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Woman killed in American Fork motorcycle crash

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted July 2 - 8:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman was killed in a motorcycle crash in American Fork Tuesday night.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering, convicted of prostitution offense

Michael R. Sisak And Larry Neumeister, Associated Press  |  Updated July 2 - 8:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sean "Diddy Combs was convicted of a prostitution-related offense but acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put one of hip-hop's most celebrated figures behind bars for life.

Doctor offers reminders about children and heat with July weather looming

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 2 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

As temperatures approached 100 Tuesday, doctors were urging parents to watch closely for the warning signs of heat-related illnesses and injuries in their children when they play outside.

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3 surprising ways to reverse insulin resistance and obesity — No. 3 is the craziest!

Health Utah  |  Posted July 2 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

How likely is it that you have insulin resistance? "Pretty likely ,and getting more likely all the time," says Dr. Whit Roberts, D.C. of Health Utah.

Tow truck driver talks about encounter with gunman, shot at several times

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 2 - 7:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

A tow truck driver said he feels lucky to be alive after being shot at multiple times in a terrifying encounter that ended in a police shootout on I-80 Sunday night.

Ex-doctoral candidate Kohberger expected to plead guilty to murders of 4 Idaho students

Matt McKnight and Eric Cox, Reuters  |  Posted July 2 - 7:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man pursuing a doctorate in criminal justice when he was charged with the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students was due back in court on Wednesday, expected to plead guilty under a deal with prosecutors that avoids the threat of capital punishment.

Anne Wojcicki's nonprofit gets court approval to buy 23andMe for $305 million

Wyatte Grantham-philips, Associated Press  |  Posted July 2 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Anne Wojcicki's nonprofit, TTAM Research Institute, has received court approval to acquire 23andMe, the genetic testing company she co-founded.

Unlicensed, intoxicated driver arrested after driving 105 mph, UHP says

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 1 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Colorado man was arrested Monday in Emery County after police say he was driving more than 100 mph while under the influence of alcohol.

$750K home considered a total loss after southern Utah house fire

Mori Kessler, St. George News  |  Posted July 1 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Washington, Washington County, home valued at approximately $750,000 is considered a total loss following a fire on Monday.

Senate passes Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill, setting up House battle

Richard Cowan, David Morgan and Bo Erickson, Reuters  |  Updated July 1 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Senate Republicans passed President Donald Trump's massive tax-and-spending bill on Tuesday by the narrowest of margins, advancing the package to the House for final approval.

Judge blocks Trump administration move to overhaul health agencies

Nate Raymond, Reuters  |  Updated July 1 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from overhauling the Department of Health and Human Services by reorganizing several agencies and cutting jobs.

USU report shows Utah women have more mental health issues than men

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted July 1 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new report suggests improving health insurance, access to mental health resources, and reducing stigma can help reduce the level of mental illness among Utah women.

Police identify man who died after losing control of motorcycle in West Valley City

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Updated July 1 - 8:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 23-year-old man died Monday after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing into a car on 4100 South in West Valley City.

West Jordan police officer arrested in DUI, road-rage investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 1 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Jordan police officer is on administrative leave after being arrested for investigation of DUI and being involved in a crash that involved road rage.

Hogle Zoo welcomes birth of baby orangutan; caretakers to raise the infant

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted July 1 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Animal caretakers are raising a baby orangutan recently born at Utah's Hogle Zoo.

Jury deliberating at Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial asks to review Cassie's testimony

Michael R. Sisak and Larry Neumeister, Associated Press  |  Posted July 1 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The jury deliberating at Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial asked Tuesday to review critical testimony from one of the prosecution's most important witnesses: his former longtime girlfriend Cassie.

Utah seeing water trend that typically occurs later in the summer

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 1 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Summer might be just getting underway, but Utah water managers say they're already seeing some trends typically seen later in the season.

Hyrum man killed wife, then died in explosion at his trailer home, investigators say

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted July 1 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Hyrum man stabbed his wife to death Sunday morning and then died in an explosion at his trailer home during a standoff with a SWAT team.

Cox, Marie Osmond kick off Utah's yearlong celebration for America's 250th birthday

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted July 1 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah kicked off what will be a year of "celebration and service" Tuesday leading up to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence next July.

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose ministry was toppled by prostitution scandals, dies at 90

Associated Press  |  Updated July 1 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose multimillion-dollar ministry and huge audience dwindled following his prostitution scandals, has died. He was 90.

Here's how Salt Lake City wants to transform Smith's Ballpark

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 1 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City is swinging for the fences with its plans to transform the old home of the Salt Lake Bees.

9 Utahns now have measles, Utah health department reports

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted July 1 - 4:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's health department updated the number of measles cases in the state to nine on Tuesday.

Have You Seen This? That was so nice of you to put out a bear feeder

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted July 1 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bears have a way of commandeering all kinds of things. For example, if you have a bird feeder in bear country, you basically have a "bear feeder."