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Brandon Sanderson named keynote speaker at 2026 StoryCon writing conference
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted July 2 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
Renowned fantasy author and Utah native Brandon Sanderson is set to headline the state's largest writing conference next year.
Del Monte, the 139-year-old canned fruits and vegetables company, seeks bankruptcy protection
Dee-ann Durbin, Associated Press | Updated July 2 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
Del Monte Foods, the 139-year-old company best known for its canned fruits and vegetables, is filing for bankruptcy protection as consumers increasingly bypass its products for healthier or cheaper options.
Microsoft's largest layoff in years hits Xbox, sales and other divisions
Matt O'brien, Associated Press | Updated July 2 - 9:17 p.m. | Save Story
Microsoft is laying off thousands of workers, its second mass layoff in months and its largest in more than two years. The tech giant began sending out layoff notices Wednesday.
House Republicans advance toward vote on Trump's tax-cut bill
Bo Erickson, David Morgan and Richard Cowan, Reuters | Posted July 2 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
Republicans in the House of Representatives Wednesday moved closer toward advancing President Donald Trump's tax-cut and spending bill, appearing to overcome concerns over costs.
America First Square continues to grow, adding Megaplex entertainment center
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted July 2 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
Entertainment offerings around America First Square in Daybreak continue to expand with LHM Megaplex on Wednesday opening its first-of-a-kind cinema entertainment center.
Ex-Tremonton fire chief faces new child sexual abuse charge
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted July 2 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
A former Tremonton fire chief accused of disturbing chats about child sex abuse with a judge is now charged with sexually abusing a young girl.
Diego Luna scores both goals in 2-1 USMNT win over Guatemala to advance to Gold Cup final
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted July 2 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
It didn't take long for Diego Luna to double, and then triple, his international goal total after scoring his first in the Gold Cup quarterfinals on Sunday.
Chuck E. Cheese is opening arcades for adults
Jordan Valinsky, CNN | Posted July 2 - 7:36 p.m. | Save Story
Chuck E. Cheese isn't just for the kids anymore.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail after mixed verdict clears him of top charges in sex crimes case
Michael R. Sisak and Larry Neumeister, Associated Press | Updated July 2 - 7:27 p.m. | Save Story
A judge denied Sean "Diddy" Combs bail to await sentencing after a mixed verdict Wednesday that acquitted Combs of sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
'Real people': Advocates say budget bill's cuts to SNAP, Medicaid will hit vulnerable Utahns
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 2 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Advocates for low-income people and older adults warn that the GOP budget bill could be detrimental to vulnerable Utahns, thanks to proposed cuts to Medicaid and supplemental nutrition programs.
Family of slain officer asks for speedy trial as attorneys are set for man charged in killing
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted July 2 - 6:37 p.m. | Save Story
Michael Aaron Jayne, who is charged with killing a Santaquin police officer, now has attorneys set to help his capital murder case move forward.
Man dead after motorcycle crashes into truck in Spanish Fork
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted July 2 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
A man is dead after police say his motorcycle collided with a truck in Spanish Fork on Wednesday afternoon.
70-year-old allegedly killed and dismembered missing man, claims self defense
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted July 2 - 6:12 p.m. | Save Story
Alan Bruce is charged with the first-degree murder of 47-year-old Patrick Shelton, as well as other felony charges for destruction of evidence, failure to notify of a death, unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and an enhancement for being a persistent violator.
There is no safe amount of processed meat to eat, according to new research
Madeline Holcombe, CNN | Updated July 2 - 5:43 p.m. | Save Story
There is strong evidence that there is "no safe amount" of processed meat to eat, nutrition experts say in response to a new study on the connection between diet and the risk of major diseases.
11,000+ aluminum cans serve as reminder of 'astronomical' problem of drunk driving
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted July 2 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Standing in front of 11,400 cans, UHP Maj. Jeff Nigbur said the same number of people were arrested for DUI in Utah during 2024.
Does eating cheese give you nightmares?
Bryan Barba, Deseret News | Posted July 2 - 4:40 p.m. | Save Story
Dairy foods, and cheese in particular, have been under scrutiny as nightmare-inducing for a long time.
Murray man acted in imperfect self-defense when he stabbed woman to death, jury says
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted July 2 - 4:15 p.m. | Save Story
Izaak Vijil was convicted of a lesser manslaughter charge for stabbing a woman to death after jurors concluded he mistakenly believed he was legally justified and was acting in self-defense.
Teen injured in shooting at West Valley church parking lot
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted July 2 - 3:41 p.m. | Save Story
A teenage boy was injured Wednesday after getting shot at a church parking lot in West Valley City.
Have You Seen This? A spectacular Hawaii sight
Alex Tumalip, KSL.com | Posted July 2 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
When it rains, it pours and in Hawaii, sometimes it can leave spectacular sights behind — and not just rainbows.
Where you can and can't discharge fireworks in Utah — and why it matters
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 2 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Fireworks can be legal for a few days surrounding the Fourth of July and Pioneer Day, but state officials say it's important to follow the maps showing where they are permitted.
Controversial development proposal near Moab spurs lawsuit as plans move ahead
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 2 - 2:10 p.m. | Save Story
A controversial 430-home development proposal near Moab has sparked a lawsuit as the plans for the locale, Echo Canyon, move forward.
Man convicted of killing Draper police officer now charged with stabbing fellow inmate
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted July 2 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
A man already serving a life without parole prison sentence for murdering a Draper police officer is charged with stabbing a fellow inmate.
Mixed reactions as USDA calls for rescindment of 2001 'Roadless Rule'
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted July 2 - 1:05 p.m. | Save Story
While there is some hope that the rescinding of a 2001 roadless rule could lead to better wildfire mitigation, others worry it's a gateway to a future land grab.
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