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Have You Seen This? Swiss cows evacuated via helicopter before glacier collapse

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted June 6 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Last week, Birch Glacier above the Swiss village of Blatten broke off, causing a landslide that destroyed the village. A herd of cows got evacuated via helicopter for a ride of a lifetime to get to safety.

Trump ices out Musk in tax-cut bill feud: 'Not even thinking of him'

Nandita Bose and Alexandra Ulmer, Reuters  |  Updated June 6 - 2:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump is not interested in talking with Elon Musk, a White House official said Friday, signaling the two might not resolve their feud over Trump's tax-cut bill any time soon.

More than 3 months later, tensions among Hooper leaders remain unaddressed

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted June 6 - 2:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than three months after Hooper officials publicly debated whether to strip the mayor of much of her powers, the underlying issues remain unaddressed.

Mistakenly deported man Abrego Garcia on way to US to face charges, source says

Sarah N. Lynch, Ryan Patrick Jones, and Luc Cohen, Reuters  |  Posted June 6 - 2:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration, is returning to the U.S. to face criminal charges, a person familiar with the matter said Friday.

Trump torched the American Bar Association. Then the Federalist Society. Who's left?

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted June 6 - 1:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Many judges have ruled against the Trump administration so far, and the president appeared to be fed up after a recent social media post criticizing Federalist Society Chairman Leonard Leo.

Man killed in head-on collision on US 89 in Sanpete County

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted June 6 - 12:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 68-year-old man died Thursday after his SUV collided head-on with a semitruck near Indianola in Sanpete County.

How to reduce your risk of melanoma and other skin cancers

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 6 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

With summer in full swing and people spending more time in the sun, doctors are warning about the risks of skin cancer.

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Pride month 'vibe shift' comes to Utah. Can Utahns find common ground?

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted June 6 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox recently issued a statement calling for bridge-building this month.

Price man charged with shooting ex-girlfriend arrested after release from hospital

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted June 6 - 11:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Price man was arrested Thursday on charges accusing him of kidnapping, robbing and shooting his ex-girlfriend on a Price street in February.

D-Day veterans return to Normandy to mark 81st anniversary of landings

Associated Press  |  Updated June 6 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Veterans gathered Friday in Normandy to mark the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings — a pivotal moment of World War II that eventually led to the collapse of Adolf Hitler's regime.

Patrick Kinahan: BYU's Bachmeier racing to get ready for quarterback competition

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted June 6 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

BYU is engaged in a race against time that, if successful, could lead to the rare situation of starting a freshman quarterback.

Vandalism forces temporary closure of field at popular Davis County sports complex

Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 6 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

One of the fields at Barnes Park, a well-used sports complex in Kaysville, will be temporarily closed after vandals tore up the grass with what officials believe was an ATV or similar vehicle.

Sandy firefighters help homeowners to reduce wildland fire risk

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 6 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters know wildfires can happen along the Wasatch Front at any time, and in recent weeks, they have been helping homeowners like Andy Young fortify their properties.

Former BYU, NFL fullback Paul Lasike's final pro rugby match approaching

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted June 6 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 34-year-old native of Auckland, New Zealand, announced his retirement from professional rugby this week after a career that took him to the NFL, England and around the world.

Lawmaker behind candidate ballot name bill to propose changes after woman's filing issue

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 6 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Officials have a different interpretation of a new state law, which has left one Utah candidate unable to run for office with her preferred name.

Popular southern Utah bakery acquired, setting up expansion to Wasatch Front

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted June 6 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A popular southern Utah bakery that has quickly spread to three locations is poised for growth into the Wasatch Front after being acquired by a Lehi firm.

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Tour England, Ireland and Scotland for less than $5,000 including non-stop air on Delta

Jensen and McKay Tours  |  Posted June 6 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

From England's iconic landmarks to the rugged landscapes of Scotland and Ireland, the U.K. offers a wealth of experiences in a compact area.

Hiring in the US slows, yet employers added a solid 139,000 jobs in May

Paul Wiseman, Associated Press  |  Posted June 6 - 7:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. employers slowed hiring last month, but still added a solid 139,000 jobs amid uncertainty over Trump's trade wars.

Inmate pleads guilty to trying to hire hitman to kill ex-girlfriend

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted June 6 - 7:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man pleaded guilty Thursday to trying to hire someone to murder his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend while he was still in jail serving a sentence for stalking the same woman.

Colorado fire-bomb suspect faces 28 attempted murder counts

Brad Brooks and Joseph Ax, Reuters  |  Updated June 6 - 6:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

The man accused of fire-bombing a Colorado march was charged in state court on Thursday with attempted murder and other crimes, as those he targeted vowed to carry on.

Researchers delve into history of Utah's 'buffalo soldiers,' create trail recalling their presence

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted June 6 - 6:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah researchers have been delving into the history of Utah's 'buffalo soldiers' and have created a heritage trail recalling their presence in the post-Civil War period.

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

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.

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.