Summit counties.

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Free supercar show lands at Woods Cross airport Saturday, June 14

Tyson Hugie, KSL Cars  |  Posted June 5 - 4:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Get up close to some of the world's fastest supercars, including a Koenigsegg, at this one-night-only Utah car event.

BYU signs men's basketball coach Kevin Young to long-term contract extension

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted June 5 - 4:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 43-year-old native of Salt Lake City led the Cougars to a 26-10 record and Sweet 16 berth for only the third time in program history in his first season.

Motorcyclist dies in Cache County collision

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted June 5 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist died Tuesday after colliding with an SUV near Hyrum, Cache County.

Utah Asian Festival, showcasing the state's diverse Asian community, set for Saturday

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted June 5 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The annual Utah Asian Festival, showcasing the state's diverse Asian community and now in its 48th year, is set for Saturday, June 7, in Salt Lake City.

200 inmates evacuated during fire at Salt Lake County Jail

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated June 5 - 3:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Approximately 200 people were evacuated Thursday after a fire broke out in the air conditioning system at the Salt Lake County Jail.

Lori Daybell tells jurors she is 'all about spreading love' in murder conspiracy trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Updated June 5 - 3:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

In Lori Daybell's murder conspiracy trial, she told jurors Thursday, "I am all about spreading love and will continue to do so even after this trial is complete no matter the result."

Share of Spanish, Portuguese speakers at home in Utah rises; English-only speakers dips

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted June 5 - 3:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The share of Spanish and Portuguese speakers in Utah is edging up as the figure for English speakers — though on the rise and still the overwhelming majority — dips.

Jury begins deliberating in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial

Jack Queen and Jody Godoy, Reuters  |  Updated June 5 - 2:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jurors in Harvey Weinstein's rape and sexual assault retrial began deliberating on Thursday morning in a Manhattan court.

Salt Lake City's growth has been mammoth. How long can that last?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted June 5 - 1:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Downtown experts say they're tracking many trends that could determine if Salt Lake City can continue its rapid growth.

Supreme Court makes 'reverse' discrimination suits easier

Andrew Chung, Reuters  |  Updated June 5 - 12:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Supreme Court made it easier on Thursday for people from majority backgrounds, such as white or straight individuals, to pursue claims alleging workplace "reverse" discrimination.

Gov. Spencer Cox wants Utahns to swap screen time for family time next week

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted June 5 - 12:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox is urging Utahns to set aside their screens and spend more quality, face-to-face time with their family, declaring Monday the start of Family Connection Week.

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YouTube sensation Sam Gordon's back in Utah — and back on the gridiron

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted June 5 - 11:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Herriman athlete who appeared in a Super Bowl ad with Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes returns to Utah after playing soccer at Columbia.

Cache Valley organizations come together in conference to end violence

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 5 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nonprofits, volunteers, and law enforcement agencies were among the groups that came together Wednesday to better focus their community response when it comes to helping survivors of violence.

Michaels is expanding its fabric selection following Joann's collapse

Jordan Valinsky, CNN  |  Posted June 5 - 9:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Michaels is jumping into the void left by the collapse of Joann, announcing Thursday that it's buying the fabric retailer's private label and drastically expanding its sewing selection.