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Man with possible bomb vest and explosives opens fire on deputies in Hyrum standoff

Sicily Stanton for KSL.com  |  Posted June 29 - 10:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man in Hyrum, Cache County, opened fire on law enforcement Sunday, morning prompting a standoff with SWAT and reports of possible explosives inside the home.

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Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church finds new home in Utah

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted June 29 - 10:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

For nine years, Father Fisehatision would cry every Sunday because of the conditions in which he and his fellow churchgoers had to worship. Now he is crying tears of joy.

Against the odds, Gen Z is breaking into the housing market

Samantha Delouya, CNN  |  Posted June 29 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Despite daunting market conditions, America's youngest generation of adults is managing to break into the housing market in growing numbers.

Here's what's coming to Netflix in July

Alex Tumalip, KSL.com  |  Posted June 29 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Summer doesn't mean Netflix is slowing down with content. Here's what's coming to the streaming service this month.

Ukraine F-16 pilot killed in large-scale Russian attack; Zelenskiy calls for US help

Pavel Polityuk, Reuters  |  Posted June 29 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Ukrainian F-16 fighter pilot died in a crash while repelling a Russian air attack that involved hundreds of drones, cruise and ballistic missiles as Moscow intensifies night-time air barrages.

Why are so many recent college grads across the US struggling to land jobs?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted June 29 - 8:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

A college degree has been seen as a ticket into the workforce, but recent graduates are facing one of the toughest job markets in more than a decade, according to The Associated Press.

Venice protests target Bezos over mounting grievances

Sara Rossi and Gavin Jones, Reuters  |  Posted June 29 - 7:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

Around 1,000 residents and activists rallied in front of Venice's train station Saturday before marching to the Rialto Bridge in the last of a series of protests against Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

American Fork barbershop owner injured after truck crashes into his shop

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 28 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The owner of Anvil Barber Co. in American Fork explains how he and his client were injured after a car crashed into the shop Friday, and how he's moving forward from the incident.

Johnny Russell scores in return to Kansas City to earn 1-1 road draw for RSL

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted June 28 - 9:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

The result gave RSL a win and a draw in June after picking up four losses in the month of May.

How geothermal energy may help the Point development

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted June 28 - 9:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Office of Energy Development is poised to ink a contract to tap into a study for geothermal resources for development at the Point of the Mountain — the former state prison site.

Sen. Mike Lee pulls public lands sale from Trump tax bill

Suzanne Bates, Deseret News  |  Posted June 28 - 8:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. Mike Lee said late Saturday he was pulling a provision to sell public lands from the "One Big Beautiful Bill" because of changes required by the Senate parliamentarian.

Former owner of Downard Funeral Home officially pleads guilty as part of plea deal

Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted June 28 - 8:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lance Peck pleaded guilty on Thursday to perjury, tax evasion, grand theft and other crimes after an investigation that found unidentified, decomposing bodies at his Idaho funeral home.

Funeral home owner who stashed nearly 190 decaying bodies sentenced to 20 years in prison

Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press  |  Posted June 28 - 7:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Colorado funeral home owner who stashed nearly 190 dead bodies and sent grieving families fake ashes received the maximum possible sentence of 20 years in prison on Friday.

Salt Lake City airport ranked among the best in the nation

Bryan Barba, Deseret News  |  Posted June 28 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Washington Post article found the Salt Lake City airport among the Top 10 in the nation for accessibility through public transit, art depicting local surroundings and on-site shops.

What's streaming on Disney+ and Hulu in July

Alex Tumalip, KSL.com  |  Posted June 28 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Disney+ and Hulu have a loaded July ahead for your summer binge-watching plans.

We saw all 6 plays at the Utah Shakespeare Festival. Here's what you need to know

Valerie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted June 28 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Shakespeare Festival is back for its 64th season with fresh stories to tell, including a Tony Award-winning musical and other classics.

8 budget friendly activities for summertime

Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com  |  Posted June 28 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Get in the summertime spirit with these activities that won't break the bank.

California governor sues Fox News for $787M for defamation over Trump call

Jonathan Stempel and Ryan Patrick Jones, Reuters  |  Posted June 28 - 4:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

California Gov. Gavin Newsom filed a $787 million defamation lawsuit against Fox News Friday, saying the network defamed him by lying about a phone call with President Donald Trump.

Crime spree: Gunman fired at motorist, then shot and injured ex-girlfriend's father, police say

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted June 28 - 3:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man was arrested Friday after police say he got mad and fired at a motorist, then drove to an ex-girlfriend's house in Riverton and shot and injured her father.

Who did the Utah Mammoth select in the 2025 NHL draft?

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted June 28 - 3:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

The team took seven players across Friday and Saturday's draft in Los Angeles, with one selection in each of the first five rounds and a trade to pick up a second selection in the sixth round.

Kids take initiative to raise money for 2-year-old cancer patient by selling bracelets

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted June 28 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of young friends is spending their summer raising money for a 2-year-old cancer patient by selling bracelets, pins and other items at a stand in front of their home.

Woman arrested after setting boyfriend on fire at Midvale gas station, police say

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted June 28 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman was arrested Friday after police say she poured liquid on her boyfriend during an argument and then lit him on fire at a Midvale gas station.

Woman hit, killed in Salt Lake auto-pedestrian crash

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted June 28 - 12:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman was hit and killed near 245 S. 400 East Saturday as a driver pulled out onto the street, police say.